FCC Web Documents citing 54.603

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  • DoJ/FBI assert that they fail to qualify under Section 107(b) because they are inadequate to meet the assistance capability requirements of Section 103. We discuss dialed digit extraction - and these proposed alternatives - infra. DoJ/FBI Comments at 32, 43-47. DoJ/FBI Reply Comments at 19-20. Id. at 19-20. Id. at 20-21. 227 F.3d at 461. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(4); 47 C.F.R. � 54.615 (c)(7) (same definition) (providing, in the Universal Service context, that ``the most cost-effective method of providing a service is defined as the method that costs the least after consideration of the features, quality of transmission, reliability, and other factors that the health care provider deems relevant to choosing a method of providing the required health care
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  • in part and reversing and remanding on unrelated grounds), cert. denied, Celpage, Inc. v. FCC, 120 S. Ct. 2212 (May 30, 2000), cert. denied, AT&T Corp. v. Cincinnati Bell Tel. Co., 120 S. Ct. 2237 (June 5, 2000), cert. dismissed, GTE Service Corp. v. FCC, 121 S. Ct. 423 (November 2, 2000). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.601(a)(1), 54.601(c)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b); Health Care Providers Universal Service, Description of Services Requested and Certification Form, OMB 3060-0804 (March 2000) (FCC Form 465). > (Process Overview). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.603(b)(3), 54.603(b)(4), 54.615(c); Health Care Provider Universal Service, Funding Request and Certification Form, OMB 3060-0804 (March 2000) (FCC Form 466); Health Care Provider Universal Service, Telecommunications Carrier Form, OMB 3060-0804 (March 2000) (FCC Form 468);
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  • the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed May 15, 2008) (Fort HealthCare Request for Review). See Fort HealthCare Request for Review at 1. Letter from Curt F. Pawlisch, Franciscan Skemp Waukon Clinic, to Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed May 15, 2008) (Waukon Clinic Request for Review). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. See Waukon Clinic Request for Review at 3. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information
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  • bidding process, and the distribution of support. Finally, these rules establish recordkeeping and auditing requirements. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the Rural Health Care support mechanism, these rules ensure that discounts are available to eligible rural health care providers for telecommunications services and monthly Internet access service charges. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(2)(A). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.601 Eligibility. 54.603 Competitive bid requirements. 54.605 Determining the urban rate. 54.607 Determining the rural rate. 54.609 Calculating support. 54.611 Distributing support. 54.613 Limitations o0n supported services for rural health care providers. 54.615 Obtaining services. 54.617 Resale. 54.619 Audits and recordkeeping. 54.621 Access to advanced telecommunications and information services. 54.623 Cap. SUBPART H -- ADMINISTRATION Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements regarding
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  • Health Systems Application, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed May 7, 2007) (Holzer Application); Southern Ohio Health Care Application, WC Docket 02-60 (filed May 7, 2007) (SOHCN Application). Id. at 20361, para. 2. Id. at 20422, para. 124. Participants are required to comply with certain Commission rules and administrative requirements for reimbursement under the Pilot Program. For example, pursuant to sections 54.603 and 54.615 of the Commission's rules, each eligible health care provider must participate in a competitive bidding process and follow any additional applicable state, local, or other procurement requirements to select the most cost-effective provider of services eligible for Pilot Program funding. Id. at 20412, para. 100; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.603, 54.615. 2007 RHC PP Selection Order, 22 FCC Rcd
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  • Program Order). See Rural Heath Care Support Mechanism, WC Docket No. 02-60, Order, 22 FCC Rcd 20360, 20429-30, Appendix B (2007) (2007 RHC PP Selection Order). Id. at 20361, para. 2. Id. at 20422 , para. 124. Participants are required to comply with certain Commission rules and administrative requirements for reimbursement under the Pilot Program. For example, pursuant to sections 54.603 and 54.615 of the Commission's rules, each eligible health care provider must participate in a competitive bidding process and follow any additional applicable state, local, or other procurement requirements to select the most cost-effective provider of services eligible for Pilot Program funding. Id. at 20412, para. 100; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.603, 54.615. 2007 RHC PP Selection Order, 22 FCC Rcd
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  • process, competitive bidding process, and the distribution of support. Finally, these rules establish recordkeeping and auditing requirements. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the Rural Health Care support mechanism, these rules ensure that discounts are available to eligible rural health care providers for telecommunications services and monthly Internet access service charges. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(2)(A). Section Number and Title: 54.603 Competitive bid requirements. 54.604 Existing contracts. 54.605 Determining the urban rate. 54.609 Calculating support. 54.619 Audits and recordkeeping. 54.623 Cap. 54.625 Support for services beyond the maximum supported distance for rural health care providers. SUBPART H-ADMINISTRATION Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements regarding the Universal Service Administrative Company, as the permanent Administrator for the universal service support mechanism. These
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  • 11 Letter); see Rural Health Care Support Mechanism, WC Docket No. 02-60, Order, 22 FCC Rcd 20360, 20403, para. 83 (2007) (2007 RHC PP Selection Order) (``FCC Form 465 is the means by which an applicant requests bids for supported services and certifies to USAC that the applicant is eligible to benefit from the RHC support mechanism.''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b). The PMHA members filed Letters of Agency (LOAs) with USAC designating PMHRD, a non-profit entity, to represent them in connection with PMHA's Pilot Program project. See 2007 RHC PP Selection Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 20406, para. 87; see also id. at 20397, para. 73. Letter from Charles E. Giffin, Project Manager, PMHRD, and Kay Hamilton, President & CEO, JVN,
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  • Terry Palmer, Bradford Regional Medical Center, to Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Mar. 21, 2006) (Bradford RMC Appeal). Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. � 54.719(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.623(c)(3) (2006). . 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. (last visited June 4, 2010) (FCC Form 466-A Instructions). 47 C.F.R. � 54.615; FCC Form 466 Instructions; FCC Form 466-A Instructions. (last visited May 13, 2010) (``Note: the absolute deadline to submit an FCC Form 466/466-A is June 30th of the end of the funding year''). FCC Form 466, Bradford Regional Medical Center (filed Mar. 21, 2005). Bradford RMC
