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Broadband Inventory

The Broadband Inventory is a centralized source for published Federal broadband applications, forms, lease agreements, policies and procedures, and process documents from the 14 Federal departments, agencies, and offices that belong to the Broadband Executive Order Working Group, established by the June 14, 2012 Executive Order (E.O.) No. 13616, “Accelerating Broadband Infrastructure Deployment.” The E.O. specifically calls for increased accessibility and usability of Federal broadband documentation to help to promote and facilitate wired and wireless broadband infrastructure deployment on Federal lands, buildings, and rights of way; federally assisted highways; and tribal and individual Indian trust lands, particularly in underserved communities. Although the majority of this documentation is also housed on agency-specific websites, this central document inventory is provided to make these resources easily accessible to wireless providers, public safety, and others who undergo Federal reviews prior to broadband deployment. 

The Broadband Inventory below may be filtered by responsible agency, function, and/or resource type to help users find what they are looking for more quickly and efficiently. Below is a general explanation of each “function,” or category of Federal action, for which resources are provided:

  • Licensing: Relates to an owner giving permission to an individual or an entity to use real property (e.g., Federal asset) for a specific purpose, such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing of telecommunications towers.
  • Leasing:  Relates to a temporary agreement in which a Federal landlord grants a tenant the right to occupy real property (e.g., Federal land or building) for a specific timeframe, and the tenant agrees to terms and conditions set forth by the landlord.
  • Permitting:  Relates to Federal authorization or consent to perform certain activities (e.g., construction, maintenance, and/or installation) on Federal property or rights of way,
  • Funding:  Relates to the issuance of Federal funds to non-Federal recipients for broadband-related projects and the corresponding regulations and compliance requirements attached to those funds.

The “Resource types” category allows you to sort by tools and templates (e.g., checklists, online and software resources, and databases), policies and procedures (e.g., guidance or strategy documents, forms, and processes), or case studies/successes (e.g., best practices).

Title Description Function Resource Type Responsible Agency
SF-299 Application for Transportation, Utility System, Telecommunications and Facilities on Federal Lands and Property

The common application form used by federal entities. 

Multiple Forms Department of Agriculture
Sample Communications Site Management Plan

A template communications site management plan.

Permitting Tools and Templates Department of Agriculture
Rights of way/Utilities Federal Highway Administration Policy

Explanation of utility programs, highway rights of way, laws and regulations and additional publications and links on these subjects.

Policies and Procedures Department of Transportation
Federal, State and Tribal Historic Preservation Programs and Officers

Contact listing for State Historic Preservation Officers, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation contacts for e

Multiple Tools and Templates Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Public Safety Technical Assistance Tools

Tools for public safety practitioners to help in identifying areas of coverage and locating areas in need of coverage.

Multiple Tools and Templates Department of Homeland Security
Obtaining a Special-Use Authorization with the Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service Brochure on obtaining special use authorizations for applicants.

Permitting Policies and Procedures U.S. Forest Service
National Wetlands Inventory

Mapping for broadband applicants to identify critical areas where a project may intersect national wetlands.

Permitting Tools and Templates Fish and Wildlife Service
National Broadband Map

Mapping software of broadband access across the country to identify areas that may need coverage the most.

Multiple Tools and Templates Department of Commerce
Monthly General Services Administration Lease Inventory Map and Database

This inventory lists the status of General Services Administration leases with location and other important information so users can identify and create a st

Leasing Tools and Templates General Services Administration
Listing of Cities by Population Strata (Corresponds with Bureau of Land Management Rental Fee Schedule)

This chart coincides with rental fee schedule on Bureau of Land Management land.

Permitting Tools and Templates Bureau of Land Management