FCC Web Documents citing 54.713

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  • FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 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) (``Quarterly Reporting Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Further, under the Commission's ``red light rule,'' action will be withheld on any application to the Commission or request for authorization made by any entity that has failed to pay when due its regulatory program payment such as USF contributions, and if payment or payment arrangements are not made within 30 days from notice to the applicant, such applications or
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  • TELUS Communications Company and their successors or assigns. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and pursuant to Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all telecommunications
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Rodney H. Williams, President, Liberty Phones, Inc., dated May 31, 2007 (the ``LOI''). Bureau staff sent the LOI to
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • Commission's regulations found in Title 47 of the Federal Regulations. II. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Pursuant to section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all telecommunications
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  • (the ``Bureau'') and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree
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  • � 154(i). 47 C.F.R. �� 0.111, 0.311. 47 U.S.C. � 254; 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to John Patton, CEO, Supra Telecommunications & Information Systems Acquisitions Corp., issued June 26, 2008 (``June 26, 2008 LOI''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See June 26, 2008 LOI. See Letter from Douglas D. Orvis II, Bingham McCutchen LLP, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, Attn: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated August 11, 2008 (``LOI Response''). Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073
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  • LLC, EB-08-IH-1364, Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to William Haggarty, Chief Executive Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) (``LOI''). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 9.3. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms ``telecommunications carrier'' or ``carrier'' for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. � 251(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and
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  • its successors or assigns. ``MCI'' means MCI, Inc., which was the entity that filed FCC Form 499-A on behalf of MCI prior to 2006. ``Parties'' means Verizon and the Commission. ``Rules'' means the Commission's regulations set forth in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to Section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund (``FUSF''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and sections 52.17 and 52.32 of the
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  • proceeding determined that BOI (a) failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of Section 254(d) of the Act and Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; (b) failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and (c) failed to file Telecom ReportingWorksheets in violation of Sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Consequently, with respect to the range of sanctions relating to violations of the Consent Decree, it shall be determined whether the Kintzel brothers are subject to a forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $1,538,533.52. 19. In addition to issues relating to compliance with the Consent Decree, issues are also specified below to determine
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  • Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002) (``Interim Contribution Order''). As of April 1, 2003, USAC bases a carrier's universal service obligation on the carrier's projected collected revenue rather than its historic gross-billed revenue. Interim Contribution Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24969-74, �� 29-39. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442, � 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.'') See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • � 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 18442, � 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a). See also supra note 5. When a contributor's projected collected interstate end-user telecommunications revenue is less than 12 percent of its combined projected collected interstate and international end-user telecommunications
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''). See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. � 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. � 285.12(j). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024-26 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Upon submission of a Form 499-A registration, the carrier is issued a filer
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  • FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 � 3 (1997). Contributors must pay by the date shown on the invoice from the Administrator. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Universal Service Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent''). See ``TRS Resources,'' available at: http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Resources_216.asp. 17 July 2007. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (``The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and
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  • not resolved. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. t''). he Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''); ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''); ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • provides ``interstate services, including . . . international . . . services'' to contribute to the TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a); see also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), (B). Our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from the TRS Fund administrator. See id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(c). Section 9(a)(1) of the Act directs the Commission to ``assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities.'' 47 U.S.C. � 159(a)(1); see also 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157 Interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) are subject to regulatory fees
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  • 2000). See USAC Filing for Fourth Quarter 2001 Contribution Base at 4. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the fourth quarter of 2001 is derived from the revenues reported on the Second Quarter 2001 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See id. See USAC Filing for Fourth Quarter 2001 Projection at 24-25. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. � � ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee� ��� ln`�( �0�WrG�' �}��''�Q �� |����� �a!m� �i ��- �x[
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  • companies). See USAC Filing for First Quarter 2002 Contribution Base at 4. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the first quarter of 2002 is derived from the revenues reported on the Third Quarter 2001 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See id. See USAC Filing for First Quarter 2002 Projection at 26. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. } " � 3 4 } " � � � � ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee� ���
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  • 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, 2000 letter to Advanced certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that Advanced received the Bureau's letter on August 10, 2000. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co.,
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  • Filing for Third Quarter 2002 Contribution Base). See USAC Filing for Third Quarter 2002 Contribution Base at 4. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the third quarter of 2002 is derived from the revenues reported on the First Quarter 2002 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See id. See id. at 5. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. 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 � �� ��� ���PNG RR�~R�n� |�o� |�o� X*�N�*K � ~j0tm@"Iu�� �2~��y=��b��"���05 X� ?''z[�'';: ''@�/'", �Z!� g$!���H (c)� � .[�'' �� �]�' ��7���`�~�; M u(�\A�� �w�(c)� � �� 2�� 0��� �O�� ����
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  • June 13, 2002) (Schools First Report and Order). When USAC files its projections of program demand and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2003, it shall supply an updated estimate of the remaining balance that may be applied to stabilize the collection requirement as necessary for first quarter 2003. Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. O P ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee� ��� ln`�( �0�WrG�' �}��''�Q �� |����� �a!m� �i ��- �x[
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  • 2003 Contribution Base). See USAC Filing for First Quarter 2003 Contribution Base at 3. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the first quarter of 2003 is derived from the revenues reported on Third Quarter 2002 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q). See id. See id. at 4 Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. 3 4 ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee� ��� ln`�( �0�WrG�' �}��''�Q �� |����� �a!m� �i ��- �x[
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  • Base). See USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2002 Contribution Base at 4. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the second quarter of 2002 is derived from the revenues reported on the Fourth Quarter 2001 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See id. See USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2002 Projection at 27. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. ~ � � (R) � 4 5 ~ (R) � � � 4 5 ~ (R) � � � � ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. % - G W c v - � � � � � � � � � � � � T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� ��
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. - � � � � � � - , 4 N ^ j } � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � L� � ' T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|}
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. � � � � � � ( 0 J Z f y � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � D� � T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR
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  • (USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2003 Projections). See also Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Quarterly Contribution Base for the Second Quarter 2003, available at (filed February 28, 2003) (USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2003 Contribution Base). See USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2003 Contribution Base at 4. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Contribution Methodology Order at para. 45. � � � � � � ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee�
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. B C D O Y a h � '' � � � T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _
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  • ) ) ) File No. EB-04-IH-0157 Acct. No. 200432080185 FRN No. 0003-7204-71 ORDER Adopted: September 10, 2004 Released: September 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') has been conducting an investigation into possible violations by New Edge Network, Inc. (``New Edge'') of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and related provisions of the Commission's rules in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements. The Bureau and New Edge have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate the Bureau's investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. We have reviewed the terms of the Consent Decree
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  • text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit � Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service GatewayUSA Holding Company Inc., Cosmos Telecom Marketing, Inc., and Sitel, Inc. Petition for Partial Waiver or, Alternatively, Clarification of Section 54.703 of the Commission's Rules Inteleca Communications Corporation Petition for Waiver of Rules 54.705, 54.707, 54.709, 54.711, and 54.713 Microdevices Worldwide Inc. Petition for Partial Waiver or, in the Alternative, Clarification of Universal Service Contribution Requirements Contained in Section 54.703 of the Commission's Rules Minimum Rate Pricing, Inc. Petition for Partial Waiver of the Universal Service Contribution Requirements Under Sections 54.703, 54.709 and 54.711 of the Commission's Rules RealWorld Advanced Technology Inc. Petition for Waiver of Rules 54.705, 54.707,
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. % 6 7 9 : ; s : ; s t u � '' � � " � � hY T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2��
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  • Services, Inc. ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-04-IH-0142 Acct. No. 200532080008 FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. � 254, 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. - " 1 2 3 (3 4 o $ $ $ $ $ hY � � T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' �
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  • � 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of �� 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules noted above, then it would further be determined whether a forfeiture, in the amount of $115,533.52 for the failures to make required universal service contributions, $10,000 for
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  • costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713.
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  • spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. 12 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). 13 USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) � (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). 14 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 5 We also emphasize that carriers may not mark up federal universal service line-item amounts above the contribution factor.15 Thus, carriers may not, during the second quarter of 2004, recover through a federal universal service line item an amount that exceeds the interstate telecommunications charges on a customer's bill times 8.7%. For further information, contact Karen Franklin in the Telecommunications
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  • Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of WestCom Corporation ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-03-IH-0366 Acct. No. 200432080021 FRN No. 0009-6760-99 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by WestCom Corporation (``WestCom'') of sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and related provisions of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711 and 54.713, in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WestCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. We have reviewed the terms of
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  • be filed against ADST under Section 208 of the Act, or from instituting new investigations or enforcement proceedings against ADST in the event of alleged future misconduct. Consistent with the forgoing, nothing in this Consent Decree limits the Commission's authority to consider and adjudicate any other violation of the Act and its rules, including violation of Sections 54.706, 54.709 and 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 12. ADST waives any and all rights it may have to seek administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or stay, or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent Decree and the Order adopting this Consent Decree, provided the Order adopts the Consent Decree without change, addition, or modification. 13. ADST's agreement to enter
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 N P Q R U V X Y \ ] _ d e f i j n o p r s v � � � � `` � - tm � � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 b i j o p q s t w x y  � � � � � � � (c) " (R) � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that are no
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 _ f g m n u w x ~  � � � � � � � (c) (R) � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • file an amended appeal that fully conforms to the Commission's rules by August 12, 2004. See July 29, 2004 Letter at 1. An amended appeal would relate back to the date of the original filing. The Commission has not received an amended appeal from Atlantic Digital. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). Atlantic Digital Appeal at 1. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Thus, the Commission has given USAC the authority to assess late filing fees. Atlantic Digital Appeal at 1. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.7. See Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q, at 7 (dated March 2001). Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.721(c); July 29, 2004 Letter at 1. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.49, 54.721(b)(2). The Division
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Q X Y _ ` h i o p w � � ` - � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Washington, D.C. 20554 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 9 I U h � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �����PNG > �!�R>^��S�S߿�"K�k������er4 �J�dM�O�O � �,I TV��5 0�z̪�� ��� %�o� �� � �a�%
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 S k l m p s h/ h/ 9 R R S i i r z � � � s t u x { } ~ � � � � `` '' �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� h� 4 M N f k m s t { | � � � � � � � � � � � " � � � � � � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 ; < ~  � � � � " ; ; < R [ [ c l u ~   ` tm � � � � � � � � � �
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  • its failure to timely file its form with the Administrator because it relied upon a third-party that filed the form late). See, e.g., Metromedia Company, File Nos. 29700-CL-TC-1-86 et al., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 1 FCC Rcd 1227, 1232, para. 33 (Com. Car. Bur. 1986). Id. Petitions for Review at 4 (citing 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(c)). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 54.713. See, e.g., ABC Cellular Corp., CC Docket No. 97-21, Order, 17 FCC Rcd 25192, 25196-97, para. 12 (Com. Car. Bur. 2002) (concluding that the Administrator could reject an applicant's Form 499-Q without first consulting the Commission because the Instructions for the Form 499-Q provided sufficient guidance for the Administrator to conclude that the applicant had not complied with the Instructions).
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� h� P g m o p u v w x z } ~  � ... � � � � (R) � � � � " � � � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� h� L c h j o p q v w x y z ~  � � � � � � � � (c) " � � � h/ h/
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  • the revenues associated with its information services, it is not required to contribute to universal service based on those revenues. See, e.g., id. at para. 22. (2005) (noting Radiant's approval to offer telecommunications service in Tennessee in 2003). AT&T Declaratory Ruling, 19 FCC Rcd at 7463, para. 10. Id. at 7471, para. 20. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See 47 C.F.R. 54.713. Federal Communications Commission DA 07-2922 Federal Communications Commission DA 07-2922 ( � �@��� W c f " � � � � h � � � � � * � 0 0 ( 5
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  • FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 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) (``Quarterly Reporting Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Further, under the Commission's ``red light rule,'' action will be withheld on any application to the Commission or request for authorization made by any entity that has failed to pay when due its regulatory program payment such as USF contributions, and if payment or payment arrangements are not made within 30 days from notice to the applicant, such applications or
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  • TELUS Communications Company and their successors or assigns. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and pursuant to Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all telecommunications
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Rodney H. Williams, President, Liberty Phones, Inc., dated May 31, 2007 (the ``LOI''). Bureau staff sent the LOI to
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • Form 499-A Instructions). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 64.1195; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. We encourage new filers to submit the Form directly to USAC. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. 47 C.F.R. � 1.47; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). But see 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. See 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 1. Id. at 10. Id. Providers that offer telecommunications for a fee exclusively on a non-common carrier basis need not file Form 499-A if their contribution to the USF would be de minimis under the universal service rules unless they are required to do so by
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� P f l n o s t v x y z { | � � � � � � � � (c) � � � � h/ h/ 6 O
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  • Commission's regulations found in Title 47 of the Federal Regulations. II. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Pursuant to section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all telecommunications
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 1 H a a b b x � � � � � � � � � � " � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG r v
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  • in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a) (3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 1 H a a b b x � � � `` � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9
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  • (the ``Bureau'') and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree
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  • the contributor based on an average of the two lowest contribution factors for the year. If the combined quarterly revenues reported by a contributor are less than those reported on its FCC Form 499-A, then USAC will collect the difference from the contributor using an average of the two highest contribution factors from that year. See id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A at 10, 17. The FCC Form 499-A is available at either the Commission's website, http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html, or at USAC's website, http://www.usac.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue-reporting/d efault.aspx (retrieved December 15, 2008). See e.g., Maskina Request for Review at 2; Super Letter at 1-2; NetOne Request for Review at 1. See Second Wireless Safe Harbor Order, 17 FCC Rcd at
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 4 M M N d l l r z � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG r
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 4 M M N d k k q y ~ ... � � � � � " � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG
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  • � 154(i). 47 C.F.R. �� 0.111, 0.311. 47 U.S.C. � 254; 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to John Patton, CEO, Supra Telecommunications & Information Systems Acquisitions Corp., issued June 26, 2008 (``June 26, 2008 LOI''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See June 26, 2008 LOI. See Letter from Douglas D. Orvis II, Bingham McCutchen LLP, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, Attn: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated August 11, 2008 (``LOI Response''). Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 4 M M N d k k q y � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG
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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 May 10, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). See http://www.usac.org/fund-administration/forms/ (last visited May 10, 2010). Request for Review by Atlantic Digital, Inc. of Decision of Universal Service Administrator, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 4224, 4225-26, paras. 3, 5 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1050 f � � � � Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1050 } � � � � � �i � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 % > > ? U \ \ b i z � � � '' � � � (R) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • a Sunday, the actual filing deadline is the Monday thereafter. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.4(j). Under the Commission's rules, Forms are considered filed upon receipt. As a result, the Universal Service Administrative Company and the Commission must receive the FCC Form 499-Q and any related traffic studies by August 2, 2010. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.7. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket 06-122, Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 21 FCC Rcd 7518, 7535-36, para. 32 (2006). FCC Form 499-Q Instructions at 17-19. See id. at 19. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal Communications Commission
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  • for all universal service support mechanisms based on interstate and international revenues). See Changes to the Board of Directors 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). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 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 quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q)). See Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited July 29, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Id. (2004 FCC Form 499-A
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 . G G H ^ e e k r � � � � � � � (c) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG r
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  • 81 (1997); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(c). (last visited July 22, 2010). The actual due date for filing the Form 499-A may vary. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.4(j) (noting that if a filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or officially recognized holiday, the document must be filed on the next business day). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Alexicon Petition at 3. Alexicon Petition at 2; Cordova Comments at 1-2. Alexicon Petition at 2-3. See National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Comments at 2 & n. 4. For example, if the Commission changed the filing date of the FCC Form 499-A, the
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  • the contributor based on an average of the two lowest contribution factors for the year. If the combined quarterly revenues reported by a contributor are less than those reported on its FCC Form 499-A, then USAC will collect the difference from the contributor using an average of the two highest contribution factors from that year. See id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See Request for Review at 2. Id. at 3. Id. at 4. Id. at 5. Level 3 asserts that USAC informed Level 3 that, in accordance with USAC's processes, the revised FCC Forms 499-A would be processed in the quarter after they were filed, i.e., in the fourth quarter of 2008. Id. See id. See id. at 6. (last visited
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • Service Administrative Company, to Erica Myers, FCC (dated Mar. 4, 2010). (last visited April 16, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). (last visited April 16, 2010). Request for Review by Atlantic Digital, Inc. of Decision of Universal Service Administrator, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 4224, 4225-26, paras. 3, 5 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Federal Communications Commission DA 10-648 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-648 � � � Federal Communications Commission DA 07-4971 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-648 � � X �
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  • 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 quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q)). See, e.g., Local Phone Services, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 21 FCC Rcd 9974, 9979, para. 14 (2006) (Local Phone Services); Globcom, Inc, d/b/a
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for
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  • 254\(d\).) Tj 1 0 0 1 77.75 141.399 Tm 95 Tz /OPBaseFont2 10 Tf (See) Tj 1 0 0 1 94.3 141.649 Tm 93 Tz /OPBaseFont1 10 Tf (47 C.F.R. � �) Tj 1 0 0 1 148.55 141.649 Tm 98 Tz /OPBaseFont2 10 Tf (54.706,) Tj 1 0 0 1 181.2 141.649 Tm 99 Tz /OPBaseFont1 10 Tf (54.711, 54.713 \(requiring all telecommunications carriers providing interstate) Tj 1 0 0 1 72.2 129.849 Tm (telecommunications services and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications to file the annual) Tj 1 0 0 1 72 118.349 Tm (Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet \(FCC Form 499-A\)\); FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting) Tj 1 0 0 1 72 106.849 Tm (Worksheet Instructions at 5 \(2011\), http://www.usac.org/
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  • October 24, 2011 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a request filed by Baltimore-Washington Telephone Company (BWTel). BWTel requests review of a decision by the Universal Service Administrative Company assessing BWTel late fees and penalties associated with BWTel's Forms 499-A for 2008, 2009, and 2010. In the alternative, BWTel requests a waiver or partial waiver of sections 54.711 and 54.713(c) of the Commission's rules. Interested parties may file comments on or before October 7, 2011 and reply comments on or before October 24, 2011. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket 06-122. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. . Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • on a consolidated basis. See section II.C. (. . . continued from previous page) Amendment of Parts 0 and 1 of the Commission's Rules, Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and Adoption of Rules Governing Applications or Requests for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors, MD Docket No. 02-339, 19 FCC Rcd 640 (2004). 28 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (universal service); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (TRS); see also 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (NANPA); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(c) (LNPA). 29 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 10 Line 103. - Enter the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employer identification number (EIN) for the filer, which should be the same EIN
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • to Office of the Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 06-122 (filed Oct. 1, 2010) (Manitowoc Request). Manitowoc's FCC Filer ID is 825651. The Commission has delegated authority to the Wireline Competition Bureau to consider requests for review of decisions made by USAC. 47 C.F.R. � 54.722(a). Manitowoc Request at 1. 47 U.S.C.A. � 254(d). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 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)); Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited Feb. 28, 2011) (USAC 499 Filing Schedule). 47 C.F.R. � 54.708 (``If a contributor's contribution to universal service in any given year is
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  • LLC, EB-08-IH-1364, Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to William Haggarty, Chief Executive Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) (``LOI''). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 9.3. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms ``telecommunications carrier'' or ``carrier'' for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. � 251(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and
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  • para. 80 (1999) (allowing carriers to use PIU rather than revising their billing systems to implement terminating access revenue sharing in meet-point billing arrangements). 2006 FCC Form 499 Instructions at 20-21; 2007 FCC Form 499 Instructions at 21-23. 2006 FCC Form 499 Instructions at 20-21; 2007 FCC Form 499 Instructions at 21-23. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(c). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.713. Clear World Supplement at 9-10. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.702, 54.706. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. Clear World asserts that USAC improperly relied on the Commission's 2008 declaratory ruling describing how wireless carriers should use a weighted average methodology for allocating toll revenue to the proper jurisdiction. See Clear World Request for Review at 12-17; Supplement at 2-4. This argument is misplaced
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • violation of section 254(d) of the Act and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture of as much as $10,000 for each failure to file required TRS contributions and for each failure to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets. 5.
