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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-10 - Contests

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Beginning one (1) minute before the first round begins, only the referee, participants, and the chief second may be in the ring. The referee shall clear the ring of all other individuals.
(b) Once a contest has begun, only referees, participants, second, judges, physicians, and the announcer and announcer's assistants, inspectors, or the Commission shall be allowed in the ring.
(c) The referee and/or Commission may order that the ring and technical area be cleared at any time, either before, during or after a contest, of any individual not authorized to be present in those areas.
(d) The referee may stop a bout at any time if individuals refuse to clear the ring and technical area, dispute a decision by an official, or seek to encourage spectators to object to a decision either verbally, physically, or by engaging in disruptive conduct. If the individual involved in disruptive conduct or encouraging disruptive conduct is the second of a participant, the referee may order points deducted from that participant's score or disqualify the participant. If the conduct occurred after the decision was announced, the Commission may change the decision, declare no contest, or take disciplinary action pursuant to the rules of this chapter, including immediate suspension of the participant's or official's license pending a hearing, and immediate expulsion from the event.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-11 - Pre-bout physicals for boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts participants

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Within 36 hours before an event, each participant shall be given medical examination by a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be appointed by Commission. The examination shall include the following:
(1) Blood pressure,
(2) Head,
(3) Eyes,
(4) Ears,
(5) Nose,
(6) Throat,
(7) Lungs,
(8) Chest,
(9) Heart,
(10) Abdomen, and
(11) Orthopedic.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-12 - Technical knockouts and knockouts

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) A participant who lost a bout by technical knockout shall be suspended for a minimum of 30 calendar days.
(b) A participant who lost a bout by knockout shall be suspended for a minimum of 45 calendar days.
(c) The physician shall administer post bout evaluations and recommend testing if deemed necessary.
(d) A professional boxing participant who has lost five (5) consecutive bouts by knockout or technical knockout shall satisfactorily complete a computed axial tomography (CAT) scan and must satisfactorily complete a neurological evaluation performed by a board certified medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) specialized in the medical field of neurology before a license is granted by the Commission.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1255, eff 5-28-02
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-13 - Drug testing

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Commission hereby adopts the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list of banned substances. Any amendment to the list by WADA shall be deemed adopted by the Commission by reference unless the Commission takes affirmative action to the contrary.
(b) At the request of the Commission or its authorized representative or the ringside physician, a participant or assigned official shall submit to a test of body fluids to determine the presence of drugs, or a test measuring the presence of alcohol. The promoter shall be responsible for any costs associated with testing. At the request of the Commission or the ringside physician, a participant shall submit to a test of body fluids to determine the presence of anabolic steroids.
(c) A laboratory test that results in a finding of the presence of a drug or alcohol, anabolic steroids, or the refusal of a participant or assigned official to submit to the test shall be grounds for a summary suspension of the participant or official's license as provided for by the Commission.
(d) If the test results in a finding of the presence of a drug or alcohol, or anabolic steroids, or if the participant is unable or refuses to provide a sample of body fluids for such a test, a complaint shall be filed under the procedures of the Commission.
(e) At the completion of a suspension ordered by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of this section based on a finding of the presence of drugs, a participant or official shall submit to a test of body fluids. The results of the test shall be negative for all drugs tested before a participant is allowed to compete again or an official is assigned to officiate again.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-14 - Female participants

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Female participants shall not engage in combative sports events against male opponents .
(b) In addition to requirements for male participants, female participants shall:
(1) Have hair secured, with soft and non-abrasive material, in a manner that does not interfere with vision or safety of either participant; and
(2) Use no facial cosmetics.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 7 - Elimination Tournaments › Section 92:10-7-1 - General provisions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Sections 3-1, 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, 3-11, 3-13, 3-14 [except (g)], 5-3, 5-6, 5-7, 5-9, 5-10, 5-12, 5-13 shall apply to elimination tournaments, unless otherwise noted.
(b) Before the start of an event, the Commission shall check all participants and promoters, for lice nses issued by Commission. Any individual without a current license issued by the Commission shall not participate in the event.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 7 - Elimination Tournaments › Section 92:10-7-2 - Promoter responsibility

