On March 13, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission released a Public Notice announcing that they are seeking nominations four new USAC Board members. The FCC is looking for nominations that represent state telecommunications regulators, rural health care providers, information service providers and schools. Terms expiring December 31, 2012 include:
Representative for state telecommunications regulators (position currently held by Ronald A. Brisé).
Representative for rural health care providers that are eligible to receive supported services pursuant to § 54.601 (position formerly held by Jay H. Sanders).
Representative for information service providers (position currently held by David P. McClure).
Representative for schools that are eligible to receive discounts pursuant to § 54.501 (position currently held by Sheryl R. Abshire).
Nominations are due March 26, 2013.