On April 30, 2020, the FCC issued a Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by USAC.
The FCC resolves requests that are consistent with its precedent by issuing a “streamlined” list of decisions and classifying the matters based on the issue involved and the FCC rule in question.
Appeals involving the following issues were granted:
- Granting Additional Time to Respond to USAC's Request for Information
- Improper Service Provider Involvement – Potential Conflict of Interest
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
- Waiver of Late-filed Appeal and/or Waiver Request
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- FCC Form 486 – Late-Filed
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
- Ineligible Entities
- Invoice Deadline Extension Requests
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Error – FCC Form 471
- Relying on FCC Form 470 That Did Not Seek Bids on Types of E-Rate Services Later Requested
- Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
- Violation of Competitive Bidding 28-Day Rule
Appeals involving the following issues were dismissed:
- Failure to Comply with the Commission’s Basic Filing Requirements
- Failure to Identify Any Material Error, Omission, or Reason Warranting Reconsideration
- Relying on Arguments Already Fully Considered and Rejected by the Bureau
- Petitions Filed More Than 30 Days After the Bureau’s Decision
The April appeal decisions can be viewed here https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/0430548730583/DA-20-464A1.pdf
The original filings can be located using the FCC’s online electronic filing system https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/
The deadline for filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the April decisions is 30 days from the release of the Public Notice.