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) In lieu of the requirements of section 92:10-1-6, the promoter shall:
(1) Complete an application provided by the Commission.
(2) Provide a surety bond, cash, certificate of deposit or other forms of security acceptable to the Commission in the amount of $5,000. The Commission may increase the security as circumstances warrant.
(3) Provide medical insurance in the amount of at least $10,000 and provide a death benefit policy in the amount of at least $10,000 for each participant.
(4) Submit a $50 permit fee.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 7 - Elimination Tournaments › Section 92:10-7-3 - Elimination tournament contests

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Elimination tournament bouts shall consist of three (3) one (1) minute rounds with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. Each round will be judged on a ten (10) point must system.
(b) Elimination tournaments shall be single elimination events. An elimination participant who has lost a bout may not participate in the same program of bouts.
(c) If a participant is knockdown three (3) times in a round, that participant shall be declared the loser of the bout.
(d) If a bout is declared a draw, the judges shall reevaluate their scorecards and select a winner.
(e) The referee or the ringside physician may stop a bout if, in the judgement of either, allowing the bout to continue may jeopardize the health or the safety of a participant.
(f) Elimination tournaments may be a one (1) or two (2) night event. Elimination tournament participants may not participate in more than one (1) match during the first night of a two-night elimination tournament.
(g) An elimination tournament participant may participate in any number of bouts the second night of a two-night elimination tournament.
(h) Competing for or winning a prize in an elimination tournament shall not deem the participant a professional within the scope of these of rules.
(i) Bouts between male and female participants shall not be permitted.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 7 - Elimination Tournaments › Section 92:10-7-4 - Participant responsibilities and requirements

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Each participant shall:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, male participants must wear a groin protector and a mouthpiece during all bouts.
(2) Provide the Commission with one form of photo identification with date of birth.
(3) Complete an application form provided by the Commission.
(4) Submit the required license fee of $20.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 7 - Elimination Tournaments › Section 92:10-7-5 - Ringside physician responsibilities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Before a contest, the ringside physician shall administer pre-bout medical examinations to all participants. The ringside physician shall be a state licensed medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be appointed by the Commission. The examination shall include the following with the results written on a form provided by the Commission:
(1) Blood pressure,
(2) Head,
(3) Eyes,
(4) Ears,
(5) Nose,
(6) Throat,
(7) Lungs,
(8) Chest,
(9) Heart,
(10) Abdomen,
(11) Orthopedic.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 7 - Elimination Tournaments › Section 92:10-7-6 - Ringside equipment

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Each promoter shall provide all of the following:
(1) A sufficient number of buckets for use by the participants.
(2) Stools for use by seconds.
(3) Rubber gloves for use by the referees, seconds, ringside physicians, and inspectors.
(4) Seats at ringside for the assigned officials. The physician shall be seated near the steps into the ring.
(5) Scales for weigh-ins, which the Commission may require to be certified.
(6) A bell.
(7) A public address system.
(8) A separate dressing room for both genders, if participants of both genders are participating.
(9) A separate room for physical examinations.
(10) A separate dressing room shall be provided for officials, unless the physical arrangements of the contest site make an additional dressing room impossible.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 7 - Elimination Tournaments › Section 92:10-7-7 - Weight categories

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) There shall be two (2) weight classes for male and female participants:
(1) Light heavyweight - up to 185 lbs.
(2) Heavyweight - over 185 lbs. or more.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 7 - Elimination Tournaments › Section 92:10-7-8 - Female participants

