,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hjj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #a1 #bjag,mr4 ,huffman 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,pocan1 and ,mr4 ,nolan7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,natural ,resources1 and ,energy and ,commerce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,office of ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives within the ,department of ,agriculture1 to preserve open ,internet requirements1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,new ,deal ,rural ,broadband ,act of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,office of ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives4 ,sec4 #c4 ,breaking ,ground on ,rural ,broadband ,program4 ,sec4 #d4 ,tribal broadband assistance program4 ,sec4 #e4 ,telecommunications loan and loan guarantee program4 ,sec4 #f4 ,modifications to existing rural broadband programs4 ,sec4 #g4 ,inventory of ,federal and ,state assets4 ,sec4 #h4 ,retention of rental fees associated with communications use authorizations on ,federal lands4 #b4 ,office of ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives 7a7 ,establishment ,title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #fja through #fjc as sections #fjc through #fje1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before section #fjc 7as so redesignated7 the following new sections3 #fja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,office of ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives established under section #fjb7;a77#a74 7#b7 ,panel ,the term ,panel means the ,rural ,broadband ,advisory ,panel established pursuant to section #fjb7;d74 7#c7 ,under secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives appointed under section #fjb7;a77#b74 #fjb4 ,office of rural broadband initiatives 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,department of ,agriculture the ,office of ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives4 7#b7 ,under ,secretary ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives1 who shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 report directly to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall administer all rural and underserved areas broadband-related grant1 loan1 and loan guarantee programs administered by the ,administrator of the ,rural ,utilities ,service as of the date of the enactment of this section1 including-- 7,a7 the rural broadband access loan1 loan guarantee1 and grant program under section #fjc2 7,b7 the breaking ground on rural broadband program under section #fjf2 7,c7 the tribal broadband assistance program under section #fjg2 7,d7 the ,community ,connect ,grant ,program described in subpart ,a of part #agci of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7,e7 loans under title ,,ii4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct extensive1 nationwide outreach to rural and underserved areas2 7,b7 develop a comprehensive strategy for broadband in rural and underserved areas2 7,c7 coordinate ,federal resources for ,state1 regional1 and local governments to provide broadband assistance to citizens living and working in rural and underserved areas2 7,d7 assess all relevant technologies 7including ,wi,fi1 ,,wimax1 ,,dsl1 cable1 satellite1 fiber1 and broadband over power lines71 to determine if such technologies are able to support in whole or in part rural broadband requirements2 7,e7 establish and maintain the ,web-based clearinghouse described in subsection 7e72 7,f7 coordinate ,federal rural broadband programs2 and 7,g7 provide technical assistance to ,state1 regional1 and local governments to develop deployment strategies for broadband in rural and underserved areas4 7c7 ,comprehensive rural broadband strategy 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the appointment of the first ,under ,secretary under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the ,president and to the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report describing a comprehensive strategy for broadband in rural and underserved areas that includes-- 7,a7 recommendations-- 7i7 to promote interagency coordination between ,federal agencies with respect to policies1 procedures1 targeted resources1 and existing rural and underserved areas broadband programs2 7ii7 to improve and streamline the ,federal policies1 programs1 and services relating to rural and underserved areas broadband technologies2 7iii7 to specify how ,federal agency programs and resources can meet rural and underserved area broadband requirements2 and 7iv7 to promote successful model deployments and appropriate technology use in rural and underserved areas so that ,state1 regional1 and local governments can benefit from the cataloging of successes of other ,state1 regional1 and local governments2 7,b7 a needs assessment for the implementation of rural and underserved areas broadband2 and 7,c7 a strategic plan for comprehensive rural and underserved areas broadband and a description of the amount of time needed to achieve such strategic plan4 7#b7 ,annual report update ,the ,under ,secretary shall update the report required under paragraph 7#a7 on an annual basis4 7d7 ,rural broadband advisory panel 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of appointment of the first ,under ,secretary under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a plan to establish a ,rural ,broadband ,advisory ,panel4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the ,panel shall be chaired by the ,under ,secretary or a designee thereof4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,panel shall be composed of representatives of-- 7,a7 ,state governments2 7,b7 local governments2 7,c7 tribal governments2 7,d7 communications equipment vendors 7including broadband data service providers72 7,e7 public utility services2 7,f7 local exchange carriers2 7,g7 wireless carriers2 7,h7 satellite communications services2 and 7,i7 other entities1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the ,panel shall meet not less than #d times each year4 7#e7 ,duties ,the ,panel shall-- 7,a7 assist the ,under ,secretary in the annual report update under subsection 7c77#b72 7,b7 evaluate the effectiveness of all ,federal broadband assistance programs and policies with respect to providing broadband access in rural and underserved areas2 7,c7 evaluate best practices employed at the ,state and local government level to foster broadband access in rural and underserved areas4 7e7 ,web-,based clearinghouse ,the ,under ,secretary shall establish and maintain a comprehensive and interactive rural broadband ,web-based clearinghouse of resources for rural and underserved areas broadband1 including-- 7#a7 successful public-private partnerships2 7#b7 funding sources2 7#c7 technology tutorials2 7#d7 descriptions of best practices2 7#e7 assessments of various technology solutions2 7#f7 case studies and feasibility studies2 7#g7 descriptions of the applications of broadband in rural and underserved areas1 including telework1 telemedicine1 distance learning1 training1 homeland security1 senior citizen connectivity and program development1 and business and economic development2 7#h7 analyses of broadband policies in rural and underserved areas2 and 7#i7 supports for networks among rural and underserved communities and economic development agencies4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #fjc of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 is amended by striking ,administrator and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7c7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the appointment of the first ,under ,secretary under section #fjb7;a7 of title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall issue regulations with respect to the qualification criteria for the loan and loan guarantee programs under such title that-- 7#a7 emphasize streamlining the application process and processing time2 7#b7 ensure that the financial requirements for applicants do not unduly disqualify applicants that have demonstrated a viable business plan2 and 7#c7 do not diminish the mission of the program to deliver broadband service to rural and underserved areas4 7d7 ,implementation report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to ,congress a report describing the resources and staff necessary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,comptroller ,general ,review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 for validity4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the report is submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report containing the findings of the review under subparagraph 7,a74 #c4 ,breaking ,ground on ,rural ,broadband ,program ,title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq471 as amended by section #b1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fjf4 ,breaking ,ground on ,rural ,broadband ,program 7a7 ,grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,federal ,communications ,commission and other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall establish the breaking ground on rural broadband program to make grants1 loans1 or loan guarantees to eligible entities for broadband programs to1 with respect to rural and underserved areas-- 7,a7 acquire equipment1 instrumentation1 networking capability1 hardware and software1 digital network technology1 and infrastructure for broadband services2 7,b7 construct and deploy broadband service related infrastructure2 7,c7 ensure access to broadband service by community anchor institutions2 7,d7 facilitate access to broadband service to low-income1 unemployed1 aged1 and otherwise vulnerable populations2 7,e7 construct and deploy broadband facilities that improve public safety2 7,f7 provide broadband communications services2 and 7,g7 such other activities the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,award locations ,to the extent practical1 the ,under ,secretary shall award not less than one grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section to an eligible entity located in each ,state4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,under ,secretary shall consult a ,state with respect to-- 7,a7 identifying areas in need of broadband programs located in the ,state2 and 7,b7 the allocation of grant funds and loans and loan guarantees for broadband programs within the ,state4 7b7 ,expiration of program ,the ,under ,secretary may not award grants1 loans1 or loan guarantees under this section on a date that is after ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 7c7 ,application ,to receive a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,under ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,under ,secretary may require1 including a description of how-- 7#a7 the eligible entity will use funds awarded under this section2 7#b7 such funds are necessary to implement the broadband program2 7#c7 the broadband program will comply with all applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws2 7#d7 the eligible entity will meet the non-,federal funds requirements under subsection 7e71 including the source and amount of such other funding2 and 7#e7 the eligible entity will accomplish the broadband program goals not later than to #e years after receiving an award under this section4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants1 loans1 or loan guarantees under this section1 the ,under ,secretary may give priority to-- 7#a7 a broadband program that-- 7,a7 will serve the largest population by-- 7i7 increasing the affordability and number of subscribers2 7ii7 increasing broadband speed2 or 7iii7 enhancing healthcare delivery1 education1 or services for children2 and 7,b7 will serve a rural area 7as such term is defined in section #bjc7;b772 and 7#b7 an eligible entity that is a socially and economically disadvantaged small business concern as defined under section #h7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a774 7e7 ,non-,federal funds requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the