((a)) ** Definition** In this section, the term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission.

((b)) ** Provision of information** A broadband provider shall provide the Commission with any information, in the format, type, or specification requested by the Commission, necessary to augment the collection of data by the Commission under—

((1)) title VIII of the Communications Act of 1934 ( et seq.); or

((2)) the Form 477 data collection program.

((c)) ** Notice of initial broadband DATA collection filing deadline** The Commission—

((1)) shall provide notice to broadband providers not later than 60 days before the initial deadline for submission of data under section 802(a)(1)(A) of the Communications Act of 1934 (); and

((2)) notwithstanding any prior decision of the Commission to the contrary, shall not be required to provide notice not later than 6 months before the initial deadline described in paragraph (1).