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 Sort descending | Description | Function | Resource Type | Responsible Agency |
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FS-2700-10B Communications Use Lease | Standard lease form used by the Forest Service to authorize occupancy and use of National Forest System lands. |
Permitting | Forms | Department of Agriculture |
FS-2700-10c Communications Use Permit | Standard permit form used by the Forest Service to authorize occupancy and use of National Forest System lands by another Federal entity. |
Permitting | Forms | Department of Agriculture |
FS-2700-4 Special Use Permit | Standard permit form used by the Forest Service to authorize occupancy and use of National Forest System lands. |
Permitting | Forms | Department of Agriculture |
Government Accountability Office Report: Planning and Flexibility are Key to Effectively Deploying Broadband Conduit through Federal Highway Projects | Any state looking to deploy broadband infrastructure and trying to develop Dig Once and similar policies could use this Government Accountability Office repo |
Case Studies | Department of Transportation | |
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 |
Master Antenna Templates | As required by the MOBILE NOW Act, GSA created Master Antenna Forms for use by the landholding executive agencies when leasing federal rooftop space and land |
Multiple | Tools and Templates | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |