FCC Web Documents citing 54.702

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  • issued the Carrera NAL, Carrera has failed to file the three Worksheets due, failed to make any of its required federal telecommunications program payments. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. ributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and
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  • following programs: (1) Lifeline/Link-Up, (2) High-Cost, (3) Schools and Libraries, and (4) Rural Health Care. See generally 47 C.F.R. Part 54, subparts D-G; http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/universalservice.html. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. Contributors file revenue information on both an annual and quarterly basis, using FCC Form 499-A (annual Worksheet) and FCC Form 499-Q (quarterly Worksheet), respectively. Id. Contributors project quarterly revenues on FCC Form 499-Q and report the previous year's revenue on FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at
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  • September 15, 2000 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.502, 54.503. 47 C.F.R. � 54.504 (b)(1), (b)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(c). FCC Form 471, OMB No. 3060-0806, at Block 6 Item 25 and Block 6, Item 33 (September 1999); see also SLD website, . 47 U.S.C. � 254(h)(1)(B). Id.; see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(b)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). See Clackamus Education Service District's FCC Forms 471, Application Numbers 143605, 143609, 143640, 145618, 147531, 147532, 147541, filed April 5-6, 1999. Letter to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, from Tom Cook, Clackamas Education Service District, filed
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  • to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, filed June 19, 2000 (Appeal to SLD), at 1. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Phil McHugh, Most Holy Trinity School, dated March 8, 2001 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). Id. at 1-2. Id. at 2. Id. Request for Review at 1-2. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). While the application of this procedure leads to a denial of funding in this instance, that result could have been avoided by submitting two separate funding requests, one for the Priority One services, and the second for the Priority Two services. In Request for Review by Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes
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  • Category used for labor should reflect the same service category of the product, or service being installed or maintained''). Request for Review, at 2. East Grand Form 471, Attachment A; see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.506 (defining internal connections) Request for Review, at 2. East Grand Form 471, Attachment A. Request for Review, at 2. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See supra, para. 4. While the application of this procedure leads to a denial of funding in this instance, that result could have been avoided by submitting two separate funding requests, one for the Priority One services, and the second for the Priority Two services. We also note that in Request for Review by Williamsburg-James City County Public
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  • for Review, at 1. Request for Review by Most Holy Trinity, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., File No. SLD-161422, CC Dockets No. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, DA 01-2456 (Com. Car. Bur. rel. October 23, 2001) (Most Holy Trinity Order) (affirming procedure). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 01-143, n.13. See Merrimack Form 471. 01-2578 01-2578 � � � L 4 � N N
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  • all filing requirements, and postmarked the FCC Forms 471 within the established filing window. Because the Administrator failed to post Keya Paha's FCC Forms 470, however, Keya Paha was unable to comply with the 28-day posting requirement set forth in section 54.504(b)(4) of our rules. On September 26, 2001, the Administrator filed a letter with the Commission pursuant to section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. In the letter, the Administrator related the above facts, sought guidance, and urged the Commission to grant Keya Paha a waiver of the 28-day posting requirement consistent with the Commission's decision in Runnemede Public Schools. We conclude that a waiver of section 54.504(b)(4) of the Commission's rules is warranted in this case. Generally, the Commission may
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  • postmarked its FCC Form 471 within the established filing window. Because the Administrator failed to post North Carolina's FCC Form 470 in a timely manner, however, North Carolina was unable to comply with the 28-day posting requirement set forth in section 54.504(b)(4) of our rules. On September 26, 2001, the Administrator filed a letter with the Commission pursuant to section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. In the letter, the Administrator related the above facts, sought guidance, and urged the Commission to grant North Carolina a waiver of the 28-day posting requirement consistent with the Commission's decision in Runnemede Public Schools. We conclude that a waiver of section 54.504(b)(4) of the Commission's rules is warranted in this case. Generally, the Commission may
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  • the necessary staff training required to use the services effectively. . . . ''). These requirements are referred to collectively hereinafter as the ``necessary resources certifications.'' Request for Review of the Decision of the Universal Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430, para. 14 (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). Request for Review by Children's Village Academy, paras. 6-8. Id., paras. 7-8. Petition for Reconsideration, at 1. Id. Id. at 2. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.106(b)(2). Petition for Reconsideration, Attachments. Petition for Reconsideration, at 1. See Request for Review
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  • more of the request is for funding of ineligible services, SLD will deny the funding request in its entirety. The 30 percent policy allows SLD to efficiently process requests for funding that contain only a small amount of ineligible services without expending significant fund resources working with applicants that are requesting funding of ineligible services. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • for funding of ineligible services, SLD will deny the funding request in its entirety. The 30 percent policy allows SLD to efficiently process requests for funding that contain only a small amount of ineligible services without expending significant fund resources working with applicants that are requesting funding of ineligible services. Request for Review, at 1. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • 2001 Released: February 14, 2001 By the Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we conclude that the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Univeral Service Administrative Company (USAC) should consider the service change proposed by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in its letter to USAC, dated September 20, 2000. USAC referred LAUSD's request to the Commission under section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. USAC requests guidance on SLD's ability to approve LAUSD's request for a service change pursuant to current program regulations and procedures. For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the request is consistent with the Commission's ruling in the Copan Order, and we remand the matter to SLD for resolution consistent with this Order. I. BACKGROUND
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  • Dunwoody, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Hans Kasper. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau North American Telephone Network, LLC, 15 FCC Rcd 14022 (Enf. Bureau 2000) (``NAL''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). NATN paid approximately $186,000 in universal service contributions in 1998 but nothing further until March 2000. According to USAC, NATN's total liability through January 2000 exceeded $1.1 million. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American Telephone Network dated
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  • Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested, to Phillip Krieger, Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc., 4 Executive Campus, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc. dated August 7, 2000. The Enforcement Bureau mailed the August 7,
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  • the necessary staff training required to use the services effectively . . . ''). These requirements are referred to collectively hereinafter as the ``necessary resources certifications.'' Request for Review of the Decision of the Universal Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430, para. 14 (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). FCC Form 471, Children's Village Academy, filed April 13, 1998. See Funding Commitment Decision Letter. Id. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Monte Nardy, Children's Village Academy, dated November 28, 2000 Id. Request for
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  • Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, Brooklyn, New York, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, File No. SLD-105791, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, FCC 00-2, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430-31, paras. 14-15 (2000) (United Talmudical). United Talmudical, 15 FCC Rcd 430, para. 14. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). United Talmudical, 15 FCC Rcd 430-31, para. 15. See Total Communications USA Proposal at p. 6. See 47 C.F.R. �54.504(b)(1), (2). See FCC Form 471, OMB No. 3060-0806 at Block 6, Item 22 (December 1997). Universal Service Order at
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  • to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, filed August 6, 2001, at 1. Id. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Roger Whaley, New Albany Floyd County Schools Corporation, dated October 1, 2001 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). Id. at 1-2. See supra, para. 2. See New Albany Form 471. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii). 47 C.F.R. � 54.511(a); Administrator's Decision on Appeal, at 2. FCC Form 471, Block 6, Item 33. FCC Form 471, Block 6, Item 25; see also FCC Form 471 Instructions, at 24 (instructing applicants to check Item 25 to indicate that entities have the necessary resources for the ``eligible services you have requested in Block 5''). FCC Form 471,
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  • Rcd at 13754, para. 38. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.504 et seq.; See Request for Review by Free Library of Philadelphia, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., File No. SLD-112605, CC Dockets No. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 23820 (2000). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • the Administrator issued Funding Commitment Decision Letters, denying those funding requests that relied on the second FCC Form 470 for failure to satisfy the 28-day bidding requirement. The Applicant then appealed to the Administrator, requesting that the 28-day competitive bidding requirement be waived. On May 21, 2002, the Administrator filed a letter seeking guidance from the Commission pursuant to section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. Consistent with past precedents, we conclude that a waiver of section 54.504(b)(4) of the Commission's rules is warranted in this case. Generally, the Commission may waive any provision of its rules, but a request for waiver must be supported by a showing of good cause. In the case at hand, strict compliance with our rules is
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  • ordered the filing window deadline waived ``for the applicants that meet the standards set forth in this Order.'' We conclude that the Administrator's request to grant waivers for Franklin and Henry is consistent with the principle and scope of the Year 3 Server Failure Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority delegated under sections 0.91, 0.291, 1.3, and 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. ��0.91, 0.291, 1.3, and 54.702(c) that the Request for Waiver by the Universal Service Administrative Company concerning Franklin Township Community School Corporation and Henry County Schools filed on November 27, 2001 IS GRANTED to the extent provided herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Administrator IS DIRECTED to take further actions consistent with this
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  • appeal, it advised ABC Cellular that City Page, the successor company, should file the Form 499-A in April 2002, which would true-up the errors made in ABC Cellular's April 2001 Form 499-Q. ABC Cellular contends that the Administrator erred in rejecting ABC Cellular's revised Form 499-Q because the Administrator failed to seek guidance from the Commission, in accordance with section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules, before issuing its decision. Alternatively, ABC Cellular argues that a waiver of the deadline to file the revised Form 499-Q is warranted because ABC Cellular made good faith efforts to timely file the revised Form 499-Q. DISCUSSION We conclude that a waiver of the revised Form 499-Q deadline is warranted for the reasons discussed below. Accordingly,
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  • not always, a study area corresponds to an incumbent local exchange carrier's entire service area within a state. See 47 C.F.R. Part 36 App. (definition of ``study area''). See id. See 47 C.F.R. � 36.611(h). 47 C.F.R. � 36.613. USAC is responsible for collecting contributions to the various universal support mechanisms and disbursing universal service support funds. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702. See also 47 C.F.R � 36.613; Universal Service Fund (USF) 2001 Submission of 2000 Study Results (filed October 1, 2001) (USF Data Submission). See http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/iatd/neca.html. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709. See id.; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 8746, para. 10 (2000) (2000 Line Counts Confidentiality Order). Public Service Telephone Company, Request
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  • Burch, School District of Grand Island, to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, filed May 11, 2000. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Sue Burch, School District of Grand Island, dated February 14, 2001 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). Id. at 2. Id. at 1. Request for Review. Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit T Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc. Petition for Limited Waiver of 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(f) Regarding Audit Report Deadline ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 CC Docket No. 97-21 ORDER Adopted: February 28, 2002 Released: March 1, 2002 By the Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) a limited waiver of section 54.717(f) of the Commission's rules to
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  • for funding of ineligible services, SLD will deny the funding request in its entirety. The 30 percent policy allows SLD to efficiently process requests for funding that contain only a small amount of ineligible services without expending significant fund resources working with applicants that are requesting funding of ineligible services. Petition for Reconsideration, at 3. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). Request for Review by Most Holy Trinity, at para. 4; see also SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece
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  • School District of La Crosse, to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, filed May 4, 2000 (SLD Appeal). Id. Id. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Tom Ward, School District of La Crosse, dated January 23, 2001 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). Id. Id. Id. Request for Review. Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • more of the request is for funding of ineligible services, SLD will deny the funding request in its entirety. The 30 percent policy allows SLD to efficiently process requests for funding that contain only a small amount of ineligible services without expending significant fund resources working with applicants that are requesting funding of ineligible services. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • study area corresponds to an incumbent local exchange carrier's entire service area within a state. See 47 C.F.R. Part 36 App. (definition of ``study area''). See 47 C.F.R. � 36.611. See 47 C.F.R. � 36.611(h). 47 C.F.R. � 36.613. USAC is responsible for collecting contributions to the various universal support mechanisms and disbursing universal service support funds. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702. See also 47 C.F.R � 36.613. See http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/iatd/neca.html. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. See Qwest Petition at 1. See id. Qwest filed similar requests for waiver and extensions of time for its year 2002 Automated Reporting Management Information System (ARMIS) filings that were due on April 1, 2003 pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 43.21. See
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  • however, that we will not adjudicate claims arising out of private contractual agreements. Rather, the appropriate forum for private litigation is the courts. B. The Administrator's Authority to Reject FCC Form 499-A Filings Petitioners also contend that the Administrator exceeded the authority delegated to it by the Commission when it rejected Petitioners' Forms 499-A for 2001. Petitioners argue that section 54.702(c) Commission's rules, which denies the Administrator the authority to act independently in doubtful situations, bars the Administrator from rejecting FCC Forms 499-A without first seeking Commission guidance. Petitioners' argument is contrary to Commission rules and orders. The Commission's rules allow the Administrator ``to verify any information'' reported by carriers on their FCC Forms 499-A and determine whether the information is
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  • generally filed on April 1 each year. See 47 C.F.R. Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited March 5, 2007). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Id. 47 C.F.R � 54.711(a). Id. � 54.702(b). See generally ATS Request for Review (ATS contends that its USF contribution obligations from July 1999 through December 2001 were paid on its behalf by its underlying, wholesale carrier, Tel-Save); Equivoice Request for Review (Equivoice contends that it was a reseller of telecommunications services from MCI which billed and treated it as an end user customer throughout 2001); Eureka Request
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  • WC Docket No. 03-109, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302 (2004) (Lifeline/Link-Up Report and Order). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8952-52, para. 329 (1997) (1997 Universal Service Order); 47 U.S.C. ��151, 154(i), 201, 205; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701 and 54.702. 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 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202 / 418-2555 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov T ... � � � � P�3w(m�H(R)�nd�� 䡬�q�[�K��8⋵��`�"o3�zl[Siw�C� ��V����4���>j��q�M��]�nM # TX�G��ڟ�(R)�}� ��"�tma: �TU"�[��[(c)�} �va� �g Ң���7F���2T�4z��3�����|�#��A
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  • Nominations for Two Board Member Positions on the Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 CC Docket No. 97-21 ORDER Adopted: May 20, 2008 Released: May 20, 2008 By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: introduction In this order, we waive on our own motion sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commission's rules that specify that one member of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Director's shall be nominated by and shall represent ``interexchange carriers with more than $3 billion in annual operating revenues.'' For the reasons described below, we find good cause exists to waive these rules to enable the Chairman of the Commission
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  • at 3. See New Edge Letter at 1-2. New Edge stated that its ministerial error should have been corrected by USAC immediately. See New Edge Letter at 2. It is the responsibility of the contributor to file and correct any forms filed with USAC. See Second Wireless Safe Harbor Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24972, para. 36. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(c). We note that an executive officer of the contributor must certify ``that any projections in the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet represents a good faith estimate based on the contributors policies and procedures.'' 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good cause shown. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. The Commission may exercise its discretion to waive a rule
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  • composition of the Administrator's Board of Directors and Committees. These rules also establish requirements regarding contributions and contributor reporting requirements. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the universal service support mechanism, these rules provide the framework and requirements for the administration of the program. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254. Section Number and Title: 54.701 Administrator of universal service support mechanisms. 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. 54.703 The Administrator's Board of Directors. 54.704 The Administrator's Chief Executive Officer. 54.705 Committees of the Administrator's Board of Directors. 54.706 Contributions. 54.708 De minimis exemption. 54.709 Computations of required contributions to universal service support mechanisms. 54.711 Contributor reporting requirements. 54.715 Administrative expenses of the Administrator. SUBPART I-REVIEW OF DECISIONS ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR Brief Description:
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  • to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, at 17 (2004). (last visited Aug. 17, 2009) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. 47 C.F.R � 54.711(a). Id. � 54.702(b). Global Crossing Request for Review at 2. Id. Id. See Global Crossing Request for Review at 3 (citing to USAC Audit Report, for which Global Crossing seeks confidential treatment.) Id. See id. at 4. Id. at 3. See Global Crossing Invoice Appeal at 1. Global Crossing Request for Review at 1. Global Crossing Invoice Appeal at 1. Global Crossing Request
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  • June 30 of the next calendar year. 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(d); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13510, 13512, para. 7 (2001) (Permanent Extension Order). 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(d); Permanent Extension Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 13513, para. 12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(g) (requiring USAC to file annually information regarding ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition of the Puerto Rico Department of Education to Release Funds Associated with the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism for Years 2001 and 2002, CC Docket No. 02-6, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 25417, 25422, para. 15
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  • each filing must be sent to each of the following: ; phone: (202) 488-5300 fax: (202) 488-5563; ; and . . For further information, please contact Jamie Susskind, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - 47 C.F.R. � 54.703(c). On May 20, 2008, the Bureau released an order waiving sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commission's rules to allow the Chairman of the Commission to designate a member of the USAC Board of Directors for the seat from an interexchange carrier, regardless of its operating revenues. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Changes to the Board of Directors for the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.; Nominations for Two Board Member
