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Three Workstreams

https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/american_broadband_initiative_milestones_report.pdf. 8. Three Workstreams. Streamline Federal permitting processes to make it easier for network builders and service providers to access Federal assets and rights-of-way.

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Three Workstreams

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  1. https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/american_broadband_initiative_milestones_report.pdfhttps://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/american_broadband_initiative_milestones_report.pdf 8

  2. Three Workstreams Streamline Federal permitting processes to make it easier for network builders and service providers to access Federal assets and rights-of-way. Leverage Federal assets such as towers, buildings, and land to lower the cost of broadband buildouts. Maximize the impact of Federal funding to better target areas of need, improve consistency, and effectively leverage Federal dollars. 6

  3. American BroadbandInitiative: Structure Workstreams: FederalFunding ofBroadband Executive LeadershipTeam: StreamliningFederal Permitting LeveragingFederal Assets 7

  4. Federal Funding Workstream – KeyActions • Provide One-Stop for Broadband FundingInformation • Improve Broadband AvailabilityData • Improve Efficacy and Reach of Federal BroadbandFunds • Strengthen Program Consistency andCollaboration • Modernize Accountability Measures to better track the impact and value ofinvestments • Engage Private Sector, State, Local, and Tribal Partners to identify successful models to leverage Federal funding, incentivize private investment, and create stronger public-privatepartnerships 11

  5. BroadbandUSA – One-Stop for Federal FundingInformation • NTIA will provide updated information about federal broadband programs that support broadband planning, deployment, training, equipment and otheractivities. 13

  6. FEDERALLANDS FEDERALLANDS

  7. JOINT OVERVIEW-ESTABLISHED LOCATIONS (JOEL)MAP DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR MAP– https://www.doi.gov/broadband

  8. USDA’s Commitments • Federal Assets/PermittingImprovements • Streamlining EnvironmentalReviews • Completing Permit Reviews in 270days • Streamlining MOBILE NOWPermitting • Cross-Agency Assessment of Potential Assetsfor Telecommunications • Harmonizing Policies That Govern Access toAssets • Maximizing the Impact of FederalFunds • Establishing goals and performance measures for RuralUtilities Service Broadbandprograms • Improving coordination among Federal Broadbandprograms • Publishing a report on the importance of Broadband forModern Agriculture • Publishing E-Connectivity ResourceHandbook • Launching and effectively executing ReConnectProgram

  9. Introducing… ReConnect https://reconnect.usda.gov 25

  10. ReConnect: Program Design May 31,2019 June 21,2019 July 12,2019 ApplicationsDue: 26

  11. ReConnect: ScoringCriteria (for Grants & Loan/Grant Combosonly) Rurality https://reconnect.usda.gov 27

  12. ReConnect: Who CanApply? • States, local governments, or any agency, subdivision, instrumentality, or political subdivisionthereof • A territory or possession of the UnitedStates • An Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of theIndian Self Determination and Education AssistanceAct) • Non-profitentities • For-profitcorporations • Limited liabilitycompanies • Cooperative or mutualorganizations 28 https://reconnect.usda.gov

  13. ReConnect: ApplicationFactors • Unqualified Audited FinancialStatement • Fully CompleteApplication • Timely BuildoutCompletion • Financial Feasibility andSustainability • TechnicalFeasibility • ServiceAreas • FullyFunded 29 https://reconnect.usda.gov

  14. ReConnect: AvailableResources • Workshops • Multiple Workshops to be held across thecountry • Schedule is on the ReConnect website under“Events” • RD Experts and Detailed ApplicationInformation • Webinars • Multiple Webinars to be held • Schedule is on the ReConnect website under“Events” • RD Experts and Detailed ApplicationInformation • Resources • ReConnect Websitehttps://reconnect.usda.gov • Electronic Application IntakeSystem • ProgramFAQs • OneRDCoordination • Resources AcrossRD • HelpDesk • Technical Assistance and Support toApplicants https://reconnect.usda.gov 31

  15. For help or questions contact usat ReConnect Support Desk https://reconnect.usda.gov https://reconnect.usda.gov

  16. BroadbandUSA is available to help communities with their broadband access and digital inclusion efforts Resources • Federal Funding Guide • Public-Private Partnerships Guide • Community Broadband Roadmap Toolkit • Using Partnerships to Power Smart Cities For General Information: • 202-482-2048 • broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov • http://www.broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov My Contact Information: • Karen Archer Perry, Senior Policy Analyst (202) 697-2104 kperry@ntia.doc.gov

  17. Executive Actions Related toBroadband • April 2017: Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity inAmerica • January 2018: Supporting Broadband Tower Facilities in Rural America on Federal Properties Managed by the Department of theInterior • January 2018: Streamlining and Expediting Requests to Locate Broadband Facilities in RuralAmerica • October 2018: Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for America’sFuture • Additional OSTP highlights:https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp- content/uploads/2019/02/Administration-2018-ST-Highlights.pdf 4

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