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Female participants shall:
(1) provide a negative pregnancy test that shall be verified by the ringside physician;
(2) not engage in a bout with a male participant.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 9 - Professional Wrestling › Section 92:10-9-1 - General provisions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to Subchapter 1, except paragraphs 92:10-1-4(d), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10), and subsections 92:10-1-6(b), (c), and (m), all professional wrestling events shall comply with this Subchapter.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 9 - Professional Wrestling › Section 92:10-9-2 - Ring and safety zone

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The ring shall be square with sides not less than fourteen (14) feet nor more than thirty two (32) feet inside the ropes unless otherwise approved by the Commission.
(b) The ring floor shall be padded with a closed cell foam. The padding may be used with a top covering of clean canvas, or other covering, tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform.
(c) The ring corners shall be protected inside the ring with a form of padded material.
(d) Ring ropes shall at least be three in number.
(e) The ring post shall be constructed of metal.
(f) There shall be a six foot safety zone between ringside and first row seats. The safety zone shall extend from ringside to the locker room and shall be bordered by a metal barrier or rope at least three feet high on both sides of the safety zone.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1255, eff 5-28-02; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 9 - Professional Wrestling › Section 92:10-9-3 - Yearly physicals

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All wrestling participants shall provide a copy of a medical physical covering all items listed in section 92:10-5-11 as part of the license application. The physical shall have been performed within 12 months of submission. The physical must be performed by a Doctor of Osteopathy or a Doctor of Medicine.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 9 - Professional Wrestling › Section 92:10-9-4 - Promoters

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
A wrestling promoter shall provide a surety bond, cash, certificate of deposit, or other forms of security acceptable to the Commission in the amount of $5,000. The Commission may increase the bond as circumstances warrant.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1255, eff 5-28-02
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 11 - Mixed Martial Arts › Section 92:10-11-1 - General provisions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) In addition to Subchapter 1, except paragraphs, 92:10-1-4(5), 92:10-1-5(d), Subchapter 3, except paragraphs, 92:10-3-1, 92:10-3-2, 92:10-3-6, 92:10-3-7, 92:10-3-8, 92:10-3-11(b), and Subchapter 5, except paragraphs, 92:10-5-1, 92:10-5-3, 92:10-5-4, 92:10-5-5, 92:10-5-10, 92:10-5-12, 92:10-5-14, 92:10-5-15, all mixed martial arts events shall comply with this Subchapter.
(b) The Commission hereby adopts the current rules and guidelines of the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) for issuance of identification cards, suspension of licenses, and reporting event results. Any amendment to the rules and guidelines of the ABC in the above stated areas shall be deemed adopted by the Commission by reference unless the Commission takes affirmative action to the contrary.
(c) This subchapter shall apply to amateur mixed martial arts events.
Added at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 11 - Mixed Martial Arts › Section 92:10-11-3 - Mixed Marital Arts Participants

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) An applicant for a Mixed Martial Arts License as a participant must be at least 18 years of age and shall complete an application as required in section 92:10-1-4.
(b) Participants must wear shorts.
(c) Participants may not wear shoes or any padding on the feet during a contest or exhibition.
(d) For contest or exhibitions, each participant must wear gloves that weigh not less than four (4) ounces and not more than eight (8) ounces unless otherwise approved by the Commission. Gloves shall be examined by the Commission before a contest by the referee and the inspector. The promoter shall provide gloves for all professional contests or exhibitions. If gloves are found to be broken or unclean or if the padding is found to be misplaced or lumpy, they shall be changed before the contest begins.
(e) Participants must possess and present their national MMA identification card to the Commission upon request. If the participant has not been issued a national MMA identification card, one will be issued. Participants will not be allowed to compete without a national MMA identification card.
Added at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 11 - Mixed Martial Arts › Section 92:10-11-4 - Classes and Weight Categories