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  • deadlines for carriers, is not sustainable because it is USAC, not the carriers, that conducts the true-ups called for by the rules. Centennial argues that to the extent that USAC is making adjustments to any carrier's ICLS outside of specific timeframes, it is a violation of the Commission's specific deadlines in section 54.903 and also violates the prohibition in section 54.702 against USAC making its own policy. discussion We deny Centennial's request to reverse USAC's decision. Centennial states that the Commission adopted the December 31 deadline as a final, hard cut-off date as evidenced by the fact that the Commission provided no opportunity in the rules for a carrier to correct the historical data filing. In the MAG Third Order on
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  • of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 97-21, 96-45, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400 (1997) (Second Order on Reconsideration). Id. at 18415, para. 25. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (setting forth reporting requirements in accordance with Commission announcements in the Federal Register). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). (last visited June 23, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). Id. USAC will refund or collect from contributors any over-payments or under-payments. If the combined quarterly projected revenues reported by a contributor are greater than those reported on its annual FCC Form 499-A, then a refund will be provided to the contributor based on an
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  • 02-6, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 25417 (2003) (Puerto Rico Order). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.501-54.503. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(b)(2)(vi), (c)(1)(iii); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.508(a). Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, CC Docket No. 02-6, Fifth Report and Order and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 15808, 15830-31, paras. 65-66 (2004) (Fifth Report and Order). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(g) (requiring USAC to file annually information regarding ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''); Puerto Rico Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25422, para. 15 (stating that, to guard against waste, fraud, and abuse, it is reasonable for USAC generally to defer action on applications upon receiving evidence of potential program violations); Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism,
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  • to Sharon Gillett, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21 (filed Oct. 29, 2009); see also Letter from Heather B. Gold, Vice President of External Affairs, XO Communications, LLC, to Sharon Gillett, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21 (dated Jan. 6, 2010). On May 20, 2008, the Bureau released an order waiving sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commission's rules to allow the Chairman of the Commission to designate a member of the USAC Board of Directors for the seat from an interexchange carrier, regardless of its operating revenues. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Changes to the Board of Directors for the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.; Nominations for Two Board Member
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  • the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 97-21, 96-45, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400 (1997) (Second Order on Reconsideration). Id. at 18415, para. 25. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (setting forth reporting requirements in accordance with Commission announcements in the Federal Register). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). (last visited Jan. 29, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). Id. USAC will refund or collect from contributors any over-payments or under-payments. If the combined quarterly projected revenues reported by a contributor are greater than those reported on its annual FCC Form 499-A, then a refund will be provided to the contributor based on an
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  • Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited Apr. 16Sept. 21, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.5000(a). AT&T Corp. Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding Enhanced Prepaid Calling Card Services; Regulation of Prepaid Calling Card Services, WC Docket Nos. 02-133, 05-68, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC Rcd 4826, 4827, paras. 3-4 (2005) (AT&T Prepaid Calling Card Services Declaratory Ruling); Regulation of Prepaid Calling Card Services, WC Docket No. 05-68, Declaratory
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  • LECs can file loop cost data on March 30, September 30, and December 30 of each year. 47 C.F.R. � 36.612. USAC, as the administrator of the federal universal service support mechanisms, is responsible for disbursing support for all four universal service support mechanisms (i.e., the high-cost, low-income, rural health care, and schools and libraries mechanisms). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Sandwich Isles Communications, Inc., Petition for Waiver of Section 36.611 of the Commission's Rules and Request for Clarification, AAD 97-82, Order, 13 FCC Rcd 2407 (Acct. Aud. Div. 1998) (subsequent history omitted); South Park Telephone Company, Petition for Waiver of Sections 36.611 and 36.612 of the Commission's Rules, AAD 97-41, Order, 13 FCC Rcd 198 (Acct. Aud. Div. 1997)
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  • Wholesale Carrier Services, Inc. Appeal of Decision of the Universal Service Administrative Company and Request for Waiver, WC Docket No. 06-122 (filed Aug. 27, 2008) (Wholesale Request for Review) (collectively, the petitioners). The Commission has delegated authority to the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) to consider requests for review of decisions by USAC. 47 C.F.R. � 54.722(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). ederal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 98-171, 90-571, 92-237, 99-200, 95-116, 98-170, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952, 24972, para. 36 (2002) (Second Wireless Safe Harbor Order). Id. at 24973, para. 37 Id. at 24972, para. 36. USAC will refund or collect from contributors any over-payments or under-payments.
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  • the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 97-21, 96-45, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400 (1997) (Second Order on Reconsideration). Id. at 18415, para. 25. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (setting forth reporting requirements in accordance with Commission announcements in the Federal Register). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited Apr.22, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 (requiring all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications to file the annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) and the
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  • 18400, 18423-24, para. 41 (1997); see 47 C.F.R. � 54.701. (last visited Apr. 30, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). An entity that provides telecommunications services on a common carriage basis offers services to the public indiscriminately under the same general terms and conditions. In contrast, telecommunications offerings provided on a private carriage basis are tailored to the special requirements of each customer pursuant to individually negotiated contracts. See Nat'l Ass'n of Regulatory Utility Comm'rs v. FCC, 525 F.2d 630
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  • applicant within the requisite 20-day period, as required by section 54.514(b) of the Commission's rules, we will find no violation of the restriction on the tender or other use of the funds. In addition, we find that electronic disbursement of universal service support payments by EFT is required by the DCIA and federal financial management and reporting statutes. Specifically, section 54.702(n) of the Commission's rules provides that ``[i]n administering the universal service fund, [USAC] shall also comply with all relevant and applicable federal financial management and reporting statutes.'' Because USAC is required to comply with federal statutes governing the management, accounting, and reporting of relevant financial, management, and similar information, USAC must also comply with the DCIA, which requires the use
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  • See Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited Feb. 18, 2011) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9179, para. 787. The Commission's rules exempt certain carriers from the contribution requirement. For example, carriers are not required to contribute directly to the universal service fund in a given year if their contribution for that year would be less than $10,000. 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. Likewise, carriers with purely
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  • are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service et al., CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 98-171, 90-571, 92-237, 99-200, 95-116, 98-170, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952, 24972, para. 36 (2002) (2002 Universal Service Contribution Methodology Order). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(c). Id. See Universal Service Eighth Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 1687, para. 19. 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. The quarterly universal service contribution factor is determined by the Commission based on the ratio of total projected quarterly expenses of the universal service support mechanisms to the total projected collected end-user interstate and international telecommunications revenues,
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  • 69.152(d) and (q)'' with ``� 69.104 or �� 69.152(d)(1) and 69.152(q) of this chapter'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.403(b) by replacing ``� 69.104 or � 69.152(d) and (q)'' with ``� 69.104 or �� 69.152(d)(1) and 69.152(q) of this chapter'' and by replacing each time it appears ``End-User Common Line'' with ``End User Common Line'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.701(g); � 54.702(a); � 54.705(c)(1); Subpart I - Interstate Access Universal Service Support Mechanism; � 61.46(d); and � 61.48(l)(1)(i)(B), by replacing ``Subpart I'' with ``subpart J'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.701(g) and � 54.702(a) by replacing ``Part'' with ``part'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.705(a)(1) by redesignating subsections (A) through (K) as (i) through (xi) Amend Appendix B, � 54.705(a)(2) by redesignating subsection (A)
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  • Through May 2004), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 In some sections, data received in June have been included. 3 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 4 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and investment. The Monitoring Report is now published once a year. The
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  • Through May 2004), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 In some sections, data received in June have been included. 3 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 4 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and investment. The Monitoring Report is now published once a year. The
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  • Through May 2005), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 In some sections, data received in June have been included. 3 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 4 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 information on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and
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  • Through May 2005), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 In some sections, data received in June have been included. 3 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 4 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 information on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and
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  • of the designated disaggregation zones of support within the carrier's study area. Appendix 7 47 C.F.R. � 61.3 - Definitions. (d) Average Price Cap CMT Revenue per Line month. (1) Price Cap CMT Revenue (as defined in Sec. 61.3(cc)) per month as of July 1, 2000 (adjusted to remove Universal Service Contributions assessed to local exchange carriers pursuant to Sec. 54.702 of this chapter) using 2000 annual filing base period demand, divided by the 2000 annual filing base period demand. In filing entities with multiple study areas, if it becomes necessary to calculate the Average Price Cap CMT Revenue per Line month for a specific study area, then the Average Price Cap CMT Revenue per Line month for that study area
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  • Universal Service Monitoring Report, CC Docket No. 98-202, 2006 (Data Received Through May 2006), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 industry revenues, on which those contributions are based. The next four sections provide information on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price
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  • Universal Service Monitoring Report, CC Docket No. 98-202, 2006 (Data Received Through May 2006), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 industry revenues, on which those contributions are based. The next four sections provide information on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price
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  • 98-202, 2007 (Data Received Through June 2007), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96- 45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and investment.
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  • 98-202, 2007 (Data Received Through June 2007), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96- 45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and investment.
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  • 98-202, 2008 (Data Received Through June 2008), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96- 45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining four sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; and quality of service. Two sections that appeared in
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  • 98-202, 2008 (Data Received Through June 2008), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96- 45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining four sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; and quality of service. Two sections that appeared in
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  • No. 98-202, 2009 (Data Received Through August 2009), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 6 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining four sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; and quality of service. Two sections that appeared in
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  • No. 98-202, 2009 (Data Received Through August 2009), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 6 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining four sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; and quality of service. Two sections that appeared in
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  • 202, 2010 (Data Received Through October 2010), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 3 This organization is a departure from the 2010 report. Section 9 on quality of service is not included in this report. The separate sections on the support mechanisms have been combined into a single section, which describes trends and changes in the support mechanisms since 2010. Many of the tables that appeared in the
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  • Warren LLP, 1200 19th St NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Intellicall Operator Services, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-261 (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. The limit contained in
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. America's Tele-Network Corp., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-276 (released August 1, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000 (``Bureau's February 2000 letter''). Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25,
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  • Telekom, Inc., 1000 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; and to National Registered Agents, Inc., 1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from Charles W. Kelley, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to PTT Telekom, Inc. dated February 1, 2001. The Enforcement Bureau mailed
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  • low income support mechanism, the interstate access universal service support mechanism for price cap carriers described in subpart J of this part, and the interstate common line support mechanism for rate-of-return carriers described in subpart K of this part, under the direction of the High Cost and Low Income Committee of the Board, as set forth in � 54.705(c). Section 54.702 is revised by amending paragraph (a) and the second sentence of paragraph (i) as follows: � 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. (a) The Administrator, and the divisions therein, shall be responsible for administering the schools and libraries support mechanism, the rural health care support mechanism, the high cost support mechanism, the low income support mechanism, the interstate access universal service
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  • Crowe, Esq., 2300 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Matrix Telecom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-262, (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager
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  • a consolidated basis should recognize that any penalties associated with failure to pay or with underpayment of any of its obligations will be assessed on the total revenue reported on the consolidated basis, rather than on a separate legal entity basis. We direct USAC to begin accepting such consolidated Worksheets in the second quarter of 2002. We also amend section 54.702 by deleting subsection 54.702(f) of our rules. Under section 54.702(f) of our rules, USAC is required to periodically compare information from ``Telecommunications Relay Services Fund Worksheets'' with information submitted on ``Universal Service Worksheets.'' In 1999, however, the Commission established the FCC Form 499 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, which consolidated reporting requirements for the universal service mechanisms, the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund,
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  • C.F.R. � 54.903(a)(1), (3). Id. at 19615-16, para. 1. 47 U.S.C. � 254(b), (e); MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19615-16, para. 1. MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19617, para. 3 Id. Id. at 19664, para. 120. Id. at 19643-44, para. 63, 19664, para. 120. Id. at 19678-79, paras. 151-54. Id. at 19680-81, para. 158. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(a); MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19681, para. 159. 47 C.F.R. � 54.707; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19682, para. 162. MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19682, para. 162. 47 C.F.R. � 54.707; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19682, para. 162. 54 C.F.R. � 54.903(a). MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19681, para. 160. Id. Id. at
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  • validation of actual data by creating multiple overlapping periods rather than a single annual period. Moreover, rolling true-ups introduce substantial complications to the true-up process. Joint Petition for Reconsideration., Attachment at 2. Id., Attachment at 2. Id., Attachment at 3 n.5. NECA March 1 ex parte letter. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19681 paras. 159-60; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.702(h), 54.707. In subsequent ex parte filings, NECA also requested that the Commission make NECA, rather than USAC, responsible for collecting ICLS data from members of the common line pool. NECA August 1 ex parte letter. We believe that the rules appropriately make USAC, the ICLS administrator, responsible for ICLS data collection. We also believe that carriers' ability to rely on
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  • based on carriers projected, rather than historical, revenues. See infra note 31. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 -- Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). Pub. L. No. 101-336, � 401, 104 Stat. 327, 366-69 (1990) (adding section 225 to the Act). See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, � 7 (1993) (TRS III Order). See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket
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  • 64 of the Commission's rules are amended, as set forth in the Appendix, effective 30 days after publication of this Order in the Federal Register. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary APPENDIX A - FINAL RULES * * * * * Part 54 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (``C.F.R.'') is amended as follows: 1. Section 54.702 is amended by adding new subparagraph (n) * * * * * (n) The Administrator shall account for the financial transactions of the Universal Service Fund in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for federal agencies and maintain the accounts of the Universal Service Fund in accordance with the United States Government Standard General Ledger. When the Administrator, or any
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  • the program's effectiveness. The Commission, among other things, expanded the entities eligible to participate in the program, added Internet access to the list of services eligible for discounts, and modified the way in which telecommunications service discounts are calculated. Although the Commission made other changes to section 54.619 in this recent order, it made no changes to section 54.619(a)(4). Section 54.702(g) already requires USAC to submit an annual report detailing its activities and information for each of the support mechanisms, including the rural health care program, to the Commission by March 31 of each year. We do not believe it necessary for USAC to submit two separate annual reports to the Commission on the rural health care program. Therefore, we delete
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  • and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Federal Agencies and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, Order , 18 FCC Rcd 19911(rel. October 3, 2003) (GovGAAP Order). Organizations, programs (including funds), and accounts included in the FCC's financial statements are collectively referred to as Reporting Components. GovGAAP Order at Appendix A; 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(n). See 47 C.F.R � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-163 Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-163 � � �0 �
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  • We conclude that under these authorities, the Commission has an obligation to seek recovery of universal service funds disbursed in violation of the statute or a rule. USTA argues that we unlawfully delegated our authority to recoup universal service funds disbursed in violation of the statute or a rule to the Administrator because this duty is not found in sections 54.702 or 54.705 of the Commission's rules. We reject this argument. The Administrator oversees the administration of the schools and libraries support mechanism, including the administration of disbursing schools and libraries funds consistent with, and under the direction of, the Commission's rules and precedent. If the Administrator allows funds to be disbursed in violation of the statute or a rule, it
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  • at �5(b) (July 2002) (Audit Follow-up Directive). Id .at � 5(b). Pursuant to the Commission's Audit Follow-up Directive, WCB reviews audit reports, prepares responses to audit reports, informs the Audit Follow-up Official of significant disagreements, accomplishes and initiates all appropriate corrective action, directs and monitors implementation of promised corrective action, and maintains appropriate records. Id. at �5(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(j). 47 C.F.R. � 54.717. Such recommendations would be within the scope of USAC's authorization to advocate positions before this Commission on administrative matters. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(d). Semiannual Report to Congress, October 1, 2003-March 31, 2004, Office of the Inspector General, Federal Communications Commission. Examples are minimum processing standards and deadlines for submission of invoices. See 5 U.S.C. � 603.
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  • are to be public, there may be instances where a private meeting is warranted. Should we adopt procedures and rules to identify appropriate instances of when the Administrator's Board of Directors may hold a closed sessions? If so, what should those instances be? Filing and Reporting Requirements. Under our rules, the Administrator must submit periodic reports to the Commission. Section 54.702(g) requires USAC to submit an annual audit report. Section 54.709(a) requires USAC to submit, 60 days prior to the start of the quarter, financial and accounting data, including projected administrative expenses and projected program demand (i.e., amount of moneys USAC expects to disburse in the upcoming quarter for each USF mechanism). Section 54.709(a) also requires USAC to submit, 30 days
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  • 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). Beginning April 1, 2003, carrier contributions were based on a carrier's projected, rather than historical, revenues. Id. The Commission has appointed the Universal Service Administrative Company (``USAC'') as permanent administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, � 7 (1993). Telecommunications relay services enable persons with hearing and speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with persons who may or may not have such disabilities. Such services provide telephone access to a significant
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1195(a). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b). 47 U.S.C. �� 254(d), 251(e)(2). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), 52.17(a). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). See www.teletronics-inc.com. See Letter from David A. Ferris, Counsel for Teletronics, Inc., Ferris and Neuman, L.L.P, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated November 24, 2004. Because this letter did not specify the exact dates in 1999 that Teletronics began interstate and international services, the applicability of regulatory provisions that became effective during that
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  • Antonio, TX , 78209. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 64.604. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). Existing carriers such as Carrera were required to register on or before April 2, 2001. Id. at 15996, 16025 (requiring existing carriers
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  • identification number is then to be included on all further filings by the company and is used by the Commission and its administrators to track the carrier's contributions and invoices. The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). Individual universal service contribution amounts that are based upon quarterly filings are subject to an annual true-up. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition for Reconsideration filed by AT&T, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, 16 FCC Rcd 5748 (2001); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). See Globcom, Inc. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order, 18 FCC Rcd
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  • 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Based on Telecom House's reported revenue for 2002, which it reported through its 2003 Form 499-A, it was
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  • 105 Park Place Way, Carrollton, GA 30117. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a). The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Based on CSII's reported revenue for 2002, CSII was a de minimis carrier in 2002, and therefore was
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  • 2004 (``TMI December 20, 2004 Letter''), Response to Inquiry 5. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). ces for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and Fund Size, Number Resource Optimization, Telephone Number Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further
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  • interstate telecommunications services that must contribute to the fund. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a)(3), (16). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). ce Support Mechanisms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and Fund Size, Number Resource Optimization, Telephone Number Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and
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  • of providers of interstate telecommunications services that must contribute to the fund. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a)(16). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. Id. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. ng 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). sms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and Fund Size, Number Resource Optimization, Telephone Number Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report
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  • * * (d) Service providers. Service providers shall retain documents related to the delivery of discounted telecommunications and other supported services for at least 5 years after the last day of the delivery of discounted services. Any other document that demonstrates compliance with the statutory or regulatory requirements for the rural health care mechanism shall be retained as well. Section 54.702 is amended by adding new subsection (o) as follows: * * * (o) The Administrator shall provide performance measurements pertaining to the universal service support mechanisms as requested by the Commission by order or otherwise. Section 54.706 is amended by adding new subsection (e) as follows: * * * (e) Any entity required to contribute to the federal universal service
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  • issued the Carrera NAL, Carrera has failed to file the three Worksheets due, failed to make any of its required federal telecommunications program payments. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. ributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and
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  • following programs: (1) Lifeline/Link-Up, (2) High-Cost, (3) Schools and Libraries, and (4) Rural Health Care. See generally 47 C.F.R. Part 54, subparts D-G; http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/universalservice.html. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. Contributors file revenue information on both an annual and quarterly basis, using FCC Form 499-A (annual Worksheet) and FCC Form 499-Q (quarterly Worksheet), respectively. Id. Contributors project quarterly revenues on FCC Form 499-Q and report the previous year's revenue on FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at
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  • On February 1, 2008, InterCall filed a request for review of the InterCall USAC Decision, asserting that stand-alone audio bridging service providers are not required to contribute directly to the USF, and on February 5, 2008, InterCall requested a stay of the InterCall USAC Decision. InterCall contends that USAC acted outside the scope of its authority in violation of section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules, which requires USAC to seek guidance from the Commission where the Act or the Commission's rules are not clear or do not address a particular situation. InterCall also asserts that its audio bridging service is an information service and it is not obligated to directly contribute to the USF. InterCall argues that, even if audio bridging
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  • 37-38. Id. Comprehensive Review NPRM, 20 FCC Rcd at 11337-342, �� 69-82. Part 36 of our rules does not specifically address to the same extent as Part 54 whether or not NECA in its capacity of collecting High Cost Loop information is allowed to make de facto policy decisions, i.e., interpretations of our rules at 4. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(e). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 36.611 Submission of information to the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA). For example, all incumbent local exchange carriers are required to submit certain investment and expense data, including line count information, to NECA by July 31 of each year; nonrural incumbent carriers must file their line count information with NECA quarterly as well. NECA is
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  • F.3d 919 (D.C. Cir. 1998). The exemption applies both to pending actual enforcement proceedings and reasonably foreseeable proceedings that are regarded as prospective. Id. at 38. See also Daniel E. Riordan, 22 FCC Rcd 4316, 4317-19 �� 6-9 (2007). See AFR at 13-14. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.701(a) (designating USAC as administrator of the universal service support mechanisms); 47 C.F.R.�� 54.702(a),(j) (USAC shall be responsible for administering programs and must provide Commission with full access to data collected pursuant to administration of universal service support programs); Comprehensive Review of Universal Service Fund Management, Administration, and Oversight, 20 FCC Rcd 11308, 11310 � 4 (2005) (USAC administers the universal service fund in accordance with Commission rules and orders); Changes to the Board
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  • an intra-agency memorandum of the agency that solicited it). See also Dep't of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs v. Klamath Water Users Protective Ass'n, 532 U.S. 1,9 (2001) (noting that some courts of appeals have held that in some circumstances a document prepared outside the Government may nevertheless qualify as an intra-agency memorandum). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(j) (USAC must provide Commission with full access to data collected pursuant to administration of universal service support programs); 47 C.F.R. � 54.701(a) (designating USAC as administrator of the universal service support mechanisms); 47 C.F.R.�� 54.702(a),(j) (USAC shall be responsible for administering programs and must provide Commission with full access to data collected pursuant to administration of universal service support programs);
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  • the USF Administrator to ensure program integrity and to detect and deter waste, fraud, and abuse. Commission rules authorize the Administrator to conduct audits of contributors to the universal service support mechanisms. The 2008 FCC-USAC MOU requires the USF Administrator to conduct audits, including audits of USF beneficiaries, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as required by section 54.702(n) of our rules. USAC's audit program consists of audits by USAC's internal audit division staff as well as audits by independent auditors under contract with USAC. We propose that Mobility Fund beneficiaries, like beneficiaries of other USF programs, be subject to assessments as required under the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and random compliance audits to ensure compliance with
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  • tool for the Commission and USAC to ensure program integrity and to detect and deter waste, fraud, and abuse. Commission rules authorize USAC to conduct audits of carriers and contributors reporting data to USAC. The 2008 FCC-USAC MOU requires USAC to conduct audits, including audits of Fund beneficiaries, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as required by section 54.702(n) of the Commission's rules. USAC's audit program consists of audits by USAC's internal audit division staff as well as audits by independent auditors under contract with USAC. In December 2010, as part of the Commission's IPIA initiatives, USAC released its final report and statistical analysis for a sample of 285 of 390 beneficiaries audited previously. Of this sample, USAC determined
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  • and their respective auditors. Eligible telecommunications carriers authorized to receive high-cost support that fail to comply with public interest obligations or any other terms and conditions may be subject to further action, including the Commission's existing enforcement procedures and penalties, reductions in support amounts, potential revocation of ETC designation, and suspension or debarment pursuant to � 54.8. Subpart H-Administration Amend �54.702 by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (h) to read as follows: � 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. The Administrator, and the divisions therein, shall be responsible for administering the schools and libraries support mechanism, the rural health care support mechanism, the high-cost support mechanism, and the low income support mechanism. (b) The Administrator shall be responsible for billing contributors,
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  • abuse. Commission rules authorize USAC to conduct audits of carriers that receive USF monies, and to suspend payments in situations where the carrier has failed to provide adequate verification for those discounts. The 2008 FCC-USAC Memorandum of Understanding requires USAC to conduct audits, including audits of Fund beneficiaries, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as required by section 54.702(n) of our rules. USAC's audit program consists of audits by USAC's internal audit division staff as well as audits by independent auditors under contract with USAC. In a 2009 Executive Order regarding Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA) of 2002, President Obama stated that when making payments to program beneficiaries, federal government agencies ``must make every effort to confirm the right
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  • Breckenridge to Office of General Counsel (Jan. 5, 2010) (AFR). FOIA Response at 2-3 (footnotes omitted). AFR at 5, quoting NLRB v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 421 U.S. 132, 150 (1975) (internal citations omitted). AFR at 5. AFR at 5, quoting Universal Service Administrative Company, USAC's Role as the Administrator of the USF, available at . Id. See 47 C.F.R. 54.702(d) (``The Administrator may advocate positions before the Commission and its staff only on administrative matters relating the universal service support mechanisms.''); Comprehensive Review of Universal Service Fund Management, Administration, and Oversight, 20 FCC Rcd 11308, 11313 (2005) (footnotes omitted) (``the Administrator is prohibited from making policy, interpreting unclear provisions of the statute or the Commission's rules, or interpreting the intent
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  • States or any State or political subdivision thereof''). The information will be transmitted to a database that will be developed by USAC, in coordination with the Bureau and Office of Managing Director, and will not be operated by this Commission. See supra para. 186. Although the Commission generally has access to all information in USAC's possession, see 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(j), the Commission does not intend routinely to access the specific ``information pertaining to a subscriber'' that is protected by ECPA. 18 U.S.C. � 2702(c)(3). See 47 U.S.C. � 254(b), (c), (e)(2). 47 U.S.C. �� 215, 218 (``The Commission may obtain from such carriers and from persons directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control
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  • In contrast to the USF contribution methodology, other regulatory programs are assessed based on a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (providing that contributors' contribution to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) fund shall be the product of all subject revenues for the prior calendar and an annual contribution factor). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). See USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service et al., CC Docket No. 96-45 et al., Order, 20 FCC Rcd 1012, 1013, para. 2 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2004), applications for review pending (One-Year Deadline Order). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(e). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.707. See Universal Service
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  • of the next calendar year. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(b). See id. � 54.507(d); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13510, 13512, para. 7 (2001) (Permanent Extension Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(d); Permanent Extension Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 13513, para. 12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(g) (requiring USAC to file information annually regarding ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition of the Puerto Rico Department of Education to Release Funds Associated with the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism for Years 2001 and 2002, CC Docket No. 02-6, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 25417, 25422, para. 15
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  • directed by the Committees of the Board set forth in � 54.705, these divisions shall perform the duties and functions unique to their respective support mechanisms. (h) The Administrator shall be managed by a Chief Executive Officer, as set forth in � 54.704. The Chief Executive Officer shall serve on the Committees of the Board established in � 54.705. Sec. 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. (a) The Administrator, and the divisions therein, shall be responsible for administering the schools and libraries support mechanism, the rural health care support mechanism, the high cost support mechanism, the low income support mechanism, and the interstate access universal service support mechanism described in subpart J of this part. (b) The Administrator shall be responsible for
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  • Dunwoody, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Hans Kasper. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau North American Telephone Network, LLC, 15 FCC Rcd 14022 (Enf. Bureau 2000) (``NAL''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). NATN paid approximately $186,000 in universal service contributions in 1998 but nothing further until March 2000. According to USAC, NATN's total liability through January 2000 exceeded $1.1 million. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American Telephone Network dated
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  • Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested, to Phillip Krieger, Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc., 4 Executive Campus, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc. dated August 7, 2000. The Enforcement Bureau mailed the August 7,
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  • Crowe, Esq., 2300 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Matrix Telecom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-262, (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager
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  • Telekom, Inc., 1000 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; and to National Registered Agents, Inc., 1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from Charles W. Kelley, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to PTT Telekom, Inc. dated February 1, 2001. The Enforcement Bureau mailed
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  • are based on carriers projected, rather than historical, revenues. See infra note 31. 7 47 C.F.R. 54.706, 54.709. 8 See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 -- Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. 54.702(b). 9 Pub. L. No. 101-336, 401, 104 Stat. 327, 366-69 (1990) (adding section 225 to the Act). 10See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, 7 (1993) (TRS III Order). 11See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No.
