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DIGITAL Applications Act
12/4/2025, 9:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1665
The bill seeks to streamline and modernize the process of submitting Form 299s by moving it online, making it more efficient and accessible for stakeholders. This will not only save time and resources but also improve transparency and accountability in the management of public lands.
In addition to establishing the online portals, the bill also includes provisions for the proper disposal of Form 299s once they have been processed. This is important for maintaining data security and confidentiality. Overall, the Form 299 Online Portal Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of land management and resource conservation efforts by leveraging technology to streamline administrative processes.
Congressional Summary of HR 1665
Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act or the DIGITAL Applications Act
This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to each establish an online portal for accepting, processing, and disposal of applications for communications use authorizations. These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or other communications facility on public lands or National Forest System land.
Interior and the Forest Service must also notify the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within three business days of establishing their respective portals, and once the portals are established, the NTIA must link to them from its website.