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� h� S j k l m o q r v w x y } ~  � � � � ... � � h/ h/ 9 R R S i
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  • 54.711(a)). 2. 47 C.F.R � 54.712(a) - Carrier recovery of universal service costs from end-users - (for Contributors who recover USF contribution from their end customers) billed customers a federal universal service line-item charge that does not exceed the interstate telecommunications portion of that customer's bill times the relevant contribution factor (47 C.F.R � 54.712 (a)). 3. 47 C.F.R � 54.713 - Contributor's failure to report or to contribute - paid USAC the amounts billed by USAC if the contributor had failed to file the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and is subsequently billed by USAC (47 C.F.R � 54.713). Under the IPIA, agencies are required to review all programs and activities they administer and identify those which may be susceptible to significant
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  • 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 the February 1, 2000 letter to PTT by certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that PTT received the Bureau's letter on February 9, 2001. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999);
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FCC Form 499-Q, March 2001 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 6 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1,
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  • Alliance Worldcom, Inc. Worldcom APPENDIX C REVISED FORM 499-Q AND INSTRUCTIONS FCC Form 499-Q, February 2003 Pending Approval by OMB Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 10 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1,
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  • Commission to preserve and advance universal service.'' The Commission has implemented section 254(d) at section 54.706 of its rules, which states, in relevant part, ``every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services ... shall contribute to the federal universal service support mechanisms on the basis of its interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues, net of prior period actual contributions.'' Section 54.713 of the Commission's rules cautions that a carrier's failure to submit its contributions ``may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law.'' As a reseller of interstate and international long-distance services, Globcom is subject to the obligations of section 254 and section 54.706(b). Globcom states that it ``has contributed to the universal service
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  • 80. (April 2003). echanisms, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (``The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.'') 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442 n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). Schools and Libraries Fifth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 15808. 47 C.F.R. � 54.516. See Schools and Libraries Fifth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 15813, � 13. Schools and Libraries Fifth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at
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  • invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, � 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. InPhonic does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). InPhonic Inc.'s Response to the Enforcement Bureau's March 2, 2005 Inquiry Regarding Federal Regulatory Fee Payments, EB-05-IH-0158 at 1 (``LOI Response''). InPhonic also provides ``wireless information services and activation''
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  • See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may fail to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See Letter from Hugh L. Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, to Teletronics, Inc., dated March 30, 2004 (requesting confirmation that Teletronics had filed registration information pursuant to
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  • receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. See Globcom, 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, n. 22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Carrera does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). See www.callcarrera.com. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Carrera dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). See electronic mail response to
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  • USAC. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See Letter from Leon L. Nowalsky, Nowalsky, Bronston & Gothard, Counsel for Telecom Management, Inc., to Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated December 20, 2004 (``TMI December 20, 2004 Letter''), Response to Inquiry 5. (providing evidence that TMI utilizes the underlying network of Frontier/Global Crossing) (last accessed on July 11, 2005). (last accessed
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  • USAC. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). OCMC's 2005 FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See also Letter from Ann Bernard, OCMC, Inc., General Counsel, to Christopher Shields, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC (October
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  • contribution based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are covered by the Commission's ``de minimis rule'' and are exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. As discussed in more detail below, BCE Nexxia's interstate revenues in 2004 and 2005 do not qualify for the de minimis exception. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See Letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to BCE Nexxia dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). See electronic mail response to the March 30 Audit Letter from Paula Kerr, BCE Nexxia, dated April 30, 2004. Letters from Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement
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  • but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, � 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Telecom House has not qualified for the de minimis exception since 2002. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-04-IH-0656, at 4, dated March 17, 2005 (``March 17, 2005 LOI Response''). See http://www.thouse.com/about.html. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See Letter from Hugh
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  • The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their approximate annual contributions based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. CSII has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2003. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). (last accessed on October 27, 2005). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See Letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Communication Services Integrated, Inc.,
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  • is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, � 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Global Teldata qualified for the de minimis exception in 2003 but not thereafter. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). See Letter from Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal
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  • 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, � 5, note 22. The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. LPSI has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2004. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Id. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004; see FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule, Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). See Letter from Bradford M. Berry, counsel for LPSI, to William Davenport, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, dated August 26, 2005, at 1 (``Voluntary Disclosure
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  • the fund. Third, although the ``reasonableness'' of Globcom's belief in its compliance is similarly irrelevant, we note that Globcom's reliance on an informal survey of unnamed ``industry contacts'' on a topic as important as its universal service contribution obligations is wholly unpersuasive. Our rules are clear, and the instructions to the Annual Worksheet explicitly state that ``[s]ections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services ... to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year.'' The instructions further state that ``[s]ection 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis
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  • its successors or assigns. ``MCI'' means MCI, Inc., which was the entity that filed FCC Form 499-A on behalf of MCI prior to 2006. ``Parties'' means Verizon and the Commission. ``Rules'' means the Commission's regulations set forth in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to Section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund (``FUSF''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and sections 52.17 and 52.32 of the
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  • late payment, i.e., under 31 U.S.C. � 3717 a delinquent debt that is not paid in full within 30 days from the due date will incur interest, and if not paid within 90 days from the due date will also incur a penalty; and, in addition, the delinquent contributor will be assessed the administrative costs of collection pursuant to section 54.713 of our rules. Each monthly invoice should include the language pertaining to the DCIA, substantially as follows: A failure to submit payment may result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, the initiation of proceedings to recover the outstanding debt, together with any applicable administrative charges, penalties, and interest pursuant to the provisions of the Debt Collection Act of 1982
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  • proceeding determined that BOI (a) failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of Section 254(d) of the Act and Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; (b) failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and (c) failed to file Telecom ReportingWorksheets in violation of Sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Consequently, with respect to the range of sanctions relating to violations of the Consent Decree, it shall be determined whether the Kintzel brothers are subject to a forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $1,538,533.52. 19. In addition to issues relating to compliance with the Consent Decree, issues are also specified below to determine
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  • be taken. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the Call Home Act of 2006, Pub. L. No. 109-459, 120 Stat. 3399, and section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 160, that the Commission shall forbear from applying section 254(d) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. � 254(d), and sections 54.706, 54.711 and 54.713 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, to revenues from certain services provided to United States military personnel, as set forth herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the Call Home Act of 2006, Pub. L. No. 109-459, 120 Stat. 3399, and section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 160, that
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  • Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002) (``Interim Contribution Order''). As of April 1, 2003, USAC bases a carrier's universal service obligation on the carrier's projected collected revenue rather than its historic gross-billed revenue. Interim Contribution Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24969-74, �� 29-39. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442, � 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.'') See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • � 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 18442, � 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a). See also supra note 5. When a contributor's projected collected interstate end-user telecommunications revenue is less than 12 percent of its combined projected collected interstate and international end-user telecommunications
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''). See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. � 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. � 285.12(j). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024-26 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Upon submission of a Form 499-A registration, the carrier is issued a filer
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  • FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 � 3 (1997). Contributors must pay by the date shown on the invoice from the Administrator. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Universal Service Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent''). See ``TRS Resources,'' available at: http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Resources_216.asp. 17 July 2007. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (``The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and
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  • not resolved. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. t''). he Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''); ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''); ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • both by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. � 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1940, 54.713, and 31 C.F.R. � 285.12(j). 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 voice-telephone users. Such services provide telephone access to a significant number of
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  • provides ``interstate services, including . . . international . . . services'' to contribute to the TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a); see also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), (B). Our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from the TRS Fund administrator. See id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(c). Section 9(a)(1) of the Act directs the Commission to ``assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities.'' 47 U.S.C. � 159(a)(1); see also 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157 Interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) are subject to regulatory fees
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  • of the USF, has formalized this as the pay-and-dispute policy. If a contributor does not pay the disputed amount, USAC cannot waive any late fees, interest charges, or penalties unless the disputed charges are later found to be a result of a USAC error, or USAC is directed to do so by the Commission. Discussion. We propose to amend section 54.713 of our rules to adopt a pay-and-dispute rule as follows: If a universal service fund contributor fails to make full payment of the monthly amount established by the contributor's applicable Form 499-A or Form 499-Q, or the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, on or before the date due, the payment is delinquent. Late fees, interest charges, and penalties for
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  • programs, and shall not disclose such data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. The Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau may approve arrangements between the Administrator and administrators of other programs established pursuant to FCC rules to permit sharing of information on contributors in order to gain administrative efficiencies or validate contributor information. 5. Section 54.713 is amended to read as follows: � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of
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  • administering the universal service support programs, and shall not disclose such data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. (c) The Bureau may waive, reduce, or eliminate contributor reporting requirements that prove unnecessary and require additional reporting requirements that the Bureau deems necessary to the sound and efficient administration of the universal service support mechanisms. � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Universal Service Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of an untruthful or inaccurate Universal Service Worksheet, failure
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  • salary, IRS tax refund, or other payments to collect that debt. The Commission also may provide this information to these agencies through the matching of computer records where authorized. Paragraph six: With the exception of your social security number, if you do not provide the information we request on the Worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of section 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. 54.713. Page 17: IV. Reminders. - Each affiliate or subsidiary must file separately. Each affiliate or subsidiary should show the same holding company name on Line (5). - Provide data for all lines that apply. Show a zero for all items for which the contributor had no revenues for the filing period. - Contributors
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  • to 20 47 C.F.R. � 69.621. 21 47 U.S.C. �� 503(b)(1)(B) and (2)(C). 22 18 U.S.C. � 1001. Section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a), provides, inter alia, that "[i]naccurate or untruthful information contained in the Universal Service Worksheet may lead to prosecution under the criminal provisions of Title 18 of the United States Code." Similarly, section 54.713 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 54.713, provides, inter alia, that "[f]ailure to file the Universal Service Worksheet or to submit required quarterly contributions may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law." In addition, FCC Form 457, "Universal Service Worksheet," provides that "[p]ersons making willful, false statements in the worksheet can
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  • the entity's taxpayer identification number (TIN) or an individual's social security number (SSN). Consolidated filers must provide the EIN of the holding company. Line 104. - Enter the principal name under which the filer conducts telecommunications activities, typically the name that appears on customer bills or the name used when service representatives answer customer inquiries. 29 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (universal service); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (TRS); see also 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (NANPA); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(c) (LNPA). 30 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. 2012 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 10 Line 105. - Mark the boxes that describe the telecommunications activity or activities of the filer. If more than one is appropriate,
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  • 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, 2000 letter to Advanced certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that Advanced received the Bureau's letter on August 10, 2000. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co.,
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  • 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 the February 1, 2000 letter to PTT by certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that PTT received the Bureau's letter on February 9, 2001. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999);
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  • Commission to preserve and advance universal service.''42 The Commission has implemented section 254(d) at section 54.706 of its rules, which states, in relevant part, ``every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services ... shall contribute to the federal universal service support mechanisms on the basis of its interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues, net of prior period actual contributions.''43 Section 54.713 of the Commission's rules cautions that a carrier's failure to submit its contributions ``may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law.''44 15. As a reseller of interstate and international long- distance services, Globcom is subject to the obligations of section 254 and section 54.706(b).45 Globcom states that it ``has contributed to the
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  • Network, Inc. ) Acct. No. 200432080185 ) ) FRN No. 0003-7204-71 ORDER Adopted: September 10, 2004 Released: September 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') has been conducting an investigation into possible violations by New Edge Network, Inc. (``New Edge'') of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,1 and sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713,2 and related provisions of the Commission's rules in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements.3 2. The Bureau and New Edge have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate the Bureau's investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. We have reviewed the terms of the
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  • No. EB-04-IH-0142 ) ) Acct. No. 200532080008 TON Services, Inc. ) ) FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. 254, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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  • Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) File No. EB-03-IH-0366 ) Acct. No. 200432080021 WestCom Corporation ) FRN No. 0009-6760-99 ) ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by WestCom Corporation (``WestCom'') of sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and related provisions of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. 54.706, 54.711 and 54.713, in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WestCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. We have reviewed the terms
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  • be filed against ADST under Section 208 of the Act, or from instituting new investigations or enforcement proceedings against ADST in the event of alleged future misconduct. Consistent with the forgoing, nothing in this Consent Decree limits the Commission's authority to consider and adjudicate any other violation of the Act and its rules, including violation of Sections 54.706, 54.709 and 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 12. ADST waives any and all rights it may have to seek administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or stay, or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent Decree and the Order adopting this Consent Decree, provided the Order adopts the Consent Decree without change, addition, or modification. 13. ADST's agreement to enter
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  • violation of section 254(d) of the Act9 and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules;10 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules;11 and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules.12 The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture of as much as $10,000 for each failure to file required TRS contributions and for each failure to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets.13 5.
