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fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

FCC Makes Three Moves to Expedite Network Deployment

The FCC said it will seek comment on how wireline infrastructure deployment can be accelerated by using Section 253 of the Communications Act. The Act, according to the FCC, 'precludes state and local governments from imposing requirements that prohibit or effectively prohibit the provision of telecommunications service.' Currently, the FCC says that providers must obtain authorization from state and local governments to deploy facilities and provide service.
US politics
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

SCTE TechExpo 25 Kicks Off With FCC and BEAD Discussions

Conference emphasis: platform-driven innovation, broadband workforce training, FCC permitting reform, growing space-based competition, and scrutiny of AI regulation to support network expansion.
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Permitting a Key Broadband Deployment Factor: Report

Permitting practices determine broadband deployment speed and cost; standardization, digital systems, coordinated excavation, pole-access rules, and dispute resolution reduce delays and expenses.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump's point man on energy calls offshore wind disruption a unique case

Offshore wind pullbacks are a limited exception; permitting reform and community-backed nuclear waste siting will accelerate infrastructure buildout and energy project deployment.
California
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Newsom's Push to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Fails, Moving Fight to High-Stakes Hearing | KQED

Legislation to streamline permitting and water rights for California's $20 billion Delta tunnel stalled, delaying a project proponents say is vital for climate adaptation and water reliability.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump EPA wants to fast track permits for AI infrastructure

EPA proposes allowing certain non-emissions construction for power plants and manufacturing to begin before obtaining Clean Air Act permits, speeding AI data center buildout.
New York City
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

New York NIMBYs Turn Against Democracy

NYC ballot measures would bypass council member deference to speed permitting and build more affordable housing, but the council sought to block them.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Maryland housing affordability crisis targeted in executive order

Maryland will accelerate housing production by prioritizing development near transit and on state land, streamlining permitting, digitizing approvals, and tracking targets.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Public safety still top of mind as Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee marks 100 days in office

Barbara Lee pursued permitting reforms, small business support, homelessness solutions, and public safety efforts during her first 100 days in office.
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