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Investing.com - The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC (BME:FCC)) will vote on a plan to accelerate infrastructure development by modernizing its environmental regulations, Chairman Brendan Carr announced Wednesday.
The proposal, which will be considered at the Commission’s August 7, 2025 Open Meeting, aims to align FCC regulations with federal environmental statutes that prioritize efficiency and certainty in the permitting process under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
Chairman Carr stated that the FCC’s Build America Agenda seeks to "unleash new infrastructure projects" across the country by removing regulatory obstacles that delay construction. "It should not take years to complete pre-construction environmental paperwork before a shovel hits the ground," Carr said.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would examine the Commission’s environmental regulations to ensure they comply with the amended NEPA statute while accelerating the federal permitting process. The Commission will seek comment on the definition of "major federal action" as it applies to FCC actions and how this definition should be applied to Commission regulations.
The proposal is part of a broader federal government effort to expedite permitting processes that can hinder economic development, infrastructure investment, and job creation, and will also review National Historic Preservation Act regulations.
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