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  • Stat. 56 (1996). 1047 U.S.C. 254(d). 1147 C.F.R. 54.706(b). Beginning April 1, 2003, carrier contributions were based on a carrier's projected, rather than historical, revenues. Id. The Commission has appointed the Universal Service Administrative Company (``USAC'') as permanent administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 1247 U.S.C. 225(b)(1). 13See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, 7 (1993). Telecommunications relay services enable persons with hearing and speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with persons who may or may not have such disabilities. Such services provide telephone access to a significant number of
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  • COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d), 251(e)(2). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), 52.17(a). 5 47 C.F.R. 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 6 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 7 See www.teletronics-inc.com. 8 See Letter from David A. Ferris, Counsel for Teletronics, Inc., Ferris and Neuman, L.L.P, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated November 24, 2004. Because this letter did not specify the exact dates in 1999 that Teletronics began interstate and international services, the applicability of regulatory provisions that became effective
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  • P.O. Box 90417, San Antonio, TX , 78209. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 147 U.S.C. 254(d). 247 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604. 347 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 447 C.F.R. 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 5The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). Existing carriers such as Carrera were required to register on or before April 2, 2001. Id. at 15996, 16025 (requiring existing carriers to
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  • identification number is then to be included on all further filings by the company and is used by the Commission and its administrators to track the carrier's contributions and invoices. 11 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 12 Individual universal service contribution amounts that are based upon quarterly filings are subject to an annual true-up. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition for Reconsideration filed by AT&T, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, 16 FCC Rcd 5748 (2001); 47 C.F.R. 54.709(a). 13 See Globcom, Inc. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order, 18 FCC
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  • Beverly Hills, CA 90211. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 5 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 8 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 9 Based on Telecom House's reported revenue for 2002, which it reported through its 2003 Form 499-A,
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  • Park Place Way, Carrollton, GA 30117. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a). 5 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 8 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 9 Based on CSII's reported revenue for 2002, CSII was a de minimis carrier in 2002, and
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  • following programs: (1) Lifeline/Link-Up, (2) High-Cost, (3) Schools and Libraries, and (4) Rural Health Care. See generally 47 C.F.R. Part 54, subparts D-G; http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/universalservice.html. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, P: 25 (1997) ("NECA Changes Order"); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711. Contributors file revenue information on both an annual and quarterly basis, using FCC Form 499-A (annual Worksheet) and FCC Form 499-Q (quarterly Worksheet), respectively. Id. Contributors project quarterly revenues on FCC Form 499-Q and report the previous year's revenue on FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at
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  • Dunwoody Road, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. NATN's Chief Financial Officer, Ron Levitt, certified that the Worksheet was accurate. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American
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  • Services, attn: George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, 16200 Addison Road, Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller,
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  • Esq. counsel for Matrix Telecom, Inc., 2300 M Street, N.W. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel
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  • McLean, Virginia 22102, and to 720 Hembree Place, Roswell, Georgia 30076, attention: John W. Little. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. USAC's records reflect a total of 17 contacts or attempted contacts between March 1998 and February 2000. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement
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  • Warren LLP, 1200 19th St NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Intellicall Operator Services, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-261 (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. The limit contained in
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. America's Tele-Network Corp., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-276 (released August 1, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000 (``Bureau's February 2000 letter''). Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25,
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  • for ineligible services or the provision of telecommunications services by non-telecommunications carriers. In any event, even in contexts not involving payments from the Treasury, it is clear that only in extreme circumstances could an agent, such as USAC, bind the government - here the FCC - to actions that violate a federal statute. We, therefore, direct USAC, pursuant to sections 54.702 and 54.705 of the Commission's rules, and with close Commission oversight, to adjust funding commitments made to schools and libraries where disbursement of funds associated with those commitments would result in violations of a federal statute. We will seek repayment from service providers rather than schools and libraries because, unlike schools and libraries that receive discounted services, service providers actually
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  • Order at para. 209. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a); see also Interstate Access Universal Service Order at para. 227. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a) Id. Such lines include all business class lines assessed the end user common line charge pursuant to Section 69.152 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 69.152. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(d)(2). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701, 54.702. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(d); see also Interstate Access Universal Service Order at para. 209. See id. See http://www.fcc.gov/ccb/universal_service. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.459; Response of Aliant Communications Co. to Data Request (filed Jun. 30, 2000) (Aliant Response); Letter from Joseph DiBella, Regulatory Counsel, Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc., to Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary (filed Jun. 30, 2000) (Bell Atlantic
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  • directed by the Committees of the Board set forth in � 54.705, these divisions shall perform the duties and functions unique to their respective support mechanisms. (h) The Administrator shall be managed by a Chief Executive Officer, as set forth in � 54.704. The Chief Executive Officer shall serve on the Committees of the Board established in � 54.705. Sec. 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. (a) The Administrator, and the divisions therein, shall be responsible for administering the schools and libraries support mechanism, the rural health care support mechanism, the high cost support mechanism, the low income support mechanism, and the interstate access universal service support mechanism described in subpart J of this part. (b) The Administrator shall be responsible for
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  • C.F.R. � 54.507(g). See Letter of D. Scott Barash, General Counsel, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Carol Mattey, Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau, dated July 7, 2000 (USAC Letter). USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 2. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h). Applicants that file their applications within the filing window established by the Administrator pursuant to section 54.507(c) of the Commission's rules will be subject to the rules of priority set forth at section 54.507(g)(1) of the Commission's rules. Applicants that file their applications outside of the window, however, shall be subject to the rules of priority set forth at section
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  • 2001 Released: February 14, 2001 By the Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we conclude that the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Univeral Service Administrative Company (USAC) should consider the service change proposed by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in its letter to USAC, dated September 20, 2000. USAC referred LAUSD's request to the Commission under section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. USAC requests guidance on SLD's ability to approve LAUSD's request for a service change pursuant to current program regulations and procedures. For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the request is consistent with the Commission's ruling in the Copan Order, and we remand the matter to SLD for resolution consistent with this Order. I. BACKGROUND
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  • the necessary staff training required to use the services effectively . . . ''). These requirements are referred to collectively hereinafter as the ``necessary resources certifications.'' Request for Review of the Decision of the Universal Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430, para. 14 (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). FCC Form 471, Children's Village Academy, filed April 13, 1998. See Funding Commitment Decision Letter. Id. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Monte Nardy, Children's Village Academy, dated November 28, 2000 Id. Request for
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  • Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, Brooklyn, New York, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, File No. SLD-105791, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, FCC 00-2, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430-31, paras. 14-15 (2000) (United Talmudical). United Talmudical, 15 FCC Rcd 430, para. 14. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). United Talmudical, 15 FCC Rcd 430-31, para. 15. See Total Communications USA Proposal at p. 6. See 47 C.F.R. �54.504(b)(1), (2). See FCC Form 471, OMB No. 3060-0806 at Block 6, Item 22 (December 1997). Universal Service Order at
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  • September 15, 2000 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.502, 54.503. 47 C.F.R. � 54.504 (b)(1), (b)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(c). FCC Form 471, OMB No. 3060-0806, at Block 6 Item 25 and Block 6, Item 33 (September 1999); see also SLD website, . 47 U.S.C. � 254(h)(1)(B). Id.; see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(b)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). See Clackamus Education Service District's FCC Forms 471, Application Numbers 143605, 143609, 143640, 145618, 147531, 147532, 147541, filed April 5-6, 1999. Letter to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, from Tom Cook, Clackamas Education Service District, filed
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  • Services, attn: George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, 16200 Addison Road, Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller,
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  • Esq. counsel for Matrix Telecom, Inc., 2300 M Street, N.W. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel
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  • Dunwoody Road, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. NATN's Chief Financial Officer, Ron Levitt, certified that the Worksheet was accurate. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American
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  • McLean, Virginia 22102, and to 720 Hembree Place, Roswell, Georgia 30076, attention: John W. Little. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. USAC's records reflect a total of 17 contacts or attempted contacts between March 1998 and February 2000. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement
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  • Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1191). CGB [72]DA-08-1191A1.doc [73]DA-08-1191A1.pdf [74]DA-08-1191A1.txt APCC SERVICES, INC. V. RADIANT TELECOM, INC., INTELLIGENT SWITCHING AND SOFTWARE, LLC, AND RADIANT HOLDINGS, INC. Granted in part payphone compensation complaint. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/15/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-131). EB [75]FCC-08-131A1.doc [76]FCC-08-131A1.pdf [77]FCC-08-131A1.txt USAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORDERS. Waived on its own motion sec.54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the FCC's rules that specify that one member of the USAC Board of Director's shall be nominated by and shall represent interexchange carriers with more than $3billion in annual operating revenues. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1192). WCB [78]DA-08-1192A1.doc [79]DA-08-1192A1.pdf [80]DA-08-1192A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-282309A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-282308A1.pdf
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  • Dunwoody, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Hans Kasper. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau North American Telephone Network, LLC, 15 FCC Rcd 14022 (Enf. Bureau 2000) (``NAL''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). NATN paid approximately $186,000 in universal service contributions in 1998 but nothing further until March 2000. According to USAC, NATN's total liability through January 2000 exceeded $1.1 million. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American Telephone Network dated
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  • Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested, to Phillip Krieger, Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc., 4 Executive Campus, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc. dated August 7, 2000. The Enforcement Bureau mailed the August 7,
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  • Crowe, Esq., 2300 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Matrix Telecom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-262, (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager
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  • Telekom, Inc., 1000 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; and to National Registered Agents, Inc., 1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from Charles W. Kelley, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to PTT Telekom, Inc. dated February 1, 2001. The Enforcement Bureau mailed
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  • are based on carriers projected, rather than historical, revenues. See infra note 31. 7 47 C.F.R. 54.706, 54.709. 8 See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 -- Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. 54.702(b). 9 Pub. L. No. 101-336, 401, 104 Stat. 327, 366-69 (1990) (adding section 225 to the Act). 10See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, 7 (1993) (TRS III Order). 11See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No.
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  • Stat. 56 (1996). 1047 U.S.C. 254(d). 1147 C.F.R. 54.706(b). Beginning April 1, 2003, carrier contributions were based on a carrier's projected, rather than historical, revenues. Id. The Commission has appointed the Universal Service Administrative Company (``USAC'') as permanent administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 1247 U.S.C. 225(b)(1). 13See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, 7 (1993). Telecommunications relay services enable persons with hearing and speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with persons who may or may not have such disabilities. Such services provide telephone access to a significant number of
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  • COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d), 251(e)(2). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), 52.17(a). 5 47 C.F.R. 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 6 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 7 See www.teletronics-inc.com. 8 See Letter from David A. Ferris, Counsel for Teletronics, Inc., Ferris and Neuman, L.L.P, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated November 24, 2004. Because this letter did not specify the exact dates in 1999 that Teletronics began interstate and international services, the applicability of regulatory provisions that became effective
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  • P.O. Box 90417, San Antonio, TX , 78209. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 147 U.S.C. 254(d). 247 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604. 347 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 447 C.F.R. 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 5The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). Existing carriers such as Carrera were required to register on or before April 2, 2001. Id. at 15996, 16025 (requiring existing carriers to
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  • identification number is then to be included on all further filings by the company and is used by the Commission and its administrators to track the carrier's contributions and invoices. 11 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 12 Individual universal service contribution amounts that are based upon quarterly filings are subject to an annual true-up. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition for Reconsideration filed by AT&T, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, 16 FCC Rcd 5748 (2001); 47 C.F.R. 54.709(a). 13 See Globcom, Inc. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order, 18 FCC
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  • Beverly Hills, CA 90211. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 5 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 8 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 9 Based on Telecom House's reported revenue for 2002, which it reported through its 2003 Form 499-A,
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  • Park Place Way, Carrollton, GA 30117. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a). 5 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 8 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 9 Based on CSII's reported revenue for 2002, CSII was a de minimis carrier in 2002, and
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  • following programs: (1) Lifeline/Link-Up, (2) High-Cost, (3) Schools and Libraries, and (4) Rural Health Care. See generally 47 C.F.R. Part 54, subparts D-G; http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/universalservice.html. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, P: 25 (1997) ("NECA Changes Order"); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711. Contributors file revenue information on both an annual and quarterly basis, using FCC Form 499-A (annual Worksheet) and FCC Form 499-Q (quarterly Worksheet), respectively. Id. Contributors project quarterly revenues on FCC Form 499-Q and report the previous year's revenue on FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at
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  • Dunwoody Road, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. NATN's Chief Financial Officer, Ron Levitt, certified that the Worksheet was accurate. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American
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  • Services, attn: George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, 16200 Addison Road, Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller,
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  • Esq. counsel for Matrix Telecom, Inc., 2300 M Street, N.W. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel
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  • McLean, Virginia 22102, and to 720 Hembree Place, Roswell, Georgia 30076, attention: John W. Little. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. USAC's records reflect a total of 17 contacts or attempted contacts between March 1998 and February 2000. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement
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  • Warren LLP, 1200 19th St NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Intellicall Operator Services, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-261 (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. The limit contained in
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. America's Tele-Network Corp., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-276 (released August 1, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000 (``Bureau's February 2000 letter''). Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25,
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  • seeking eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation in North Carolina and Tennessee. Virgin Mobile is seeking limited eligibility for Lifeline universal service support only. Comments are due on June 23, 2008 and reply comments are due on July 8, 2008. Public Notice: [265]Word | [266]Acrobat 5/20/08 Order: In this order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) waives on its own motion sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commissions rules that specify that one member of the Universal Service Administrative Company(USAC) Board of Directors shall be nominated by and shall represent interexchange carriers with more than $3 billion in annual operating revenues. WCB finds good cause exists to waive these rules to enable the Commission to designate a member USAC Board of Directors for
• http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/tapd/universal_service/JointBoard/welcome.html
  • Jacobs, as representative for low-income consumers, and Scott K. Bergmann, as representative, for CMRS providers, to fill two vacancies on the USAC Board of Directors. Each was the only nominee for their respective seats. Public Notice:[70]Word | [71]Acrobat Letter: [72]Word | [73]Acrobat May 2008 5/20/2008 Order: In this order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) waives on its own motion sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commissions rules that specify that one member of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors shall be nominated by and shall represent interexchange carriers with more than $3 billion in annual operating revenues. WCB finds good cause exists to waive these rules to enable the Commission to designate a member USAC Board of Directors
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  • issued the Carrera NAL, Carrera has failed to file the three Worksheets due, failed to make any of its required federal telecommunications program payments. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. ributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and
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  • following programs: (1) Lifeline/Link-Up, (2) High-Cost, (3) Schools and Libraries, and (4) Rural Health Care. See generally 47 C.F.R. Part 54, subparts D-G; http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/universalservice.html. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. Contributors file revenue information on both an annual and quarterly basis, using FCC Form 499-A (annual Worksheet) and FCC Form 499-Q (quarterly Worksheet), respectively. Id. Contributors project quarterly revenues on FCC Form 499-Q and report the previous year's revenue on FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at
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  • September 15, 2000 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.502, 54.503. 47 C.F.R. � 54.504 (b)(1), (b)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(c). FCC Form 471, OMB No. 3060-0806, at Block 6 Item 25 and Block 6, Item 33 (September 1999); see also SLD website, . 47 U.S.C. � 254(h)(1)(B). Id.; see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(b)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). See Clackamus Education Service District's FCC Forms 471, Application Numbers 143605, 143609, 143640, 145618, 147531, 147532, 147541, filed April 5-6, 1999. Letter to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, from Tom Cook, Clackamas Education Service District, filed
