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) 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).
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