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  • set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Romanda Williams, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Letter from Paula Vrana, Copper River Native Association., to Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed June 4, 2010); 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 u v �
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  • proceedings are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Romanda Williams, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Letter from John T. Nakahata, Counsel for General Communications, Inc., to Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Aug. 23, 2010); 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal
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  • permit-but-disclose proceedings are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Romanda Williams, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Letter from Yaron Dori, Counsel for Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, to Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Aug. 23, 2010); 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal
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  • September 13, 2010 By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this order, we grant a request for review of a decision by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC or Administrator), denying funding for discounted services under the Rural Health Care universal service support mechanism to the Portland Area Indian Health Service (Portland). In so doing, we waive section 54.603(b)(3) of the Commission's rules, which establishes that applicants must wait 28 days after their FCC Form 465 is posted to USAC's website before entering into an agreement with a service provider. We find that good cause exists to grant the appeal and remand the application to USAC for action consistent with this order. To ensure that this matter is resolved
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  • Bureau Letter from Elda Coffey, Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, to Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Jan. 23, 2006) (Tuba City Appeal). Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. � 54.719(c). . 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.623(c)(1)(2005). (last visited Apr. 29, 2010). (last visited Apr. 29, 2010). FCC Form 466, Tuba City (filed July 15, 2004). See Rural Health Care Contact Log, Tuba City Funding Year 2004 Funding Request (entry dated Dec. 10, 2004) (Contact Log). Id. Id. Id. FCC Form 466, Tuba City (filed Aug. 3, 2005). Letter from USAC,
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  • BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A REQUEST BY MiCTA FOR WAIVER OF THE RURAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM RULES WC Docket No. 02-60 Comment Date: March 21, 2011 Reply Comment Date: April 4, 2011 On January 18, 2011, MiCTA filed a request seeking a waiver of the Commission's rural health care program rules. Specifically, MiCTA requests a waiver of 47 C.F.R. � 54.603 to allow program participants to use state master contracts. MiCTA also requests a waiver of 47 C.F.R. � 54.601(c) to allow eligible participants to seek support under the rural health care program for any of the services on the universal service schools and libraries program Eligible Services List (``ESL''). Interested parties may file comments on or before March 21, 2011,
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  • in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Erica Myers, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Letter from Nat Hall, Copper River Native Association, to Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, CC Docket No. 96-45 and 97-21 (filed April 13, 2011). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(3). Cite rule See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY:
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  • the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Erica Myers, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - See Requests for Review and Waiver of Decisions of the Universal Service Administrator by Kodiak Area Native Association, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed April 8, 2011). Id. at 7-8. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(3). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal
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  • by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. � 54.719(c). See Letter from USAC, Rural Health Care Division, to David Hodges, YKHC, (dated June 24, 2010) (YKHC 2008 Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL)); GCI Request for Review at Attachments B and R; YKHC Request for Review at Attachments B and R. . 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. Id. YKHC's FCC Form 465 specifically requested ``services and technology required for transmitting health care data, patient records and medical images from health aide to physician consultants,'' services for ``EMR, VTC and Tele-psychiatry, and including CT scanner images, PACS images and Internet services,'' and additional ``T-1s or greater ... for supporting additional healthcare service needs and technology requirements.'' See
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  • objective criteria and reasonably reflects the eligible use of the facilities (47 C.F.R. �54.601(d)). Competitive Bidding -- the (name of Rural Health Care provider) asserts that: it submitted a properly completed FCC Form 465 to the Rural Health Care Division, signed by the person authorized to order telecommunication services and includes the [following] required certifications under oath (47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)); the services were used solely for purposes reasonably related to the provision of health care services or instruction that the health care provider is legally authorized to provide under law in the state in which the services or instruction is provided and (a) the service(s) were not sold, resold or transferred in consideration of any other thing of value and
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  • DoJ/FBI assert that they fail to qualify under Section 107(b) because they are inadequate to meet the assistance capability requirements of Section 103. We discuss dialed digit extraction - and these proposed alternatives - infra. DoJ/FBI Comments at 32, 43-47. DoJ/FBI Reply Comments at 19-20. Id. at 19-20. Id. at 20-21. 227 F.3d at 461. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(4); 47 C.F.R. � 54.615 (c)(7) (same definition) (providing, in the Universal Service context, that ``the most cost-effective method of providing a service is defined as the method that costs the least after consideration of the features, quality of transmission, reliability, and other factors that the health care provider deems relevant to choosing a method of providing the required health care
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  • Northern Mariana Islands, filed January 19, 2000, at 8. See, e.g., Fifteenth Order on Reconsideration, FCC 99-269, para. 33; see also Universal Service Administrative Company Report to the FCC: Evaluation of the Rural Health Care Program, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Public Notice, 14 FCC Rcd 5163 (Com. Car. Bur. 1999). 47 C.F.R. � 54.623. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(4). Id. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9134, para. 688. Id. See supra para. 57. The most cost-effective method is defined as ``the method that costs the least after consideration of the features, quality of transmission, reliability, and other factors that the health