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  • to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, filed June 19, 2000 (Appeal to SLD), at 1. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Phil McHugh, Most Holy Trinity School, dated March 8, 2001 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). Id. at 1-2. Id. at 2. Id. Request for Review at 1-2. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). While the application of this procedure leads to a denial of funding in this instance, that result could have been avoided by submitting two separate funding requests, one for the Priority One services, and the second for the Priority Two services. In Request for Review by Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes
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  • Category used for labor should reflect the same service category of the product, or service being installed or maintained''). Request for Review, at 2. East Grand Form 471, Attachment A; see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.506 (defining internal connections) Request for Review, at 2. East Grand Form 471, Attachment A. Request for Review, at 2. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See supra, para. 4. While the application of this procedure leads to a denial of funding in this instance, that result could have been avoided by submitting two separate funding requests, one for the Priority One services, and the second for the Priority Two services. We also note that in Request for Review by Williamsburg-James City County Public
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  • for Review, at 1. Request for Review by Most Holy Trinity, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., File No. SLD-161422, CC Dockets No. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, DA 01-2456 (Com. Car. Bur. rel. October 23, 2001) (Most Holy Trinity Order) (affirming procedure). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 01-143, n.13. See Merrimack Form 471. 01-2578 01-2578 � � � L 4 � N N
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  • all filing requirements, and postmarked the FCC Forms 471 within the established filing window. Because the Administrator failed to post Keya Paha's FCC Forms 470, however, Keya Paha was unable to comply with the 28-day posting requirement set forth in section 54.504(b)(4) of our rules. On September 26, 2001, the Administrator filed a letter with the Commission pursuant to section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. In the letter, the Administrator related the above facts, sought guidance, and urged the Commission to grant Keya Paha a waiver of the 28-day posting requirement consistent with the Commission's decision in Runnemede Public Schools. We conclude that a waiver of section 54.504(b)(4) of the Commission's rules is warranted in this case. Generally, the Commission may
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  • postmarked its FCC Form 471 within the established filing window. Because the Administrator failed to post North Carolina's FCC Form 470 in a timely manner, however, North Carolina was unable to comply with the 28-day posting requirement set forth in section 54.504(b)(4) of our rules. On September 26, 2001, the Administrator filed a letter with the Commission pursuant to section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. In the letter, the Administrator related the above facts, sought guidance, and urged the Commission to grant North Carolina a waiver of the 28-day posting requirement consistent with the Commission's decision in Runnemede Public Schools. We conclude that a waiver of section 54.504(b)(4) of the Commission's rules is warranted in this case. Generally, the Commission may
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  • the necessary staff training required to use the services effectively. . . . ''). These requirements are referred to collectively hereinafter as the ``necessary resources certifications.'' Request for Review of the Decision of the Universal Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430, para. 14 (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). Request for Review by Children's Village Academy, paras. 6-8. Id., paras. 7-8. Petition for Reconsideration, at 1. Id. Id. at 2. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.106(b)(2). Petition for Reconsideration, Attachments. Petition for Reconsideration, at 1. See Request for Review
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  • more of the request is for funding of ineligible services, SLD will deny the funding request in its entirety. The 30 percent policy allows SLD to efficiently process requests for funding that contain only a small amount of ineligible services without expending significant fund resources working with applicants that are requesting funding of ineligible services. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • for funding of ineligible services, SLD will deny the funding request in its entirety. The 30 percent policy allows SLD to efficiently process requests for funding that contain only a small amount of ineligible services without expending significant fund resources working with applicants that are requesting funding of ineligible services. Request for Review, at 1. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • 2001 Released: February 14, 2001 By the Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we conclude that the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Univeral Service Administrative Company (USAC) should consider the service change proposed by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in its letter to USAC, dated September 20, 2000. USAC referred LAUSD's request to the Commission under section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. USAC requests guidance on SLD's ability to approve LAUSD's request for a service change pursuant to current program regulations and procedures. For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the request is consistent with the Commission's ruling in the Copan Order, and we remand the matter to SLD for resolution consistent with this Order. I. BACKGROUND
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  • Dunwoody, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Hans Kasper. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau North American Telephone Network, LLC, 15 FCC Rcd 14022 (Enf. Bureau 2000) (``NAL''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). NATN paid approximately $186,000 in universal service contributions in 1998 but nothing further until March 2000. According to USAC, NATN's total liability through January 2000 exceeded $1.1 million. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American Telephone Network dated
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  • Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested, to Phillip Krieger, Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc., 4 Executive Campus, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc. dated August 7, 2000. The Enforcement Bureau mailed the August 7,
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  • the necessary staff training required to use the services effectively . . . ''). These requirements are referred to collectively hereinafter as the ``necessary resources certifications.'' Request for Review of the Decision of the Universal Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430, para. 14 (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). FCC Form 471, Children's Village Academy, filed April 13, 1998. See Funding Commitment Decision Letter. Id. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Monte Nardy, Children's Village Academy, dated November 28, 2000 Id. Request for
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  • Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, Brooklyn, New York, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, File No. SLD-105791, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, FCC 00-2, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430-31, paras. 14-15 (2000) (United Talmudical). United Talmudical, 15 FCC Rcd 430, para. 14. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). United Talmudical, 15 FCC Rcd 430-31, para. 15. See Total Communications USA Proposal at p. 6. See 47 C.F.R. �54.504(b)(1), (2). See FCC Form 471, OMB No. 3060-0806 at Block 6, Item 22 (December 1997). Universal Service Order at
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  • to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, filed August 6, 2001, at 1. Id. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Roger Whaley, New Albany Floyd County Schools Corporation, dated October 1, 2001 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). Id. at 1-2. See supra, para. 2. See New Albany Form 471. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii). 47 C.F.R. � 54.511(a); Administrator's Decision on Appeal, at 2. FCC Form 471, Block 6, Item 33. FCC Form 471, Block 6, Item 25; see also FCC Form 471 Instructions, at 24 (instructing applicants to check Item 25 to indicate that entities have the necessary resources for the ``eligible services you have requested in Block 5''). FCC Form 471,
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  • Rcd at 13754, para. 38. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.504 et seq.; See Request for Review by Free Library of Philadelphia, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., File No. SLD-112605, CC Dockets No. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 23820 (2000). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • the Administrator issued Funding Commitment Decision Letters, denying those funding requests that relied on the second FCC Form 470 for failure to satisfy the 28-day bidding requirement. The Applicant then appealed to the Administrator, requesting that the 28-day competitive bidding requirement be waived. On May 21, 2002, the Administrator filed a letter seeking guidance from the Commission pursuant to section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. Consistent with past precedents, we conclude that a waiver of section 54.504(b)(4) of the Commission's rules is warranted in this case. Generally, the Commission may waive any provision of its rules, but a request for waiver must be supported by a showing of good cause. In the case at hand, strict compliance with our rules is
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  • ordered the filing window deadline waived ``for the applicants that meet the standards set forth in this Order.'' We conclude that the Administrator's request to grant waivers for Franklin and Henry is consistent with the principle and scope of the Year 3 Server Failure Order. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the authority delegated under sections 0.91, 0.291, 1.3, and 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. ��0.91, 0.291, 1.3, and 54.702(c) that the Request for Waiver by the Universal Service Administrative Company concerning Franklin Township Community School Corporation and Henry County Schools filed on November 27, 2001 IS GRANTED to the extent provided herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Administrator IS DIRECTED to take further actions consistent with this
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  • appeal, it advised ABC Cellular that City Page, the successor company, should file the Form 499-A in April 2002, which would true-up the errors made in ABC Cellular's April 2001 Form 499-Q. ABC Cellular contends that the Administrator erred in rejecting ABC Cellular's revised Form 499-Q because the Administrator failed to seek guidance from the Commission, in accordance with section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules, before issuing its decision. Alternatively, ABC Cellular argues that a waiver of the deadline to file the revised Form 499-Q is warranted because ABC Cellular made good faith efforts to timely file the revised Form 499-Q. DISCUSSION We conclude that a waiver of the revised Form 499-Q deadline is warranted for the reasons discussed below. Accordingly,
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  • not always, a study area corresponds to an incumbent local exchange carrier's entire service area within a state. See 47 C.F.R. Part 36 App. (definition of ``study area''). See id. See 47 C.F.R. � 36.611(h). 47 C.F.R. � 36.613. USAC is responsible for collecting contributions to the various universal support mechanisms and disbursing universal service support funds. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702. See also 47 C.F.R � 36.613; Universal Service Fund (USF) 2001 Submission of 2000 Study Results (filed October 1, 2001) (USF Data Submission). See http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/iatd/neca.html. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709. See id.; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 8746, para. 10 (2000) (2000 Line Counts Confidentiality Order). Public Service Telephone Company, Request
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  • Burch, School District of Grand Island, to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, filed May 11, 2000. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Sue Burch, School District of Grand Island, dated February 14, 2001 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). Id. at 2. Id. at 1. Request for Review. Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit T Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc. Petition for Limited Waiver of 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(f) Regarding Audit Report Deadline ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 CC Docket No. 97-21 ORDER Adopted: February 28, 2002 Released: March 1, 2002 By the Common Carrier Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we grant the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) a limited waiver of section 54.717(f) of the Commission's rules to
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  • for funding of ineligible services, SLD will deny the funding request in its entirety. The 30 percent policy allows SLD to efficiently process requests for funding that contain only a small amount of ineligible services without expending significant fund resources working with applicants that are requesting funding of ineligible services. Petition for Reconsideration, at 3. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). Request for Review by Most Holy Trinity, at para. 4; see also SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece
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  • School District of La Crosse, to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, filed May 4, 2000 (SLD Appeal). Id. Id. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Tom Ward, School District of La Crosse, dated January 23, 2001 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). Id. Id. Id. Request for Review. Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • more of the request is for funding of ineligible services, SLD will deny the funding request in its entirety. The 30 percent policy allows SLD to efficiently process requests for funding that contain only a small amount of ineligible services without expending significant fund resources working with applicants that are requesting funding of ineligible services. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702, 54.705(a)(iii), 54.705(a)(vii). See SLD Web Site, (last updated April 15, 1999) (``To correctly apply the Rules of Priority (fund Telecommunications and Internet Access first, then Internal Connections beginning with neediest), SLD must `scrub' telecommunications and Internet Access requests to assure no Internal Connections are included. A piece of equipment at the user's location listed in one of these
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  • study area corresponds to an incumbent local exchange carrier's entire service area within a state. See 47 C.F.R. Part 36 App. (definition of ``study area''). See 47 C.F.R. � 36.611. See 47 C.F.R. � 36.611(h). 47 C.F.R. � 36.613. USAC is responsible for collecting contributions to the various universal support mechanisms and disbursing universal service support funds. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702. See also 47 C.F.R � 36.613. See http://www.fcc.gov/wcb/iatd/neca.html. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. See Qwest Petition at 1. See id. Qwest filed similar requests for waiver and extensions of time for its year 2002 Automated Reporting Management Information System (ARMIS) filings that were due on April 1, 2003 pursuant to 47 C.F.R. � 43.21. See
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  • however, that we will not adjudicate claims arising out of private contractual agreements. Rather, the appropriate forum for private litigation is the courts. B. The Administrator's Authority to Reject FCC Form 499-A Filings Petitioners also contend that the Administrator exceeded the authority delegated to it by the Commission when it rejected Petitioners' Forms 499-A for 2001. Petitioners argue that section 54.702(c) Commission's rules, which denies the Administrator the authority to act independently in doubtful situations, bars the Administrator from rejecting FCC Forms 499-A without first seeking Commission guidance. Petitioners' argument is contrary to Commission rules and orders. The Commission's rules allow the Administrator ``to verify any information'' reported by carriers on their FCC Forms 499-A and determine whether the information is
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  • generally filed on April 1 each year. See 47 C.F.R. Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited March 5, 2007). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Id. 47 C.F.R � 54.711(a). Id. � 54.702(b). See generally ATS Request for Review (ATS contends that its USF contribution obligations from July 1999 through December 2001 were paid on its behalf by its underlying, wholesale carrier, Tel-Save); Equivoice Request for Review (Equivoice contends that it was a reseller of telecommunications services from MCI which billed and treated it as an end user customer throughout 2001); Eureka Request
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  • WC Docket No. 03-109, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 19 FCC Rcd 8302 (2004) (Lifeline/Link-Up Report and Order). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 8952-52, para. 329 (1997) (1997 Universal Service Order); 47 U.S.C. ��151, 154(i), 201, 205; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701 and 54.702. 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 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202 / 418-2555 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov T ... � � � � P�3w(m�H(R)�nd�� 䡬�q�[�K��8⋵��`�"o3�zl[Siw�C� ��V����4���>j��q�M��]�nM # TX�G��ڟ�(R)�}� ��"�tma: �TU"�[��[(c)�} �va� �g Ң���7F���2T�4z��3�����|�#��A
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  • Nominations for Two Board Member Positions on the Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 CC Docket No. 97-21 ORDER Adopted: May 20, 2008 Released: May 20, 2008 By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: introduction In this order, we waive on our own motion sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commission's rules that specify that one member of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Director's shall be nominated by and shall represent ``interexchange carriers with more than $3 billion in annual operating revenues.'' For the reasons described below, we find good cause exists to waive these rules to enable the Chairman of the Commission
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  • at 3. See New Edge Letter at 1-2. New Edge stated that its ministerial error should have been corrected by USAC immediately. See New Edge Letter at 2. It is the responsibility of the contributor to file and correct any forms filed with USAC. See Second Wireless Safe Harbor Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24972, para. 36. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(c). We note that an executive officer of the contributor must certify ``that any projections in the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet represents a good faith estimate based on the contributors policies and procedures.'' 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good cause shown. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. The Commission may exercise its discretion to waive a rule
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  • composition of the Administrator's Board of Directors and Committees. These rules also establish requirements regarding contributions and contributor reporting requirements. Need: In implementing statutory requirements for the universal service support mechanism, these rules provide the framework and requirements for the administration of the program. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254. Section Number and Title: 54.701 Administrator of universal service support mechanisms. 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. 54.703 The Administrator's Board of Directors. 54.704 The Administrator's Chief Executive Officer. 54.705 Committees of the Administrator's Board of Directors. 54.706 Contributions. 54.708 De minimis exemption. 54.709 Computations of required contributions to universal service support mechanisms. 54.711 Contributor reporting requirements. 54.715 Administrative expenses of the Administrator. SUBPART I-REVIEW OF DECISIONS ISSUED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR Brief Description:
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  • to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, at 17 (2004). (last visited Aug. 17, 2009) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. 47 C.F.R � 54.711(a). Id. � 54.702(b). Global Crossing Request for Review at 2. Id. Id. See Global Crossing Request for Review at 3 (citing to USAC Audit Report, for which Global Crossing seeks confidential treatment.) Id. See id. at 4. Id. at 3. See Global Crossing Invoice Appeal at 1. Global Crossing Request for Review at 1. Global Crossing Invoice Appeal at 1. Global Crossing Request
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  • June 30 of the next calendar year. 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(d); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13510, 13512, para. 7 (2001) (Permanent Extension Order). 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(d); Permanent Extension Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 13513, para. 12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(g) (requiring USAC to file annually information regarding ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition of the Puerto Rico Department of Education to Release Funds Associated with the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism for Years 2001 and 2002, CC Docket No. 02-6, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 25417, 25422, para. 15
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  • each filing must be sent to each of the following: ; phone: (202) 488-5300 fax: (202) 488-5563; ; and . . For further information, please contact Jamie Susskind, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. - FCC - 47 C.F.R. � 54.703(c). On May 20, 2008, the Bureau released an order waiving sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commission's rules to allow the Chairman of the Commission to designate a member of the USAC Board of Directors for the seat from an interexchange carrier, regardless of its operating revenues. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Changes to the Board of Directors for the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.; Nominations for Two Board Member
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  • deadlines for carriers, is not sustainable because it is USAC, not the carriers, that conducts the true-ups called for by the rules. Centennial argues that to the extent that USAC is making adjustments to any carrier's ICLS outside of specific timeframes, it is a violation of the Commission's specific deadlines in section 54.903 and also violates the prohibition in section 54.702 against USAC making its own policy. discussion We deny Centennial's request to reverse USAC's decision. Centennial states that the Commission adopted the December 31 deadline as a final, hard cut-off date as evidenced by the fact that the Commission provided no opportunity in the rules for a carrier to correct the historical data filing. In the MAG Third Order on
