This page enables users to view and/or respond to published Public Notice Filings (PNFs) for BIP and BTOP Infrastructure applications. Providing a response is strictly voluntary. Existing service providers are not required to provide a response to any Public Notice Filing, but must do so in order for their existing services to be considered when determining the eligibility of the proposed funded service areas identified in the associated BIP or BTOP Infrastructure application. Use the drop-down menus provided to search by state or by applicant.

To respond to a PNF, users should click on the “View” link next to the PNF they are interested in and click on the “File a Response” button at the bottom of the PNF. Please note that existing broadband service providers responding to PNFs with multiple proposed funded service areas will need to file a separate response for each individual service area within that application in order for their existing services to be considered when determining the eligibility of the proposed funded service areas identified in the BIP and BTOP Infrastructure applications. In addition, RUS and NTIA will not accept paper submissions of responses; any paper responses will be returned.

All information submitted by existing service providers will be treated as proprietary and confidential to the extent permitted under applicable law except for the name of the company submitting this response and the summary set forth in the Respondent’s Summary Box.

* Service Areas for paper applications may not currently be captured in this system.

If you experience technical difficulties or if you have any questions about using this tool, please contact our Help Desk at 1-800-457-3642 then press 225, or email rd.hd@stl.usda.gov.

Please specify search criteria and click the "Go" button to search for matching Public Notice Filings.