National Parks will now use the same rules as other federal lands for utility lines

The National Park Service has updated its rules for approving utility lines and other infrastructure on park lands. This means it will be easier and faster for companies to get permits for things like fiber optic cables and power lines across national parks.

For decades, getting permits to run utilities through national parks was a slow, complicated process because the Park Service had its own unique rules. This change means that companies building infrastructure, like new power grids or internet lines, will now deal with a more predictable and standardized process across all federal lands. It removes a specific bureaucratic hurdle that often delayed projects crossing different types of federal property.