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  • of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 97-21, 96-45, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400 (1997) (Second Order on Reconsideration). Id. at 18415, para. 25. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (setting forth reporting requirements in accordance with Commission announcements in the Federal Register). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). (last visited June 23, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). Id. USAC will refund or collect from contributors any over-payments or under-payments. If the combined quarterly projected revenues reported by a contributor are greater than those reported on its annual FCC Form 499-A, then a refund will be provided to the contributor based on an
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  • 02-6, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 25417 (2003) (Puerto Rico Order). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.501-54.503. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(b)(2)(vi), (c)(1)(iii); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.508(a). Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, CC Docket No. 02-6, Fifth Report and Order and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 15808, 15830-31, paras. 65-66 (2004) (Fifth Report and Order). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(g) (requiring USAC to file annually information regarding ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''); Puerto Rico Order, 18 FCC Rcd at 25422, para. 15 (stating that, to guard against waste, fraud, and abuse, it is reasonable for USAC generally to defer action on applications upon receiving evidence of potential program violations); Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism,
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  • to Sharon Gillett, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21 (filed Oct. 29, 2009); see also Letter from Heather B. Gold, Vice President of External Affairs, XO Communications, LLC, to Sharon Gillett, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21 (dated Jan. 6, 2010). On May 20, 2008, the Bureau released an order waiving sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commission's rules to allow the Chairman of the Commission to designate a member of the USAC Board of Directors for the seat from an interexchange carrier, regardless of its operating revenues. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Changes to the Board of Directors for the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc.; Nominations for Two Board Member
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  • the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 97-21, 96-45, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400 (1997) (Second Order on Reconsideration). Id. at 18415, para. 25. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (setting forth reporting requirements in accordance with Commission announcements in the Federal Register). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). (last visited Jan. 29, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). Id. USAC will refund or collect from contributors any over-payments or under-payments. If the combined quarterly projected revenues reported by a contributor are greater than those reported on its annual FCC Form 499-A, then a refund will be provided to the contributor based on an
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  • Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited Apr. 16Sept. 21, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.5000(a). AT&T Corp. Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding Enhanced Prepaid Calling Card Services; Regulation of Prepaid Calling Card Services, WC Docket Nos. 02-133, 05-68, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 20 FCC Rcd 4826, 4827, paras. 3-4 (2005) (AT&T Prepaid Calling Card Services Declaratory Ruling); Regulation of Prepaid Calling Card Services, WC Docket No. 05-68, Declaratory
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  • LECs can file loop cost data on March 30, September 30, and December 30 of each year. 47 C.F.R. � 36.612. USAC, as the administrator of the federal universal service support mechanisms, is responsible for disbursing support for all four universal service support mechanisms (i.e., the high-cost, low-income, rural health care, and schools and libraries mechanisms). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Sandwich Isles Communications, Inc., Petition for Waiver of Section 36.611 of the Commission's Rules and Request for Clarification, AAD 97-82, Order, 13 FCC Rcd 2407 (Acct. Aud. Div. 1998) (subsequent history omitted); South Park Telephone Company, Petition for Waiver of Sections 36.611 and 36.612 of the Commission's Rules, AAD 97-41, Order, 13 FCC Rcd 198 (Acct. Aud. Div. 1997)
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  • Wholesale Carrier Services, Inc. Appeal of Decision of the Universal Service Administrative Company and Request for Waiver, WC Docket No. 06-122 (filed Aug. 27, 2008) (Wholesale Request for Review) (collectively, the petitioners). The Commission has delegated authority to the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) to consider requests for review of decisions by USAC. 47 C.F.R. � 54.722(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). ederal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 98-171, 90-571, 92-237, 99-200, 95-116, 98-170, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952, 24972, para. 36 (2002) (Second Wireless Safe Harbor Order). Id. at 24973, para. 37 Id. at 24972, para. 36. USAC will refund or collect from contributors any over-payments or under-payments.
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  • the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 97-21, 96-45, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400 (1997) (Second Order on Reconsideration). Id. at 18415, para. 25. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (setting forth reporting requirements in accordance with Commission announcements in the Federal Register). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited Apr.22, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 (requiring all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications to file the annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) and the
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  • 18400, 18423-24, para. 41 (1997); see 47 C.F.R. � 54.701. (last visited Apr. 30, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). An entity that provides telecommunications services on a common carriage basis offers services to the public indiscriminately under the same general terms and conditions. In contrast, telecommunications offerings provided on a private carriage basis are tailored to the special requirements of each customer pursuant to individually negotiated contracts. See Nat'l Ass'n of Regulatory Utility Comm'rs v. FCC, 525 F.2d 630
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  • applicant within the requisite 20-day period, as required by section 54.514(b) of the Commission's rules, we will find no violation of the restriction on the tender or other use of the funds. In addition, we find that electronic disbursement of universal service support payments by EFT is required by the DCIA and federal financial management and reporting statutes. Specifically, section 54.702(n) of the Commission's rules provides that ``[i]n administering the universal service fund, [USAC] shall also comply with all relevant and applicable federal financial management and reporting statutes.'' Because USAC is required to comply with federal statutes governing the management, accounting, and reporting of relevant financial, management, and similar information, USAC must also comply with the DCIA, which requires the use
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  • See Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited Feb. 18, 2011) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Contributors project future quarters' revenue on the quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q), which are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9179, para. 787. The Commission's rules exempt certain carriers from the contribution requirement. For example, carriers are not required to contribute directly to the universal service fund in a given year if their contribution for that year would be less than $10,000. 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. Likewise, carriers with purely
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  • are generally filed on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service et al., CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 98-171, 90-571, 92-237, 99-200, 95-116, 98-170, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952, 24972, para. 36 (2002) (2002 Universal Service Contribution Methodology Order). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(c). Id. See Universal Service Eighth Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 1687, para. 19. 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. The quarterly universal service contribution factor is determined by the Commission based on the ratio of total projected quarterly expenses of the universal service support mechanisms to the total projected collected end-user interstate and international telecommunications revenues,
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  • 69.152(d) and (q)'' with ``� 69.104 or �� 69.152(d)(1) and 69.152(q) of this chapter'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.403(b) by replacing ``� 69.104 or � 69.152(d) and (q)'' with ``� 69.104 or �� 69.152(d)(1) and 69.152(q) of this chapter'' and by replacing each time it appears ``End-User Common Line'' with ``End User Common Line'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.701(g); � 54.702(a); � 54.705(c)(1); Subpart I - Interstate Access Universal Service Support Mechanism; � 61.46(d); and � 61.48(l)(1)(i)(B), by replacing ``Subpart I'' with ``subpart J'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.701(g) and � 54.702(a) by replacing ``Part'' with ``part'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.705(a)(1) by redesignating subsections (A) through (K) as (i) through (xi) Amend Appendix B, � 54.705(a)(2) by redesignating subsection (A)
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  • Through May 2004), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 In some sections, data received in June have been included. 3 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 4 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and investment. The Monitoring Report is now published once a year. The
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  • Through May 2004), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 In some sections, data received in June have been included. 3 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 4 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and investment. The Monitoring Report is now published once a year. The
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  • Through May 2005), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 In some sections, data received in June have been included. 3 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 4 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 information on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and
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  • Through May 2005), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 In some sections, data received in June have been included. 3 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 4 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 information on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and
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  • of the designated disaggregation zones of support within the carrier's study area. Appendix 7 47 C.F.R. � 61.3 - Definitions. (d) Average Price Cap CMT Revenue per Line month. (1) Price Cap CMT Revenue (as defined in Sec. 61.3(cc)) per month as of July 1, 2000 (adjusted to remove Universal Service Contributions assessed to local exchange carriers pursuant to Sec. 54.702 of this chapter) using 2000 annual filing base period demand, divided by the 2000 annual filing base period demand. In filing entities with multiple study areas, if it becomes necessary to calculate the Average Price Cap CMT Revenue per Line month for a specific study area, then the Average Price Cap CMT Revenue per Line month for that study area
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  • Universal Service Monitoring Report, CC Docket No. 98-202, 2006 (Data Received Through May 2006), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 industry revenues, on which those contributions are based. The next four sections provide information on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price
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  • Universal Service Monitoring Report, CC Docket No. 98-202, 2006 (Data Received Through May 2006), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, FCC 97-157, para. 869 (released May 8, 1997). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 industry revenues, on which those contributions are based. The next four sections provide information on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price
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  • 98-202, 2007 (Data Received Through June 2007), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96- 45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and investment.
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  • 98-202, 2007 (Data Received Through June 2007), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96- 45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining six sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; quality of service; infrastructure; and revenues, expenses, and investment.
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  • 98-202, 2008 (Data Received Through June 2008), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96- 45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining four sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; and quality of service. Two sections that appeared in
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  • 98-202, 2008 (Data Received Through June 2008), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96- 45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 7 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining four sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; and quality of service. Two sections that appeared in
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  • No. 98-202, 2009 (Data Received Through August 2009), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 6 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining four sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; and quality of service. Two sections that appeared in
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  • No. 98-202, 2009 (Data Received Through August 2009), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 6 on the various support mechanisms: low-income support; high-cost support; schools and libraries support; and rural health care support. The remaining four sections provide information on matters that might be affected by the support mechanisms: subscribership and penetration; rates and price indices; network usage and growth; and quality of service. Two sections that appeared in
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  • 202, 2010 (Data Received Through October 2010), prepared by the Federal and State Staff for the Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service in CC Docket No. 96-45. 2 Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9218, para. 869 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). 3 CC Docket No. 98-202. 3 This organization is a departure from the 2010 report. Section 9 on quality of service is not included in this report. The separate sections on the support mechanisms have been combined into a single section, which describes trends and changes in the support mechanisms since 2010. Many of the tables that appeared in the
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  • Warren LLP, 1200 19th St NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Intellicall Operator Services, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-261 (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. The limit contained in
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. America's Tele-Network Corp., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-276 (released August 1, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000 (``Bureau's February 2000 letter''). Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25,
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  • Telekom, Inc., 1000 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; and to National Registered Agents, Inc., 1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from Charles W. Kelley, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to PTT Telekom, Inc. dated February 1, 2001. The Enforcement Bureau mailed
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  • low income support mechanism, the interstate access universal service support mechanism for price cap carriers described in subpart J of this part, and the interstate common line support mechanism for rate-of-return carriers described in subpart K of this part, under the direction of the High Cost and Low Income Committee of the Board, as set forth in � 54.705(c). Section 54.702 is revised by amending paragraph (a) and the second sentence of paragraph (i) as follows: � 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. (a) The Administrator, and the divisions therein, shall be responsible for administering the schools and libraries support mechanism, the rural health care support mechanism, the high cost support mechanism, the low income support mechanism, the interstate access universal service
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  • Crowe, Esq., 2300 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Matrix Telecom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-262, (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager
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  • a consolidated basis should recognize that any penalties associated with failure to pay or with underpayment of any of its obligations will be assessed on the total revenue reported on the consolidated basis, rather than on a separate legal entity basis. We direct USAC to begin accepting such consolidated Worksheets in the second quarter of 2002. We also amend section 54.702 by deleting subsection 54.702(f) of our rules. Under section 54.702(f) of our rules, USAC is required to periodically compare information from ``Telecommunications Relay Services Fund Worksheets'' with information submitted on ``Universal Service Worksheets.'' In 1999, however, the Commission established the FCC Form 499 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, which consolidated reporting requirements for the universal service mechanisms, the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund,
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  • C.F.R. � 54.903(a)(1), (3). Id. at 19615-16, para. 1. 47 U.S.C. � 254(b), (e); MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19615-16, para. 1. MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19617, para. 3 Id. Id. at 19664, para. 120. Id. at 19643-44, para. 63, 19664, para. 120. Id. at 19678-79, paras. 151-54. Id. at 19680-81, para. 158. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(a); MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19681, para. 159. 47 C.F.R. � 54.707; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19682, para. 162. MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19682, para. 162. 47 C.F.R. � 54.707; MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19682, para. 162. 54 C.F.R. � 54.903(a). MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19681, para. 160. Id. Id. at
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  • validation of actual data by creating multiple overlapping periods rather than a single annual period. Moreover, rolling true-ups introduce substantial complications to the true-up process. Joint Petition for Reconsideration., Attachment at 2. Id., Attachment at 2. Id., Attachment at 3 n.5. NECA March 1 ex parte letter. See MAG Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 19681 paras. 159-60; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.702(h), 54.707. In subsequent ex parte filings, NECA also requested that the Commission make NECA, rather than USAC, responsible for collecting ICLS data from members of the common line pool. NECA August 1 ex parte letter. We believe that the rules appropriately make USAC, the ICLS administrator, responsible for ICLS data collection. We also believe that carriers' ability to rely on
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  • based on carriers projected, rather than historical, revenues. See infra note 31. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 -- Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). Pub. L. No. 101-336, � 401, 104 Stat. 327, 366-69 (1990) (adding section 225 to the Act). See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, � 7 (1993) (TRS III Order). See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket
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  • 64 of the Commission's rules are amended, as set forth in the Appendix, effective 30 days after publication of this Order in the Federal Register. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary APPENDIX A - FINAL RULES * * * * * Part 54 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (``C.F.R.'') is amended as follows: 1. Section 54.702 is amended by adding new subparagraph (n) * * * * * (n) The Administrator shall account for the financial transactions of the Universal Service Fund in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for federal agencies and maintain the accounts of the Universal Service Fund in accordance with the United States Government Standard General Ledger. When the Administrator, or any
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  • the program's effectiveness. The Commission, among other things, expanded the entities eligible to participate in the program, added Internet access to the list of services eligible for discounts, and modified the way in which telecommunications service discounts are calculated. Although the Commission made other changes to section 54.619 in this recent order, it made no changes to section 54.619(a)(4). Section 54.702(g) already requires USAC to submit an annual report detailing its activities and information for each of the support mechanisms, including the rural health care program, to the Commission by March 31 of each year. We do not believe it necessary for USAC to submit two separate annual reports to the Commission on the rural health care program. Therefore, we delete
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  • and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Federal Agencies and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund, Order , 18 FCC Rcd 19911(rel. October 3, 2003) (GovGAAP Order). Organizations, programs (including funds), and accounts included in the FCC's financial statements are collectively referred to as Reporting Components. GovGAAP Order at Appendix A; 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(n). See 47 C.F.R � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(H). Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-163 Federal Communications Commission FCC 04-163 � � �0 �
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  • We conclude that under these authorities, the Commission has an obligation to seek recovery of universal service funds disbursed in violation of the statute or a rule. USTA argues that we unlawfully delegated our authority to recoup universal service funds disbursed in violation of the statute or a rule to the Administrator because this duty is not found in sections 54.702 or 54.705 of the Commission's rules. We reject this argument. The Administrator oversees the administration of the schools and libraries support mechanism, including the administration of disbursing schools and libraries funds consistent with, and under the direction of, the Commission's rules and precedent. If the Administrator allows funds to be disbursed in violation of the statute or a rule, it
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  • at �5(b) (July 2002) (Audit Follow-up Directive). Id .at � 5(b). Pursuant to the Commission's Audit Follow-up Directive, WCB reviews audit reports, prepares responses to audit reports, informs the Audit Follow-up Official of significant disagreements, accomplishes and initiates all appropriate corrective action, directs and monitors implementation of promised corrective action, and maintains appropriate records. Id. at �5(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(j). 47 C.F.R. � 54.717. Such recommendations would be within the scope of USAC's authorization to advocate positions before this Commission on administrative matters. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(d). Semiannual Report to Congress, October 1, 2003-March 31, 2004, Office of the Inspector General, Federal Communications Commission. Examples are minimum processing standards and deadlines for submission of invoices. See 5 U.S.C. � 603.
