Bill 119 hr 1681, also known as the "Federal Land Access Act," aims to improve communication infrastructure on federal lands by establishing an interagency strike force led by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. This strike force will work to ensure that federal land management agencies prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations.
The bill emphasizes the importance of efficient and timely processing of requests for communication use authorizations on federal lands, including those managed by various organizational units within federal land management agencies. By establishing this interagency strike force, the bill seeks to streamline the authorization process and facilitate the deployment of communication infrastructure on federal lands.
In addition to prioritizing the review of authorization requests, the bill also aims to enhance coordination among federal land management agencies and promote collaboration with private sector entities involved in communication infrastructure development. By doing so, the bill seeks to improve access to reliable and high-quality communication services on federal lands, benefiting both the public and private sectors.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1681 seeks to address the challenges associated with communication infrastructure development on federal lands by establishing a dedicated interagency strike force to streamline the authorization process and promote collaboration among relevant stakeholders.