SECTION 16.1. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Applicant--A person that has submitted an application for a reimbursement award under this subchapter.

(2) CCPF--The Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (42 U.S.C. §804), established by §604 of the Social Security Act, as added by §9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2.

(3) Eligible broadband facility--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.503(a)(1).

(4) Eligible pole replacement cost--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.503(a)(2).

(5) Grantee--An applicant that receives a reimbursement award under this subchapter.

(6) Grant funds--Monies in the pole replacement fund.

(7) NOFA--Notice of Funding Availability.

(8) Office--The Broadband Development Office established within the comptroller's office under Government Code, Chapter 490I.

(9) Pole--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.503(a)(5).

(10) Pole owner--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.503(a)(6).

(11) Pole replacement fund--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.501(1).

(12) Pole replacement program--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.501(2).

(13) Qualifying broadband service--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.503(a)(3).

(14) Unserved area--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.503(a)(4).

Source Note: The provisions of this §16.1 adopted to be effective March 17, 2022, 47 TexReg 1294