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Except with the approval of the Commission, the classes for the participants competing in contests or exhibitions of mixed martial arts and the weights for each class are shown in the following schedule:
(1) Flyweight up to 125 lbs.
(2) Bantamweight over 125 to 135 lbs.
(3) Featherweight over 135 to 145 lbs.
(4) Lightweight over 145 to 155 lbs.
(5) Welterweight over 155 to170 lbs.
(6) Middleweight over 170 to 185 lbs.
(7) Light Heavyweight over 185 to 205 lbs.
(8) Heavyweight over 205 to 265 lbs.
(9) Super Heavyweight all over 265 lbs.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 11 - Mixed Martial Arts › Section 92:10-11-5 - Weigh-in [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 11 - Mixed Martial Arts › Section 92:10-11-6 - Pre-bout physicals [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Revoked at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 11 - Mixed Martial Arts › Section 92:10-11-7 - Fouls

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The following acts constitute fouls in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts:
(1) Butting with the head.
(2) Eye gouging of any kind.
(3) Biting.
(4) Hair pulling.
(5) Fish hooking.
(6) Groin attacks of any kind.
(7) Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
(8) Small joint manipulation.
(9) Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
(10) Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
(11) Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
(12) Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
(13) Grabbing the clavicle.
(14) Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
(15) Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
(16) Stomping a grounded opponent.
(17) Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
(18) Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.
(19) Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
(20) Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
(21) Spitting at an opponent.
(22) Engaging in any un-sportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
(23) Holding the ropes or the fence.
(24) Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
(25) Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
(26) Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
(27) Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of a contest or exhibition.
(28) Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
(29) Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
(30) Interference by the corner.
(31) Throwing in the towel during competition.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 11 - Mixed Martial Arts › Section 92:10-11-8 - Results of Contests or Exhibitions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) A contest of mixed martial arts may end under the following results:Submission by:
(1) Physical tap out.
(2) Verbal tap out.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 11 - Mixed Martial Arts › Section 92:10-11-9 - Technical Knockouts and Knockouts

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) A participant who lost a bout by technical knockout shall be suspended for a minimum of 30 calendar days.
(b) A participant who lost a bout by knockout shall be suspended for a minimum of 45 calendar days.
(c) The physician shall administer post bout evaluations and recommend testing if deemed necessary.
Added at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 93:1-1-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The rules of this Chapter describe the organization and the
				  administrative operation of the Broadband Governing Board ("Board"), the
				  procedures for requests for rule changes and the procedures for the filing and
				  prompt disposition of petitions for declaratory rulings as to the applicability
				  of any rule or order of the Board, as required under the Administrative
				  Procedures Act.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 93:1-1-2 - Agency organization

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(a) The Broadband
				Governing Board sets broadband expansion policy in the State to ensure that
				affordable, high-speed internet is available to all Oklahomans. The Board
				creates and implements an annual budget and grant incentive programs.
				Additionally, the Board oversees the development of the State Broadband Plan
				and broadband mapping, which describes how the state will achieve 95 percent
				high-speed internet coverage by June 2028.
(b) The Oklahoma Broadband Office ("Office")
				is charged with fulfilling the Board's mission of statewide broadband expansion
				by developing a comprehensive plan, managing grant applicants, processes, and
				procedures, making formal grant awards, and overseeing the subrecipients of the
				grants. This includes grant agreements, monitoring, compliance, and federal
				reporting requirements.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 93:1-1-3 - Oklahoma Broadband Office

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(a) The Oklahoma
				Broadband Governing Board and the Oklahoma Broadband Office are located at 301
				NW 63rd St., Suite 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73116.
(b) General office hours are from 8:00 a.m.
				to 5:00 p.m. each day, except Saturday and Sunday, and any legal holiday
				established by statute or proclamation of the Governor.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 93:1-1-4 - Availability of records

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(a)
Document
				location.
All rules and other written statements of policy or
				interpretations formulated, adopted, or used by the Board in the discharge of
				its functions and all final orders, decisions and opinions will be made
				available for public inspection at the principal office during regular office
				hours.
(b)
Official
				records.
Copies of official records of the Board may be made and
				certified by the Executive Director or his designee according to the fee
				schedule enacted by the Board. Any records or material in the Board's offices
				that are protected from disclosure by state law shall not be
				released.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 93:1-1-5 - Petitions for adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule

