Application process and public notice requirement.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (b) (1) A description of the proposed retail broadband project; (2) A map of the proposed service area to be funded under smart utility authority of the applicant; (3) The amount and type of support requested by the applicant; (4) The estimated number and proportion of service points in the proposed service territory without fixed broadband service, whether terrestrial or wireless; and (5) Any other information required of the applicant in a funding notice. (c) (1) The information provided in paragraph (a) of this section; (2) Each annual report required under § 1980.1209, which will be redacted to protect any proprietary information; and (3) Such other information as the Administrator of the RUS deems sufficient to allow the public to understand the assistance provided. (d) (e) (1) No funds may be issued by program participants to recipients for special broadband authority without written approval from the Awarding Agency. (2) Recipients must apply for special broadband authority on a project-by-project basis through program participants. Program participants shall serve as the applicant to the Awarding Agency and shall be responsible for ensuring that the public notice, reporting and other requirements of this part are contained in applicable agreements between the participant and the recipient.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1980.1206