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February 6, 2017

O’Rielly to Lead Federal-State Joint Board

FCC Chairman Pai appoints FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly to lead USF joint board
FCC USF
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February 3, 2017

2017 Form 471 Window Open Feb 27-May 11

USAC sets dates for funding requests. EPC profile updates due Feb 26 and Form 470s due Apr 13.
Dates and Deadlines FY 2017 USAC
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February 2, 2017

$800M Available for Possible FY17 Rollover

USAC projects a total of $800 million is currently available to carry-forward from prior funding years
FY 2017 Quarterly Report USAC
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January 31, 2017

USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Highlights

SLD Committee holds quarterly board meeting; aiming for a single filing window for FY2017
FY 2016 FY 2017 Quarterly board meeting USAC
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January 27, 2017

E-rate Form Changes May Impact Applicants

The OMB approves updates to three E-rate related forms: Form 479, Form 500, and Form 486
Applicant EPC Forms FY 2016
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January 25, 2017

New FCC Chair Wants to Close Digital Divide

New FCC Chairman Pai highlights closing digital divide as priority in his first address to FCC staff
FCC FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
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January 25, 2017

FCC Chairman Pai Appoints Office Chiefs

FCC Chairman Pai announces staff changes and appoints bureau and office chiefs
FCC WCB Wireline Competition Bureau
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January 23, 2017

No Deadline for Recovery of Funds Says FCC

Appeal decision indicates no statute of limitations to recoup E-rate funds from applicants or vendors
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