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May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On May 29, 2020, the FCC issued a 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.  
 
Appeals involving the following issues were granted:  
  • Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Filed Within 14 Days of the Close of the Window
  • Remand for Further USAC Review
  • USAC Failure to Process Form
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
  • Invoice Deadline Extension Requests
  • Service Substitution
An appeal involving Failure to First File Appeal with USAC was dismissed
The May 2020 Appeal Decisions can be viewed here
 
The deadline for filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the April decisions is 30 days from the release of the Public Notice.
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