Accelerating Broadband Permits Act

The Accelerating Broadband Permits Act seeks to enhance the efficiency of executive agencies in processing applications for communications use, particularly those related to broadband infrastructure. It amends existing law to require agencies to implement robust data controls for tracking application processing times, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Furthermore, the bill mandates that executive agencies analyze factors contributing to processing delays, take proactive steps to address these issues, and submit annual reports on these factors to relevant Congressional committees. Agencies must also establish a system to alert employees when an application is at risk of exceeding the statutory 270-day processing deadline. Finally, the legislation expands the definition of a "covered project" under the FAST Act to include broadband infrastructure projects that are subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and are expected to involve a total investment exceeding $5,000,000 .