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California Governor Signs Batch “Broadband” Permit Processing Bill (AB 965); Vetoes Update to State Video Franchising Law (AB 41)

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When AB 965 goes into goes effect on Jan. 1, 2024, California local agencies will be required to undertake “batch broadband permit processing.” Batch broadband permit processing is the simultaneous processing of two or more...more

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AB 537 Creates a “Deemed Granted” Remedy for all Wireless Applications, Including Small Cells

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Assembly Local Government Committee Hearing Set for Wednesday, April 14 - Assembly Bill 537 would expand Government Code section 65964.1 to provide a deemed granted remedy for all types of wireless applications....more

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Wireless Facility/Tower: Federal Communications Commission and Georgia Licensee Enter into Order Addressing Alleged...

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) and Public Service Towers, Inc. (“PSTI”) entered into an August 14th Order addressing alleged violations of its Environmental Rules. See In the Matter of Public Service Towers,...more

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Ninth Circuit Rejects Challenges to FCC’s One-Touch Make-Ready, Small Cell Deployment, and Local Moratoria Orders

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On August 12, 2020, a Ninth Circuit panel affirmed three orders issued in 2018 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promote infrastructure investment and broadband deployment, including 5G small cell nodes. In...more

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D.C. Circuit Delivers Setback to FCC’s 5G Network Deployment Efforts

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In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down key portions of a 2018 order by the Federal Communications Commission that would have exempted certain small wireless facilities from...more

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FCC’s OTARD Rule Proposal: Comment Period Open - Partner Gerry Lederer Discusses New Developments in PublicCEO

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The Federal Communications Commission has proposed an expansion of its rules for Over-the-Air Reception Devices in what it says is an effort to spur the deployment of 5G infrastructure. The FCC’s recommended changes have...more

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Michigan Small Wireless Communications Facilities Deployment Act Signed Into Law and FCC Small Cell Order Becomes Effective Soon

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On December 12, 2018, Governor Snyder signed the small wireless communications facilities deployment act, Act No. 365 of the Public Acts of 2018 (the “Act”). The Act’s purpose, in large part, is to accelerate and encourage...more

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FCC Proposes Increased Service Obligations on Wireless Licensees Seeking Renewal

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has released a draft Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on renewal requirements and permanent discontinuance rules for a variety of wireless...more

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FCC Shot Clock Not Tolled by Applicant Delays or Vague Notice of Incompleteness, Court Finds

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A city granting an applicant’s request for a continuance of a public hearing over installation of a wireless tower is not a mutual agreement to toll the FCC’s “shot clock,” a federal court has ruled. In addition, a vague...more

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Absent Timely Local Processing, New California Law Automatically Approves Applications for New Cell Sites and Large Colocations

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Municipalities Should Ensure They Will Be in Compliance - A new California law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday deems approved an application for new wireless towers and facilities and some colocations. The law...more

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