Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from restricting undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries.
Amends the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prevent the Secretary of Commerce from prohibiting or requiring permits for undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries if authorized by a federal or state agency. Maintains existing interagency cooperation requirements. This act aims to streamline operations for authorized undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries.
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