On July 31, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released decisions related to requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of E-rate beneficiaries. The FCC directs USAC to complete its review of successful applications and issue a funding commitment or denial based on a complete review and analysis no later than 90 calendar days from the release of the Order.
Appeals involving the following issues were granted:
- Considering All Bids Submitted
- Contract Requirement
- Cost-Allocation
- Cost-Effectiveness
- Eligible Services
- Granting Additional Time to Respond to USAC's Request for Information
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications Filed within 14 Days of the Close of the Window
- Ministerial and/or Clerical Errors
- Price as Primary Factor – Applicant Selected Lowest-Cost Provider
- Timely-Filed Appeal
- USAC Error in Posting Revised FCC Form 470
- Waiver of Appeal Deadline
- Waiver of Service Delivery Deadline
- Waiver of Special Construction Service Delivery Deadline
Appeals involving the following issues were denied:
- Failure to Satisfy Debt/Red Light Rule
- Invoice Deadline Extension Requests
- Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications
- Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests
The July 2019 Appeal Decisions can be viewed here.
