1. Application of NEPA and NHPA to certain communications projects (a) In general (1) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (2) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. (b) Grant of easement on Federal property (1) NEPA exemption A Federal authorization with respect to a covered easement for a communications facility may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ), if— (A) a covered easement has previously been granted for another communications facility or a utility facility with respect to the same building or other property owned by the Federal Government; or (B) the covered easement is for a communications facility in a public right-of-way. (2) National Historic Preservation Act exemption A covered easement for a communications facility may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code, if— (A) a covered easement has previously been granted for another communications facility or a utility facility with respect to the same building or other property owned by the Federal Government; or (B) the covered easement is for a communications facility in a public right-of-way. (c) Requests for modification of certain existing wireless facilities Section 6409(a)(3) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 ( 47 U.S.C. 1455(a)(3) ) is amended to read as follows: (3) Application of NEPA