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  • Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'')1 and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that
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  • receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. InPhonic does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 1947 C.F.R. 54.713. 2047 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 21InPhonic Inc.'s Response to the Enforcement Bureau's March 2, 2005 Inquiry Regarding Federal Regulatory Fee Payments, EB-05-IH- 0158 at 1 (``LOI Response''). InPhonic also provides ``wireless information services and activation''
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  • from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may fail to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 28 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 29 See 47 C.F.R. 52.17(b), 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). 30 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 31 See Letter from Hugh L. Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, to Teletronics, Inc., dated March 30, 2004 (requesting confirmation that Teletronics had filed registration information pursuant
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  • to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. See Globcom, 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, n. 22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Carrera does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 2447 C.F.R. 54.713. 25See 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). 26See www.callcarrera.com. 27See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 28See letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Carrera dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). 29See electronic mail response to the March
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  • other notice from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 1947 C.F.R. 54.713. 20See Letter from Leon L. Nowalsky, Nowalsky, Bronston & Gothard, Counsel for Telecom Management, Inc., to Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated December 20, 2004 (``TMI December 20, 2004 Letter''), Response to Inquiry 5. 21See, e.g., http://support.pioneertelephone.com/test/support.asp?kb=42 (providing evidence that TMI utilizes the underlying network of Frontier/Global Crossing) (last accessed on July 11,
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  • notice from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 9 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 1047 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 11OCMC's 2005 FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See also Letter from Ann Bernard, OCMC, Inc., General Counsel, to Christopher Shields, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC (October 18,
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  • annual contribution based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are covered by the Commission's ``de minimis rule'' and are exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. 54.708. As discussed in more detail below, BCE Nexxia's interstate revenues in 2004 and 2005 do not qualify for the de minimis exception. 14 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 15 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 16 See Letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to BCE Nexxia dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). 17 See electronic mail response to the March 30 Audit Letter from Paula Kerr, BCE Nexxia, dated April 30, 2004. 18 Letters from Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Telecom House has not qualified for the de minimis exception since 2002. 20 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 21 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 22 Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-04-IH- 0656, at 4, dated March 17, 2005 (``March 17, 2005 LOI Response''). 23 See http://www.thouse.com/about.html. 24 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 25
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  • n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their approximate annual contributions based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. 54.708. CSII has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2003. 17 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 18 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 19 See Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-05-IH- 0189, at 4, dated March 28, 2005 (``March 28, 2005 LOI Response''); http://www.csii.net/index2.html (last accessed on October 27, 2005). 20
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  • but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Global Teldata qualified for the de minimis exception in 2003 but not thereafter. 16 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 17 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 18 See Letter from Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau,
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  • 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, P 5, note 22. The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. S 54.708. LPSI has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2004. 47 C.F.R. S 54.713. Id. S 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004; see FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule, Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). See Letter from Bradford M. Berry, counsel for LPSI, to William Davenport, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, dated August 26, 2005, at 1 ("Voluntary Disclosure
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  • fund. 21. Third, although the "reasonableness" of Globcom's belief in its compliance is similarly irrelevant, we note that Globcom's reliance on an informal survey of unnamed "industry contacts" on a topic as important as its universal service contribution obligations is wholly unpersuasive. Our rules are clear, and the instructions to the Annual Worksheet explicitly state that "[s]ections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services ... to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year." The instructions further state that "[s]ection 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis
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  • FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) ("Carrier Selection Order"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713. Further, under the Commission's "red light rule," action will be withheld on any application to the Commission or request for authorization made by any entity that has failed to pay when due its regulatory program payment such as USF contributions, and if payment or payment arrangements are not made within 30 days from notice to the applicant, such applications or
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  • Communications Company and their successors or assigns. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and pursuant to Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Rodney H. Williams, President, Liberty Phones, Inc., dated May 31, 2007 (the "LOI"). Bureau staff sent the LOI to
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • h. "MCI" means MCI, Inc., which was the entity that filed FCC Form 499-A on behalf of MCI prior to 2006. i. "Parties" means Verizon and the Commission. j. "Rules" means the Commission's regulations set forth in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to Section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund ("FUSF"). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. 4. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and sections 52.17 and 52.32 of
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  • proceeding determined that BOI (a) failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of Section 254(d) of the Act and Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; (b) failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and (c) failed to file Telecom ReportingWorksheets in violation of Sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Consequently, with respect to the range of sanctions relating to violations of the Consent Decree, it shall be determined whether the Kintzel brothers are subject to a forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $1,538,533.52. 19. In addition to issues relating to compliance with the Consent Decree, issues are also specified below to determine
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  • Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002) ("Interim Contribution Order"). As of April 1, 2003, USAC bases a carrier's universal service obligation on the carrier's projected collected revenue rather than its historic gross-billed revenue. Interim Contribution Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24969-74, PP 29-39. 47 C.F.R. S 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442, P 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. SS 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC
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  • regulations found in Title 47 of the Federal Regulations. II. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. Pursuant to section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all
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  • (the "Bureau") and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.") See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • 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 18442, P: 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. S:S: 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.706(a). See also supra note 5. When a contributor's projected collected interstate end-user telecommunications revenue is less than 12 percent of its combined projected collected interstate and international end-user telecommunications
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made."). See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. S: 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024-26 (2000) ("Carrier Selection Order"). 47 C.F.R. S: 64.1195. Upon submission of a Form 499-A registration, the carrier is issued a filer
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  • S: 154(i). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.311. 47 U.S.C. S: 254; 47 C.F.R. S: 54.706. See Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to John Patton, CEO, Supra Telecommunications & Information Systems Acquisitions Corp., issued June 26, 2008 ("June 26, 2008 LOI"). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See June 26, 2008 LOI. See Letter from Douglas D. Orvis II, Bingham McCutchen LLP, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, Attn: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated August 11, 2008 ("LOI Response"). Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 2 2 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 6 Federal Communications
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  • 18, 2008 Opt-Out Failure Notice"). Id. Id. See Letter of Inquiry from Marcy Greene, Deputy Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Davida Grant, Senior Attorney, AT&T Inc. (January 31, 2008). See Letter from Davida Grant, Senior Attorney, AT&T Inc., to Colleen Heitkamp, Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau (February 21, 2008). See generally 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706 - 54.713 (outlining requirements for contributions to the federal universal service support mechanisms). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor 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
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  • FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 P: 3 (1997). Contributors must pay by the date shown on the invoice from the Administrator. 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a). See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Universal Service Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent"). See "TRS Resources," available at: http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Resources_216.asp. 17 July 2007. See 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a) ("The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and
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  • from Thomas Lynch, Counsel for Global Information Technologies, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, dated Sept. 10, 2008. See Letter from Thomas Lynch, Counsel for Global Information Technologies, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC and Marcy Green, Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated Mar. 10, 2009 ("GIT Omnibus NAL Response") See generally 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706 - 54.713 (outlining requirements for contributions to the federal universal service support mechanisms). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor 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
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf (February 2009) ("Annual Worksheet"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"). Carriers report their revenues for the prior quarter by the beginning of the
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf (February 2009) ("Annual Worksheet"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"). Carriers report their revenues for the prior quarter by the beginning of the
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  • LLC, EB-08-IH-1364, Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to William Haggarty, Chief Executive Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) ("LOI"). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. S: 9.3. 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. S: 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms "telecommunications carrier" or "carrier" for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. S: 251(e); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. S: 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and
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  • provides "interstate services, including . . . international . . . services" to contribute to the TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a); see also 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), (B). Our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from the TRS Fund administrator. See id. See 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(c). Section 9(a)(1) of the Act directs the Commission to "assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities." 47 U.S.C. S: 159(a)(1); see also 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157 Interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) are subject to regulatory fees
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  • 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 Telephone Network dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 8, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See
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  • 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, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC
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  • 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 for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager of Business Development, Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Suzanne M. Tertrault, Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated May 30, 2000. 47
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  • 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 Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25, 2000, citing Texas Office of
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  • the Act and 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules noted above, then it would further be determined whether a forfeiture, in the amount of $115,533.52 for the failures to make required universal service contributions, $10,000 for
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  • programs, and shall not disclose such data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. The Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau may approve arrangements between the Administrator and administrators of other programs established pursuant to FCC rules to permit sharing of information on contributors in order to gain administrative efficiencies or validate contributor information. 5. Section 54.713 is amended to read as follows: � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of
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  • administering the universal service support programs, and shall not disclose such data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. (c) The Bureau may waive, reduce, or eliminate contributor reporting requirements that prove unnecessary and require additional reporting requirements that the Bureau deems necessary to the sound and efficient administration of the universal service support mechanisms. � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Universal Service Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of an untruthful or inaccurate Universal Service Worksheet, failure
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  • Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 97-21 and 96-45, FCC 97-253, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, (rel. July 18, 1997) (NECA Order). 6. NECA Order at para. 30. 7. NECA Order at paras. 33-40. 8. NECA Order at paras. 57-60. 9. NECA Order at paras. 43 and 80. See also 47 C.F.R. 54.711 and 54.713. 10. See FCC Announces Release of Universal Service Worksheet, FCC Form 457, Public Notice, DA 97-1671 (rel. Aug. 4, 1997). The Commission announced minor changes to the worksheet instructions on August 1, 1997. See FCC Announces Non-Substantive Changes to Universal Service Worksheet Instructions Released on August 4, 1997, FCC Form 457, Public Notice, DA 97-1671A (rel. Aug. 11, 1997). 11.
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  • data obtained from other administrators and shall not use such data except for purposes of administering the universal service support mechanisms. (c) The Bureau may waive, reduce, modify, or eliminate contributor reporting requirements that prove unnecessary and require additional reporting requirements that the Bureau deems necessary to the sound and efficient administration of the universal service support mechanisms. 5. Section 54.713 is amended to read as follows: � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FCC Form 499-Q, March 2001 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 6 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1,
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  • salary, IRS tax refund, or other payments to collect that debt. The Commission also may provide this information to these agencies through the matching of computer records where authorized. Paragraph six: With the exception of your social security number, if you do not provide the information we request on the Worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of section 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. 54.713. Page 17: IV. Reminders. - Each affiliate or subsidiary must file separately. Each affiliate or subsidiary should show the same holding company name on Line (5). - Provide data for all lines that apply. Show a zero for all items for which the contributor had no revenues for the filing period. - Contributors
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  • to 20 47 C.F.R. � 69.621. 21 47 U.S.C. �� 503(b)(1)(B) and (2)(C). 22 18 U.S.C. � 1001. Section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a), provides, inter alia, that "[i]naccurate or untruthful information contained in the Universal Service Worksheet may lead to prosecution under the criminal provisions of Title 18 of the United States Code." Similarly, section 54.713 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 54.713, provides, inter alia, that "[f]ailure to file the Universal Service Worksheet or to submit required quarterly contributions may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law." In addition, FCC Form 457, "Universal Service Worksheet," provides that "[p]ersons making willful, false statements in the worksheet can
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  • for a fee to contribute to the Universal Service Funds.1 Carriers that provide only international telecommunications service are not required to contribute to the universal service support mechanisms. By letter dated July 23, 1998, RealWorld Advanced Technology Inc. (RealWorld) requested that the Commission waive sections 54.705, 54.707, 54.709, 54.711, and 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.705, 54.707, 54.709, 54.711, and 54.713. 2 54.713 of the Commission's rules.2 RealWorld is a reseller of international telecommunications service. RealWorld states that more than 99 percent of its calls originate and terminate abroad, and the remainder terminate in the United States. RealWorld seeks waiver of the rules in order to contribute directly to the Universal Service Fund, based only on the revenue from calls terminating
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  • -- Page 1 FCC Form 499, February 2000 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 8 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A Instructions for Completing the Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Telecommunications Relay Service, Universal Service, Number Administration, and Local Number Portability Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.703, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499) twice a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.703, 54.711, 54.713. Section
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  • STATES CODE, 18 U.S.C. �1001 FCC Form 499-S July 1999 FCC Form 499-S, July 1999 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 5.5 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-S Instructions for Completing the September Worksheet for Filing Contributions to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.703, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non- common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-S) on September 1, each year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.703,
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  • 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, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC
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  • 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 for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager of Business Development, Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Suzanne M. Tertrault, Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated May 30, 2000. 47
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  • 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 Telephone Network dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 8, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See
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  • 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 Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25, 2000, citing Texas Office of
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  • Instructions --Page 1 FCC Form 499, February 2000 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 8 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A Instructions for Completing the Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Telecommunications Relay Service, Universal Service, Number Administration, and Local Number Portability Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.703, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non- common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499) twice a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.703, 54.711, 54.713.
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  • a competitively neutral basis to meet the costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499) twice a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier
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  • a competitively neutral basis to meet the costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47
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  • meet the costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713.
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  • costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713.
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  • costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected voice-over-Internet- protocol (VoIP) providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47
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  • costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected voice-over-Internet- protocol (VoIP) providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47
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  • administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. ��
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  • administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. ��
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  • administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. ��
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  • on a consolidated basis. See section II.C. (. . . continued from previous page) Amendment of Parts 0 and 1 of the Commission's Rules, Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and Adoption of Rules Governing Applications or Requests for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors, MD Docket No. 02-339, 19 FCC Rcd 640 (2004). 28 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (universal service); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (TRS); see also 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (NANPA); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(c) (LNPA). 29 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. Instructions - Page 9 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Line 103. - Enter the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employer identification number (EIN) for the filer, which should be the same EIN
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  • paid or satisfactory arrangement for payment is not made. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910; Amendment of Parts 0 and 1 of the Commission's Rules, Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and Adoption of Rules Governing Applications or Requests for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors, MD Docket No. 02-339, 19 FCC Rcd 640 (2004). 28 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (universal service); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (TRS); see also 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (NANPA); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(c) (LNPA). 29 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 10 First time filers should write "New" in the block. New filers will be assigned a Filer 499 ID number after submitting a
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit 1 FCC Form 499-Q, April 2010 Approval by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 10 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q (2010) Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE: Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected voice- over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) providers that provide interstate telecommunications, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q or
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  • 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, 2000 letter to Advanced certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that Advanced received the Bureau's letter on August 10, 2000. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co.,
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  • 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 the February 1, 2000 letter to PTT by certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that PTT received the Bureau's letter on February 9, 2001. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999);
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  • Commission to preserve and advance universal service.''42 The Commission has implemented section 254(d) at section 54.706 of its rules, which states, in relevant part, ``every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services ... shall contribute to the federal universal service support mechanisms on the basis of its interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues, net of prior period actual contributions.''43 Section 54.713 of the Commission's rules cautions that a carrier's failure to submit its contributions ``may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law.''44 15. As a reseller of interstate and international long- distance services, Globcom is subject to the obligations of section 254 and section 54.706(b).45 Globcom states that it ``has contributed to the
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  • Network, Inc. ) Acct. No. 200432080185 ) ) FRN No. 0003-7204-71 ORDER Adopted: September 10, 2004 Released: September 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') has been conducting an investigation into possible violations by New Edge Network, Inc. (``New Edge'') of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,1 and sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713,2 and related provisions of the Commission's rules in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements.3 2. The Bureau and New Edge have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate the Bureau's investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. We have reviewed the terms of the
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  • No. EB-04-IH-0142 ) ) Acct. No. 200532080008 TON Services, Inc. ) ) FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. 254, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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  • Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) File No. EB-03-IH-0366 ) Acct. No. 200432080021 WestCom Corporation ) FRN No. 0009-6760-99 ) ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by WestCom Corporation (``WestCom'') of sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and related provisions of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. 54.706, 54.711 and 54.713, in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WestCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. We have reviewed the terms
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  • be filed against ADST under Section 208 of the Act, or from instituting new investigations or enforcement proceedings against ADST in the event of alleged future misconduct. Consistent with the forgoing, nothing in this Consent Decree limits the Commission's authority to consider and adjudicate any other violation of the Act and its rules, including violation of Sections 54.706, 54.709 and 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 12. ADST waives any and all rights it may have to seek administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or stay, or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent Decree and the Order adopting this Consent Decree, provided the Order adopts the Consent Decree without change, addition, or modification. 13. ADST's agreement to enter
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  • violation of section 254(d) of the Act9 and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules;10 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules;11 and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules.12 The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture of as much as $10,000 for each failure to file required TRS contributions and for each failure to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets.13 5.