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  • provider that engages in eligible and ineligible activities or that collocates with an entity that provides ineligible services shall allocate eligible and ineligible activities in order to receive a prorated discount for eligible activities. Health care providers shall choose a method of cost allocation that is based on objective criteria and reasonably reflects the eligible usage of the facilities. � 54.603 [Amended] Amend � 54.603 by replacing the term ``Rural Health Care Corporation'' in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(4), and (b)(5) with ``Rural Health Care Division.'' Amend � 54.605 by removing paragraph (c), redesignating paragraphs (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), and revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: � 54.605 Determining the urban rate. (a) If a
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  • and seek comment on this proposal. Subpart G - Universal Service Support for Health Care Providers. We propose to eliminate several sections in this subpart that appear to have expired by their own terms. For example, section 54.604(a)(2) addresses contracts signed after July 10, 1997 but ``before the date on which the universal service competitive bid system described in [section 54.603] is operational.'' Because it appears that this time period has expired, we propose to delete this provision. Similarly, sections 54.604(d), 54.623(b), and 54.623(c)(2) and (3) contain provisions that appear to no longer be applicable. We therefore seek comment on whether they should be repealed in whole or in part. We also propose modifying section 54.623(c)(4) by adding language to reflect
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  • 1.1 and 1.3, that our procedural rules relating to the universal service fund are waived to the extent herein described. Furthermore, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i), 251(b)(2),and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 154(i), 251(b)(2) and 251(e), and section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.3, that section 54.603(b)(vi)(3) of the Commission's rules is waived to the extent herein described. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary APPENDIX Maps of Affected Counties As discussed in more detail below, we estimate that the support provided herein would be approximately $39 million for Lifeline, $12 million for Link-Up, $28 million for rural health care, and $132 million for schools and libraries.
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  • Petition filed by National LambdaRail, Inc. on October 30, 2006, IS GRANTED to the extent provided herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1-4 and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151-154 and 254, and pursuant to section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.3, that sections 54.603, 54.603(b)(4), 54.615(a), and 54.615(c)(7) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 54.603, 54.603(b)(4), 54.615(a), and 54.615(c)(7), ARE WAIVED to the extent provided herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that applications to participate in the pilot program SHALL BE FILED sixty (60) days from the receipt of OMB approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Rural Health Care Pilot Program
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  • Providers 1. The authority citation continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 201, 205, 214, and 254 unless otherwise noted. 2. After giving effect to the amendments proposed herein, the un-numbered index for Subpart G would read as follows: DEFINED TERMS AND ELIGIBILITY � 54.600 Index of defined terms. � 54.601 Eligibility. � 54.602 Eligible services. � 54.603 Competitive bid and certification requirements. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM � 54.604 Telecommunications services. � 54.605 Determining the urban rate. � 54.607 Determining the rural rate. � 54.609 Calculating support. � 54.611 Election to offset support against annual USF contribution. � 54.613 Limitations on supported services for rural health care providers. � 54.615 Obtaining services. � 54.625 Support for services beyond the maximum
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  • ETC is ``eligible to receive specific Federal universal service support''). The low-income program is more widely known as Lifeline and Link Up. Service providers seeking universal service support through the schools and libraries program (otherwise known as E-rate) and the rural health care program need not be designated as ETCs. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.501, 54.516 (the E-rate program); �� 54.603, 54.621 (the rural health care program). 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2); see Twelfth Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 12255, para. 93. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(6); see, e.g., Virginia Cellular, LLC Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for the Commonwealth of Virginia, CC Docket No. 96-45, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 1563 (2004) (Virginia Cellular Order);
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  • Section 54.516 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: * * * * * (b) Production of Records. Schools and libraries shall produce such records at the request of any auditor appointed by a state education department, the Schools and Libraries Corporation, or any state or federal agency with jurisdiction. * * * * * 11. Section 54.603 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2), the first sentence of paragraph (b)(3), paragraph (b)(4), and paragraph (b)(5) to read as follows: * * * * * (b)(2) The Rural Health Care Corporation shall post each request for eligible services that it receives from an eligible health care provider on the corporation's website designated for this purpose. (b)(3) After posting a
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  • Missouri Res. Ed. Net. at 4; Missouri State Library at 2; Mississippi Council for Ed. Tech. at 2-3; NJ Ratepayer Advocate at 2; New York City Dept. of IT&T at 2; NYSDPS/NYSED at 1; North Dakota PSC at 1; CNMI at 4; RUPRI at 1; South Carolina OIR at 1; Utah Ed. Net. at 1. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.504(b)(3), 54.603(b)(3) (requiring an applicant to wait four weeks from the date its 8 request for services is posted on a website to make commitments with a selected service provider). For example, a school that uses a courier service to deliver its signed contract on the morning of the first day 9 of a window will be treated the same as a
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  • Missouri Res. Ed. Net. at 4; Missouri State Library at 2; Mississippi Council for Ed. Tech. at 2-3; NJ Ratepayer Advocate at 2; New York City Dept. of IT&T at 2; NYSDPS/NYSED at 1; North Dakota PSC at 1; CNMI at 4; RUPRI at 1; South Carolina OIR at 1; Utah Ed. Net. at 1. 8. See 47 C.F.R. 54.504(b)(3), 54.603(b)(3) (requiring an applicant to wait four weeks from the date its request for services is posted on a website to make commitments with a selected service provider). 9. For example, a school that uses a courier service to deliver its signed contract on the morning of the first day of a window will be treated the same as a library
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  • support.[4]^(2) The Corporations will announce the date on which the websites will be operational and the date on which the window filing period will end. -- Action by the Acting Chief, Common Carrier Bureau -- _____________________ 1. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 96-45, Third Report and Order, FCC 97-380 (rel. Oct. 14, 1997). 2. 47 C.F.R. 54.504(b), 54.603(b). References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.txt 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.wp 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.html#N_1_ 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.html#N_2_
