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In notice document 2013–31493 appearing on pages 639 through 642 in the issue of Monday, January 6, 2014 make the following correction:
On page 639, in the second column, under the DATES heading, in the third line ‘‘February 5, 2013’’ should read ‘‘February 5, 2014’’.

As a newly created entity, FirstNet does not currently have any existing Categorical Exclusions (CEs). Accordingly, FirstNet is submitting the following CEs (and their associated Administrative Records) for consideration. The proposed CEs are necessary to assist FirstNet in applying the appropriate level of environmental review as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4321-4347) (NEPA) for activities undertaken by FirstNet in the design, construction and operation of the nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network (PSBN).

Federal Register Notice of FirstNet Categorical Exclusions

Draft FirstNet Administrative Record

Comments received in this proceeding are posted below. If you do not see your comment posted, please let us know.

FirstNet publishes this notice to request public comments on proposed categorical exclusions (CEs) of actions that FirstNet has determined do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and, thus, should be categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq. (NEPA). Comments on the proposed list of categorical exclusions must be received by February 5, 2014.

Federal Register Notice of FirstNet NEPA Implementing Procedures

Comments received in this proceeding are posted below. If you do not see your comment posted, please let us know.

FirstNet publishes this notice to request public comments on its proposed procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq. (NEPA). Comments on the proposed procedures must be received by February 7, 2014.

Comments received in this proceeding will be posted at http://www.ntia.doc.gov/federal-register-notice/2014/comments-notice-firstnet-nepa-implementing-procedures

1. Notice of FirstNet NEPA Implementing Procedures

• Comments

2. Notice of FirstNet Categorical Exclusions

AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce; National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period.

Documents from the 12/17/2013 FirstNet Meeting