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(a)
Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this
				Section, shall have the following meaning:
(1)
"Rule"
means any agency
				statement or group of related statements of general applicability and future
				effect that implements, interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes
				the procedure or practice requirements of the agency. See the Administrative
				Procedures Act at 75 O.S. § 250.3.
(2)
"Rulemaking"
means the
				process employed by an agency for the formulation of a rule.
(3)
"Submission of a petition"
means receipt of a petition by the Board in accordance with the requirements of
				(b) of this Section.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 1 - Administrative Operations › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 93:1-1-6 - Procedures for declaratory rulings

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(a)
Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this
				Section, shall have the following meaning:
(1)
"Declaratory ruling"
means
				an informal declaration as to the applicability of a rule or order in an
				individual case for the purpose of providing a petitioner with a definitive
				response to a question about an ambiguity in the law as necessary to allow a
				petitioner to ascertain legal obligations and comply accordingly.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 93:10-1-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The purpose of the Broadband Governing Board Grant program is
				  to use federal funds distributed to the State of Oklahoma pursuant to the
				  American Rescue Plan Act, Pub. L. No. 117-2 (Mar. 11, 2021)
				  ("ARPA") and/or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,
				  Pub. L. No.
				  117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021) ("IIJA") to ensure that
				  affordable, high-speed internet is available to all Oklahomans. The Broadband
				  Governing Board ("BGB") is a pass-through entity through which federal funding
				  will be further distributed to grantees for specific broadband expansion
				  projects, including, but not limited to, creating a State Broadband Plan,
				  broadband mapping, and capital improvements to broadband infrastructure. See
				  74. O.S. § 9202.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 93:10-1-2 - Definitions

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When used in this chapter, the following words or terms shall
				  have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise:
"ACP"
means the Affordable Connectivity
				  Program.
"ARPA"
means the American Rescue Plan Act,
				  Pub. L. No.
				  117-2 (Mar. 11, 2021), as amended.
"BEAD"
means Broadband Equity, Access, and
				  Deployment.
"Board"
means the Broadband Governing
				  Board.
"C.F.R."
means Code of Federal Regulations,
				  available at
https://www.ecfr.gov
"Council"
means the Broadband Expansion
				  Council.
"DEA"
means Digital Equity Act.
"Grantee"
means a recipient of federal funds
				  awarded through the Broadband Governing Board Grant program, regardless of
				  whether the recipient is a "pass-through entity" or "subrecipient."
"FCC"
means the Federal Communications
				  Commission.
"IIJA"
means the Infrastructure Investment and
				  Jobs Act, Pub. L. No.
				  117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021), as amended.
"NTIA"
means the National Telecommunications and
				  Information Administration.
"OBO"
means the Oklahoma Broadband
				  Office.
"OMES"
means Office of Management and Enterprise
				  Services.
"Pass-through entity"
or
"PTE"
means a non-federal entity that provides a subaward to a subrecipient to carry
				  out part of a federal program, consistent with the definition at
				  2 C.F.R., §
										200.1.
"SAM"
means System for Award Management.
"Subrecipient"
means an entity that receives a
				  subaward from a pass-through entity to carry out part of a federal award, but
				  does not include an individual that is a beneficiary of such award, consistent
				  with the definition at 2
				  C.F.R., §
										200.1.
"U.S. Treasury"
means United States Department
				  of the Treasury.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-1 - System for Award Management ("SAM")

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All eligible grantees must have an active registration with
				  SAM.gov pursuant to Part 25 of Title 2 of the C.F.R. This registration must be
				  active prior to the submission of mandatory reporting.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-2 - Award process

