Senators want to encourage small cell siting Sens. Thune (R-SD) and Schatz (D-HI) are co-sponsoring S. 3157 which seeks to streamline the siting process for small cell deployments. The bill would require state and local officials to act on permit applications within 60 or 90 days depending on the type of attachment. The National Conference of State Legislatures has voiced skepticism for S. 3157 saying it would dilute state authority.