Federal Register #WC Docket No. 25-253

FCC Proposed Rule: Eliminating Barriers to Wireline Deployments

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on proposed rules to accelerate the deployment of high-speed wireline telecommunications infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Key Proposal Elements: - Establishes a rebuttable presumption that state and local governments have prohibited wireline services if they do not process authorizations for public rights-of-way within 120 days - Limits fees for wireline authorizations to a reasonable approximation of actual, direct costs, with safe harbor fee levels - Requires in-kind compensation demanded by governments to count toward any safe harbor fee levels - Prohibits additional requirements on wireline deployments based on potential use for other services - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are specified, as this is a regulatory proposal rather than a procurement opportunity - The proposal aims to streamline regulations, reduce delays, and encourage investment in wireline infrastructure

Description

The Federal Communications Commission proposes rules to eliminate state and local requirements that hinder the deployment of modern high-speed wireline infrastructure, particularly those causing excessive delays and fees. The proposed rules include establishing a 120-day deadline for processing authorizations for use of public rights-of-way, limiting fees to reasonable approximations of actual costs, counting in-kind compensation toward fee limits, and prohibiting additional requirements based on potential use for other services. The goal is to streamline wireline deployment regulations and encourage investment by reducing barriers.

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