Permitting
Permitting Resources
Overview
The following resources provide guidance on permits typically required for infrastructure deployment and related requirements of the BEAD program.
Permitting and Environmental
Information Application
NBAM Training Series: NTIA Permitting and Environmental Information Application
What is Permitting?
An introduction to permitting as it relates to broadband projects including the types of permits a deployment may require, the process for securing an easement or right of way access, and steps to obtaining permission to access federal/state/local land.
Permitting Best Practices: Case Studies
Case studies and examples of streamlining permitting including Broadband Ready Communities, E-Permitting, and Rights-of-Way (ROW).
Permitting Needs Assessment
Checklist for four major permitting categories including ROW, Pole Attachments, Conduit Access, and Environment Planning/Historic Preservation.
Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation
NEPA Review: Guidance on NTIA National Environmental Policy Act Compliance (effective March 2024)
NEW: Guidance on NEPA process requirements, roles and responsibilities, and Appendices containing the full list of categorical exclusions and extraordinary circumstances applicable to NTIA programs effective April 2024.
Environmental & Historic Preservation Checklist for BEAD
A checklist to support Eligible Entities’ Five-Year Action Plans regarding the Environmental & Historic Preservation (EHP) requirements associated with the BEAD program.
Environmental & Historic Preservation Factsheet
A fact sheet to support Eligible Entities in navigating the NEPA analysis process as required for every project funded through the BEAD program, including a description of the levels and timeline of NEPA review and EHP requirements.
NEPA Review: Categorical Exclusions
Guidance on NEPA analysis as it relates to categorical exclusions (CATEXs) including the definition, the CATEX review process, CATEX qualifications, and a link to the DOC CATEX list.
NEPA Review: Environmental Assessments
Guidance on NEPA analysis as it relates to environmental assessments including the definition, preparation steps, best practices, and the review process.
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program Comment for Federal Communications Projects
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program Comment for Federal Communications Projects: Applicability of Program Comment Flow Chart