Statement of Assistant Secretary Davidson on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Action to Streamline Broadband Permitting Efforts

Streamlining permitting efforts is crucial to quickly deploy the high-speed Internet networks needed by families and businesses across the U.S. The impact of the Advisory Council’s action will be felt immediately in our current broadband projects, and will make it easier for future deployments to connect unserved locations across America. My thanks to Chair Bronin and the Advisory Council for considering NTIA’s request for this amendment, and for acting swiftly and carefully to meet the urgent need for high-speed Internet networks while protecting properties of historic and cultural significance.