Ohio Revised Code Title I. State Government § 191.02

There is hereby established the Ohio broadband pole replacement and undergrounding program within the department of development to advance the provision of qualifying broadband service access to residences and businesses in an unserved area by reimbursing certain costs of pole replacements, mid-span pole installations, and undergrounding.

The department shall administer and provide staff assistance for the program.  The department shall be responsible for receiving and reviewing program applications and for sending completed applications to the broadband expansion program authority for final review and award of program reimbursements.