; and (bb) consults and coordinates with the State point of contact required by clause (ii); or (B) in the case of an eligible entity that is not a State, the entity has complied with clauses (i) and (iii) of subparagraph (A), and the State in which the entity is located has complied with clause (ii) of such subparagraph. (4) Criteria (A) In general Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator shall issue regulations, after providing the public with notice and an opportunity to comment, prescribing the criteria for selection for grants under this section. (B) Requirements The criteria shall— (i) include performance requirements and a schedule for completion of any project to be financed by a grant under this section; and (ii) specifically permit regional or multi-State applications for funds. (C) Updates The Assistant Secretary and the Administrator shall update such regulations as necessary. (5) Grant certifications Each applicant for a grant under this section shall certify to the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator at the time of application, and each applicant that receives such a grant shall certify to the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator annually thereafter during any period of time the funds from the grant are available to the applicant, that— (A) no portion of any designated 9–1–1 charges imposed by a State or other taxing jurisdiction within which the applicant is located are being obligated or expended for any purpose other than the purposes for which such charges are designated or presented during the period beginning 180 days immediately preceding the date on which the application was filed and continuing through the period of time during which the funds from the grant are available to the applicant; (B) any funds received by the applicant will be used to support deployment of Next Generation 9–1–1 that ensures interoperability by requiring the use of commonly accepted standards