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Draft FirstNet Administrative Record
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).
Comments on Notice of FirstNet Categorical Exclusions
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.
Notice of FirstNet Categorical Exclusions
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.
Comments on Notice of FirstNet NEPA Implementing Procedures
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.
Notice of FirstNet NEPA Implementing Procedures
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
FirstNet NEPA Program
Extension of Comment Period for Public Comments on Department of Commerce Green Paper, Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in the Digital Economy
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.