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  • are to be public, there may be instances where a private meeting is warranted. Should we adopt procedures and rules to identify appropriate instances of when the Administrator's Board of Directors may hold a closed sessions? If so, what should those instances be? Filing and Reporting Requirements. Under our rules, the Administrator must submit periodic reports to the Commission. Section 54.702(g) requires USAC to submit an annual audit report. Section 54.709(a) requires USAC to submit, 60 days prior to the start of the quarter, financial and accounting data, including projected administrative expenses and projected program demand (i.e., amount of moneys USAC expects to disburse in the upcoming quarter for each USF mechanism). Section 54.709(a) also requires USAC to submit, 30 days
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  • 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). Beginning April 1, 2003, carrier contributions were based on a carrier's projected, rather than historical, revenues. Id. The Commission has appointed the Universal Service Administrative Company (``USAC'') as permanent administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1). See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, � 7 (1993). Telecommunications relay services enable persons with hearing and speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with persons who may or may not have such disabilities. Such services provide telephone access to a significant
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 C.F.R. �� 64.1195(a). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b). 47 U.S.C. �� 254(d), 251(e)(2). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), 52.17(a). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). See www.teletronics-inc.com. See Letter from David A. Ferris, Counsel for Teletronics, Inc., Ferris and Neuman, L.L.P, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated November 24, 2004. Because this letter did not specify the exact dates in 1999 that Teletronics began interstate and international services, the applicability of regulatory provisions that became effective during that
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  • Antonio, TX , 78209. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 64.604. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). Existing carriers such as Carrera were required to register on or before April 2, 2001. Id. at 15996, 16025 (requiring existing carriers
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  • identification number is then to be included on all further filings by the company and is used by the Commission and its administrators to track the carrier's contributions and invoices. The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). Individual universal service contribution amounts that are based upon quarterly filings are subject to an annual true-up. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition for Reconsideration filed by AT&T, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, 16 FCC Rcd 5748 (2001); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). See Globcom, Inc. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order, 18 FCC Rcd
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  • 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Based on Telecom House's reported revenue for 2002, which it reported through its 2003 Form 499-A, it was
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  • 105 Park Place Way, Carrollton, GA 30117. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a). The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701(a), 54.702(b). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Based on CSII's reported revenue for 2002, CSII was a de minimis carrier in 2002, and therefore was
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  • 2004 (``TMI December 20, 2004 Letter''), Response to Inquiry 5. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). ces for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and Fund Size, Number Resource Optimization, Telephone Number Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further
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  • interstate telecommunications services that must contribute to the fund. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a)(3), (16). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). ce Support Mechanisms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and Fund Size, Number Resource Optimization, Telephone Number Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and
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  • of providers of interstate telecommunications services that must contribute to the fund. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a)(16). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. Id. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. ng 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). sms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and Fund Size, Number Resource Optimization, Telephone Number Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report
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  • * * (d) Service providers. Service providers shall retain documents related to the delivery of discounted telecommunications and other supported services for at least 5 years after the last day of the delivery of discounted services. Any other document that demonstrates compliance with the statutory or regulatory requirements for the rural health care mechanism shall be retained as well. Section 54.702 is amended by adding new subsection (o) as follows: * * * (o) The Administrator shall provide performance measurements pertaining to the universal service support mechanisms as requested by the Commission by order or otherwise. Section 54.706 is amended by adding new subsection (e) as follows: * * * (e) Any entity required to contribute to the federal universal service
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  • issued the Carrera NAL, Carrera has failed to file the three Worksheets due, failed to make any of its required federal telecommunications program payments. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. ributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Services, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms, Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and
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  • following programs: (1) Lifeline/Link-Up, (2) High-Cost, (3) Schools and Libraries, and (4) Rural Health Care. See generally 47 C.F.R. Part 54, subparts D-G; http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/universalservice.html. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, � 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. Contributors file revenue information on both an annual and quarterly basis, using FCC Form 499-A (annual Worksheet) and FCC Form 499-Q (quarterly Worksheet), respectively. Id. Contributors project quarterly revenues on FCC Form 499-Q and report the previous year's revenue on FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at
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  • On February 1, 2008, InterCall filed a request for review of the InterCall USAC Decision, asserting that stand-alone audio bridging service providers are not required to contribute directly to the USF, and on February 5, 2008, InterCall requested a stay of the InterCall USAC Decision. InterCall contends that USAC acted outside the scope of its authority in violation of section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules, which requires USAC to seek guidance from the Commission where the Act or the Commission's rules are not clear or do not address a particular situation. InterCall also asserts that its audio bridging service is an information service and it is not obligated to directly contribute to the USF. InterCall argues that, even if audio bridging
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  • 37-38. Id. Comprehensive Review NPRM, 20 FCC Rcd at 11337-342, �� 69-82. Part 36 of our rules does not specifically address to the same extent as Part 54 whether or not NECA in its capacity of collecting High Cost Loop information is allowed to make de facto policy decisions, i.e., interpretations of our rules at 4. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(e). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 36.611 Submission of information to the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA). For example, all incumbent local exchange carriers are required to submit certain investment and expense data, including line count information, to NECA by July 31 of each year; nonrural incumbent carriers must file their line count information with NECA quarterly as well. NECA is
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  • similar data on their own and from other sources). See, e.g., NASUCA Comments (AT&T Pet.) at 7 (citing Trends in Telephone Service, (IATD, rel. Feb. 2007), which the Commission staff bases on data from ARMIS reports 43-05, 43-07 and 43-08); California Commission Reply (AT&T Pet.) at 9-10. We recognize that the Universal Service Monitoring Report is released pursuant to section 54.702(i) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(i). However, by its terms that rule requires only that ``[i]nformation based on the Administrator's reports will be made public by the Commission at least once a year as part of a Monitoring Report.'' That rule does not require the inclusion of ARMIS service quality and infrastructure information data. Moreover, we agree with
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  • F.3d 919 (D.C. Cir. 1998). The exemption applies both to pending actual enforcement proceedings and reasonably foreseeable proceedings that are regarded as prospective. Id. at 38. See also Daniel E. Riordan, 22 FCC Rcd 4316, 4317-19 �� 6-9 (2007). See AFR at 13-14. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.701(a) (designating USAC as administrator of the universal service support mechanisms); 47 C.F.R.�� 54.702(a),(j) (USAC shall be responsible for administering programs and must provide Commission with full access to data collected pursuant to administration of universal service support programs); Comprehensive Review of Universal Service Fund Management, Administration, and Oversight, 20 FCC Rcd 11308, 11310 � 4 (2005) (USAC administers the universal service fund in accordance with Commission rules and orders); Changes to the Board
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  • an intra-agency memorandum of the agency that solicited it). See also Dep't of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs v. Klamath Water Users Protective Ass'n, 532 U.S. 1,9 (2001) (noting that some courts of appeals have held that in some circumstances a document prepared outside the Government may nevertheless qualify as an intra-agency memorandum). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(j) (USAC must provide Commission with full access to data collected pursuant to administration of universal service support programs); 47 C.F.R. � 54.701(a) (designating USAC as administrator of the universal service support mechanisms); 47 C.F.R.�� 54.702(a),(j) (USAC shall be responsible for administering programs and must provide Commission with full access to data collected pursuant to administration of universal service support programs);
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  • the USF Administrator to ensure program integrity and to detect and deter waste, fraud, and abuse. Commission rules authorize the Administrator to conduct audits of contributors to the universal service support mechanisms. The 2008 FCC-USAC MOU requires the USF Administrator to conduct audits, including audits of USF beneficiaries, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as required by section 54.702(n) of our rules. USAC's audit program consists of audits by USAC's internal audit division staff as well as audits by independent auditors under contract with USAC. We propose that Mobility Fund beneficiaries, like beneficiaries of other USF programs, be subject to assessments as required under the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and random compliance audits to ensure compliance with
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  • tool for the Commission and USAC to ensure program integrity and to detect and deter waste, fraud, and abuse. Commission rules authorize USAC to conduct audits of carriers and contributors reporting data to USAC. The 2008 FCC-USAC MOU requires USAC to conduct audits, including audits of Fund beneficiaries, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as required by section 54.702(n) of the Commission's rules. USAC's audit program consists of audits by USAC's internal audit division staff as well as audits by independent auditors under contract with USAC. In December 2010, as part of the Commission's IPIA initiatives, USAC released its final report and statistical analysis for a sample of 285 of 390 beneficiaries audited previously. Of this sample, USAC determined
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  • and their respective auditors. Eligible telecommunications carriers authorized to receive high-cost support that fail to comply with public interest obligations or any other terms and conditions may be subject to further action, including the Commission's existing enforcement procedures and penalties, reductions in support amounts, potential revocation of ETC designation, and suspension or debarment pursuant to � 54.8. Subpart H-Administration Amend �54.702 by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (h) to read as follows: � 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. The Administrator, and the divisions therein, shall be responsible for administering the schools and libraries support mechanism, the rural health care support mechanism, the high-cost support mechanism, and the low income support mechanism. (b) The Administrator shall be responsible for billing contributors,
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  • abuse. Commission rules authorize USAC to conduct audits of carriers that receive USF monies, and to suspend payments in situations where the carrier has failed to provide adequate verification for those discounts. The 2008 FCC-USAC Memorandum of Understanding requires USAC to conduct audits, including audits of Fund beneficiaries, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as required by section 54.702(n) of our rules. USAC's audit program consists of audits by USAC's internal audit division staff as well as audits by independent auditors under contract with USAC. In a 2009 Executive Order regarding Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA) of 2002, President Obama stated that when making payments to program beneficiaries, federal government agencies ``must make every effort to confirm the right
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  • Breckenridge to Office of General Counsel (Jan. 5, 2010) (AFR). FOIA Response at 2-3 (footnotes omitted). AFR at 5, quoting NLRB v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 421 U.S. 132, 150 (1975) (internal citations omitted). AFR at 5. AFR at 5, quoting Universal Service Administrative Company, USAC's Role as the Administrator of the USF, available at . Id. See 47 C.F.R. 54.702(d) (``The Administrator may advocate positions before the Commission and its staff only on administrative matters relating the universal service support mechanisms.''); Comprehensive Review of Universal Service Fund Management, Administration, and Oversight, 20 FCC Rcd 11308, 11313 (2005) (footnotes omitted) (``the Administrator is prohibited from making policy, interpreting unclear provisions of the statute or the Commission's rules, or interpreting the intent
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  • States or any State or political subdivision thereof''). The information will be transmitted to a database that will be developed by USAC, in coordination with the Bureau and Office of Managing Director, and will not be operated by this Commission. See supra para. 186. Although the Commission generally has access to all information in USAC's possession, see 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(j), the Commission does not intend routinely to access the specific ``information pertaining to a subscriber'' that is protected by ECPA. 18 U.S.C. � 2702(c)(3). See 47 U.S.C. � 254(b), (c), (e)(2). 47 U.S.C. �� 215, 218 (``The Commission may obtain from such carriers and from persons directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control
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  • In contrast to the USF contribution methodology, other regulatory programs are assessed based on a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 64.604 (providing that contributors' contribution to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) fund shall be the product of all subject revenues for the prior calendar and an annual contribution factor). 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). See USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service et al., CC Docket No. 96-45 et al., Order, 20 FCC Rcd 1012, 1013, para. 2 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2004), applications for review pending (One-Year Deadline Order). 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(e). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.707. See Universal Service
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  • of the next calendar year. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(b). See id. � 54.507(d); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13510, 13512, para. 7 (2001) (Permanent Extension Order). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.507(d); Permanent Extension Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 13513, para. 12. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(g) (requiring USAC to file information annually regarding ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition of the Puerto Rico Department of Education to Release Funds Associated with the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism for Years 2001 and 2002, CC Docket No. 02-6, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 25417, 25422, para. 15
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  • directed by the Committees of the Board set forth in � 54.705, these divisions shall perform the duties and functions unique to their respective support mechanisms. (h) The Administrator shall be managed by a Chief Executive Officer, as set forth in � 54.704. The Chief Executive Officer shall serve on the Committees of the Board established in � 54.705. Sec. 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. (a) The Administrator, and the divisions therein, shall be responsible for administering the schools and libraries support mechanism, the rural health care support mechanism, the high cost support mechanism, the low income support mechanism, and the interstate access universal service support mechanism described in subpart J of this part. (b) The Administrator shall be responsible for
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  • Dunwoody, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Hans Kasper. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau North American Telephone Network, LLC, 15 FCC Rcd 14022 (Enf. Bureau 2000) (``NAL''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). NATN paid approximately $186,000 in universal service contributions in 1998 but nothing further until March 2000. According to USAC, NATN's total liability through January 2000 exceeded $1.1 million. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American Telephone Network dated
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  • Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested, to Phillip Krieger, Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc., 4 Executive Campus, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc. dated August 7, 2000. The Enforcement Bureau mailed the August 7,
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  • Crowe, Esq., 2300 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Matrix Telecom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-262, (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager
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  • Telekom, Inc., 1000 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; and to National Registered Agents, Inc., 1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from Charles W. Kelley, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to PTT Telekom, Inc. dated February 1, 2001. The Enforcement Bureau mailed
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  • are based on carriers projected, rather than historical, revenues. See infra note 31. 7 47 C.F.R. 54.706, 54.709. 8 See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 -- Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. 54.702(b). 9 Pub. L. No. 101-336, 401, 104 Stat. 327, 366-69 (1990) (adding section 225 to the Act). 10See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, 7 (1993) (TRS III Order). 11See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No.
