TC Regarding the NEPA and the NHPA Section 106 Process

Description

The FCC released a Public Notice (DA 25-538) on June 23, 2025, announcing the Consultation for Tribal Nations Regarding the National Environmental Policy Act and the Section 106 Process of The National Historic Preservation Act.

Background: On March 27, 2025, CTIA—The Wireless Association filed a petition for rulemaking requesting that the Commission review and streamline its rules implementing NEPA as amended by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and proposing that the Commission explore and seek public comment on other proposals relevant to the Commission’s environmental and historic preservation review processes.

Audience: Attendance will be limited to elected and appointed leaders or duly appointed representatives of federally-recognized Tribal Nations and NHOs, including Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs).

Time permitting, we will invite statements from other Tribal representatives and participants during the Listening Session.

Questions: For additional information about the video conference, please contact Native@fcc.gov, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau’s Office of Native Affairs, or Maira Delao at maira.delao@fcc.gov, Competition & Infrastructure Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.

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