The application is automatically approved and the project can move forward without a thorough review, without proper coordination, and without meaningful community input. As we have heard from several witnesses. In recent years, Most of the areas that still need to be connected to broadband are rural communities. and many of. These communities operate with extremely limited permitting personnel. These offices are also juggling reviews for. Transportation, utilities, housing, community development, economic development projects, and other critical infrastructure. (01:19–01:26)
CLAIM
Asserts that rural communities are the primary areas needing broadband connection.
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