; and (C) (i) replaces a communications facility damaged by the disaster or emergency; or (ii) makes improvements to a communications facility— (I) that could reasonably be considered as necessary for recovery from the disaster or emergency; or (II) to prevent or mitigate damage to the communications facility from a future disaster or emergency. (b) NEPA considerations The Commission shall treat a covered project as a class of action categorically excluded under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), from any requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (c) National historic preservation considerations Section 306108 of title 54, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to a covered project— (1) for which the Commission is required to issue a permit; or (2) that is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission.