Call To Action: FCC Seeking Comments NPRM on NEPA Regulations

On March 31, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) posted a notice that it is seeking public comments on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) filed by the Wireless Association (CTIA). All comments are due by April 30, 2025. The NPRM would exempt cell towers under 200 feet tall from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) regulations, allowing the building of cell towers without environmental effects analysis or analysis of potential adverse impact on a historic or culturally significant property. CTIA suggests that NEPA reform is critical to enabling the U.S. to meet its broadband infrastructure goals.

Filing Requirements:

Interested parties may file comments and reply comments by April 30, 2025, and must reference RM-12003.

Electronic Filers:

Comments may be filed electronically by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs

For additional information or assistance on how to file a comment or reply comment, you may visit https://www.fcc.gov/available-support-services or call (877) 480-3201.

Disability Accommodations

To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call (202) 418-0530.

For additional information on this proceeding, contact Allison Jones of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at allison.jones@fcc.gov.