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(a) Grant
				applicants will submit applications through an online intake portal. A Risk
				Assessment will be done. Submission of a final application does not guarantee
				the award of a grant.
(b) The BGB
				may assign preference to a class of applicants for any application.
(c) At the judgment of the BGB, applications
				may be evaluated and scored by OBO employees, content experts, proposal review
				panels or any combination of employees, experts, or review panels. Evaluation
				results and recommendations shall be provided to the directors for each
				application reviewed.
(d)
				Applications approved by the OBO staff will then be presented to the BGB for
				final approval.
(e) Applications
				submitted to the agency remain confidential until a decision is made by the
				BGB.
(f) The final decision to
				award shall be made at the sole discretion of the BGB, based upon the
				evaluation and scoring performed on the application.
(g) All applicants will receive written
				notification of final award status.
(h) Disbursement and reporting policies and
				cadences will be determined by the completed risk assessment and will also
				include the federal rules and regulations set forth for each grant
				program
(i) Approved applications
				will then enter a grant agreement with the OBO.
(j) The BGB may use the contents of
				applications in conjunction with reporting duties of the BGB and OBO.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-2.1 - ARPA Overbuild Prevention Contest Process

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(a)
Purpose.
(1) The Oklahoma
				Broadband Office, at the direction of the Broadband Governing Board, is
				administering a statewide competitive grant program under the American Rescue
				Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF). Applicants submit
				proposed projects through the OBO's ARPA-SLFRF portal during the project
				submission period. An Overbuild Prevention Contest Process will follow,
				allowing ISPs to contest any of the submitted proposed projects, according to
				this process.
(2) This Overbuild
				Prevention Contest Process will serve as an opportunity for providers with
				existing infrastructure within the proposed project areas to submit the
				addresses that are already served or will be served within twelve (12) months,
				or up to eighteen (18) months if extended by the OBO, of the close of the
				project submission period. The Overbuild Prevention Contest Process will allow
				for the program to meet the needs of unserved and underserved Oklahomans while
				also ensuring that the selected projects for the awards do not conflict with
				the existing services or services to be provided within twelve (12) months, or
				up to eighteen (18) months if extended by the OBO, of the close of the project
				submission period, or with grant program funds awarded by other governmental
				entities that cannot be matched with ARPA-SLFRF funding.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-2.2 - CPF overbuild prevention contest process

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(a)
Purpose.
(1) The Oklahoma Broadband Office, at the
				direction of the Broadband Governing Board, is administering a statewide
				competitive grant program under the American Rescue Plan Act - Capital Projects
				Fund (ARPA-CPF). Applicants submit Proposed Projects through the OBO's ARPA-CPF
				portal during the Project Submission Period. An Overbuild Prevention Contest
				Process will follow, allowing ISPs to contest any of the submitted proposed
				projects, according to this process.
(2) This Overbuild Prevention Contest Process
				will serve as an opportunity for providers with existing infrastructure within
				the Proposed Project Areas to submit the addresses that are already served,
				will be served via an enforceable commitment, or will be served within twelve
				(12) months, or up to eighteen (18) months if extended by the OBO, of the close
				of the Project Submission Period. The Overbuild Prevention Contest Process will
				allow for the program to meet the needs of unserved and underserved Oklahomans
				while also ensuring that the selected projects for the awards do not conflict
				with the existing services or services to be provided within twelve (12)
				months, or up to eighteen (18) months if extended by the OBO, of the close of
				the Project Submission Period, or with Grant Program funds awarded by other
				governmental entities that cannot be matched with ARPA-CPF funding.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-3 - Capital expenditures