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  • Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'')1 and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that
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  • receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. InPhonic does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 1947 C.F.R. 54.713. 2047 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 21InPhonic Inc.'s Response to the Enforcement Bureau's March 2, 2005 Inquiry Regarding Federal Regulatory Fee Payments, EB-05-IH- 0158 at 1 (``LOI Response''). InPhonic also provides ``wireless information services and activation''
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  • from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may fail to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 28 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 29 See 47 C.F.R. 52.17(b), 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). 30 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 31 See Letter from Hugh L. Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, to Teletronics, Inc., dated March 30, 2004 (requesting confirmation that Teletronics had filed registration information pursuant
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  • to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. See Globcom, 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, n. 22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Carrera does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 2447 C.F.R. 54.713. 25See 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). 26See www.callcarrera.com. 27See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 28See letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Carrera dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). 29See electronic mail response to the March
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  • other notice from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 1947 C.F.R. 54.713. 20See Letter from Leon L. Nowalsky, Nowalsky, Bronston & Gothard, Counsel for Telecom Management, Inc., to Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated December 20, 2004 (``TMI December 20, 2004 Letter''), Response to Inquiry 5. 21See, e.g., http://support.pioneertelephone.com/test/support.asp?kb=42 (providing evidence that TMI utilizes the underlying network of Frontier/Global Crossing) (last accessed on July 11,
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  • notice from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 9 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 1047 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 11OCMC's 2005 FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See also Letter from Ann Bernard, OCMC, Inc., General Counsel, to Christopher Shields, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC (October 18,
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  • annual contribution based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are covered by the Commission's ``de minimis rule'' and are exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. 54.708. As discussed in more detail below, BCE Nexxia's interstate revenues in 2004 and 2005 do not qualify for the de minimis exception. 14 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 15 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 16 See Letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to BCE Nexxia dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). 17 See electronic mail response to the March 30 Audit Letter from Paula Kerr, BCE Nexxia, dated April 30, 2004. 18 Letters from Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Telecom House has not qualified for the de minimis exception since 2002. 20 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 21 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 22 Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-04-IH- 0656, at 4, dated March 17, 2005 (``March 17, 2005 LOI Response''). 23 See http://www.thouse.com/about.html. 24 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 25
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  • n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their approximate annual contributions based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. 54.708. CSII has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2003. 17 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 18 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 19 See Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-05-IH- 0189, at 4, dated March 28, 2005 (``March 28, 2005 LOI Response''); http://www.csii.net/index2.html (last accessed on October 27, 2005). 20
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  • but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Global Teldata qualified for the de minimis exception in 2003 but not thereafter. 16 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 17 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 18 See Letter from Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau,
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  • 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, P 5, note 22. The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. S 54.708. LPSI has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2004. 47 C.F.R. S 54.713. Id. S 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004; see FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule, Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). See Letter from Bradford M. Berry, counsel for LPSI, to William Davenport, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, dated August 26, 2005, at 1 ("Voluntary Disclosure
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  • fund. 21. Third, although the "reasonableness" of Globcom's belief in its compliance is similarly irrelevant, we note that Globcom's reliance on an informal survey of unnamed "industry contacts" on a topic as important as its universal service contribution obligations is wholly unpersuasive. Our rules are clear, and the instructions to the Annual Worksheet explicitly state that "[s]ections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services ... to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year." The instructions further state that "[s]ection 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis
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  • FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) ("Carrier Selection Order"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713. Further, under the Commission's "red light rule," action will be withheld on any application to the Commission or request for authorization made by any entity that has failed to pay when due its regulatory program payment such as USF contributions, and if payment or payment arrangements are not made within 30 days from notice to the applicant, such applications or
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  • Communications Company and their successors or assigns. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and pursuant to Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Rodney H. Williams, President, Liberty Phones, Inc., dated May 31, 2007 (the "LOI"). Bureau staff sent the LOI to
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • h. "MCI" means MCI, Inc., which was the entity that filed FCC Form 499-A on behalf of MCI prior to 2006. i. "Parties" means Verizon and the Commission. j. "Rules" means the Commission's regulations set forth in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to Section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund ("FUSF"). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. 4. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and sections 52.17 and 52.32 of
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  • proceeding determined that BOI (a) failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of Section 254(d) of the Act and Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; (b) failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and (c) failed to file Telecom ReportingWorksheets in violation of Sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Consequently, with respect to the range of sanctions relating to violations of the Consent Decree, it shall be determined whether the Kintzel brothers are subject to a forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $1,538,533.52. 19. In addition to issues relating to compliance with the Consent Decree, issues are also specified below to determine
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  • Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002) ("Interim Contribution Order"). As of April 1, 2003, USAC bases a carrier's universal service obligation on the carrier's projected collected revenue rather than its historic gross-billed revenue. Interim Contribution Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24969-74, PP 29-39. 47 C.F.R. S 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442, P 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. SS 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC
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  • regulations found in Title 47 of the Federal Regulations. II. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. Pursuant to section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all
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  • (the "Bureau") and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.") See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • 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 18442, P: 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. S:S: 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.706(a). See also supra note 5. When a contributor's projected collected interstate end-user telecommunications revenue is less than 12 percent of its combined projected collected interstate and international end-user telecommunications
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made."). See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. S: 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024-26 (2000) ("Carrier Selection Order"). 47 C.F.R. S: 64.1195. Upon submission of a Form 499-A registration, the carrier is issued a filer
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  • S: 154(i). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.311. 47 U.S.C. S: 254; 47 C.F.R. S: 54.706. See Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to John Patton, CEO, Supra Telecommunications & Information Systems Acquisitions Corp., issued June 26, 2008 ("June 26, 2008 LOI"). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See June 26, 2008 LOI. See Letter from Douglas D. Orvis II, Bingham McCutchen LLP, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, Attn: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated August 11, 2008 ("LOI Response"). Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 2 2 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 6 Federal Communications
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  • 18, 2008 Opt-Out Failure Notice"). Id. Id. See Letter of Inquiry from Marcy Greene, Deputy Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Davida Grant, Senior Attorney, AT&T Inc. (January 31, 2008). See Letter from Davida Grant, Senior Attorney, AT&T Inc., to Colleen Heitkamp, Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau (February 21, 2008). See generally 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706 - 54.713 (outlining requirements for contributions to the federal universal service support mechanisms). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor 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
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  • FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 P: 3 (1997). Contributors must pay by the date shown on the invoice from the Administrator. 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a). See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Universal Service Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent"). See "TRS Resources," available at: http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Resources_216.asp. 17 July 2007. See 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a) ("The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and
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  • from Thomas Lynch, Counsel for Global Information Technologies, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, dated Sept. 10, 2008. See Letter from Thomas Lynch, Counsel for Global Information Technologies, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC and Marcy Green, Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated Mar. 10, 2009 ("GIT Omnibus NAL Response") See generally 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706 - 54.713 (outlining requirements for contributions to the federal universal service support mechanisms). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor 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
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf (February 2009) ("Annual Worksheet"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"). Carriers report their revenues for the prior quarter by the beginning of the
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf (February 2009) ("Annual Worksheet"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"). Carriers report their revenues for the prior quarter by the beginning of the
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  • LLC, EB-08-IH-1364, Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to William Haggarty, Chief Executive Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) ("LOI"). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. S: 9.3. 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. S: 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms "telecommunications carrier" or "carrier" for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. S: 251(e); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. S: 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and
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  • provides "interstate services, including . . . international . . . services" to contribute to the TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a); see also 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), (B). Our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from the TRS Fund administrator. See id. See 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(c). Section 9(a)(1) of the Act directs the Commission to "assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities." 47 U.S.C. S: 159(a)(1); see also 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157 Interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) are subject to regulatory fees
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  • 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 Telephone Network dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 8, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See
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  • 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, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC
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  • 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 for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager of Business Development, Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Suzanne M. Tertrault, Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated May 30, 2000. 47
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  • 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 Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25, 2000, citing Texas Office of
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  • the Act and 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules noted above, then it would further be determined whether a forfeiture, in the amount of $115,533.52 for the failures to make required universal service contributions, $10,000 for
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  • FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 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) (``Quarterly Reporting Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Further, under the Commission's ``red light rule,'' action will be withheld on any application to the Commission or request for authorization made by any entity that has failed to pay when due its regulatory program payment such as USF contributions, and if payment or payment arrangements are not made within 30 days from notice to the applicant, such applications or
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  • TELUS Communications Company and their successors or assigns. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and pursuant to Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all telecommunications
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Rodney H. Williams, President, Liberty Phones, Inc., dated May 31, 2007 (the ``LOI''). Bureau staff sent the LOI to
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • Commission's regulations found in Title 47 of the Federal Regulations. II. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Pursuant to section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all telecommunications
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  • (the ``Bureau'') and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree
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  • � 154(i). 47 C.F.R. �� 0.111, 0.311. 47 U.S.C. � 254; 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to John Patton, CEO, Supra Telecommunications & Information Systems Acquisitions Corp., issued June 26, 2008 (``June 26, 2008 LOI''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See June 26, 2008 LOI. See Letter from Douglas D. Orvis II, Bingham McCutchen LLP, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, Attn: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated August 11, 2008 (``LOI Response''). Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073
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  • LLC, EB-08-IH-1364, Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to William Haggarty, Chief Executive Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) (``LOI''). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 9.3. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms ``telecommunications carrier'' or ``carrier'' for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. � 251(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and
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  • its successors or assigns. ``MCI'' means MCI, Inc., which was the entity that filed FCC Form 499-A on behalf of MCI prior to 2006. ``Parties'' means Verizon and the Commission. ``Rules'' means the Commission's regulations set forth in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to Section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund (``FUSF''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and sections 52.17 and 52.32 of the
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  • proceeding determined that BOI (a) failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of Section 254(d) of the Act and Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; (b) failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and (c) failed to file Telecom ReportingWorksheets in violation of Sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Consequently, with respect to the range of sanctions relating to violations of the Consent Decree, it shall be determined whether the Kintzel brothers are subject to a forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $1,538,533.52. 19. In addition to issues relating to compliance with the Consent Decree, issues are also specified below to determine
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  • Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002) (``Interim Contribution Order''). As of April 1, 2003, USAC bases a carrier's universal service obligation on the carrier's projected collected revenue rather than its historic gross-billed revenue. Interim Contribution Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24969-74, �� 29-39. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442, � 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.'') See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • � 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 18442, � 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a). See also supra note 5. When a contributor's projected collected interstate end-user telecommunications revenue is less than 12 percent of its combined projected collected interstate and international end-user telecommunications
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''). See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. � 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. � 285.12(j). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024-26 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Upon submission of a Form 499-A registration, the carrier is issued a filer
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  • FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 � 3 (1997). Contributors must pay by the date shown on the invoice from the Administrator. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Universal Service Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent''). See ``TRS Resources,'' available at: http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Resources_216.asp. 17 July 2007. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (``The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and
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  • not resolved. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. t''). he Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''); ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''); ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • provides ``interstate services, including . . . international . . . services'' to contribute to the TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a); see also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), (B). Our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from the TRS Fund administrator. See id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(c). Section 9(a)(1) of the Act directs the Commission to ``assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities.'' 47 U.S.C. � 159(a)(1); see also 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157 Interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) are subject to regulatory fees
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  • � 251(e)(2); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(a). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b), 54.711, 64.1195; see also 47 U.S.C. � 254(d) (``Any other provider of interstate telecommunications may be required to contribute to the preservation and advancement of universal service if the public interest so requires.''). 47 C.F.R. � 54.701(a). See id. �� 54.709(a), 54.713(b). The monthly bills are subject to an annual true-up based on the actual revenues that contributors report on FCC Form 499-A. 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, 5755, para. 19 & n.32 (2001) (Quarterly Reporting Order); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). Form 499-A
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  • 2000). See USAC Filing for Fourth Quarter 2001 Contribution Base at 4. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the fourth quarter of 2001 is derived from the revenues reported on the Second Quarter 2001 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See id. See USAC Filing for Fourth Quarter 2001 Projection at 24-25. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. � � ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee� ��� ln`�( �0�WrG�' �}��''�Q �� |����� �a!m� �i ��- �x[
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  • companies). See USAC Filing for First Quarter 2002 Contribution Base at 4. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the first quarter of 2002 is derived from the revenues reported on the Third Quarter 2001 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See id. See USAC Filing for First Quarter 2002 Projection at 26. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. } " � 3 4 } " � � � � ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee� ���
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  • 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, 2000 letter to Advanced certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that Advanced received the Bureau's letter on August 10, 2000. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co.,
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  • Filing for Third Quarter 2002 Contribution Base). See USAC Filing for Third Quarter 2002 Contribution Base at 4. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the third quarter of 2002 is derived from the revenues reported on the First Quarter 2002 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See id. See id. at 5. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. 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 � �� ��� ���PNG RR�~R�n� |�o� |�o� X*�N�*K � ~j0tm@"Iu�� �2~��y=��b��"���05 X� ?''z[�'';: ''@�/'", �Z!� g$!���H (c)� � .[�'' �� �]�' ��7���`�~�; M u(�\A�� �w�(c)� � �� 2�� 0��� �O�� ����
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  • June 13, 2002) (Schools First Report and Order). When USAC files its projections of program demand and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2003, it shall supply an updated estimate of the remaining balance that may be applied to stabilize the collection requirement as necessary for first quarter 2003. Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. O P ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee� ��� ln`�( �0�WrG�' �}��''�Q �� |����� �a!m� �i ��- �x[
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  • 2003 Contribution Base). See USAC Filing for First Quarter 2003 Contribution Base at 3. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the first quarter of 2003 is derived from the revenues reported on Third Quarter 2002 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q). See id. See id. at 4 Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. 3 4 ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee� ��� ln`�( �0�WrG�' �}��''�Q �� |����� �a!m� �i ��- �x[
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  • Base). See USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2002 Contribution Base at 4. The revenue base on which contributions are assessed in the second quarter of 2002 is derived from the revenues reported on the Fourth Quarter 2001 Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See id. See USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2002 Projection at 27. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. �54.713. ~ � � (R) � 4 5 ~ (R) � � � 4 5 ~ (R) � � � � ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. % - G W c v - � � � � � � � � � � � � T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� ��
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. - � � � � � � - , 4 N ^ j } � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � L� � ' T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|}
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. � � � � � � ( 0 J Z f y � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � D� � T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR
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  • (USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2003 Projections). See also Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Quarterly Contribution Base for the Second Quarter 2003, available at (filed February 28, 2003) (USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2003 Contribution Base). See USAC Filing for Second Quarter 2003 Contribution Base at 4. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Contribution Methodology Order at para. 45. � � � � � � ��� T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _ ە�4 ��>�� ;Ez�]� �Ee�
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. B C D O Y a h � '' � � � T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' � #�''_ ;� ?fԜ _
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  • ) ) ) File No. EB-04-IH-0157 Acct. No. 200432080185 FRN No. 0003-7204-71 ORDER Adopted: September 10, 2004 Released: September 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') has been conducting an investigation into possible violations by New Edge Network, Inc. (``New Edge'') of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and related provisions of the Commission's rules in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements. The Bureau and New Edge have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate the Bureau's investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. We have reviewed the terms of the Consent Decree
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  • text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit � Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service GatewayUSA Holding Company Inc., Cosmos Telecom Marketing, Inc., and Sitel, Inc. Petition for Partial Waiver or, Alternatively, Clarification of Section 54.703 of the Commission's Rules Inteleca Communications Corporation Petition for Waiver of Rules 54.705, 54.707, 54.709, 54.711, and 54.713 Microdevices Worldwide Inc. Petition for Partial Waiver or, in the Alternative, Clarification of Universal Service Contribution Requirements Contained in Section 54.703 of the Commission's Rules Minimum Rate Pricing, Inc. Petition for Partial Waiver of the Universal Service Contribution Requirements Under Sections 54.703, 54.709 and 54.711 of the Commission's Rules RealWorld Advanced Technology Inc. Petition for Waiver of Rules 54.705, 54.707,
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. % 6 7 9 : ; s : ; s t u � '' � � " � � hY T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2��
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  • Services, Inc. ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-04-IH-0142 Acct. No. 200532080008 FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. � 254, 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. - " 1 2 3 (3 4 o $ $ $ $ $ hY � � T���7f�`;8gK��b���PNG (c)|)Q��@0����� �~.� � �-c���"Pg� �c)�0O��) b�"c�� ��-� �!|} 2 ����un�''...��� }^�;u������.l ��jX��F�D�r� qvW�C�`��K]L����q���b##}J@j!-�ыp�=܈ �7�Z�"�NzKZߌE�� F���)%3{�Rg*w��/�yD߂z,���](n��2/cmL� \A% �g�@}�� W/ x">46/��^���aУR �M(c)tmR�X��F� ���-6 2[u �� s t2�99b~Z��t Sma�p|)l ˏ 0 `8{ N�� U� ��S n��J(��շ �r.V�����2�� �� p{��A�"�8)W~V�8 �;'' �
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  • � 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of �� 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules noted above, then it would further be determined whether a forfeiture, in the amount of $115,533.52 for the failures to make required universal service contributions, $10,000 for
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  • costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713.