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  • Section 54.516 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: * * * * * (b) Production of Records. Schools and libraries shall produce such records at the request of any auditor appointed by a state education department, the Schools and Libraries Corporation, or any state or federal agency with jurisdiction. * * * * * 11. Section 54.603 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2), the first sentence of paragraph (b)(3), paragraph (b)(4), and paragraph (b)(5) to read as follows: * * * * * (b)(2) The Rural Health Care Corporation shall post each request for eligible services that it receives from an eligible health care provider on the corporation's website designated for this purpose. (b)(3) After posting a
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  • Missouri Res. Ed. Net. at 4; Missouri State Library at 2; Mississippi Council for Ed. Tech. at 2-3; NJ Ratepayer Advocate at 2; New York City Dept. of IT&T at 2; NYSDPS/NYSED at 1; North Dakota PSC at 1; CNMI at 4; RUPRI at 1; South Carolina OIR at 1; Utah Ed. Net. at 1. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.504(b)(3), 54.603(b)(3) (requiring an applicant to wait four weeks from the date its 8 request for services is posted on a website to make commitments with a selected service provider). For example, a school that uses a courier service to deliver its signed contract on the morning of the first day 9 of a window will be treated the same as a
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  • Missouri Res. Ed. Net. at 4; Missouri State Library at 2; Mississippi Council for Ed. Tech. at 2-3; NJ Ratepayer Advocate at 2; New York City Dept. of IT&T at 2; NYSDPS/NYSED at 1; North Dakota PSC at 1; CNMI at 4; RUPRI at 1; South Carolina OIR at 1; Utah Ed. Net. at 1. 8. See 47 C.F.R. 54.504(b)(3), 54.603(b)(3) (requiring an applicant to wait four weeks from the date its request for services is posted on a website to make commitments with a selected service provider). 9. For example, a school that uses a courier service to deliver its signed contract on the morning of the first day of a window will be treated the same as a library
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  • (USAC Reorganization Order). The Schools and Libraries Corporation (SLC) and the Rural Health Care Corporation (RHCC) previously administered these programs, respectively, which have since been merged into USAC in accordance with the USAC Reorganization Order. Id. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9117, para. 653. See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9133, para. 686. 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. Id. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91- 213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5446 at para. 219 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). Id. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.604(a).
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  • health care providers by expanding the category of telecommunications carriers that can benefit from universal service support mechanisms, and, thus, promote competition among carriers serving eligible health care providers. As a result of this rule change, health care providers are likely to receive multiple bids for the supported services they request through the competitive bid process set forth in section 54.603 of the Commission's rules.74 E. Steps Taken to Minimize the Significant Economic Impact on a Substantial Number of Small Entities Consistent with Stated Objectives. In the FRFA to the Universal Service Order, we described the steps taken to minimize the significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities consistent with stated objectives associated with the Carrier Eligibility and
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  • Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Third Report and Order and Fourth Order on Reconsideration, and Eighth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 25058 (1998) (USAC Reorganization Order). The Schools and Libraries Corporation (SLC) and the Rural Health Care Corporation (RHCC) previously administered these programs, respectively, and have since been merged into USAC in accordance with the USAC Reorganization Order. 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.604(a). For simplicity, this order uses the term ``RHCD,'' although at the time the application was filed the entity was ``RHCC.'' The first funding cycle for the rural health care support mechanism covered the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Ninth Order on
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  • Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Third Report and Order and Fourth Order on Reconsideration, and Eighth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 25058 (1998) (USAC Reorganization Order). The Schools and Libraries Corporation (SLC) and the Rural Health Care Corporation (RHCC) previously administered these programs, respectively, and have since been merged into USAC in accordance with the USAC Reorganization Order. 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. For simplicity, this order uses the term ``RHCD,'' although at the time the application was filed the entity was ``RHCC.'' The first funding year for the rural health care support mechanism covered the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Ninth Order on Reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd
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  • was filed the entity was ``RHCC.'' Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5446 at para. 219 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.604(a). The first funding cycle for the rural health care support mechanism covered the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Ninth Order on Reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd 377 (1998) (Ninth Order on Reconsideration). Letter to Donna Hammack, Good Samaritan Health Systems Foundation, from
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  • support.[4]^(2) The Corporations will announce the date on which the websites will be operational and the date on which the window filing period will end. -- Action by the Acting Chief, Common Carrier Bureau -- _____________________ 1. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 96-45, Third Report and Order, FCC 97-380 (rel. Oct. 14, 1997). 2. 47 C.F.R. 54.504(b), 54.603(b). References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.txt 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.wp 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.html#N_1_ 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.html#N_2_
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  • Q: If an eligible rural health care provider has a contract for telecommunications services from an eligible telecommunications carrier must it participate in the competitive bid process in order to benefit from universal service support? A: Whether a rural health care provider that has a contract for telecommunications services must comply with the competitive bid requirement set out in Section 54.603 of the Commission's rules depends upon when the service contract was signed.[12]^(6) An eligible rural health care provider is not required to comply with the competitive bid requirement for any contract for eligible telecommunications services that it signed on or before July 10, 1997, regardless of the duration of that contract. Contracts signed after July 10, 1997, but before the