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(a) In accordance
				with Section 35.6(b)(4) of the Treasury Final Rule, grantees expending
				$1,000,000 or more for capital expenditures related to the response to the
				COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, must provide
				the following written justification:
(1) A
				description of the specific harm or need to be addressed, and why the harm was
				exacerbated or caused by the public health emergency. The grantee may provide
				quantitative information on the extent and the type of harm, such as the number
				of individuals or entities affected.
(2) An explanation of why a capital
				expenditure is appropriate. For example, a grantee should explain why existing
				equipment or facilities, or policy changes or additional funding to pertinent
				programs or services, would be inadequate.
(3) A comparison of the proposed capital
				project against at least two (2) alternative capital expenditures and a
				demonstration of why the proposed capital expenditure is superior. Grantees
				should consider the effectiveness of the capital expenditure in addressing the
				harm identified and the expected total cost (including pre-development costs)
				against at least two (2) alternative capital expenditures.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-4 - Competitive bidding

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(a) All projects,
				programs, services, or activities sponsored in whole or in part with federal
				funds will be purchased in accordance with the State Purchasing Director's
				Guide to Competitive Purchasing with ARPA and GEER II Funds, available at
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/omes/documents/ARPAGuide.pdf
,
				and in accordance with applicable state and federal law, including but not
				limited to, 2 C.F.R.,
				§§
										200.310 through .316 (property
				standards), and 2 C.F.R.,
				§§
										200.317 through .327
				(procurement standards).
(b) All
				grantees that utilize competitive bidding procurement methods must provide BGB
				with documentation of the process, including, but not limited to, copies of the
				bids received and justification of how a decision was reached to award a
				contract to a specific vendor.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-5 - Reporting

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(a) All grantees
				will appropriately maintain accounting records for compiling and reporting
				accurate, compliant financial data in accordance with generally accepted
				accounting standards and principles.
(b) All grantees of ARPA funds are required
				to submit Project and Expenditure Reports at the close of each month or
				quarter, in accordance with OMES' Subrecipient Monitoring Schedule. obligations
				expenditures, any applicable program income, and a description of the project
				demographic distribution. A template for the reports will be sent to all
				grantees, and the complete report shall be submitted to BGB within thirty (30)
				days of the end of the reporting period, or as otherwise directed by OMES or
				the BGB. The BGB, in turn, will submit all requested monthly and quarterly data
				to OMES to report as needed to the U.S. Treasury. These reports must include,
				at a minimum, the status of the overall project, a listing of obligations
				expenditures, any applicable program income, and a description of the project
				demographic distribution. A template for the reports will be sent to all
				grantees, and the complete report shall be submitted to BGB within thirty (30)
				days of the end of the reporting period, or as otherwise directed by OMES or
				the BGB. The BGB, in turn, will submit all requested monthly and quarterly data
				to OMES to report as needed to the U.S. Treasury.
(c) Pursuant to the State and Local Fiscal
				Recovery Funds ("SLFRF") Compliance and Reporting Guide, some grantees with
				larger projects may be required to submit an annual Recovery Plan Performance
				Report ("Recovery Plan"). The Recovery Plan must detail how the grantee will
				ensure program outcomes are achieved in an effective, efficient, and equitable
				manner. The Recovery Plan, if required, must be submitted annually to BGB and
				the U.S. Treasury; in addition, the Recovery Plan must be posted on the
				grantee's public-facing website.
(d) Final reporting will be due at the
				completion of the grant program.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-6 - Labor reporting for construction projects

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(a) For ARPA
				projects with over $10,000,000 in capital expenditures (based on total expected
				cost), the grantee shall submit labor reporting requirements, including, but
				not limited to:
(1) A Project Employment and
				Impact Report; and
(2) A Project
				Workforce Continuity Plan.
(3)
				These reports must be updated on a quarterly basis and submitted to BGB within
				thirty (30) days of the end of the reporting period.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-7 - Reimbursements