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  • spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. 12 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). 13 USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) � (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). 14 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 5 We also emphasize that carriers may not mark up federal universal service line-item amounts above the contribution factor.15 Thus, carriers may not, during the second quarter of 2004, recover through a federal universal service line item an amount that exceeds the interstate telecommunications charges on a customer's bill times 8.7%. For further information, contact Karen Franklin in the Telecommunications
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  • Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of WestCom Corporation ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-03-IH-0366 Acct. No. 200432080021 FRN No. 0009-6760-99 ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by WestCom Corporation (``WestCom'') of sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and related provisions of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711 and 54.713, in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WestCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. We have reviewed the terms of
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  • be filed against ADST under Section 208 of the Act, or from instituting new investigations or enforcement proceedings against ADST in the event of alleged future misconduct. Consistent with the forgoing, nothing in this Consent Decree limits the Commission's authority to consider and adjudicate any other violation of the Act and its rules, including violation of Sections 54.706, 54.709 and 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 12. ADST waives any and all rights it may have to seek administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or stay, or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent Decree and the Order adopting this Consent Decree, provided the Order adopts the Consent Decree without change, addition, or modification. 13. ADST's agreement to enter
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 N P Q R U V X Y \ ] _ d e f i j n o p r s v � � � � `` � - tm � � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 b i j o p q s t w x y  � � � � � � � (c) " (R) � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'') and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that are no
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 _ f g m n u w x ~  � � � � � � � (c) (R) � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • file an amended appeal that fully conforms to the Commission's rules by August 12, 2004. See July 29, 2004 Letter at 1. An amended appeal would relate back to the date of the original filing. The Commission has not received an amended appeal from Atlantic Digital. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). Atlantic Digital Appeal at 1. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Thus, the Commission has given USAC the authority to assess late filing fees. Atlantic Digital Appeal at 1. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.7. See Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q, at 7 (dated March 2001). Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.721(c); July 29, 2004 Letter at 1. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.49, 54.721(b)(2). The Division
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's proposed collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Q X Y _ ` h i o p w � � ` - � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Washington, D.C. 20554 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 9 I U h � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �����PNG > �!�R>^��S�S߿�"K�k������er4 �J�dM�O�O � �,I TV��5 0�z̪�� ��� %�o� �� � �a�%
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 S k l m p s h/ h/ 9 R R S i i r z � � � s t u x { } ~ � � � � `` '' �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� h� 4 M N f k m s t { | � � � � � � � � � � � " � � � � � � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 ; < ~  � � � � " ; ; < R [ [ c l u ~   ` tm � � � � � � � � � �
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  • its failure to timely file its form with the Administrator because it relied upon a third-party that filed the form late). See, e.g., Metromedia Company, File Nos. 29700-CL-TC-1-86 et al., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 1 FCC Rcd 1227, 1232, para. 33 (Com. Car. Bur. 1986). Id. Petitions for Review at 4 (citing 47 C.F.R. � 54.702(c)). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.711(a), 54.713. See, e.g., ABC Cellular Corp., CC Docket No. 97-21, Order, 17 FCC Rcd 25192, 25196-97, para. 12 (Com. Car. Bur. 2002) (concluding that the Administrator could reject an applicant's Form 499-Q without first consulting the Commission because the Instructions for the Form 499-Q provided sufficient guidance for the Administrator to conclude that the applicant had not complied with the Instructions).
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� h� P g m o p u v w x z } ~  � ... � � � � (R) � � � � " � � � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� h� L c h j o p q v w x y z ~  � � � � � � � � (c) " � � � h/ h/
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  • the revenues associated with its information services, it is not required to contribute to universal service based on those revenues. See, e.g., id. at para. 22. (2005) (noting Radiant's approval to offer telecommunications service in Tennessee in 2003). AT&T Declaratory Ruling, 19 FCC Rcd at 7463, para. 10. Id. at 7471, para. 20. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See 47 C.F.R. 54.713. Federal Communications Commission DA 07-2922 Federal Communications Commission DA 07-2922 ( � �@��� W c f " � � � � h � � � � � * � 0 0 ( 5
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  • FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 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) (``Quarterly Reporting Order''); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Further, under the Commission's ``red light rule,'' action will be withheld on any application to the Commission or request for authorization made by any entity that has failed to pay when due its regulatory program payment such as USF contributions, and if payment or payment arrangements are not made within 30 days from notice to the applicant, such applications or
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  • TELUS Communications Company and their successors or assigns. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and pursuant to Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all telecommunications
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Rodney H. Williams, President, Liberty Phones, Inc., dated May 31, 2007 (the ``LOI''). Bureau staff sent the LOI to
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • Form 499-A Instructions). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 64.1195; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. We encourage new filers to submit the Form directly to USAC. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.47, 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. 47 C.F.R. � 1.47; 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 10. 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). But see 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. See 2006 FCC Form 499-A Instructions at 1. Id. at 10. Id. Providers that offer telecommunications for a fee exclusively on a non-common carrier basis need not file Form 499-A if their contribution to the USF would be de minimis under the universal service rules unless they are required to do so by
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� P f l n o s t v x y z { | � � � � � � � � (c) � � � � h/ h/ 6 O
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  • Commission's regulations found in Title 47 of the Federal Regulations. II. BACKGROUND Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund (``USF'') on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. Pursuant to section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all telecommunications
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 1 H a a b b x � � � � � � � � � � " � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG r v
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  • in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a) (3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 1 H a a b b x � � � `` � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9
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  • (the ``Bureau'') and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. (``Cincinnati Bell''). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service (``TRS'') Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration (``NANPA''), Local Number Portability (``LNP'') and regulatory fees. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree
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  • the contributor based on an average of the two lowest contribution factors for the year. If the combined quarterly revenues reported by a contributor are less than those reported on its FCC Form 499-A, then USAC will collect the difference from the contributor using an average of the two highest contribution factors from that year. See id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A at 10, 17. The FCC Form 499-A is available at either the Commission's website, http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html, or at USAC's website, http://www.usac.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue-reporting/d efault.aspx (retrieved December 15, 2008). See e.g., Maskina Request for Review at 2; Super Letter at 1-2; NetOne Request for Review at 1. See Second Wireless Safe Harbor Order, 17 FCC Rcd at
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 4 M M N d l l r z � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG r
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 4 M M N d k k q y ~ ... � � � � � " � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG
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  • � 154(i). 47 C.F.R. �� 0.111, 0.311. 47 U.S.C. � 254; 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to John Patton, CEO, Supra Telecommunications & Information Systems Acquisitions Corp., issued June 26, 2008 (``June 26, 2008 LOI''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See June 26, 2008 LOI. See Letter from Douglas D. Orvis II, Bingham McCutchen LLP, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, Attn: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated August 11, 2008 (``LOI Response''). Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 4 M M N d k k q y � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG
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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 May 10, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). See http://www.usac.org/fund-administration/forms/ (last visited May 10, 2010). Request for Review by Atlantic Digital, Inc. of Decision of Universal Service Administrator, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 4224, 4225-26, paras. 3, 5 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1050 f � � � � Federal Communications Commission DA 10-1050 } � � � � � �i � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � �
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 % > > ? U \ \ b i z � � � '' � � � (R) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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  • a Sunday, the actual filing deadline is the Monday thereafter. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.4(j). Under the Commission's rules, Forms are considered filed upon receipt. As a result, the Universal Service Administrative Company and the Commission must receive the FCC Form 499-Q and any related traffic studies by August 2, 2010. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.7. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket 06-122, Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 21 FCC Rcd 7518, 7535-36, para. 32 (2006). FCC Form 499-Q Instructions at 17-19. See id. at 19. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal Communications Commission
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  • for all universal service support mechanisms based on interstate and international revenues). See Changes to the Board of Directors 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). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 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 quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q)). See Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited July 29, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). Id. (2004 FCC Form 499-A
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 . G G H ^ e e k r � � � � � � � (c) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��PNG r
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  • 81 (1997); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(c). (last visited July 22, 2010). The actual due date for filing the Form 499-A may vary. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.4(j) (noting that if a filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or officially recognized holiday, the document must be filed on the next business day). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). See 47 C.F.R. �� 64.601(b), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B). Alexicon Petition at 3. Alexicon Petition at 2; Cordova Comments at 1-2. Alexicon Petition at 2-3. See National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Comments at 2 & n. 4. For example, if the Commission changed the filing date of the FCC Form 499-A, the
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  • the contributor based on an average of the two lowest contribution factors for the year. If the combined quarterly revenues reported by a contributor are less than those reported on its FCC Form 499-A, then USAC will collect the difference from the contributor using an average of the two highest contribution factors from that year. See id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See Request for Review at 2. Id. at 3. Id. at 4. Id. at 5. Level 3 asserts that USAC informed Level 3 that, in accordance with USAC's processes, the revised FCC Forms 499-A would be processed in the quarter after they were filed, i.e., in the fourth quarter of 2008. Id. See id. See id. at 6. (last visited
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • Service Administrative Company, to Erica Myers, FCC (dated Mar. 4, 2010). (last visited April 16, 2010) (USAC Form 499 Filing Schedule). (last visited April 16, 2010). Request for Review by Atlantic Digital, Inc. of Decision of Universal Service Administrator, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 4224, 4225-26, paras. 3, 5 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Federal Communications Commission DA 10-648 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-648 � � � Federal Communications Commission DA 07-4971 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-648 � � X �
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  • 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 quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-Q)). See, e.g., Local Phone Services, Inc., Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 21 FCC Rcd 9974, 9979, para. 14 (2006) (Local Phone Services); Globcom, Inc, d/b/a
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for
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  • 254\(d\).) Tj 1 0 0 1 77.75 141.399 Tm 95 Tz /OPBaseFont2 10 Tf (See) Tj 1 0 0 1 94.3 141.649 Tm 93 Tz /OPBaseFont1 10 Tf (47 C.F.R. � �) Tj 1 0 0 1 148.55 141.649 Tm 98 Tz /OPBaseFont2 10 Tf (54.706,) Tj 1 0 0 1 181.2 141.649 Tm 99 Tz /OPBaseFont1 10 Tf (54.711, 54.713 \(requiring all telecommunications carriers providing interstate) Tj 1 0 0 1 72.2 129.849 Tm (telecommunications services and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications to file the annual) Tj 1 0 0 1 72 118.349 Tm (Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet \(FCC Form 499-A\)\); FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting) Tj 1 0 0 1 72 106.849 Tm (Worksheet Instructions at 5 \(2011\), http://www.usac.org/
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  • October 24, 2011 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a request filed by Baltimore-Washington Telephone Company (BWTel). BWTel requests review of a decision by the Universal Service Administrative Company assessing BWTel late fees and penalties associated with BWTel's Forms 499-A for 2008, 2009, and 2010. In the alternative, BWTel requests a waiver or partial waiver of sections 54.711 and 54.713(c) of the Commission's rules. Interested parties may file comments on or before October 7, 2011 and reply comments on or before October 24, 2011. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket 06-122. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. . Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • on a consolidated basis. See section II.C. (. . . continued from previous page) Amendment of Parts 0 and 1 of the Commission's Rules, Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and Adoption of Rules Governing Applications or Requests for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors, MD Docket No. 02-339, 19 FCC Rcd 640 (2004). 28 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (universal service); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (TRS); see also 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (NANPA); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(c) (LNPA). 29 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 10 Line 103. - Enter the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employer identification number (EIN) for the filer, which should be the same EIN
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • to Office of the Secretary, FCC, WC Docket No. 06-122 (filed Oct. 1, 2010) (Manitowoc Request). Manitowoc's FCC Filer ID is 825651. The Commission has delegated authority to the Wireline Competition Bureau to consider requests for review of decisions made by USAC. 47 C.F.R. � 54.722(a). Manitowoc Request at 1. 47 U.S.C.A. � 254(d). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 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)); Universal Service Administrative Company, Schedule of Filings, at http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/contributors/revenue -reporting/schedule-filings.aspx (last visited Feb. 28, 2011) (USAC 499 Filing Schedule). 47 C.F.R. � 54.708 (``If a contributor's contribution to universal service in any given year is
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  • LLC, EB-08-IH-1364, Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to William Haggarty, Chief Executive Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) (``LOI''). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. � 9.3. 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms ``telecommunications carrier'' or ``carrier'' for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. � 251(e); 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. � 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and
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  • para. 80 (1999) (allowing carriers to use PIU rather than revising their billing systems to implement terminating access revenue sharing in meet-point billing arrangements). 2006 FCC Form 499 Instructions at 20-21; 2007 FCC Form 499 Instructions at 21-23. 2006 FCC Form 499 Instructions at 20-21; 2007 FCC Form 499 Instructions at 21-23. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(c). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.713. Clear World Supplement at 9-10. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.702, 54.706. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. Clear World asserts that USAC improperly relied on the Commission's 2008 declaratory ruling describing how wireless carriers should use a weighted average methodology for allocating toll revenue to the proper jurisdiction. See Clear World Request for Review at 12-17; Supplement at 2-4. This argument is misplaced
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. 47 C.F.R. � 54.706. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, Sixth Report and Order, Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC Rcd 1679, 1687-1692, paras. 17-29 (1999) (Fifth Circuit Remand Order). Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good
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  • violation of section 254(d) of the Act and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture of as much as $10,000 for each failure to file required TRS contributions and for each failure to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets. 5.
