Streamlines how telecommunications and broadband providers place or modify facilities in public and railroad rights-of-way, requiring notice to railroads in some cases and a decision within 60 days on applications in others.

• Providers working where a public road crosses a rail corridor must notify the railroad, may start work 15 to 30 days later, and need no separate application or payment to the railroad.
• Work inside a railroad right-of-way requires a written application that the railroad must approve or deny within 60 days, with the provider paying the railroad's actual costs.
• Railroads may deny an application only to prevent substantial interference with their infrastructure or to protect passenger or employee safety.
• The Federal Communications Commission hears disputes, must issue a final order within 90 days of a petition, and must write implementing rules within one year.

• Energy and Commerce Committee (House)
• Communications and Technology Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications