On July 31, 2023, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by USAC.
The FCC resolves requests that are consistent with its precedent by issuing a “streamlined” list of decisions and classifying the matters based on the issue involved and the FCC rule in question.
E-rate Program
Appeals involving the following issues were granted:
- Eligible Entities
- Granting on Reconsideration – Late-Filed FCC Form 471
- Granting Additional Time to Respond to USAC with Information During Invoicing
- Incorrect Service Start Date on FCC Form 486
- Ineligible Service
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Filed Within 14 Days of the Close of the Window
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
- Permissible Service Implementation Delay
- Technology Plan Requirements
- USAC Decision Issued After Invoice Deadline
- Waiver of Special Construction Service Delivery Deadline
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
- Late-Filed Invoice or Invoice Deadline Extension
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
- Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
ECF appeals granted for the following issues:
- Early Delivery
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
- Payment Verification
- Timely-Filed Appeals
- Waiver of ECF Special Construction Service Delivery Date
- Waiver of Service Delivery Date
The July appeal decision Order may be viewed here.