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  • calculated in a spreadsheet program, which means that internal calculations are made with more than 15 decimal places. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). USAC will calculate each individual contributor's contribution in the following manner: (proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues) - (proposed circularity discount factor * proposed contribution factor * contributor's projected collected revenues). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.712. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h� h� h� h� S j k l m o q r v w x y } ~  � � � � ... � � h/ h/ 9 R R S i
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  • 54.711(a)). 2. 47 C.F.R � 54.712(a) - Carrier recovery of universal service costs from end-users - (for Contributors who recover USF contribution from their end customers) billed customers a federal universal service line-item charge that does not exceed the interstate telecommunications portion of that customer's bill times the relevant contribution factor (47 C.F.R � 54.712 (a)). 3. 47 C.F.R � 54.713 - Contributor's failure to report or to contribute - paid USAC the amounts billed by USAC if the contributor had failed to file the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and is subsequently billed by USAC (47 C.F.R � 54.713). Under the IPIA, agencies are required to review all programs and activities they administer and identify those which may be susceptible to significant
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  • 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 the February 1, 2000 letter to PTT by certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that PTT received the Bureau's letter on February 9, 2001. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999);
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FCC Form 499-Q, March 2001 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 6 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1,
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  • Alliance Worldcom, Inc. Worldcom APPENDIX C REVISED FORM 499-Q AND INSTRUCTIONS FCC Form 499-Q, February 2003 Pending Approval by OMB Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 10 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1,
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  • Commission to preserve and advance universal service.'' The Commission has implemented section 254(d) at section 54.706 of its rules, which states, in relevant part, ``every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services ... shall contribute to the federal universal service support mechanisms on the basis of its interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues, net of prior period actual contributions.'' Section 54.713 of the Commission's rules cautions that a carrier's failure to submit its contributions ``may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law.'' As a reseller of interstate and international long-distance services, Globcom is subject to the obligations of section 254 and section 54.706(b). Globcom states that it ``has contributed to the universal service
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  • 80. (April 2003). echanisms, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (``The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.'') 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442 n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). Schools and Libraries Fifth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 15808. 47 C.F.R. � 54.516. See Schools and Libraries Fifth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 15813, � 13. Schools and Libraries Fifth Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at
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  • invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, � 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. InPhonic does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). InPhonic Inc.'s Response to the Enforcement Bureau's March 2, 2005 Inquiry Regarding Federal Regulatory Fee Payments, EB-05-IH-0158 at 1 (``LOI Response''). InPhonic also provides ``wireless information services and activation''
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  • See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may fail to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. �� 52.17(b), 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See Letter from Hugh L. Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, to Teletronics, Inc., dated March 30, 2004 (requesting confirmation that Teletronics had filed registration information pursuant to
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  • receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. See Globcom, 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, n. 22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Carrera does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). See www.callcarrera.com. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Carrera dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). See electronic mail response to
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  • USAC. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See Letter from Leon L. Nowalsky, Nowalsky, Bronston & Gothard, Counsel for Telecom Management, Inc., to Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated December 20, 2004 (``TMI December 20, 2004 Letter''), Response to Inquiry 5. (providing evidence that TMI utilizes the underlying network of Frontier/Global Crossing) (last accessed on July 11, 2005). (last accessed
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  • USAC. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). OCMC's 2005 FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See also Letter from Ann Bernard, OCMC, Inc., General Counsel, to Christopher Shields, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC (October
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  • contribution based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are covered by the Commission's ``de minimis rule'' and are exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. As discussed in more detail below, BCE Nexxia's interstate revenues in 2004 and 2005 do not qualify for the de minimis exception. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See Letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to BCE Nexxia dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). See electronic mail response to the March 30 Audit Letter from Paula Kerr, BCE Nexxia, dated April 30, 2004. Letters from Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement
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  • but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, � 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Telecom House has not qualified for the de minimis exception since 2002. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-04-IH-0656, at 4, dated March 17, 2005 (``March 17, 2005 LOI Response''). See http://www.thouse.com/about.html. See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See Letter from Hugh
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  • The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their approximate annual contributions based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. CSII has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2003. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). (last accessed on October 27, 2005). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195(a). See Letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Communication Services Integrated, Inc.,
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  • is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, � 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Global Teldata qualified for the de minimis exception in 2003 but not thereafter. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). See Letter from Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal
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  • 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, � 5, note 22. The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. � 54.708. LPSI has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2004. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. Id. � 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004; see FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule, Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). See Letter from Bradford M. Berry, counsel for LPSI, to William Davenport, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, dated August 26, 2005, at 1 (``Voluntary Disclosure
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  • the fund. Third, although the ``reasonableness'' of Globcom's belief in its compliance is similarly irrelevant, we note that Globcom's reliance on an informal survey of unnamed ``industry contacts'' on a topic as important as its universal service contribution obligations is wholly unpersuasive. Our rules are clear, and the instructions to the Annual Worksheet explicitly state that ``[s]ections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services ... to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year.'' The instructions further state that ``[s]ection 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis
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  • its successors or assigns. ``MCI'' means MCI, Inc., which was the entity that filed FCC Form 499-A on behalf of MCI prior to 2006. ``Parties'' means Verizon and the Commission. ``Rules'' means the Commission's regulations set forth in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to Section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund (``FUSF''). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and sections 52.17 and 52.32 of the
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  • late payment, i.e., under 31 U.S.C. � 3717 a delinquent debt that is not paid in full within 30 days from the due date will incur interest, and if not paid within 90 days from the due date will also incur a penalty; and, in addition, the delinquent contributor will be assessed the administrative costs of collection pursuant to section 54.713 of our rules. Each monthly invoice should include the language pertaining to the DCIA, substantially as follows: A failure to submit payment may result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, the initiation of proceedings to recover the outstanding debt, together with any applicable administrative charges, penalties, and interest pursuant to the provisions of the Debt Collection Act of 1982
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  • proceeding determined that BOI (a) failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of Section 254(d) of the Act and Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; (b) failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and (c) failed to file Telecom ReportingWorksheets in violation of Sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Consequently, with respect to the range of sanctions relating to violations of the Consent Decree, it shall be determined whether the Kintzel brothers are subject to a forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $1,538,533.52. 19. In addition to issues relating to compliance with the Consent Decree, issues are also specified below to determine
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  • be taken. ORDERING CLAUSES Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to the Call Home Act of 2006, Pub. L. No. 109-459, 120 Stat. 3399, and section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 160, that the Commission shall forbear from applying section 254(d) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. � 254(d), and sections 54.706, 54.711 and 54.713 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, to revenues from certain services provided to United States military personnel, as set forth herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the Call Home Act of 2006, Pub. L. No. 109-459, 120 Stat. 3399, and section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. � 160, that
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  • Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002) (``Interim Contribution Order''). As of April 1, 2003, USAC bases a carrier's universal service obligation on the carrier's projected collected revenue rather than its historic gross-billed revenue. Interim Contribution Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24969-74, �� 29-39. 47 C.F.R. � 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442, � 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.'') See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • � 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 18442, � 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. �� 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See 47 U.S.C. � 254(d); 47 C.F.R. � 54.706(a). See also supra note 5. When a contributor's projected collected interstate end-user telecommunications revenue is less than 12 percent of its combined projected collected interstate and international end-user telecommunications
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''). See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. � 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. � 285.12(j). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. � 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024-26 (2000) (``Carrier Selection Order''). 47 C.F.R. � 64.1195. Upon submission of a Form 499-A registration, the carrier is issued a filer
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  • FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 � 3 (1997). Contributors must pay by the date shown on the invoice from the Administrator. 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a). See, e.g., ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Universal Service Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent''). See ``TRS Resources,'' available at: http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Resources_216.asp. 17 July 2007. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a) (``The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and
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  • not resolved. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. t''). he Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''); ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.''); ``Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor,'' Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) (``Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice.''). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF ``contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent.''). Id. The Act and our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from USAC or other fund administrator. See 47 U.S.C.
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  • both by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. � 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1940, 54.713, and 31 C.F.R. � 285.12(j). 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 voice-telephone users. Such services provide telephone access to a significant number of
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  • provides ``interstate services, including . . . international . . . services'' to contribute to the TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a); see also 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), (B). Our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from the TRS Fund administrator. See id. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713(c). Section 9(a)(1) of the Act directs the Commission to ``assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities.'' 47 U.S.C. � 159(a)(1); see also 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157 Interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) are subject to regulatory fees
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  • of the USF, has formalized this as the pay-and-dispute policy. If a contributor does not pay the disputed amount, USAC cannot waive any late fees, interest charges, or penalties unless the disputed charges are later found to be a result of a USAC error, or USAC is directed to do so by the Commission. Discussion. We propose to amend section 54.713 of our rules to adopt a pay-and-dispute rule as follows: If a universal service fund contributor fails to make full payment of the monthly amount established by the contributor's applicable Form 499-A or Form 499-Q, or the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, on or before the date due, the payment is delinquent. Late fees, interest charges, and penalties for
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  • � 251(e)(2); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(a). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. � 254(d). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706(b), 54.711, 64.1195; see also 47 U.S.C. � 254(d) (``Any other provider of interstate telecommunications may be required to contribute to the preservation and advancement of universal service if the public interest so requires.''). 47 C.F.R. � 54.701(a). See id. �� 54.709(a), 54.713(b). The monthly bills are subject to an annual true-up based on the actual revenues that contributors report on FCC Form 499-A. 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, 5755, para. 19 & n.32 (2001) (Quarterly Reporting Order); 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a). Form 499-A
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  • programs, and shall not disclose such data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. The Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau may approve arrangements between the Administrator and administrators of other programs established pursuant to FCC rules to permit sharing of information on contributors in order to gain administrative efficiencies or validate contributor information. 5. Section 54.713 is amended to read as follows: � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of
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  • administering the universal service support programs, and shall not disclose such data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. (c) The Bureau may waive, reduce, or eliminate contributor reporting requirements that prove unnecessary and require additional reporting requirements that the Bureau deems necessary to the sound and efficient administration of the universal service support mechanisms. � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Universal Service Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of an untruthful or inaccurate Universal Service Worksheet, failure
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  • salary, IRS tax refund, or other payments to collect that debt. The Commission also may provide this information to these agencies through the matching of computer records where authorized. Paragraph six: With the exception of your social security number, if you do not provide the information we request on the Worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of section 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. 54.713. Page 17: IV. Reminders. - Each affiliate or subsidiary must file separately. Each affiliate or subsidiary should show the same holding company name on Line (5). - Provide data for all lines that apply. Show a zero for all items for which the contributor had no revenues for the filing period. - Contributors
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  • to 20 47 C.F.R. � 69.621. 21 47 U.S.C. �� 503(b)(1)(B) and (2)(C). 22 18 U.S.C. � 1001. Section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a), provides, inter alia, that "[i]naccurate or untruthful information contained in the Universal Service Worksheet may lead to prosecution under the criminal provisions of Title 18 of the United States Code." Similarly, section 54.713 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 54.713, provides, inter alia, that "[f]ailure to file the Universal Service Worksheet or to submit required quarterly contributions may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law." In addition, FCC Form 457, "Universal Service Worksheet," provides that "[p]ersons making willful, false statements in the worksheet can
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  • the entity's taxpayer identification number (TIN) or an individual's social security number (SSN). Consolidated filers must provide the EIN of the holding company. Line 104. - Enter the principal name under which the filer conducts telecommunications activities, typically the name that appears on customer bills or the name used when service representatives answer customer inquiries. 29 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (universal service); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (TRS); see also 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (NANPA); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(c) (LNPA). 30 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. 2012 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 10 Line 105. - Mark the boxes that describe the telecommunications activity or activities of the filer. If more than one is appropriate,
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  • 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, 2000 letter to Advanced certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that Advanced received the Bureau's letter on August 10, 2000. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co.,
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  • 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 the February 1, 2000 letter to PTT by certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that PTT received the Bureau's letter on February 9, 2001. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999);
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  • Commission to preserve and advance universal service.''42 The Commission has implemented section 254(d) at section 54.706 of its rules, which states, in relevant part, ``every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services ... shall contribute to the federal universal service support mechanisms on the basis of its interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues, net of prior period actual contributions.''43 Section 54.713 of the Commission's rules cautions that a carrier's failure to submit its contributions ``may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law.''44 15. As a reseller of interstate and international long- distance services, Globcom is subject to the obligations of section 254 and section 54.706(b).45 Globcom states that it ``has contributed to the
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  • Network, Inc. ) Acct. No. 200432080185 ) ) FRN No. 0003-7204-71 ORDER Adopted: September 10, 2004 Released: September 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') has been conducting an investigation into possible violations by New Edge Network, Inc. (``New Edge'') of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,1 and sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713,2 and related provisions of the Commission's rules in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements.3 2. The Bureau and New Edge have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate the Bureau's investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. We have reviewed the terms of the
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  • No. EB-04-IH-0142 ) ) Acct. No. 200532080008 TON Services, Inc. ) ) FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. 254, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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  • Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) File No. EB-03-IH-0366 ) Acct. No. 200432080021 WestCom Corporation ) FRN No. 0009-6760-99 ) ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by WestCom Corporation (``WestCom'') of sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and related provisions of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. 54.706, 54.711 and 54.713, in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WestCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. We have reviewed the terms
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  • be filed against ADST under Section 208 of the Act, or from instituting new investigations or enforcement proceedings against ADST in the event of alleged future misconduct. Consistent with the forgoing, nothing in this Consent Decree limits the Commission's authority to consider and adjudicate any other violation of the Act and its rules, including violation of Sections 54.706, 54.709 and 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 12. ADST waives any and all rights it may have to seek administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or stay, or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent Decree and the Order adopting this Consent Decree, provided the Order adopts the Consent Decree without change, addition, or modification. 13. ADST's agreement to enter
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  • violation of section 254(d) of the Act9 and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules;10 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules;11 and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules.12 The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture of as much as $10,000 for each failure to file required TRS contributions and for each failure to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets.13 5.
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  • Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'')1 and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that
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  • receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. InPhonic does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 1947 C.F.R. 54.713. 2047 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 21InPhonic Inc.'s Response to the Enforcement Bureau's March 2, 2005 Inquiry Regarding Federal Regulatory Fee Payments, EB-05-IH- 0158 at 1 (``LOI Response''). InPhonic also provides ``wireless information services and activation''
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  • from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may fail to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 28 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 29 See 47 C.F.R. 52.17(b), 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). 30 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 31 See Letter from Hugh L. Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, to Teletronics, Inc., dated March 30, 2004 (requesting confirmation that Teletronics had filed registration information pursuant
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  • to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. See Globcom, 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, n. 22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Carrera does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 2447 C.F.R. 54.713. 25See 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). 26See www.callcarrera.com. 27See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 28See letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Carrera dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). 29See electronic mail response to the March
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  • other notice from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 1947 C.F.R. 54.713. 20See Letter from Leon L. Nowalsky, Nowalsky, Bronston & Gothard, Counsel for Telecom Management, Inc., to Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated December 20, 2004 (``TMI December 20, 2004 Letter''), Response to Inquiry 5. 21See, e.g., http://support.pioneertelephone.com/test/support.asp?kb=42 (providing evidence that TMI utilizes the underlying network of Frontier/Global Crossing) (last accessed on July 11,
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  • notice from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 9 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 1047 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 11OCMC's 2005 FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See also Letter from Ann Bernard, OCMC, Inc., General Counsel, to Christopher Shields, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC (October 18,
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  • annual contribution based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are covered by the Commission's ``de minimis rule'' and are exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. 54.708. As discussed in more detail below, BCE Nexxia's interstate revenues in 2004 and 2005 do not qualify for the de minimis exception. 14 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 15 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 16 See Letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to BCE Nexxia dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). 17 See electronic mail response to the March 30 Audit Letter from Paula Kerr, BCE Nexxia, dated April 30, 2004. 18 Letters from Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Telecom House has not qualified for the de minimis exception since 2002. 20 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 21 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 22 Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-04-IH- 0656, at 4, dated March 17, 2005 (``March 17, 2005 LOI Response''). 23 See http://www.thouse.com/about.html. 24 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 25
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  • n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their approximate annual contributions based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. 54.708. CSII has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2003. 17 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 18 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 19 See Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-05-IH- 0189, at 4, dated March 28, 2005 (``March 28, 2005 LOI Response''); http://www.csii.net/index2.html (last accessed on October 27, 2005). 20
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  • but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Global Teldata qualified for the de minimis exception in 2003 but not thereafter. 16 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 17 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 18 See Letter from Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau,
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  • 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, P 5, note 22. The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. S 54.708. LPSI has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2004. 47 C.F.R. S 54.713. Id. S 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004; see FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule, Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). See Letter from Bradford M. Berry, counsel for LPSI, to William Davenport, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, dated August 26, 2005, at 1 ("Voluntary Disclosure
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  • fund. 21. Third, although the "reasonableness" of Globcom's belief in its compliance is similarly irrelevant, we note that Globcom's reliance on an informal survey of unnamed "industry contacts" on a topic as important as its universal service contribution obligations is wholly unpersuasive. Our rules are clear, and the instructions to the Annual Worksheet explicitly state that "[s]ections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services ... to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year." The instructions further state that "[s]ection 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis
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  • FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) ("Carrier Selection Order"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713. Further, under the Commission's "red light rule," action will be withheld on any application to the Commission or request for authorization made by any entity that has failed to pay when due its regulatory program payment such as USF contributions, and if payment or payment arrangements are not made within 30 days from notice to the applicant, such applications or
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  • Communications Company and their successors or assigns. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and pursuant to Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Rodney H. Williams, President, Liberty Phones, Inc., dated May 31, 2007 (the "LOI"). Bureau staff sent the LOI to
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • h. "MCI" means MCI, Inc., which was the entity that filed FCC Form 499-A on behalf of MCI prior to 2006. i. "Parties" means Verizon and the Commission. j. "Rules" means the Commission's regulations set forth in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to Section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund ("FUSF"). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. 4. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and sections 52.17 and 52.32 of
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  • proceeding determined that BOI (a) failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of Section 254(d) of the Act and Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; (b) failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and (c) failed to file Telecom ReportingWorksheets in violation of Sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Consequently, with respect to the range of sanctions relating to violations of the Consent Decree, it shall be determined whether the Kintzel brothers are subject to a forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $1,538,533.52. 19. In addition to issues relating to compliance with the Consent Decree, issues are also specified below to determine
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  • Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002) ("Interim Contribution Order"). As of April 1, 2003, USAC bases a carrier's universal service obligation on the carrier's projected collected revenue rather than its historic gross-billed revenue. Interim Contribution Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24969-74, PP 29-39. 47 C.F.R. S 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442, P 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. SS 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC
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  • regulations found in Title 47 of the Federal Regulations. II. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. Pursuant to section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all
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  • (the "Bureau") and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made.") See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • 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 18442, P: 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. S:S: 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.706(a). See also supra note 5. When a contributor's projected collected interstate end-user telecommunications revenue is less than 12 percent of its combined projected collected interstate and international end-user telecommunications
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  • announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and on its website the manner of payment and the dates by which payments must be made."). See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent."). Id. See Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321, 1358 (1996). In 2004, the Commission adopted rules implementing the DCIA requirements.
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See, e.g., 47 U.S.C. S: 151. See Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Third Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, 15 FCC Rcd 15996, 16024-26 (2000) ("Carrier Selection Order"). 47 C.F.R. S: 64.1195. Upon submission of a Form 499-A registration, the carrier is issued a filer
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  • S: 154(i). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.111, 0.311. 47 U.S.C. S: 254; 47 C.F.R. S: 54.706. See Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to John Patton, CEO, Supra Telecommunications & Information Systems Acquisitions Corp., issued June 26, 2008 ("June 26, 2008 LOI"). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. See June 26, 2008 LOI. See Letter from Douglas D. Orvis II, Bingham McCutchen LLP, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, Attn: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated August 11, 2008 ("LOI Response"). Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 2 2 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 Federal Communications Commission DA 09-1073 6 Federal Communications
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  • 18, 2008 Opt-Out Failure Notice"). Id. Id. See Letter of Inquiry from Marcy Greene, Deputy Division Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Davida Grant, Senior Attorney, AT&T Inc. (January 31, 2008). See Letter from Davida Grant, Senior Attorney, AT&T Inc., to Colleen Heitkamp, Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau (February 21, 2008). See generally 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706 - 54.713 (outlining requirements for contributions to the federal universal service support mechanisms). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor 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
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2009/FCC-09-1A1.html
  • FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 P: 3 (1997). Contributors must pay by the date shown on the invoice from the Administrator. 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a). See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Universal Service Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent"). See "TRS Resources," available at: http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Resources_216.asp. 17 July 2007. See 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a) ("The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and
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  • from Thomas Lynch, Counsel for Global Information Technologies, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, dated Sept. 10, 2008. See Letter from Thomas Lynch, Counsel for Global Information Technologies, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC and Marcy Green, Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated Mar. 10, 2009 ("GIT Omnibus NAL Response") See generally 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706 - 54.713 (outlining requirements for contributions to the federal universal service support mechanisms). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor 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
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf (February 2009) ("Annual Worksheet"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"). Carriers report their revenues for the prior quarter by the beginning of the
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf (February 2009) ("Annual Worksheet"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"). Carriers report their revenues for the prior quarter by the beginning of the
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  • LLC, EB-08-IH-1364, Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to William Haggarty, Chief Executive Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) ("LOI"). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. S: 9.3. 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. S: 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms "telecommunications carrier" or "carrier" for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. S: 251(e); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. S: 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and
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  • provides "interstate services, including . . . international . . . services" to contribute to the TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a); see also 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), (B). Our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from the TRS Fund administrator. See id. See 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(c). Section 9(a)(1) of the Act directs the Commission to "assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities." 47 U.S.C. S: 159(a)(1); see also 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157 Interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) are subject to regulatory fees
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  • S: 251(e)(2); 47 C.F.R. S: 52.32(a). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b), 54.711, 64.1195; see also 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d) ("Any other provider of interstate telecommunications may be required to contribute to the preservation and advancement of universal service if the public interest so requires."). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.701(a). See id. S:S: 54.709(a), 54.713(b). The monthly bills are subject to an annual true-up based on the actual revenues that contributors report on FCC Form 499-A. 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, 5755, para. 19 & n.32 (2001) (Quarterly Reporting Order); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.709(a). Form 499-A
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  • 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 Telephone Network dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 8, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See
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  • 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, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC
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  • 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 for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager of Business Development, Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Suzanne M. Tertrault, Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated May 30, 2000. 47
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  • 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 Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25, 2000, citing Texas Office of
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  • the Act and 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules noted above, then it would further be determined whether a forfeiture, in the amount of $115,533.52 for the failures to make required universal service contributions, $10,000 for
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  • programs, and shall not disclose such data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. The Chief of the Common Carrier Bureau may approve arrangements between the Administrator and administrators of other programs established pursuant to FCC rules to permit sharing of information on contributors in order to gain administrative efficiencies or validate contributor information. 5. Section 54.713 is amended to read as follows: � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of
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  • administering the universal service support programs, and shall not disclose such data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. (c) The Bureau may waive, reduce, or eliminate contributor reporting requirements that prove unnecessary and require additional reporting requirements that the Bureau deems necessary to the sound and efficient administration of the universal service support mechanisms. � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Universal Service Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of an untruthful or inaccurate Universal Service Worksheet, failure
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  • Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket Nos. 97-21 and 96-45, FCC 97-253, Report and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration, (rel. July 18, 1997) (NECA Order). 6. NECA Order at para. 30. 7. NECA Order at paras. 33-40. 8. NECA Order at paras. 57-60. 9. NECA Order at paras. 43 and 80. See also 47 C.F.R. 54.711 and 54.713. 10. See FCC Announces Release of Universal Service Worksheet, FCC Form 457, Public Notice, DA 97-1671 (rel. Aug. 4, 1997). The Commission announced minor changes to the worksheet instructions on August 1, 1997. See FCC Announces Non-Substantive Changes to Universal Service Worksheet Instructions Released on August 4, 1997, FCC Form 457, Public Notice, DA 97-1671A (rel. Aug. 11, 1997). 11.
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  • data obtained from other administrators and shall not use such data except for purposes of administering the universal service support mechanisms. (c) The Bureau may waive, reduce, modify, or eliminate contributor reporting requirements that prove unnecessary and require additional reporting requirements that the Bureau deems necessary to the sound and efficient administration of the universal service support mechanisms. 5. Section 54.713 is amended to read as follows: � 54.713 Contributors' failure to report or to contribute. A contributor that fails to file a Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet and subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's filing of
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FCC Form 499-Q, March 2001 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 6 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1,
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  • salary, IRS tax refund, or other payments to collect that debt. The Commission also may provide this information to these agencies through the matching of computer records where authorized. Paragraph six: With the exception of your social security number, if you do not provide the information we request on the Worksheet, the Commission may consider you in violation of section 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. 54.713. Page 17: IV. Reminders. - Each affiliate or subsidiary must file separately. Each affiliate or subsidiary should show the same holding company name on Line (5). - Provide data for all lines that apply. Show a zero for all items for which the contributor had no revenues for the filing period. - Contributors
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  • to 20 47 C.F.R. � 69.621. 21 47 U.S.C. �� 503(b)(1)(B) and (2)(C). 22 18 U.S.C. � 1001. Section 54.711(a) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 54.711(a), provides, inter alia, that "[i]naccurate or untruthful information contained in the Universal Service Worksheet may lead to prosecution under the criminal provisions of Title 18 of the United States Code." Similarly, section 54.713 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 54.713, provides, inter alia, that "[f]ailure to file the Universal Service Worksheet or to submit required quarterly contributions may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law." In addition, FCC Form 457, "Universal Service Worksheet," provides that "[p]ersons making willful, false statements in the worksheet can
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Public_Notices/1998/da981872.pdf
  • for a fee to contribute to the Universal Service Funds.1 Carriers that provide only international telecommunications service are not required to contribute to the universal service support mechanisms. By letter dated July 23, 1998, RealWorld Advanced Technology Inc. (RealWorld) requested that the Commission waive sections 54.705, 54.707, 54.709, 54.711, and 2 See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.705, 54.707, 54.709, 54.711, and 54.713. 2 54.713 of the Commission's rules.2 RealWorld is a reseller of international telecommunications service. RealWorld states that more than 99 percent of its calls originate and terminate abroad, and the remainder terminate in the United States. RealWorld seeks waiver of the rules in order to contribute directly to the Universal Service Fund, based only on the revenue from calls terminating
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  • -- Page 1 FCC Form 499, February 2000 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 8 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A Instructions for Completing the Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Telecommunications Relay Service, Universal Service, Number Administration, and Local Number Portability Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.703, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499) twice a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.703, 54.711, 54.713. Section
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  • STATES CODE, 18 U.S.C. �1001 FCC Form 499-S July 1999 FCC Form 499-S, July 1999 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 5.5 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-S Instructions for Completing the September Worksheet for Filing Contributions to the Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.703, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non- common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-S) on September 1, each year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.703,
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  • 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, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Notices/2000/fcc00262.doc
  • 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 for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager of Business Development, Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Suzanne M. Tertrault, Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated May 30, 2000. 47
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  • 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 Telephone Network dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 8, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/fcc00276.doc
  • 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 Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25, 2000, citing Texas Office of
• http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2000.pdf
  • Instructions --Page 1 FCC Form 499, February 2000 Approved by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 8 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A Instructions for Completing the Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Telecommunications Relay Service, Universal Service, Number Administration, and Local Number Portability Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sections 54.703, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non- common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499) twice a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.703, 54.711, 54.713.
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  • a competitively neutral basis to meet the costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499) twice a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. Section 64.604 requires that every common carrier
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  • a competitively neutral basis to meet the costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this worksheet. 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47
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  • meet the costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713.
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  • costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.711, 54.713.
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  • costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected voice-over-Internet- protocol (VoIP) providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47
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  • costs of establishing numbering administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected voice-over-Internet- protocol (VoIP) providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47
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  • administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. ��
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  • administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. ��
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  • administration, and directs that contributions shall be calculated and paid in accordance with this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A or Worksheet). 47 C.F.R. � 52.17. Section 52.32 provides that the local number portability administrators shall recover the shared costs of long-term number portability from all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP providers. 47 C.F.R. � 52.32. Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected VoIP providers, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year. 47 C.F.R. ��
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  • on a consolidated basis. See section II.C. (. . . continued from previous page) Amendment of Parts 0 and 1 of the Commission's Rules, Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and Adoption of Rules Governing Applications or Requests for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors, MD Docket No. 02-339, 19 FCC Rcd 640 (2004). 28 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (universal service); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (TRS); see also 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (NANPA); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(c) (LNPA). 29 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. Instructions - Page 9 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Line 103. - Enter the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employer identification number (EIN) for the filer, which should be the same EIN
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  • paid or satisfactory arrangement for payment is not made. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910; Amendment of Parts 0 and 1 of the Commission's Rules, Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and Adoption of Rules Governing Applications or Requests for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors, MD Docket No. 02-339, 19 FCC Rcd 640 (2004). 28 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.713 (universal service); 47 C.F.R. � 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B) (TRS); see also 47 C.F.R. � 52.17(b) (NANPA); 47 C.F.R. � 52.32(c) (LNPA). 29 See 47 C.F.R. � 54.711. 2011 Instructions to the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, Form 499-A Instructions - Page 10 First time filers should write "New" in the block. New filers will be assigned a Filer 499 ID number after submitting a
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit 1 FCC Form 499-Q, April 2010 Approval by OMB 3060-0855 Estimated Average Burden Hours Per Response: 10 Hours Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q (2010) Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Worksheet for Filing Contributions to Universal Service Support Mechanisms * * * * * NOTICE: Sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services, interconnected voice- over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) providers that provide interstate telecommunications, providers of interstate telecommunications that offer interstate telecommunications for a fee on a non-common carrier basis, and payphone providers that are aggregators to contribute to universal service and file this Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q or
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  • 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, 2000 letter to Advanced certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that Advanced received the Bureau's letter on August 10, 2000. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co.,
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  • 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 the February 1, 2000 letter to PTT by certified mail, return receipt requested. The return receipt reflects that PTT received the Bureau's letter on February 9, 2001. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999);
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  • Commission to preserve and advance universal service.''42 The Commission has implemented section 254(d) at section 54.706 of its rules, which states, in relevant part, ``every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services ... shall contribute to the federal universal service support mechanisms on the basis of its interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues, net of prior period actual contributions.''43 Section 54.713 of the Commission's rules cautions that a carrier's failure to submit its contributions ``may subject the contributor to the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law.''44 15. As a reseller of interstate and international long- distance services, Globcom is subject to the obligations of section 254 and section 54.706(b).45 Globcom states that it ``has contributed to the
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  • Network, Inc. ) Acct. No. 200432080185 ) ) FRN No. 0003-7204-71 ORDER Adopted: September 10, 2004 Released: September 13, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') has been conducting an investigation into possible violations by New Edge Network, Inc. (``New Edge'') of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,1 and sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713,2 and related provisions of the Commission's rules in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements.3 2. The Bureau and New Edge have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would terminate the Bureau's investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. We have reviewed the terms of the
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  • No. EB-04-IH-0142 ) ) Acct. No. 200532080008 TON Services, Inc. ) ) FRN No. 0005-0237-26 ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2004 Released: October 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by TON Services, Inc. (``TON'') of section 254 of the Act and sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 U.S.C. 254, 47 C.F.R. 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604, relating to obligations of carriers to make payments into the Universal Service Fund and Telecommunications Relay Service Fund.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and TON have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and
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  • Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) File No. EB-03-IH-0366 ) Acct. No. 200432080021 WestCom Corporation ) FRN No. 0009-6760-99 ) ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2004 Released: March 16, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt a Consent Decree terminating an investigation into possible violations by WestCom Corporation (``WestCom'') of sections 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and related provisions of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), 47 C.F.R. 54.706, 54.711 and 54.713, in connection with the universal service support mechanism reporting and contribution requirements.1 2. The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and WestCom have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. We have reviewed the terms
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  • be filed against ADST under Section 208 of the Act, or from instituting new investigations or enforcement proceedings against ADST in the event of alleged future misconduct. Consistent with the forgoing, nothing in this Consent Decree limits the Commission's authority to consider and adjudicate any other violation of the Act and its rules, including violation of Sections 54.706, 54.709 and 54.713 of the Commission's rules. 12. ADST waives any and all rights it may have to seek administrative or judicial reconsideration, review, appeal or stay, or to otherwise challenge or contest the validity of this Consent Decree and the Order adopting this Consent Decree, provided the Order adopts the Consent Decree without change, addition, or modification. 13. ADST's agreement to enter
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  • violation of section 254(d) of the Act9 and section 54.706 of the Commission's rules;10 2) BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services (``TRS'') Fund, in violation of section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules;11 and 3) BOI, BUZZ, U.S. Bell/LINK had failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets in violation of sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules.12 The presiding officer also put BOI, BUZZ and/or U.S. Bell/LINK on notice that the Commission could order a forfeiture for the failure to make required universal service contributions and a forfeiture of as much as $10,000 for each failure to file required TRS contributions and for each failure to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets.13 5.