recipient of a grant under this section shall provide funds1 in-kind contributions1 or a combination of both1 from sources other than funds provided through such grant in an amount that is at least equal to #bj percent of the amount of such grant4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,under ,secretary may provide a waiver to the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 to an eligible entity that-- 7,a7 submits an application for such waiver1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,under ,secretary may require2 and 7,b7 demonstrates financial need4 7f7 ,deobligate funds ,in addition to other authority under applicable law1 the ,under ,secretary may deobligate awards under this section if an eligible entity demonstrates-- 7#a7 an insufficient level of performance2 or 7#b7 wasteful or fraudulent spending 7as defined by the ,under ,secretary74 7g7 ,reports by award recipients ,at such time as may be determined by the ,under ,secretary1 an eligible entity that receives a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section shall submit to the ,under ,secretary a report that includes a description of the use of funds made available pursuant to this section4 7h7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this section under subsection 7k71 and once each #ahj days thereafter until the expiration of the program under subsection 7b71 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees applied for and provided under this section2 7#b7 the communities proposed to be served in each grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee application submitted in #ahj days before the date such report is submitted2 7#c7 the period of time required to approve each grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee application under this section2 7#d7 any outreach activities carried out by the ,under ,secretary to encourage entities in rural and underserved areas to submit applications under this section2 and 7#e7 each broadband service1 including the type and speed of broadband service1 for which assistance was sought1 and each broadband service for which assistance was provided1 under this section4 7i7 ,database ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this section under subsection 7k71 the ,under ,secretary shall establish and maintain a fully searchable database1 accessible on the ,internet at no cost to the public1 that includes-- 7#a7 a list of-- 7,a7 each entity that has applied for an award under this section2 and 7,b7 each eligible entity that has received an award under this section2 7#b7 a description of each application under this section1 and the status of each application2 7#c7 the purpose for which each eligible entity is receiving funds under this section2 and 7#d7 each report submitted under subsection 7h74 7j7 ,eligible entity defined ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 the ,district of ,columbia1 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 or native ,hawaiian organization2 7#b7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7#c7 any other entity the ,under ,secretary determines to be in the public interest4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 4 #d4 ,tribal broadband assistance program ,title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq471 is amended by inserting after section #fjf1 as added by section #c1 the following new section3 #fjg4 ,tribal broadband assistance program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall make grants1 loans1 or loan guarantees to entities to-- 7#a7 plan1 construct1 acquire1 or improve facilities or equipment for the purpose of providing broadband service on tribal lands2 7#b7 provide broadband service on tribal lands2 7#c7 develop among tribal members technical expertise related to broadband service2 and 7#d7 improve the adoption of broadband service by individuals on tribal lands4 7b7 ,application ,an entity desiring financial assistance under this section shall submit an application to the ,under ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,under ,secretary may require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the ability of the entity to furnish the minimum acceptable level of broadband service for tribal lands2 and 7#b7 an assurance that the entity will submit a report1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,under ,secretary may specify1 that describes-- 7,a7 the use by the entity of funds under this section2 and 7,b7 the provision by the entity of broadband service on tribal lands using such assistance1 including-- 7i7 the number and location of residences and businesses that receive improved broadband service as a result of such assistance2 and 7ii7 the average price and speed of broadband service for such residences and businesses before and after the use by the entity of such assistance4 7c7 ,priority ,in providing financial assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from entities proposing to-- 7#a7 provide broadband service in underserved tribal areas2 7#b7 provide broadband service to the greatest number of households in underserved tribal areas2 and 7#c7 improve the ability of tribal governments or their designees to provide telecommunications service on tribal lands4 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,under ,secretary may not provide financial assistance under this section for a fiscal year to an entity that provides telecommunications service to #bj percent or more of the households in the ,united ,states if the cost to the ,federal ,government of such financial assistance exceeds #ae percent of the assistance made available under this section for the fiscal year4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this section under subsection 7f71 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to ,congress and to the ,rural ,broadband ,advisory ,panel a report that describes the extent of participation under this section for the preceding fiscal year1 including a description of-- 7#a7 the communities served by activities supported