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This bill would streamline broadband infrastructure projects on federal lands by exempting them from two major federal review processes. Specifically, it would prevent broadband projects carried out in rights-of-way from requiring environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act and historical preservation reviews under the National Historic Preservation Act. The bill defines broadband projects broadly to include fiber optic lines, wireless towers, and similar infrastructure installed by broadband providers on federal land. The exemptions would apply to projects in rights-of-way such as roads and highways, but would exclude projects on the Interstate Highway System. By removing these review requirements, the legislation aims to reduce delays and costs associated with expanding broadband access to underserved areas on federal lands.

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