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  • Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Enforcement Bureau against Locus for possible violations of the universal service reporting and contribution requirements of section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``the Act'')1 and certain Commission rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund and the North American Numbering Plan Administration, sections 52.17, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's rules.2 2. The Enforcement Bureau and Locus have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that would resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that
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  • receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. InPhonic does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 1947 C.F.R. 54.713. 2047 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 21InPhonic Inc.'s Response to the Enforcement Bureau's March 2, 2005 Inquiry Regarding Federal Regulatory Fee Payments, EB-05-IH- 0158 at 1 (``LOI Response''). InPhonic also provides ``wireless information services and activation''
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  • from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may fail to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 28 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 29 See 47 C.F.R. 52.17(b), 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). 30 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 31 See Letter from Hugh L. Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, to Teletronics, Inc., dated March 30, 2004 (requesting confirmation that Teletronics had filed registration information pursuant
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  • to receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. See Globcom, 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, n. 22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Carrera does not qualify for the de minimus exception. 2447 C.F.R. 54.713. 25See 47 C.F.R. 64.604(c); Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2004, Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 11662, 11675, 11717 (2004). 26See www.callcarrera.com. 27See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 28See letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Carrera dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). 29See electronic mail response to the March
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  • other notice from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 1947 C.F.R. 54.713. 20See Letter from Leon L. Nowalsky, Nowalsky, Bronston & Gothard, Counsel for Telecom Management, Inc., to Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated December 20, 2004 (``TMI December 20, 2004 Letter''), Response to Inquiry 5. 21See, e.g., http://support.pioneertelephone.com/test/support.asp?kb=42 (providing evidence that TMI utilizes the underlying network of Frontier/Global Crossing) (last accessed on July 11,
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  • notice from USAC. See 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. 54.706(b). A carrier that does not file may not receive an invoice from USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimus. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. 9 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 1047 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 11OCMC's 2005 FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet. See also Letter from Ann Bernard, OCMC, Inc., General Counsel, to Christopher Shields, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC (October 18,
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  • annual contribution based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are covered by the Commission's ``de minimis rule'' and are exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. 54.708. As discussed in more detail below, BCE Nexxia's interstate revenues in 2004 and 2005 do not qualify for the de minimis exception. 14 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 15 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 16 See Letter from Hugh Boyle, Chief Auditor, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to BCE Nexxia dated March 30, 2004 (``March 30 Audit Letter''). 17 See electronic mail response to the March 30 Audit Letter from Paula Kerr, BCE Nexxia, dated April 30, 2004. 18 Letters from Hillary S. DeNigro, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • USAC, but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Telecom House has not qualified for the de minimis exception since 2002. 20 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 21 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 22 Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-04-IH- 0656, at 4, dated March 17, 2005 (``March 17, 2005 LOI Response''). 23 See http://www.thouse.com/about.html. 24 See 47 C.F.R. 64.1195(a). 25
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  • n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their approximate annual contributions based on their projected telecommunications revenues. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. 54.708. CSII has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2003. 17 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 18 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 19 See Response to Data Requests/Request for Documents, EB-05-IH- 0189, at 4, dated March 28, 2005 (``March 28, 2005 LOI Response''); http://www.csii.net/index2.html (last accessed on October 27, 2005). 20
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  • but is nonetheless required to contribute to the universal service fund, unless its revenues are considered de minimis. Globcom, Inc., 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, 5 & n.22. The instructions for the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Global Teldata qualified for the de minimis exception in 2003 but not thereafter. 16 47 C.F.R. 54.713. 17 47 C.F.R. 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004. See ``FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule,'' Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). 18 See Letter from Darius B. Withers, Kelly Drye and Warren LLP, Counsel to Global Teldata II, LLC, to Gerald H. Chakerian, Attorney, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau,
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  • 18 FCC Rcd at 19896, P 5, note 22. The instructions for the Worksheet include tables for carriers to determine their annual contributions. Providers whose annual contribution is less than $10,000 are considered de minimis and exempted from contributing to the USF. 47 C.F.R. S 54.708. LPSI has not qualified for the de minimis exemption since 2004. 47 C.F.R. S 54.713. Id. S 1.1910. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2004; see FCC Announces Brief Delay in Enforcement of Red Light Rule, Public Notice, 19 FCC Rcd 19452 (2004). See Letter from Bradford M. Berry, counsel for LPSI, to William Davenport, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, dated August 26, 2005, at 1 ("Voluntary Disclosure
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  • fund. 21. Third, although the "reasonableness" of Globcom's belief in its compliance is similarly irrelevant, we note that Globcom's reliance on an informal survey of unnamed "industry contacts" on a topic as important as its universal service contribution obligations is wholly unpersuasive. Our rules are clear, and the instructions to the Annual Worksheet explicitly state that "[s]ections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 require all telecommunications carriers providing interstate telecommunications services ... to contribute to universal service and file this Worksheet once a year and the Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-Q) four times a year." The instructions further state that "[s]ection 64.604 requires that every common carrier providing interstate telecommunications services contribute to the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund on the basis
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  • FCC Rcd 15996, 16024 (2000) ("Carrier Selection Order"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.709(a). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713. Further, under the Commission's "red light rule," action will be withheld on any application to the Commission or request for authorization made by any entity that has failed to pay when due its regulatory program payment such as USF contributions, and if payment or payment arrangements are not made within 30 days from notice to the applicant, such applications or
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  • Communications Company and their successors or assigns. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and pursuant to Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Rodney H. Williams, President, Liberty Phones, Inc., dated May 31, 2007 (the "LOI"). Bureau staff sent the LOI to
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  • issuance of a filer identification number by USAC, must submit thereafter annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets for the purpose of assessing various regulatory fee program payments. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604 and 64.1195. In addition, telecommunications carriers, with certain exceptions, must file quarterly Worksheets to determine monthly universal service contributions. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713; FCC Form 499-Q (2007) (quarterly Worksheets). USAC is the data collection agent for FCC Form 499s. See FCC Form 499-A (2007) at 8; FCC Form 499-Q (2007). Receipt of the letter is shown by confirmation of the facsimile transmission to the facsimile number and the signed certified mail return receipt card. Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations and
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  • h. "MCI" means MCI, Inc., which was the entity that filed FCC Form 499-A on behalf of MCI prior to 2006. i. "Parties" means Verizon and the Commission. j. "Rules" means the Commission's regulations set forth in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. I. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to Section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the Rules, telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services are required to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Forms 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Federal Universal Service Fund ("FUSF"). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711, 54.713. 4. Pursuant to Section 251(e) of the Act and sections 52.17 and 52.32 of
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  • proceeding determined that BOI (a) failed to make required universal service contributions in violation of Section 254(d) of the Act and Section 54.706 of the Commission's rules; (b) failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules; and (c) failed to file Telecom ReportingWorksheets in violation of Sections 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules. Consequently, with respect to the range of sanctions relating to violations of the Consent Decree, it shall be determined whether the Kintzel brothers are subject to a forfeiture in an amount not to exceed $1,538,533.52. 19. In addition to issues relating to compliance with the Consent Decree, issues are also specified below to determine
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  • Portability, Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 17 FCC Rcd 24952 (2002) ("Interim Contribution Order"). As of April 1, 2003, USAC bases a carrier's universal service obligation on the carrier's projected collected revenue rather than its historic gross-billed revenue. Interim Contribution Order, 17 FCC Rcd at 24969-74, PP 29-39. 47 C.F.R. S 54.713. See also NECA Changes Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 18442, P 80 & n.165 (citing 47 U.S.C. SS 206-209, 312, 403, 503). See, e.g., Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixteenth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96-45, Eighth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, and Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-262, 15 FCC
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  • regulations found in Title 47 of the Federal Regulations. II. BACKGROUND 3. Pursuant to section 64.1195(a) of the Commission's rules and Commission orders, all carriers that provide interstate telecommunications service and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications must register with the Commission through submission of FCC Form 499-A. In addition, section 254(d) of the Act and sections 54.706, 54.711, and 54.713 of the rules require telecommunications carriers that provide interstate telecommunications services to file annual and quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q) and contribute to the Universal Service Fund ("USF") on the basis of their interstate and international end-user telecommunications revenues. 4. Pursuant to section 251(e) of the Act and section 52.17 of the rules, all
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  • (the "Bureau") and Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company and Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories, Inc. ("Cincinnati Bell"). The Consent Decree terminates the enforcement proceeding initiated by the Bureau against Cincinnati Bell for possible violations of sections 9(a)(1), 225(b)(1) and 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and sections 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1), 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 54.713, and 64.604 of the Commission's Rules, relating to universal service, and certain Rules relating to universal service, the Telecommunications Relay Service ("TRS") Fund, the North American Numbering Plan Administration ("NANPA"), Local Number Portability ("LNP") and regulatory fees. 2. The Bureau and Cincinnati Bell have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent
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  • FCC Rcd 22423, 22425 P: 3 (1997). Contributors must pay by the date shown on the invoice from the Administrator. 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a). See, e.g., "Proposed Second Quarter 2006 Universal Service Contribution Factor," Public Notice, 21 FCC Rcd 2379 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2006) ("Contribution payments are due on the date shown on the invoice."). See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(b) (noting that if a USF "contributor fails to make full payment on or before the date due date of . . . the monthly invoice provided by the Administrator, the payment is delinquent"). See "TRS Resources," available at: http://www.neca.org/source/NECA_Resources_216.asp. 17 July 2007. See 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a) ("The Commission shall announce by Public Notice published in the Federal Register and
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  • from Thomas Lynch, Counsel for Global Information Technologies, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC, dated Sept. 10, 2008. See Letter from Thomas Lynch, Counsel for Global Information Technologies, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, FCC and Marcy Green, Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Consumers Division, Enforcement Bureau, FCC, dated Mar. 10, 2009 ("GIT Omnibus NAL Response") See generally 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706 - 54.713 (outlining requirements for contributions to the federal universal service support mechanisms). See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlined Contributor 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
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf (February 2009) ("Annual Worksheet"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"). Carriers report their revenues for the prior quarter by the beginning of the
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  • by the Commission and the United States Treasury or, as appropriate, the Commission may refer the delinquent debt to the Department of Justice for enforced collection action. 47 C.F.R. S: 1.1917. Collection efforts may result in additional charges, to include interest and penalties, as provided under 31 U.S.C. S: 3717, and administrative charges pursuant to 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1940 and 54.713, 31 C.F.R. S: 285.12(j). See FCC Form 499-A Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Annual Filing, http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a-2009.pdf (February 2009) ("Annual Worksheet"). 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) ("Quarterly Reporting Order"). Carriers report their revenues for the prior quarter by the beginning of the
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  • LLC, EB-08-IH-1364, Letter from Trent B. Harkrader, Deputy Chief, Investigations & Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission to William Haggarty, Chief Executive Officer, Allegiance Communications, LLC (July 30, 2008) ("LOI"). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1157, 52.17, 52.32, 54.706, 54.711, 64.604, and 64.1195. 47 C.F.R. S: 9.3. 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706, 54.711. See also 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713 (governing contributors' failure to report or to contribute). 47 C.F.R. S: 52.17(c) and 52.32(e) (including interconnected VoIP providers as defined in section 52.21(h) of the Commission's rules in the terms "telecommunications carrier" or "carrier" for purposes of numbering administration and number portability). 47 U.S.C. S: 251(e); 47 C.F.R. S:S: 52.17, 52.32. 47 U.S.C. S: 225(b)(1); Implementation of Sections 255 and
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  • provides "interstate services, including . . . international . . . services" to contribute to the TRS Fund). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.711(a); see also 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A). See 47 C.F.R. S: 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A), (B). Our rules, however, do not condition payment on receipt of an invoice or other notice from the TRS Fund administrator. See id. See 47 C.F.R. S: 54.713(c). Section 9(a)(1) of the Act directs the Commission to "assess and collect regulatory fees to recover the costs of the following regulatory activities of the Commission: enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking activities, user information services, and international activities." 47 U.S.C. S: 159(a)(1); see also 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1151, 1.1154, 1.1157 Interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) are subject to regulatory fees
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  • S: 251(e)(2); 47 C.F.R. S: 52.32(a). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 1.1154, 1.1157(b)(1). 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d). 47 C.F.R. S:S: 54.706(b), 54.711, 64.1195; see also 47 U.S.C. S: 254(d) ("Any other provider of interstate telecommunications may be required to contribute to the preservation and advancement of universal service if the public interest so requires."). 47 C.F.R. S: 54.701(a). See id. S:S: 54.709(a), 54.713(b). The monthly bills are subject to an annual true-up based on the actual revenues that contributors report on FCC Form 499-A. 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, 5755, para. 19 & n.32 (2001) (Quarterly Reporting Order); 47 C.F.R. S: 54.709(a). Form 499-A
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  • 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 Telephone Network dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Kay P. Shihata, CPA, Accounting Manager, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 8, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See
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  • 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, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau dated March 10, 2000. 47 U.S.C. 254(d); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.706, 54.709. See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC
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  • 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 for Matrix to David H. Solomon, Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated March 10, 2000. Letter from Todd Murcer, Manager of Business Development, Matrix Telecom, Inc. to Suzanne M. Tertrault, Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau, dated May 30, 2000. 47
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  • 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 Bureau, to America's Tele-Network Corp. dated February 16, 2000. Letter from Charles H. Helein, Esq., counsel for ATNC, to James W. Shook, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, dated February 25, 2000, citing Texas Office of
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  • the Act and 54.706 of the Commission's rules (Issue g); to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell had failed to make required contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in violation of 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(A) of the Commission's rules (Issue h); and to determine whether BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell failed to file Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets (``Worksheets'') in violation of 54.711, 54.713 and 64.604(c)(iii)(B) of the Commission's rules (Issue i). In addition, if it were shown that BOI, Buzz and/or U.S. Bell willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the Act or the Commission's rules noted above, then it would further be determined whether a forfeiture, in the amount of $115,533.52 for the failures to make required universal service contributions, $10,000 for