2/28/2020
On February 28, 2020, the FCC issued a Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions 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:
Discount Calculation
Good Samaritan Provider Not an Approved Telecommunication Service Provider
Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
Price as Primary Factor – Applicant Selected Lowest-Cost Provider
Waiver of Late-filed Appeal and/or Waiver Request
Response Timely Sent to USAC
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
Discount Rate Does Not Support Request
Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
Invoice Deadline Extension Requests
Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
Relying on FCC Form 470 That Did Not Seek Bids on Types of E-Rate Services Later Requested
Service Provider Agreement Dated Before Vendor Selection Process
Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
Appeals involving the following issues were dismissed:
Action Requested by Petitioner Taken by USAC
Petitions for Reconsideration Filed More Than 30 Days After Bureau’s Decision
The February appeal decisions can be viewed here
The original filings can be located using the FCC’s online electronic filing system https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/
The deadline for filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the February decisions is 30 days from the release of the Public Notice.
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