On August 1, 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:
- Allowing Deduction of Ineligible Costs
- Eligible Entities
- FRN Includes Taxes and USF Fees
- Granting Additional time to Respond to USAC with Information
- Granting on Reconsideration – FCC Form 471 Filed Less than 30 Days Late Due to Unexpected Illness
- Granting on Reconsideration – FCC Form 471 Filed More than 30 Days Late Due to Serious Illness
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Due to Circumstances Beyond Their Control
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Filed More than 30 Days Late Due to Serious Illness
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Filed Within 14 Days of the Close of the Window
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors – Invoicing
- Service Substitution
- USAC Decision Issued After Invoice Deadline
- Waiver of Special Construction Service Delivery Deadline
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- Cost-effectiveness
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
- Late-Filed Invoice or Invoice Deadline Extension
There were three appeals dismissed on reconsideration.
The FCC’s July appeal Order may be viewed here.
