Investigation of Comments or Objections

Investigation of Comments or Objections. The Office will investigate all comments and objections received, and the findings from those investigations will be considered in determining whether an applicant is eligible for a final determination and award for grants funding broadband deployment. A final determination and award shall not be made to an applicant if verifiable information is made available that shows the proposed project includes an area where broadband services currently are deployed, or where construction of a network to deploy broadband service is underway by a provider other than the applicant, and the construction is scheduled to be completed within one (1) year after the date of the application.