On February 3, 2025, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding a number of 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:
- Demonstrating Extraordinary Circumstances Warranting Invoice Rule Waiver
- Granting on Reconsideration – Untimely Filed Appeal
- Granting On Our Own Reconsideration – Late-Filed Appeal
- Late-Filed FCC Form 486 Filed Before Invoice Deadline
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
Appeals involving the following issues were granted:
- Early Delivery
- Waiver of Service Delivery Date
The January appeal decisions can be viewed here
The original filings can be located using the FCC’s online electronic filing system, available here: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/
The deadline for filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the January decisions is 30 days from the release of the Public Notice.