; and (E) that the eligibility of eligible households is verified in accordance with the requirements adopted by the Commission pursuant to paragraph (3). (c) Eligible providers The Commission may provide a reimbursement to a broadband internet access service provider under this section without requiring such provider to be designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier under section 214(e) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 214(e) ) and notwithstanding section 254(e) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 254(e) ). (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall affect the collection, distribution, or administration of the Lifeline Assistance Program governed by the rules set forth in subpart E of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. (e) 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). (f) Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund (1) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund. (2) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2020, to remain available through fiscal year 2021. (3) Use of funds Amounts in the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund shall be available to the Commission to