Local Governments

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Access Tiered EA Guidance and Template

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This document outlines the programmatic NEPA review process.

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This document provides comprehensive guidance for preparing a tiered Environmental Assessment (EA).

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This template expedites NEPA review for projects requiring Environmental Assessment (EA).

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Local permitting for broadband deployments may include approvals, authorizations, easements, and right-of-way permits from towns, counties, and other municipal entities. NTIA explains the importance of local permitting and offers strategies and examples of how project teams and local governments can address challenges and increase processing efficiency.

Introductory presentation on broadband technologies, key terms and economics and can be used by state broadband offices to introduce new staff or other relevant groups to the telecommunications industry.

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Details how to structure a needs assessment and includes examples from across the country.

Last Updated: 08/27/24

Case studies and examples of how states have implemented policies and regulations to streamline state and local permitting processes.

Last Updated: January 2025

This fact sheet provides general guidance on the determination of allowable and unallowable costs for assets and services funded under the Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

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FAQ document for Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) grant recipients answering commonly-asked questions about Procurement.