by funds under this section2 7#b7 the number of grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees applied for and provided under this section2 7#c7 the period of time required to approve each application under this section2 and 7#d7 the overall progress towards fulfilling the goal of providing broadband service on tribal lands1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the number and location of residences and businesses that receive improved broadband service as a result of financial assistance under this section2 7,b7 the average price and speed of broadband service for such residences and businesses2 7,c7 any network improvements supported under this section2 and 7,d7 activities supported under this section that improve broadband service on tribal lands for educational institutions1 health care providers1 and public safety service providers4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbb1 to remain available until expended4 4 #e4 ,telecommunications loan and loan guarantee program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjh4 ,regional telecommunications development 7a7 ,in general ,in addition to any preference given under section #bja with respect to a telephone loan made under this ,act1 the ,secretary may give preference to an application for such a loan for a project that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 supports the development of telecommunications services on a multijurisdictional basis4 7b7 ,evaluation of applications ,in evaluating an application described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider whether-- 7#a7 the project that is the subject of the application was developed through the collaboration and participation of multiple stakeholders in the service area of the project1 including ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 nonprofit institutions1 institutions of higher education1 and private entities2 7#b7 the applicant has an understanding of the applicable regional resources that could support the project1 including natural resources1 human resources1 infrastructure1 and financial resources2 and 7#c7 the project has clear objectives and includes a means to establish measurable performance measures and to track progress toward meeting such objectives4 4 7b7 ,exemption from ,state agency requirement ,section #bja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb7 is amended in the last sentence by inserting or the application involved is an application described in section #bjh before the period at the end4 7c7 ,definition of rural area ,section #bjc7;b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibd7;b77 is amended by striking #e1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj4 #f4 ,modifications to existing rural broadband programs 7a7 ,award of grants ,section #fjc of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb71 as redesignated by section #b1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking loans and loan guarantees and inserting loans1 loan guarantees1 and grants2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking and ,loan ,guarantees and inserting ,loan ,guarantees1 and ,grants2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and may make grants1 after loans2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking loans or loan guarantees and inserting loans1 loan guarantees1 or grants2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking loan and loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 and grant2 and 7,,ii7 by striking loans and loan guarantees and inserting loans1 loan guarantees1 and grants2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking loans or loan guarantees and inserting loans1 loan guarantees1 or grants2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking loan and inserting loan or grant2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by striking loan and inserting loan or grant2 and 7,,ii7 by striking loan made or guaranteed and inserting loan or grant made or loan guaranteed2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by inserting or the funds received through a grant made after guaranteed2 and 7,,ii7 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 and 7ii7 by striking loan involved and inserting loan or grant involved2 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking loan and inserting loan or grant2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 7#e7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking loan and loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 and grant2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking loans and inserting loans or grants2 and 7ii7 by striking loan and inserting loan or grant2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking loan and inserting loan or grant2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking loans and loan guarantees and inserting loans1 loan guarantees1 and grants2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking loan and inserting loan or grant2 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7k7 and 7l7 as subsections 7l7 and 7m71 respectively2 7#g7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following new subsection3 7k7 ,matching funds requirement ,the recipient of a grant under this section shall provide funds1 in-kind contributions1 or a combination of both1 from sources other than funds provided through such grant in an amount that is at least equal to #aj percent of the amount of such grant4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7l7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjah and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking loans and loan guarantees and inserting loans1 loan guarantees1 and grants each place it appears2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7m7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking loan or loan guarantee and inserting loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbj4 7b7 ,priority for support for development of broadband service ,section #fja7;c77#b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7c77#b771 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 give priority to applicants that offer in the applications of the applicants to provide support for multijurisdictional projects for the development of broadband service in rural and underserved areas that are developed through the collaboration and participation of multiple stakeholders in the service area of such a project1 including ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 nonprofit institutions1 institutions of higher education1 and private entities4 4 #g4 ,inventory of ,federal and ,state assets 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives shall-- 7#a7 establish and maintain an inventory of any real property that is owned1 leased1 or otherwise managed by the ,federal ,government on which a broadband facility could be constructed1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives2 and 7#b7 make such inventory available to the public4 7b7 ,executive agency reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each executive agency shall submit to the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives a report that includes information regarding any real property that is owned1 leased1 or otherwise managed by such agency on which a broadband facility could be constructed4 7#b7 ,changes in real property ,not later than #cj days after receiving notice of changes in the information included in a report under paragraph 7#a71 the head of an applicable executive agency shall notify the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives of such changes4 7#c7 ,national security exemption ,an agency may exclude from the report described in paragraph 7#a7 any information the head of the executive agency determines would harm national security4 7c7 ,state and local assets 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state1 local1 or tribal government may provide to the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives information regarding any real property that is owned1 leased1 or otherwise managed by the ,state1 local1 or tribal government on which a broadband facility could be constructed4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,broadband ,initiatives shall1 in consultation with ,state1 local1 or tribal governments1 issue such guidance or regulations as may be necessary to ensure that information provided by a ,state1 local1 or tribal government under paragraph 7#a7 is accurate4 #h4 ,retention of rental fees associated with communications use authorizations on ,federal lands 7a7 ,special account required ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish a special account in the ,treasury for each ,federal land management agency for the deposit of rental fees received by a ,federal land management agency for communications use authorizations on ,federal lands granted1 issued1 or executed by the ,federal land management agency4 7b7 ,deposit and ,retention of rental fees ,rental fees received by a ,federal land management agency shall-- 7#a7 be deposited in the special account established for that ,federal land management agency2 and 7#b7 remain available for expenditure under subsection 7c71 to the extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation ,acts4 7c7 ,expenditure of retained fees ,amounts deposited in the special account for a ,federal land management agency shall be used for ,federal land management agency activities related to communications sites1 including the following3 7#a7 ,administering communications use authorizations1 including cooperative agreements under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,preparing needs assessments or other programmatic analyses necessary to designate communications sites and authorize communications uses on or adjacent to ,federal lands4 7#c7 ,developing management plans for communications sites on or adjacent to ,federal lands4 7#d7 ,training for management of communications sites on or adjacent to ,federal lands4 7#e7 ,obtaining or improving access to communications sites on or adjacent to ,federal lands4 7d7 ,cooperative agreement authority 7#a7 ,department of the interior ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out the activities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,forest service ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out the activities described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,no effect on other fee retention authorities ,this section shall not limit or otherwise affect fee retention by a ,federal land management agency under any other authority4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,communications site ,the term communications site means an area of ,federal lands designated for telecommunications uses4 7#b7 ,communications use ,the term communications use means the placement and operation of infrastructure for wireless telecommunications1 regardless of whether the use of radio frequencies by such telecommunications is pursuant to a license issued by the ,federal ,communications ,commission or on an unlicensed basis in accordance with the regulations of the ,commission4 ,the term includes ancillary activities directly related to such placement and operation4 7#c7 ,communications use authorization ,the term communications use authorization means a right-of-way1 permit1 or lease granted1 issued1 or executed by a ,federal land management agency for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of ,federal lands for communications use4 7#d7 ,federal land management agency ,the term ,federal land management agency means the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 and the ,forest ,service4 7#e7 ,federal lands ,the term ,federal lands means lands under the jurisdiction and management of a ,federal land management agency4 7#f7 ,rental fee ,the term rental fee means the fee collected by a ,federal land management agency for the occupancy and use authorized by a communications use authorization pursuant to and consistent with authorizing law4