Relating to broadband permitting applications

HB 2392 simplifies broadband installation permitting for companies seeking to run underground cables through multiple highway districts in West Virginia. It allows a single unified application to the Division of Highways headquarters instead of separate applications per district, caps permit fees at $10,000 or 1% of project cost (whichever is lower), and requires the division to approve applications within 60 business days if no deficiencies are cited. The bill also mandates the division to create an annual informational guide outlining all regulatory requirements for broadband projects. This directly affects broadband providers installing underground infrastructure in state highway corridors, streamlining their permitting process across multiple districts.