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...e to, or received by the director of development services or the controlling board, to the extent that the material or data consist of trade secrets, as defined in section 1333.61 of the Revised Code, or commercial or financial information, regarding projects are not public records for the purposes of section 149.43 of the Revised Code.

...(A) There is hereby created in the development services agency the steel futures program, for the purpose of preserving and improving the existing industrial base of the state, improving the economy of the state by providing employment, increased productivity, and ensuring continued technological development consistent with these goals, and maintaining a high standard of living for the people of this state. The steel...

... 13 C.F.R. 121.7 (a), as amended. (2) "Eligible educational institution" means any educational institution that disseminates information, conducts educational or technical seminars and meetings, or provides other services of value or interest to small business enterprises. (3) "Eligible organization" means any organization, representing the interest of small business enterprises or areas of technological research, ...

...mercial, distribution, and research development of the state. (C) "Community improvement corporation" means a corporation organized under Chapter 1724. of the Revised Code. (D) "Ohio development corporation" means a corporation organized under Chapter 1726. of the Revised Code. (E) "Mortgage" means the lien imposed on a project by a mortgage on real property, or by financing statements on personal property, o...

... and is one of the following: (i) A telecommunications service provider; (ii) A satellite broadcasting service provider; (iii) A wireless service provider as defined in section 4927.01 of the Revised Code. (2) "Broadband provider" does not include a governmental or quasi-governmental entity. (D) "Eligible addresses" means residential addresses that are in an unserved area or a tier one area. (E) "Ex...

...d expansion grant program within the development services agency. The agency shall administer and provide staff assistance for the program. The agency shall be responsible for receiving and reviewing applications for program grants and for sending completed applications to the broadband expansion program authority for final review and award of program grants.

...yed by the broadband industry or in a position to benefit from a program grant. (B) Appointed members shall serve four year terms and are eligible for reappointment. (C) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as provided for original appointments. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the ...

...ication for a program grant that the development services agency has reviewed and sent to it. The authority shall score all applications according to the scoring system established under section 122.4040 of the Revised Code and award program grants based on that system according to sections 122.4043 and 122.4044 of the Revised Code.

... (b) The geographic locations of the eligible projects listed in the applications; (c) The broadband providers submitting applications; (d) A description of the tier two broadband infrastructure and technology proposed in applications; (e) A description of any public right-of-way or public facilities to be utilized for the projects; (f) The speeds of the tier two broadband services under the projects; ...

...ry to accomplish the duties specified under section 122.407 of the Revised Code.

...the report shall be available on the development services agency's web site.

...A broadband provider may apply for a program grant under the Ohio residential broadband expansion grant program.

...grant program shall be awarded only for eligible projects.

...all be ineligible for a program grant under the Ohio residential broadband expansion grant program if either of the following applies: (A) It proposes to provide tier two broadband service to areas where tier two broadband service is presently available. (B) In the proposed area of service, construction of a network to provide tier two broadband service currently is in progress and one of the following applies: ...

...ot state funds or if the director of development receives funds that are in the form of a gift, grant, or contribution to the broadband expansion grant program fund, the broadband expansion program authority shall award those funds as described in sections 122.40 to 122.4077 of the Revised Code, except as provided in division (C) of this section. (C) If the use of the funds described in division (B) of this sectio...

...(A) Each fiscal year, the development services agency shall fund program grants until funds for that fiscal year are no longer available. (B) Any application pending at the end of the fiscal year shall be deemed denied, but may be refiled in a subsequent fiscal year provided that all information in the application is still current or has been updated.

... Each fiscal year, the department of development shall accept applications for program grants. (2) To apply for a program grant, a broadband provider shall submit an application to the department on a form prescribed by the department and shall provide the information required under section 122.4020 of the Revised Code. The form shall include a statement informing the applicant that failure to comply with the prog...

...and an estimated timetable for the acquisition of such approvals; (15) A notification from the broadband provider informing the department of development of any information contained in the application, or within related documents submitted with it, that the provider considers proprietary or a trade secret; (16) A notarized statement that the broadband provider accepts the condition that noncompliance with Ohio...

...ndition for receiving a program grant under the Ohio residential broadband expansion grant program, the broadband expansion program authority may require a broadband provider that is awarded a program grant to provide a performance bond, letter of credit, or other financial assurance acceptable to the authority prior to the commencement of construction. The bond, letter of credit, or assurance shall be in the sum, an...

...on 122.4077 of the Revised Code, the development services agency shall evaluate the information and documents submitted by a broadband provider in an application under section 122.4013 of the Revised Code or by a challenging provider under section 122.4030 of the Revised Code. The evaluation shall determine whether the information and documents are proprietary or constitute a trade secret. Upon receipt of the informa...

...The development services agency shall establish an automatic notification process through which interested parties may receive electronic mail notifications when the agency publishes application and other information on its web site pursuant to sections 122.40 to 122.4077 of the Revised Code.

...nd provider for contribution towards an eligible project's broadband funding gap under the following circumstances: (A) The broadband provider is a video service provider that, pursuant to section 1332.32 of the Revised Code, collects and remits video service provider fees to one or more legislative authorities in which an eligible project is located. (B) The arrangement is entered into by mutual consent with on...

...rvice within or directly adjacent to an eligible project; (2) A municipal electric utility that provides tier two broadband service to an area within the eligible project that is within the geographic area served by the municipal electric utility. (B)(1)(a) A challenging provider may challenge, in writing, all or part of a completed application for a program grant for the project not later than sixty-five days ...

...icient evidence to the department of development demonstrating that all or part of a project under the application is ineligible for a grant. The challenge shall, at minimum, include the following information: (1) Sufficient evidence disputing the notarized letter of intent submitted with the application that the eligible project contains eligible addresses; (2) Sufficient evidence attesting to the challenging ...

...iod established by the department of development under section 122.4019 of the Revised Code is not challenged pursuant to sections 122.4030 to 122.4035 of the Revised Code, the lack of a challenge does not do either of the following: (A) Create a presumption that residential addresses included in an application submitted in a subsequent submission period are eligible addresses under the Ohio residential broadband ...