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  • DoJ/FBI assert that they fail to qualify under Section 107(b) because they are inadequate to meet the assistance capability requirements of Section 103. We discuss dialed digit extraction - and these proposed alternatives - infra. DoJ/FBI Comments at 32, 43-47. DoJ/FBI Reply Comments at 19-20. Id. at 19-20. Id. at 20-21. 227 F.3d at 461. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(4); 47 C.F.R. � 54.615 (c)(7) (same definition) (providing, in the Universal Service context, that ``the most cost-effective method of providing a service is defined as the method that costs the least after consideration of the features, quality of transmission, reliability, and other factors that the health care provider deems relevant to choosing a method of providing the required health care
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  • in part and reversing and remanding on unrelated grounds), cert. denied, Celpage, Inc. v. FCC, 120 S. Ct. 2212 (May 30, 2000), cert. denied, AT&T Corp. v. Cincinnati Bell Tel. Co., 120 S. Ct. 2237 (June 5, 2000), cert. dismissed, GTE Service Corp. v. FCC, 121 S. Ct. 423 (November 2, 2000). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.601(a)(1), 54.601(c)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b); Health Care Providers Universal Service, Description of Services Requested and Certification Form, OMB 3060-0804 (March 2000) (FCC Form 465). > (Process Overview). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.603(b)(3), 54.603(b)(4), 54.615(c); Health Care Provider Universal Service, Funding Request and Certification Form, OMB 3060-0804 (March 2000) (FCC Form 466); Health Care Provider Universal Service, Telecommunications Carrier Form, OMB 3060-0804 (March 2000) (FCC Form 468);
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  • the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed May 15, 2008) (Fort HealthCare Request for Review). See Fort HealthCare Request for Review at 1. Letter from Curt F. Pawlisch, Franciscan Skemp Waukon Clinic, to Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed May 15, 2008) (Waukon Clinic Request for Review). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. See Waukon Clinic Request for Review at 3. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information
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  • bidding process, and the distribution of support. Finally, these rules establish recordkeeping and auditing requirements. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the Rural Health Care support mechanism, these rules ensure that discounts are available to eligible rural health care providers for telecommunications services and monthly Internet access service charges. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(2)(A). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.601 Eligibility. 54.603 Competitive bid requirements. 54.605 Determining the urban rate. 54.607 Determining the rural rate. 54.609 Calculating support. 54.611 Distributing support. 54.613 Limitations o0n supported services for rural health care providers. 54.615 Obtaining services. 54.617 Resale. 54.619 Audits and recordkeeping. 54.621 Access to advanced telecommunications and information services. 54.623 Cap. SUBPART H -- ADMINISTRATION Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements regarding
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  • Health Systems Application, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed May 7, 2007) (Holzer Application); Southern Ohio Health Care Application, WC Docket 02-60 (filed May 7, 2007) (SOHCN Application). Id. at 20361, para. 2. Id. at 20422, para. 124. Participants are required to comply with certain Commission rules and administrative requirements for reimbursement under the Pilot Program. For example, pursuant to sections 54.603 and 54.615 of the Commission's rules, each eligible health care provider must participate in a competitive bidding process and follow any additional applicable state, local, or other procurement requirements to select the most cost-effective provider of services eligible for Pilot Program funding. Id. at 20412, para. 100; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.603, 54.615. 2007 RHC PP Selection Order, 22 FCC Rcd
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  • Program Order). See Rural Heath Care Support Mechanism, WC Docket No. 02-60, Order, 22 FCC Rcd 20360, 20429-30, Appendix B (2007) (2007 RHC PP Selection Order). Id. at 20361, para. 2. Id. at 20422 , para. 124. Participants are required to comply with certain Commission rules and administrative requirements for reimbursement under the Pilot Program. For example, pursuant to sections 54.603 and 54.615 of the Commission's rules, each eligible health care provider must participate in a competitive bidding process and follow any additional applicable state, local, or other procurement requirements to select the most cost-effective provider of services eligible for Pilot Program funding. Id. at 20412, para. 100; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.603, 54.615. 2007 RHC PP Selection Order, 22 FCC Rcd
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  • process, competitive bidding process, and the distribution of support. Finally, these rules establish recordkeeping and auditing requirements. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the Rural Health Care support mechanism, these rules ensure that discounts are available to eligible rural health care providers for telecommunications services and monthly Internet access service charges. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(2)(A). Section Number and Title: 54.603 Competitive bid requirements. 54.604 Existing contracts. 54.605 Determining the urban rate. 54.609 Calculating support. 54.619 Audits and recordkeeping. 54.623 Cap. 54.625 Support for services beyond the maximum supported distance for rural health care providers. SUBPART H-ADMINISTRATION Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements regarding the Universal Service Administrative Company, as the permanent Administrator for the universal service support mechanism. These
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  • 11 Letter); see Rural Health Care Support Mechanism, WC Docket No. 02-60, Order, 22 FCC Rcd 20360, 20403, para. 83 (2007) (2007 RHC PP Selection Order) (``FCC Form 465 is the means by which an applicant requests bids for supported services and certifies to USAC that the applicant is eligible to benefit from the RHC support mechanism.''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b). The PMHA members filed Letters of Agency (LOAs) with USAC designating PMHRD, a non-profit entity, to represent them in connection with PMHA's Pilot Program project. See 2007 RHC PP Selection Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 20406, para. 87; see also id. at 20397, para. 73. Letter from Charles E. Giffin, Project Manager, PMHRD, and Kay Hamilton, President & CEO, JVN,
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  • Terry Palmer, Bradford Regional Medical Center, to Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Mar. 21, 2006) (Bradford RMC Appeal). Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. � 54.719(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.623(c)(3) (2006). . 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. (last visited June 4, 2010) (FCC Form 466-A Instructions). 47 C.F.R. � 54.615; FCC Form 466 Instructions; FCC Form 466-A Instructions. (last visited May 13, 2010) (``Note: the absolute deadline to submit an FCC Form 466/466-A is June 30th of the end of the funding year''). FCC Form 466, Bradford Regional Medical Center (filed Mar. 21, 2005). Bradford RMC
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  • set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Romanda Williams, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Letter from Paula Vrana, Copper River Native Association., to Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed June 4, 2010); 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 u v �
