DOI Connectivity in Rural America-0.pdf

This report is based on the DOI’s direction to develop recommendations for streamlining the communications site program and internal comments from agency subject matter experts. The results of this effort and its recommendations are summarized in this report. Ultimately, the DOI aims to use this report to better facilitate broadband infrastructure upgrades and improvements in rural America by:

  1. clearly identifying assets,
  2. providing solutions that will streamline leasing and permitting,
  3. increasing program efficiency, and 4) updating antiquated regulations
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