On May 31, 2023, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding several 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:
- Eligible Entities
- Invoice Deadline Extension
- Invoice Timely Filed
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications – Due to Circumstances Beyond Their Control
- 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 – FRN Omitted from FCC Form 471 Application
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors – Invoicing
- Permissible Service Implementation Delay
- Permissible SPIN Change
- Waiver of Appeal Filing Deadline
- Waiver of Special Construction Service Delivery Deadline
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
- Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program
ECF appeals granted for the following issues:
Early Delivery
Payment Verification
Waiver of Service Delivery Date
ECF appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- Late-filed ECF FCC Form 471 Applications
- Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
The May appeal decisions can be viewed here.
