Clarify Rules Limiting Local Authority on Broadband Deployments, WIA Asks FCC
Facilitate broadband deployment by clarifying FCC rules limiting local authority over broadband infrastructure work apply to deployment of new or replacement equipment on existing towers and base stations and requiring cost-base fees for eligible facilities requests, the Wireless Infrastructure Association…
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petitioned for declaratory ruling and for rulemaking in docket 17-79 Tuesday. "Rectify an unnecessary barrier to broadband deployment due to the divergent treatment of compound expansions around wireless facilities,” WIA announced. The petition for declaratory ruling said a shot clock should begin with applicants seeking local authorization and should bar conditional approvals. “Action on these petitions will help expedite the siting process so that the U.S. can continue to lead the world in wireless innovation,” said David Weisman, WIA chairman.