This language amendment further defines development of the criteria and guidelines of the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative by the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DCHD) by adding items for its consideration in developing criteria and guidelines for the program. In addition, the restrictions placed upon localities that are recipients of federal Connect America Funds are removed. Finally, language is added that directs DHCD to post applications electronically, and develop a process that will enable incumbent and potential providers to challenge the assertions made in the submissions.