Section 16.1 - DefinitionsThe 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) Broadband serviceable location--A business or residential location in this state at which qualifying broadband service is, or can be, installed, including a community anchor institution.(3) 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.(4) Eligible broadband facility--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.553(a)(1).(5) Eligible pole replacement cost--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.553(a)(2).(6) Grant recipient or Grantee--An applicant that receives a reimbursement award under this subchapter.(7) Grant funds--Monies in the pole replacement fund.(8) NOFA--Notice of Funding Availability.(9) Office--The Broadband Development Office established within the comptroller's office under Government Code, Chapter 490I.(10) Pole--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.553(a)(5).(11) Pole owner--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.553(a)(6).(12) Pole replacement fund--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.551(1).(13) Pole replacement program--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.551(2).(14) Qualifying broadband service--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.553(a)(3).(15) Unserved area--Has the meaning assigned by Government Code, §403.553(a)(4).34 Tex. Admin. Code § 16.1
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 10, March 11, 2022, TexReg 1294, eff. 3/17/2022; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 29, July 19, 2024, TexReg 5349, eff. 7/28/2024