Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 110-36 - Achieving Connectivity Everywhere (ACE)
Subject 110-36-1 - Achieving Connectivity Everywhere (ACE)
Rule 110-36-1-.02 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 110-36-1-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) 'Broadband network project' means any deployment of broadband services.

(2) 'Broadband services' means a wired or wireless terrestrial service that consists of the capability to transmit at a rate of not less than 25 megabits per second in the downstream direction and at least 3 megabits per second in the upstream direction to end users and in combination with such service provides:

(a) Access to the Internet; or

(b) Computer processing, information storage, or protocol conversion.

(3) 'Broadband services provider' means any provider of broadband services or a public utility or any other person or entity that builds or owns a broadband network project.

(4) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

(5) 'Days' means calendar days.

(6) 'Department' means the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

(7) 'Development authority' means any authority created by law or by constitutional amendment for one or more counties or municipalities, or any combination thereof, for the purpose of promoting the development of trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities, or for other purposes.

(8) 'Eligible applicant' means any or all public bodies, designated by the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of O.C.G.A. § 50-40-81, as political subdivisions qualified to apply for funds under this article.

(9) 'Eligible designee' means any municipality, county or consolidated government.

(10) 'Local authority' means any public corporation or authority created by or pursuant to a local or special Act of the General Assembly or a local or special amendment to the Constitution.

(11) 'Location' means any residence, dwelling, home, business, or building.

(12) 'Political subdivision' means a county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local authority.

(13) 'Qualified broadband provider' means an entity that is authorized to apply for or that obtains a certificate of authority issued pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 46-5-163that:

(a)
(i) Has, directly or indirectly, been providing broadband services to at least 1,000 locations; and

(ii) Has been conducting business in the state for at least three years with a demonstrated financial, technical and operational capability to operate a broadband services network; or

(b) Is able to demonstrate financial, technical, and operational capability to operate a broadband services network.

(14) 'Served area' means a census block that is not designated by the Department of Community Affairs as an unserved area.

(15) 'Unserved Area' means a census block in which broadband services are not available to 20 percent or more of the locations as determined by the Department of Community Affairs.

O.C.G.A. § 50-40-1.

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