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  • proceedings are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Romanda Williams, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Letter from John T. Nakahata, Counsel for General Communications, Inc., to Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Aug. 23, 2010); 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal
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  • permit-but-disclose proceedings are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Romanda Williams, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Letter from Yaron Dori, Counsel for Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, to Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Aug. 23, 2010); 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal
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  • September 13, 2010 By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this order, we grant a request for review of a decision by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC or Administrator), denying funding for discounted services under the Rural Health Care universal service support mechanism to the Portland Area Indian Health Service (Portland). In so doing, we waive section 54.603(b)(3) of the Commission's rules, which establishes that applicants must wait 28 days after their FCC Form 465 is posted to USAC's website before entering into an agreement with a service provider. We find that good cause exists to grant the appeal and remand the application to USAC for action consistent with this order. To ensure that this matter is resolved
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  • Bureau Letter from Elda Coffey, Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, to Federal Communications Commission, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Jan. 23, 2006) (Tuba City Appeal). Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. � 54.719(c). . 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.623(c)(1)(2005). (last visited Apr. 29, 2010). (last visited Apr. 29, 2010). FCC Form 466, Tuba City (filed July 15, 2004). See Rural Health Care Contact Log, Tuba City Funding Year 2004 Funding Request (entry dated Dec. 10, 2004) (Contact Log). Id. Id. Id. FCC Form 466, Tuba City (filed Aug. 3, 2005). Letter from USAC,
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  • BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON A REQUEST BY MiCTA FOR WAIVER OF THE RURAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM RULES WC Docket No. 02-60 Comment Date: March 21, 2011 Reply Comment Date: April 4, 2011 On January 18, 2011, MiCTA filed a request seeking a waiver of the Commission's rural health care program rules. Specifically, MiCTA requests a waiver of 47 C.F.R. � 54.603 to allow program participants to use state master contracts. MiCTA also requests a waiver of 47 C.F.R. � 54.601(c) to allow eligible participants to seek support under the rural health care program for any of the services on the universal service schools and libraries program Eligible Services List (``ESL''). Interested parties may file comments on or before March 21, 2011,
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  • in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Erica Myers, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - Letter from Nat Hall, Copper River Native Association, to Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, CC Docket No. 96-45 and 97-21 (filed April 13, 2011). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(3). Cite rule See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY:
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  • the Commission's rules. For further information, please contact Erica Myers, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - See Requests for Review and Waiver of Decisions of the Universal Service Administrator by Kodiak Area Native Association, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed April 8, 2011). Id. at 7-8. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(3). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 11322 (1998). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1206(b). PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal
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  • by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. � 54.719(c). See Letter from USAC, Rural Health Care Division, to David Hodges, YKHC, (dated June 24, 2010) (YKHC 2008 Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL)); GCI Request for Review at Attachments B and R; YKHC Request for Review at Attachments B and R. . 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. Id. YKHC's FCC Form 465 specifically requested ``services and technology required for transmitting health care data, patient records and medical images from health aide to physician consultants,'' services for ``EMR, VTC and Tele-psychiatry, and including CT scanner images, PACS images and Internet services,'' and additional ``T-1s or greater ... for supporting additional healthcare service needs and technology requirements.'' See
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  • objective criteria and reasonably reflects the eligible use of the facilities (47 C.F.R. �54.601(d)). Competitive Bidding -- the (name of Rural Health Care provider) asserts that: it submitted a properly completed FCC Form 465 to the Rural Health Care Division, signed by the person authorized to order telecommunication services and includes the [following] required certifications under oath (47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)); the services were used solely for purposes reasonably related to the provision of health care services or instruction that the health care provider is legally authorized to provide under law in the state in which the services or instruction is provided and (a) the service(s) were not sold, resold or transferred in consideration of any other thing of value and
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  • DoJ/FBI assert that they fail to qualify under Section 107(b) because they are inadequate to meet the assistance capability requirements of Section 103. We discuss dialed digit extraction - and these proposed alternatives - infra. DoJ/FBI Comments at 32, 43-47. DoJ/FBI Reply Comments at 19-20. Id. at 19-20. Id. at 20-21. 227 F.3d at 461. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(4); 47 C.F.R. � 54.615 (c)(7) (same definition) (providing, in the Universal Service context, that ``the most cost-effective method of providing a service is defined as the method that costs the least after consideration of the features, quality of transmission, reliability, and other factors that the health care provider deems relevant to choosing a method of providing the required health care
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  • Northern Mariana Islands, filed January 19, 2000, at 8. See, e.g., Fifteenth Order on Reconsideration, FCC 99-269, para. 33; see also Universal Service Administrative Company Report to the FCC: Evaluation of the Rural Health Care Program, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Public Notice, 14 FCC Rcd 5163 (Com. Car. Bur. 1999). 47 C.F.R. � 54.623. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603(b)(4). Id. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9134, para. 688. Id. See supra para. 57. The most cost-effective method is defined as ``the method that costs the least after consideration of the features, quality of transmission, reliability, and other factors that the health
