On June 3, 2024, 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.
Appeals involving the following issues were granted:
- FCC Form 471 Applications Filed Timely
- Eligible Entities
- Granting Additional Time to Respond to USAC Inquiry
- Inadvertent Cancellation of FCC Form 471
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Filed Within 14 Days of the Close of the Window
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Filed Less than 30 Days Late Due to Unexpected Illness
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Filed More than 30 Days Late Due to Serious Illness
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Filed Within Reasonable Period Despite School Reorganization
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors — FRN Omitted from FCC Form 471 Application
- Permitting Category Two Funding Change
- USAC Funding Denial Vague
- Waiver of Appeal Filing Deadline
Appeals granted in part:
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
Appeals involving the following issues were denied or dismissed:
- Dismissed on Reconsideration
- Dismissed to Allow Appeal to be Filed with USAC
- Dismissed as Moot – USAC Took Action Requested
- Ineligible Services
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
- Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
The FCC’s May appeal Order may be viewed here.
