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Martin Designated Chairman of the FCC

President Bush March 16 designated Kevin Martin, a member of the Federal Communications Commission since July 2001, as chairman of the commission, replacing Michael Powell.

Oversight Subcommittee Schedules Another E-rate Hearing

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations has scheduled another hearing on the E-rate program, this time focusing on a Government Accountability Office review of the Federal...

FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Revisions to Some E-rate Forms

03/10/2005 - The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comments on proposed revisions to three forms used by E-rate stakeholders, the Service Provider Invoice Form, the Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR)...

SLD Establishes Procedure for Reporting Equipment Transfers

The Schools and Libraries Division has established a more formal procedure for reporting that equipment supported with E-rate discounts has been transferred to another site.

February 27, 2005

2004 Waves Resume With $30.8 Million in Commitments

The Schools and Libraries Division will resume issuing funding commitments for the 2004 E-rate funding year on March 1, distributing 303 letters totaling more than $30.8 million in commitments.

February 22, 2005

SLD Issues $26.6 Million in Funding Commitments for 2003

02/23/2005 - The Schools and Libraries Division continued its efforts to wrap up the 2003 E-rate funding year, announcing February 23 that it is releasing 83 letters, with more than...

February 22, 2005

Deadline for Easy Access to FCC Registration Numbers Is February 25

E-rate applicants are reminded that February 25 is the deadline for using a mechanism created by the Schools and Libraries Division to help consortia, school districts and library systems quickly...

February 14, 2005

SLD Posts Notice Related to Eligibility of Priority One services

The Schools and Libraries Division February 15 posted a notice regarding the eligibility of Priority 1 services.