; and (B) specifically permit joint, regional, or multi-State applications for funds. (3) Updates The Assistant Secretary and the Administrator shall update such regulations as necessary. (4) Prior regulations Any regulations issued under section 158(b)(4) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act ( 47 U.S.C. 942(b)(4) ) before the effective date of this Act may be incorporated into the regulations promulgated under this subsection. (5) Conforming amendment Section 158(b) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act ( 47 U.S.C. 942(b) ) is amended by striking paragraph (4). (f) Issuance of guidance Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Office shall issue guidance, consistent with the regulations promulgated under subsection (e) of this section, regarding the grant program under section 158 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act ( 47 U.S.C. 942 ), as amended by this Act. (g) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general In addition to any funds already made available for grants under section 158 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act ( 47 U.S.C. 942 ), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such grants such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. (2) Use of funds Any funds appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended. (3) Administrative costs The Office may utilize up to 5 percent of the funds appropriated under this subsection for reasonable and necessary administrative costs associated with the grant program required by section 158 of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act ( 47 U.S.C. 942 ), as amended by this Act. (h) Savings provision Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall affect any application pending or grant awarded under section 158 of the National Telecommunications and Information