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  • Stat. 56 (1996). 1047 U.S.C. 254(d). 1147 C.F.R. 54.706(b). Beginning April 1, 2003, carrier contributions were based on a carrier's projected, rather than historical, revenues. Id. The Commission has appointed the Universal Service Administrative Company (``USAC'') as permanent administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 1247 U.S.C. 225(b)(1). 13See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, 7 (1993). Telecommunications relay services enable persons with hearing and speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with persons who may or may not have such disabilities. Such services provide telephone access to a significant number of
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  • COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d), 251(e)(2). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), 52.17(a). 5 47 C.F.R. 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 6 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 7 See www.teletronics-inc.com. 8 See Letter from David A. Ferris, Counsel for Teletronics, Inc., Ferris and Neuman, L.L.P, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated November 24, 2004. Because this letter did not specify the exact dates in 1999 that Teletronics began interstate and international services, the applicability of regulatory provisions that became effective
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  • P.O. Box 90417, San Antonio, TX , 78209. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 147 U.S.C. 254(d). 247 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604. 347 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 447 C.F.R. 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 5The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). Existing carriers such as Carrera were required to register on or before April 2, 2001. Id. at 15996, 16025 (requiring existing carriers to
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  • identification number is then to be included on all further filings by the company and is used by the Commission and its administrators to track the carrier's contributions and invoices. 11 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 12 Individual universal service contribution amounts that are based upon quarterly filings are subject to an annual true-up. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition for Reconsideration filed by AT&T, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, 16 FCC Rcd 5748 (2001); 47 C.F.R. 54.709(a). 13 See Globcom, Inc. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order, 18 FCC
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  • Beverly Hills, CA 90211. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 5 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 8 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 9 Based on Telecom House's reported revenue for 2002, which it reported through its 2003 Form 499-A,
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  • Park Place Way, Carrollton, GA 30117. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a). 5 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 8 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 9 Based on CSII's reported revenue for 2002, CSII was a de minimis carrier in 2002, and
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  • following programs: (1) Lifeline/Link-Up, (2) High-Cost, (3) Schools and Libraries, and (4) Rural Health Care. See generally 47 C.F.R. Part 54, subparts D-G; http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/universalservice.html. See Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, P: 25 (1997) ("NECA Changes Order"); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.702(b). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711. Contributors file revenue information on both an annual and quarterly basis, using FCC Form 499-A (annual Worksheet) and FCC Form 499-Q (quarterly Worksheet), respectively. Id. Contributors project quarterly revenues on FCC Form 499-Q and report the previous year's revenue on FCC Form 499-A. 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at
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  • Dunwoody Road, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. NATN's Chief Financial Officer, Ron Levitt, certified that the Worksheet was accurate. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American
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  • Services, attn: George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, 16200 Addison Road, Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller,
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  • Esq. counsel for Matrix Telecom, Inc., 2300 M Street, N.W. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel
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  • McLean, Virginia 22102, and to 720 Hembree Place, Roswell, Georgia 30076, attention: John W. Little. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. USAC's records reflect a total of 17 contacts or attempted contacts between March 1998 and February 2000. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement
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  • Warren LLP, 1200 19th St NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Intellicall Operator Services, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-261 (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. The limit contained in
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. America's Tele-Network Corp., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-276 (released August 1, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000 (``Bureau's February 2000 letter''). Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25,
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  • for ineligible services or the provision of telecommunications services by non-telecommunications carriers. In any event, even in contexts not involving payments from the Treasury, it is clear that only in extreme circumstances could an agent, such as USAC, bind the government - here the FCC - to actions that violate a federal statute. We, therefore, direct USAC, pursuant to sections 54.702 and 54.705 of the Commission's rules, and with close Commission oversight, to adjust funding commitments made to schools and libraries where disbursement of funds associated with those commitments would result in violations of a federal statute. We will seek repayment from service providers rather than schools and libraries because, unlike schools and libraries that receive discounted services, service providers actually
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  • Order at para. 209. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a); see also Interstate Access Universal Service Order at para. 227. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a) Id. Such lines include all business class lines assessed the end user common line charge pursuant to Section 69.152 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 69.152. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(d)(2). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.701, 54.702. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(d); see also Interstate Access Universal Service Order at para. 209. See id. See http://www.fcc.gov/ccb/universal_service. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.459; Response of Aliant Communications Co. to Data Request (filed Jun. 30, 2000) (Aliant Response); Letter from Joseph DiBella, Regulatory Counsel, Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc., to Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary (filed Jun. 30, 2000) (Bell Atlantic
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  • directed by the Committees of the Board set forth in � 54.705, these divisions shall perform the duties and functions unique to their respective support mechanisms. (h) The Administrator shall be managed by a Chief Executive Officer, as set forth in � 54.704. The Chief Executive Officer shall serve on the Committees of the Board established in � 54.705. Sec. 54.702 Administrator's functions and responsibilities. (a) The Administrator, and the divisions therein, shall be responsible for administering the schools and libraries support mechanism, the rural health care support mechanism, the high cost support mechanism, the low income support mechanism, and the interstate access universal service support mechanism described in subpart J of this part. (b) The Administrator shall be responsible for
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  • C.F.R. � 54.507(g). See Letter of D. Scott Barash, General Counsel, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Carol Mattey, Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau, dated July 7, 2000 (USAC Letter). USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 1. USAC Letter at 2. 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h). Applicants that file their applications within the filing window established by the Administrator pursuant to section 54.507(c) of the Commission's rules will be subject to the rules of priority set forth at section 54.507(g)(1) of the Commission's rules. Applicants that file their applications outside of the window, however, shall be subject to the rules of priority set forth at section
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  • 2001 Released: February 14, 2001 By the Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we conclude that the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Univeral Service Administrative Company (USAC) should consider the service change proposed by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in its letter to USAC, dated September 20, 2000. USAC referred LAUSD's request to the Commission under section 54.702(c) of the Commission's rules. USAC requests guidance on SLD's ability to approve LAUSD's request for a service change pursuant to current program regulations and procedures. For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the request is consistent with the Commission's ruling in the Copan Order, and we remand the matter to SLD for resolution consistent with this Order. I. BACKGROUND
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  • the necessary staff training required to use the services effectively . . . ''). These requirements are referred to collectively hereinafter as the ``necessary resources certifications.'' Request for Review of the Decision of the Universal Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430, para. 14 (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). FCC Form 471, Children's Village Academy, filed April 13, 1998. See Funding Commitment Decision Letter. Id. Letter from Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, to Monte Nardy, Children's Village Academy, dated November 28, 2000 Id. Request for
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  • Service Administrator by United Talmudical Academy, Brooklyn, New York, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, File No. SLD-105791, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, FCC 00-2, 15 FCC Rcd 423, 430-31, paras. 14-15 (2000) (United Talmudical). United Talmudical, 15 FCC Rcd 430, para. 14. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). United Talmudical, 15 FCC Rcd 430-31, para. 15. See Total Communications USA Proposal at p. 6. See 47 C.F.R. �54.504(b)(1), (2). See FCC Form 471, OMB No. 3060-0806 at Block 6, Item 22 (December 1997). Universal Service Order at
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  • September 15, 2000 (Administrator's Decision on Appeal). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.502, 54.503. 47 C.F.R. � 54.504 (b)(1), (b)(3). 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(c). FCC Form 471, OMB No. 3060-0806, at Block 6 Item 25 and Block 6, Item 33 (September 1999); see also SLD website, . 47 U.S.C. � 254(h)(1)(B). Id.; see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.504(b)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(h) (requiring that the Administrator's annual report to the Commission detail the Administrator's ``administrative action intended to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse''). See Clackamus Education Service District's FCC Forms 471, Application Numbers 143605, 143609, 143640, 145618, 147531, 147532, 147541, filed April 5-6, 1999. Letter to Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administrative Company, from Tom Cook, Clackamas Education Service District, filed
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  • Services, attn: George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, 16200 Addison Road, Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller,
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  • Esq. counsel for Matrix Telecom, Inc., 2300 M Street, N.W. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel
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  • Dunwoody Road, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. NATN's Chief Financial Officer, Ron Levitt, certified that the Worksheet was accurate. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American
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  • McLean, Virginia 22102, and to 720 Hembree Place, Roswell, Georgia 30076, attention: John W. Little. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. USAC's records reflect a total of 17 contacts or attempted contacts between March 1998 and February 2000. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement
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  • Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1191). CGB [72]DA-08-1191A1.doc [73]DA-08-1191A1.pdf [74]DA-08-1191A1.txt APCC SERVICES, INC. V. RADIANT TELECOM, INC., INTELLIGENT SWITCHING AND SOFTWARE, LLC, AND RADIANT HOLDINGS, INC. Granted in part payphone compensation complaint. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 05/15/2008 by MO&O. (FCC No. 08-131). EB [75]FCC-08-131A1.doc [76]FCC-08-131A1.pdf [77]FCC-08-131A1.txt USAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORDERS. Waived on its own motion sec.54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the FCC's rules that specify that one member of the USAC Board of Director's shall be nominated by and shall represent interexchange carriers with more than $3billion in annual operating revenues. (Dkt No. 96-45, 97-21). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 05/20/2008 by ORDER. (DA No. 08-1192). WCB [78]DA-08-1192A1.doc [79]DA-08-1192A1.pdf [80]DA-08-1192A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-282309A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-282308A1.pdf
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  • Dunwoody, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Hans Kasper. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau North American Telephone Network, LLC, 15 FCC Rcd 14022 (Enf. Bureau 2000) (``NAL''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). NATN paid approximately $186,000 in universal service contributions in 1998 but nothing further until March 2000. According to USAC, NATN's total liability through January 2000 exceeded $1.1 million. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American Telephone Network dated
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  • Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested, to Phillip Krieger, Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc., 4 Executive Campus, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Advanced Telecom. Network, Inc. dated August 7, 2000. The Enforcement Bureau mailed the August 7,
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  • Crowe, Esq., 2300 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Matrix Telecom, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-262, (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager
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  • Telekom, Inc., 1000 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; and to National Registered Agents, Inc., 1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from Charles W. Kelley, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to PTT Telekom, Inc. dated February 1, 2001. The Enforcement Bureau mailed
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  • are based on carriers projected, rather than historical, revenues. See infra note 31. 7 47 C.F.R. 54.706, 54.709. 8 See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 -- Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carriers Association, Inc., Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415, 25 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. 54.702(b). 9 Pub. L. No. 101-336, 401, 104 Stat. 327, 366-69 (1990) (adding section 225 to the Act). 10See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, 7 (1993) (TRS III Order). 11See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No.
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  • Stat. 56 (1996). 1047 U.S.C. 254(d). 1147 C.F.R. 54.706(b). Beginning April 1, 2003, carrier contributions were based on a carrier's projected, rather than historical, revenues. Id. The Commission has appointed the Universal Service Administrative Company (``USAC'') as permanent administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 1247 U.S.C. 225(b)(1). 13See Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Third Report and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 5300, 5301, 7 (1993). Telecommunications relay services enable persons with hearing and speech disabilities to communicate by telephone with persons who may or may not have such disabilities. Such services provide telephone access to a significant number of
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  • COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), 52.17(b). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d), 251(e)(2). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), 52.17(a). 5 47 C.F.R. 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 6 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 7 See www.teletronics-inc.com. 8 See Letter from David A. Ferris, Counsel for Teletronics, Inc., Ferris and Neuman, L.L.P, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated November 24, 2004. Because this letter did not specify the exact dates in 1999 that Teletronics began interstate and international services, the applicability of regulatory provisions that became effective
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  • P.O. Box 90417, San Antonio, TX , 78209. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 147 U.S.C. 254(d). 247 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604. 347 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 447 C.F.R. 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 5The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). Existing carriers such as Carrera were required to register on or before April 2, 2001. Id. at 15996, 16025 (requiring existing carriers to
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  • identification number is then to be included on all further filings by the company and is used by the Commission and its administrators to track the carrier's contributions and invoices. 11 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 12 Individual universal service contribution amounts that are based upon quarterly filings are subject to an annual true-up. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition for Reconsideration filed by AT&T, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, 16 FCC Rcd 5748 (2001); 47 C.F.R. 54.709(a). 13 See Globcom, Inc. Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order, 18 FCC
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  • Beverly Hills, CA 90211. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). 5 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 8 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 9 Based on Telecom House's reported revenue for 2002, which it reported through its 2003 Form 499-A,
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  • Park Place Way, Carrollton, GA 30117. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 2 47 C.F.R. 54.711(a). 3 47 U.S.C. 254(d). 4 47 C.F.R. 54.706(a). 5 The Commission has appointed USAC as the administrator of federal universal service support mechanisms and has made it responsible for billing and collection of USF contributions. 47 C.F.R. 54.701(a), 54.702(b). 6 See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. 151. 7 See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 8 47 C.F.R. 64.1195. 9 Based on CSII's reported revenue for 2002, CSII was a de minimis carrier in 2002, and
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  • Dunwoody Road, #675, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, attention: Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION David H. Solomon Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. NATN's Chief Financial Officer, Ron Levitt, certified that the Worksheet was accurate. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to North American
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  • Services, attn: George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, 16200 Addison Road, Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller,
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  • Esq. counsel for Matrix Telecom, Inc., 2300 M Street, N.W. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Matrix Telecom, Inc. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Thomas K. Crowe, Esq., counsel
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  • McLean, Virginia 22102, and to 720 Hembree Place, Roswell, Georgia 30076, attention: John W. Little. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18424-25; 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(1-3), 54.711(a). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. USAC's records reflect a total of 17 contacts or attempted contacts between March 1998 and February 2000. Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement
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  • Warren LLP, 1200 19th St NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary Intellicall Operator Services, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-261 (released July 27, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4), 54.709(d). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to Intellicall Operator Services dated February 16, 2000. Letter from George M. Trevino, Corporate Controller, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. The limit contained in
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. America's Tele-Network Corp., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 00-276 (released August 1, 2000). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). See Amendment of Parts 54 and 69 - Changes to Board of NECA, Inc., 12 FCC Rcd 18400, 18415 (1997) (``NECA Changes Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(b). See Amendment of Part 54 - Universal Service, 12 FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 (1997); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.709(a)(4-5). Letter from David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000 (``Bureau's February 2000 letter''). Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25,
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  • seeking eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) designation in North Carolina and Tennessee. Virgin Mobile is seeking limited eligibility for Lifeline universal service support only. Comments are due on June 23, 2008 and reply comments are due on July 8, 2008. Public Notice: [265]Word | [266]Acrobat 5/20/08 Order: In this order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) waives on its own motion sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commissions rules that specify that one member of the Universal Service Administrative Company(USAC) Board of Directors shall be nominated by and shall represent interexchange carriers with more than $3 billion in annual operating revenues. WCB finds good cause exists to waive these rules to enable the Commission to designate a member USAC Board of Directors for
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  • Jacobs, as representative for low-income consumers, and Scott K. Bergmann, as representative, for CMRS providers, to fill two vacancies on the USAC Board of Directors. Each was the only nominee for their respective seats. Public Notice:[70]Word | [71]Acrobat Letter: [72]Word | [73]Acrobat May 2008 5/20/2008 Order: In this order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) waives on its own motion sections 54.702(b)(1) and 54.703(c) of the Commissions rules that specify that one member of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors shall be nominated by and shall represent interexchange carriers with more than $3 billion in annual operating revenues. WCB finds good cause exists to waive these rules to enable the Commission to designate a member USAC Board of Directors