On July 23rd, the FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM) as part of the 7th Report and Order (starting on page 106 of the document), to seek further comment on the administrative burdens of the program, changes to the program or rules which may be beneficial, how the FCC can further address the goals of the Report and Order, and the level of funding appropriate for the E-rate program.
E-rate constituents can comment on the FNPRM via the FCC web site with the FCC Electronic Comment Filing System (referencing docket number 13-184). Comments are due by September 15, 2014 and reply comments are due by September 30, 2014.
