Section Bea 404.02 - Required Information from Applicant(a) The applicant shall complete and submit the following information to BEA: (1) Form BMGI-01, "Fund Application," revised 05-23;(2) Form BMGI-02, "Estimated Project Timeline," revised 05-23;(3) If applicable, an overbuild statement, which explains the purpose of an overbuild and how it is necessary so as to provide broadband in unserved and underserved locations. The applicant shall certify no BMGI funds or applicant match shall be proposed to be used for purposes of the overbuild to served locations;(4) If the project involves bonding, proof the political subdivision or the communications district met all the requirements of RSA 33:3-g, including copies of the following: a. The request for information (RFI) issued by the political subdivision or communication district and all responses received from providers pursuant to the RFI request subject to the data protection provisions in Bea 407;b. The request for proposal (RFP) issued by political subdivision or communication district and all responses received from providers pursuant to the RFP request subject to the data protection provisions in Bea 407;c. The public notice and minutes from at least one public hearing regarding the issuance of bonds;d. The results of the legislative body's vote on the issuance of bonds, if applicable;e. An overview on how the applicant anticipates spending BMGI funds;(5) Address-level information identifying the unserved locations within the eligible service area, in Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet form;(6) Official minutes with the results of the governing body's vote on the agreed-upon BMGI provider, and the minutes shall include:a. A finding by the governing body that the agreed-upon BMGI provider is technically, managerial, and financially capable of meeting the obligations of the Fund request; andb. If applicable, information about other providers the municipality considered, including number of unserved and underserved locations proposed to serve, the amount of subsidy requested, and the total cost of the project;(7) If applicable, a statement of compliance with federal labor and construction standard requirements as required by the federal funding guidance as referenced in Appendix II or the notice of funding opportunity;(8) Confirmation that the provider shall participate in the Federal Communication Commission's Affordable Connectivity Program;(9) A disclosure statement that the provider shall offer at least one low-cost option offered at speeds that are sufficient for a household with multiple users to simultaneously telework and engage in remote learning; and(10) If the cost per passing as cited in the application is more than $12,000, the applicant shall provide a cost justification for the project.(b) Upon receipt of the application, the commissioner of BEA and the broadband project manager shall review the documents to ensure the applicant fulfilled all requirements of Bea 404.01 and Bea 404.02. If deemed that all information is submitted, they shall review the documentation to make sure the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of Bea 404.02.N.H. Admin. Code § Bea 404.02
Derived from Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13515, Effective 1/5/2023, Expires 7/4/2023.Amended by Number 37, Filed September 14, 2023, Proposed by #13734, Effective 9/1/2023, Expires 9/1/2033.