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USTA said revision of federal land appraisal guidelines was ‘very...

USTA said revision of federal land appraisal guidelines was “very important” issue, but Assn. had “bigger priorities” and wouldn’t actively oppose changes. Critics say new federal land valuation “desk guide,” devised by Justice Dept.-led interagency task force (CD April…

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17 p6), will increase right-of-way fees levied on fiber deployment projects crossing federal lands, placing additional obstacle in path of rural broadband initiatives. USTA spokesman said group was concerned that revision could lead to “another financial burden for companies,” but said Assn. currently was focused on more urgent matters such as Multi-Assn. Group access charge reform plan and proposed elimination of federal excise tax on telecommunications.