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  • provider that engages in eligible and ineligible activities or that collocates with an entity that provides ineligible services shall allocate eligible and ineligible activities in order to receive a prorated discount for eligible activities. Health care providers shall choose a method of cost allocation that is based on objective criteria and reasonably reflects the eligible usage of the facilities. � 54.603 [Amended] Amend � 54.603 by replacing the term ``Rural Health Care Corporation'' in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(4), and (b)(5) with ``Rural Health Care Division.'' Amend � 54.605 by removing paragraph (c), redesignating paragraphs (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), and revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: � 54.605 Determining the urban rate. (a) If a
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  • and seek comment on this proposal. Subpart G - Universal Service Support for Health Care Providers. We propose to eliminate several sections in this subpart that appear to have expired by their own terms. For example, section 54.604(a)(2) addresses contracts signed after July 10, 1997 but ``before the date on which the universal service competitive bid system described in [section 54.603] is operational.'' Because it appears that this time period has expired, we propose to delete this provision. Similarly, sections 54.604(d), 54.623(b), and 54.623(c)(2) and (3) contain provisions that appear to no longer be applicable. We therefore seek comment on whether they should be repealed in whole or in part. We also propose modifying section 54.623(c)(4) by adding language to reflect
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  • 1.1 and 1.3, that our procedural rules relating to the universal service fund are waived to the extent herein described. Furthermore, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i), 251(b)(2),and 251(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 154(i), 251(b)(2) and 251(e), and section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.3, that section 54.603(b)(vi)(3) of the Commission's rules is waived to the extent herein described. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary APPENDIX Maps of Affected Counties As discussed in more detail below, we estimate that the support provided herein would be approximately $39 million for Lifeline, $12 million for Link-Up, $28 million for rural health care, and $132 million for schools and libraries.
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  • Petition filed by National LambdaRail, Inc. on October 30, 2006, IS GRANTED to the extent provided herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the authority contained in sections 1-4 and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151-154 and 254, and pursuant to section 1.3 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.3, that sections 54.603, 54.603(b)(4), 54.615(a), and 54.615(c)(7) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 54.603, 54.603(b)(4), 54.615(a), and 54.615(c)(7), ARE WAIVED to the extent provided herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that applications to participate in the pilot program SHALL BE FILED sixty (60) days from the receipt of OMB approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Rural Health Care Pilot Program
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  • Providers 1. The authority citation continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 201, 205, 214, and 254 unless otherwise noted. 2. After giving effect to the amendments proposed herein, the un-numbered index for Subpart G would read as follows: DEFINED TERMS AND ELIGIBILITY � 54.600 Index of defined terms. � 54.601 Eligibility. � 54.602 Eligible services. � 54.603 Competitive bid and certification requirements. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM � 54.604 Telecommunications services. � 54.605 Determining the urban rate. � 54.607 Determining the rural rate. � 54.609 Calculating support. � 54.611 Election to offset support against annual USF contribution. � 54.613 Limitations on supported services for rural health care providers. � 54.615 Obtaining services. � 54.625 Support for services beyond the maximum
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  • ETC is ``eligible to receive specific Federal universal service support''). The low-income program is more widely known as Lifeline and Link Up. Service providers seeking universal service support through the schools and libraries program (otherwise known as E-rate) and the rural health care program need not be designated as ETCs. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.501, 54.516 (the E-rate program); �� 54.603, 54.621 (the rural health care program). 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2); see Twelfth Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 12255, para. 93. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(6); see, e.g., Virginia Cellular, LLC Petition for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier for the Commonwealth of Virginia, CC Docket No. 96-45, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 1563 (2004) (Virginia Cellular Order);
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  • Section 54.516 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: * * * * * (b) Production of Records. Schools and libraries shall produce such records at the request of any auditor appointed by a state education department, the Schools and Libraries Corporation, or any state or federal agency with jurisdiction. * * * * * 11. Section 54.603 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2), the first sentence of paragraph (b)(3), paragraph (b)(4), and paragraph (b)(5) to read as follows: * * * * * (b)(2) The Rural Health Care Corporation shall post each request for eligible services that it receives from an eligible health care provider on the corporation's website designated for this purpose. (b)(3) After posting a
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  • Missouri Res. Ed. Net. at 4; Missouri State Library at 2; Mississippi Council for Ed. Tech. at 2-3; NJ Ratepayer Advocate at 2; New York City Dept. of IT&T at 2; NYSDPS/NYSED at 1; North Dakota PSC at 1; CNMI at 4; RUPRI at 1; South Carolina OIR at 1; Utah Ed. Net. at 1. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.504(b)(3), 54.603(b)(3) (requiring an applicant to wait four weeks from the date its 8 request for services is posted on a website to make commitments with a selected service provider). For example, a school that uses a courier service to deliver its signed contract on the morning of the first day 9 of a window will be treated the same as a
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  • Missouri Res. Ed. Net. at 4; Missouri State Library at 2; Mississippi Council for Ed. Tech. at 2-3; NJ Ratepayer Advocate at 2; New York City Dept. of IT&T at 2; NYSDPS/NYSED at 1; North Dakota PSC at 1; CNMI at 4; RUPRI at 1; South Carolina OIR at 1; Utah Ed. Net. at 1. 8. See 47 C.F.R. 54.504(b)(3), 54.603(b)(3) (requiring an applicant to wait four weeks from the date its request for services is posted on a website to make commitments with a selected service provider). 9. For example, a school that uses a courier service to deliver its signed contract on the morning of the first day of a window will be treated the same as a library
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  • support.[4]^(2) The Corporations will announce the date on which the websites will be operational and the date on which the window filing period will end. -- Action by the Acting Chief, Common Carrier Bureau -- _____________________ 1. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 96-45, Third Report and Order, FCC 97-380 (rel. Oct. 14, 1997). 2. 47 C.F.R. 54.504(b), 54.603(b). References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.txt 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.wp 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.html#N_1_ 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.html#N_2_