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(a)
Prior
				authorization.
Grantees must receive written prior authorization from
				OBO before making purchases exceeding a prior authorization threshold amount.
				This amount will be based upon the grantee's risk assessment, as well as the
				overall scope of the proposed project. Grantees shall be informed in writing of
				the prior authorization threshold amount. A grantee shall upload the quote and
				a brief justification to the grant software designated by OBO for review and
				prior authorization by the OBO Grants Manager. Any purchase over the threshold
				the Broadband Governing Board Grant program. Amount that has not been prior
				authorized by the Grants Manager may not be reimbursed by the Broadband
				Governing Board Grant program.
(b)
Invoices.
In order to obtain reimbursement, grantees shall
				electronically send monthly invoice packets to the OBO Grants Manager. These
				packets must be received by OBO by the date prescribed by the Grant Agreement.
(1) Invoice packets must include the
				following:
(A) Signed receipts/invoices for
				all purchases;
(B) A brief
				justification of all expenses (1-2 sentences explaining how the purchase
				benefits the project); and
(C)
				Bidding documentation with justification for why the vendor was
				chosen.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-8 - Audit requirements

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(a) The Grantee
				shall complete the Subrecipient Annual Report annually within forty-five (45)
				days after its fiscal year end, informing the State of Oklahoma whether a
				Single Audit is required for the prior fiscal year. If a Single Audit is
				required, the grantee shall submit a copy of the audit report to the State of
				Oklahoma within nine (9) months. A Single Audit is required if the grantee
				expends $750,000 or more in federal assistance during its fiscal year and must
				be conducted in accordance with Subpart F of Part 200 of Title 2 of the C.F.R.
(1) BGB will review the grantee's audit and
				issue any management decisions thereon within six (6) months of acceptance of
				the audit report by the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Prior to issuing the
				management decision, BGB may request additional information or documentation
				from the grantee, including a request for auditor assurance related to the
				documentation, as a way of mitigating disallowed costs.
(2) After review of the audit, if it is
				determined that funds are owed to the State of Oklahoma, BGB may issue a
				management decision letter to the grantee. Pursuant to
				2 C.F.R., §
											200.521, the management decision will
				include:
(A) A clear statement of whether or
				not the audit finding is sustained, the reasons for the decision, and the
				actions the grantee is expected to take (including, for example, repaying
				disallowed costs, making financial adjustments, or taking other
				actions);
(B) A description of the
				appeals process available to the grantee; and
(C) The reference numbers the auditor
				assigned to each audit finding. A grantee aggrieved by an BGB management
				decision may initiate an appeal of that decision. In order to initiate an
				appeal, the grantee must complete and submit the appropriate form provided by
				BGB and made available on its website, within twenty (20) calendar days of the
				date of the management decision letter. If the form is not timely received, the
				BGB or the hearing officer designated by the BGB will issue a letter stating
				that the appeal will not be heard.
(3) Appeals of management decisions shall be
				conducted in accordance with OAC
				93:10-5-3.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-9 - Compliance with federal requirements

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Grantees must establish and maintain effective internal
				  controls over the federal award that provide reasonable assurance that they are
				  managing the awards in compliance with federal statues, regulations, and the
				  terms and conditions of the award. Some of the applicable federal compliance,
				  reporting, and contract requirements include:
(1) American Rescue Plan Act,
				Pub. L. No.
				117-2 (Mar. 11, 2021), as amended;
(2) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,
				Pub. L. No.
				117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021), as amended;
(3) U.S. Treasury Final Rule, Coronavirus
				State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, 87 Fed. Reg. 4338 (Jan. 27, 2022), and
				all other applicable federal rules, policies, guidance, procedures, and
				directives including reporting and compliance guidance, as amended;
(4) Uniform Guidance (Part 200 of Title 2 of
				the C.F.R.), including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,
				and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, as amended; and
(5) Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996,
				Pub. L. No.
				104-156 (July 5, 1996), as amended.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 93 - Broadband Governing Board › Chapter 10 - Broadband Governing Board Grant Program › Subchapter 3 - Program Administration › Section 93:10-3-10 - Grantee assurances

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Grantee must agree to and abide by all state and federally
				  required assurances, including those set out in Grantee's Grant Agreement.