; and (2) notwithstanding the requirements of such paragraphs relating to the timing of certifications, the certifications required by such paragraphs shall be made with respect to such Wi-Fi hotspots and connected devices as a condition of receiving such support. (g) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any authority the Commission may have under section 254(h)(1)(B) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(1)(B) ) to allow universal service support under such section to be used for the purposes described in subsection (a) other than as required by such subsection. (h) Exemptions (1) Notice and comment rulemaking requirements Section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to a regulation promulgated under subsection (a) or a rulemaking to promulgate such a regulation. (2) Paperwork Reduction Act requirements A collection of information conducted or sponsored under the regulations required by subsection (a), or under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254 ) in connection with universal service support provided under such regulations, shall not constitute a collection of information for the purposes of subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Paperwork Reduction Act). (i) Emergency Connectivity Fund (1) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Emergency Connectivity Fund. (2) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2020, to remain available through fiscal year 2021. (3) Use of funds Amounts in the Emergency Connectivity Fund shall be available to the Commission to provide universal service support under the regulations required by subsection (a). (4) Relationship to universal service contributions Universal service support provided under the regulations required by