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  • Section 54.516 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: * * * * * (b) Production of Records. Schools and libraries shall produce such records at the request of any auditor appointed by a state education department, the Schools and Libraries Corporation, or any state or federal agency with jurisdiction. * * * * * 11. Section 54.603 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2), the first sentence of paragraph (b)(3), paragraph (b)(4), and paragraph (b)(5) to read as follows: * * * * * (b)(2) The Rural Health Care Corporation shall post each request for eligible services that it receives from an eligible health care provider on the corporation's website designated for this purpose. (b)(3) After posting a
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  • Missouri Res. Ed. Net. at 4; Missouri State Library at 2; Mississippi Council for Ed. Tech. at 2-3; NJ Ratepayer Advocate at 2; New York City Dept. of IT&T at 2; NYSDPS/NYSED at 1; North Dakota PSC at 1; CNMI at 4; RUPRI at 1; South Carolina OIR at 1; Utah Ed. Net. at 1. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.504(b)(3), 54.603(b)(3) (requiring an applicant to wait four weeks from the date its 8 request for services is posted on a website to make commitments with a selected service provider). For example, a school that uses a courier service to deliver its signed contract on the morning of the first day 9 of a window will be treated the same as a
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  • Missouri Res. Ed. Net. at 4; Missouri State Library at 2; Mississippi Council for Ed. Tech. at 2-3; NJ Ratepayer Advocate at 2; New York City Dept. of IT&T at 2; NYSDPS/NYSED at 1; North Dakota PSC at 1; CNMI at 4; RUPRI at 1; South Carolina OIR at 1; Utah Ed. Net. at 1. 8. See 47 C.F.R. 54.504(b)(3), 54.603(b)(3) (requiring an applicant to wait four weeks from the date its request for services is posted on a website to make commitments with a selected service provider). 9. For example, a school that uses a courier service to deliver its signed contract on the morning of the first day of a window will be treated the same as a library
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  • (USAC Reorganization Order). The Schools and Libraries Corporation (SLC) and the Rural Health Care Corporation (RHCC) previously administered these programs, respectively, which have since been merged into USAC in accordance with the USAC Reorganization Order. Id. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9117, para. 653. See Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9133, para. 686. 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. Id. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91- 213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5446 at para. 219 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). Id. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.604(a).
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  • health care providers by expanding the category of telecommunications carriers that can benefit from universal service support mechanisms, and, thus, promote competition among carriers serving eligible health care providers. As a result of this rule change, health care providers are likely to receive multiple bids for the supported services they request through the competitive bid process set forth in section 54.603 of the Commission's rules.74 E. Steps Taken to Minimize the Significant Economic Impact on a Substantial Number of Small Entities Consistent with Stated Objectives. In the FRFA to the Universal Service Order, we described the steps taken to minimize the significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities consistent with stated objectives associated with the Carrier Eligibility and
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  • Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Third Report and Order and Fourth Order on Reconsideration, and Eighth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 25058 (1998) (USAC Reorganization Order). The Schools and Libraries Corporation (SLC) and the Rural Health Care Corporation (RHCC) previously administered these programs, respectively, and have since been merged into USAC in accordance with the USAC Reorganization Order. 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.604(a). For simplicity, this order uses the term ``RHCD,'' although at the time the application was filed the entity was ``RHCC.'' The first funding cycle for the rural health care support mechanism covered the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Ninth Order on
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  • Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Third Report and Order and Fourth Order on Reconsideration, and Eighth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 25058 (1998) (USAC Reorganization Order). The Schools and Libraries Corporation (SLC) and the Rural Health Care Corporation (RHCC) previously administered these programs, respectively, and have since been merged into USAC in accordance with the USAC Reorganization Order. 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. For simplicity, this order uses the term ``RHCD,'' although at the time the application was filed the entity was ``RHCC.'' The first funding year for the rural health care support mechanism covered the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Ninth Order on Reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd
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  • was filed the entity was ``RHCC.'' Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5446 at para. 219 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). 47 C.F.R. � 54.603. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.604(a). The first funding cycle for the rural health care support mechanism covered the period from January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Ninth Order on Reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd 377 (1998) (Ninth Order on Reconsideration). Letter to Donna Hammack, Good Samaritan Health Systems Foundation, from
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  • support.[4]^(2) The Corporations will announce the date on which the websites will be operational and the date on which the window filing period will end. -- Action by the Acting Chief, Common Carrier Bureau -- _____________________ 1. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket 96-45, Third Report and Order, FCC 97-380 (rel. Oct. 14, 1997). 2. 47 C.F.R. 54.504(b), 54.603(b). References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.txt 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.wp 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.html#N_1_ 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1997/da972349.html#N_2_
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  • Q: If an eligible rural health care provider has a contract for telecommunications services from an eligible telecommunications carrier must it participate in the competitive bid process in order to benefit from universal service support? A: Whether a rural health care provider that has a contract for telecommunications services must comply with the competitive bid requirement set out in Section 54.603 of the Commission's rules depends upon when the service contract was signed.[12]^(6) An eligible rural health care provider is not required to comply with the competitive bid requirement for any contract for eligible telecommunications services that it signed on or before July 10, 1997, regardless of the duration of that contract. Contracts signed after July 10, 1997, but before the