FCC Web Documents citing 54.1005

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  • terms ``3G,'' ``3G or better,'' ``current generation,'' and ``advanced'' interchangeably to refer to mobile wireless services that provide voice telephony service on networks that also provide services such as Internet access and email. We refer throughout this Public Notice to ``awarding'' or ``selecting awardees'' by auction for simplicity of expression. As provided by the Commission's rules, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.1005(b) and 54.1008(a), and discussed further below, each party that becomes a winning bidder in the auction must file an application for support. Only after review of the application to confirm compliance with all the applicable requirements will a winning bidder become authorized to receive support. USF/ICC Transformation Order at para. 299. The Commission also designated an additional $50 million for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-12-121A1_Rcd.pdf
  • terms "3G," "3G or better," "current generation," and "advanced" interchangeably to refer to mobile wireless services that provide voice telephony service on networks that also provide services such as Internet access and email. We refer throughout this Public Notice to "awarding" or "selecting awardees" by auction for simplicity of expression. As provided by the Commission's rules, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.1005(b) and 54.1008(a), and discussed further below, each party that becomes a winning bidder in the auction must file an application for support. Only after review of the application to confirm compliance with all the applicable requirements will a winning bidder become authorized to receive support. 531 Federal Communications Commission DA 12-121 II. BACKGROUND 5.In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, the Commission
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  • Docket No. 01-92, CC Docket No. 96-45, WC Docket No. 03-109, WT Docket No. 10-208, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 11-161, rel. Nov. 18, 2011 (USF/ICC Transformation Order), pets. for review pending. We refer to ``awarding'' or ``selecting awardees'' by auction for simplicity of expression. As provided by the Commission's rules, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.1005(b) and 54.1008(a), each party that becomes a winning bidder in the auction must file an application for support. Only after review of the application to confirm compliance with all the applicable requirements will a winning bidder become authorized to receive support. Auction 901 Comment Public Notice at n.2. USF/ICC Transformation Order at paras. 332, 334; Auction 901 Comment Public Notice
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  • for the deadline for comments in this proceeding because it "questions the accuracy and reliability of the American Roamer data used" in the Bureaus' preparation of the list of potentially eligible census blocks and contends that it 2We refer to "awarding" or "selecting awardees" by auction for simplicity of expression. As provided by the Commission's rules, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.1005(b) and 54.1008(a), each party that becomes a winning bidder in the auction must file an application for support. Only after review of the application to confirm compliance with all the applicable requirements will a winning bidder become authorized to receive support. Auction 901 Comment Public Noticeat n.2. 3USF/ICC Transformation Orderat paras. 332, 334; Auction 901 Comment Public Noticeat para. 15.
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  • 20554. They may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, D.C. 20554, telephone: (202) 488-5300, fax: (202) 488-5563, or via e-mail www.bcpiweb.com. For further information concerning the Auction 901, please contact Erik Salovaara, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418-0660. - FCC - 47 C.F.R. § 54.1005(a)(3). Under the exception, a Tribally-owned or controlled entity may participate with respect to its Tribal lands if, prior to filing an application, it has a pending petition but has not yet been designated as an ETC for the relevant Tribal lands. 47 C.F.R. § 54.1004(a). An entity covered by this exception must be designated as an ETC before it may
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  • which it is not already designated an ETC should initiate the designation process as soon as possible to increase the likelihood that theprocess will be completed prior to the deadline for submitting an application for Auction 901. The deadline for applications to participate in Auction 901 will be set when the Bureaus release a public notice announcing 147 C.F.R. § 54.1005(a)(3). Under the exception, a Tribally-owned or controlled entity may participate with respect to its Tribal lands if, prior to filing an application, it has a pending petition but has not yet been designated as an ETC for the relevant Tribal lands. 47 C.F.R. § 54.1004(a). An entity covered by this exception must be designated as an ETC before it may
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  • impermissible subject matters because they may convey pricing information and bidding strategies. Further, as discussed above, compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 1.21002 of the Commission's rules will not insulate a party from enforcement of the antitrust laws. Ownership Disclosure Requirements Each applicant must comply with the uniform Part 1 ownership disclosure standards and provide information required by sections 54.1005(a)(1) and 1.2112(a) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, in completing the short-form application, an applicant will be required to fully disclose information on the real party- or parties-in-interest and the ownership structure of the applicant, including both direct and indirect ownership interests of 10 percent or more, as prescribed in section 1.2112(a) of the Commission's rules. Each applicant is responsible for
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  • paragraph (e)(2)(iv) of this section'' with ``described in paragraph (e)(2)(iii) of this section''. In paragraph (b)(3) of section 54.312, replace ``the Commission, relevant state commissions, and any affected Tribal government'' with ``the Commission, the Administrator, relevant state commissions, and any affected Tribal government''. In paragraph (c) of section 54.1004, replace ``or purposes'' with ``for purposes''. In paragraph (b)(2) of section 54.1005, underline ``Application Contents''. In paragraph (a) of section 54.1006, depapitalize ``Public Notice''. In paragraph (b) of section 54.1009, replace ``they have'' with ``it has''. In Appendix B, in the second sentence of paragraph (b) under section 54.1013, replace ``it such'' with ``it has such''. In Appendix D, in the first sentence of paragraph 1, add ``deny'' before ``Puerto Rico Telephone
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-312315A1_Erratum.doc
  • paragraph (e)(2)(iv) of this section'' with ``described in paragraph (e)(2)(iii) of this section''. In paragraph (b)(3) of section 54.312, replace ``the Commission, relevant state commissions, and any affected Tribal government'' with ``the Commission, the Administrator, relevant state commissions, and any affected Tribal government''. In paragraph (c) of section 54.1004, replace ``or purposes'' with ``for purposes''. In paragraph (b)(2) of section 54.1005, underline ``Application Contents''. In paragraph (a) of section 54.1006, depapitalize ``Public Notice''. In paragraph (b) of section 54.1009, replace ``they have'' with ``it has''. In Appendix B, in the second sentence of paragraph (b) under section 54.1013, replace ``it such'' with ``it has such''. In Appendix D, in the first sentence of paragraph 1, add ``deny'' before ``Puerto Rico Telephone
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  • read as follows: AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 201, 205, 254 unless otherwise noted. 6. Add new Subpart L to Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations to read as follows: Subpart L - Mobility Fund § 54.1001 Mobility Fund § 54.1002 Geographic Areas Eligible for Support § 54.1003 Provider Eligibility § 54.1004 Application Process § 54.1005 Performance Requirements § 54.1006 Mobility Fund Disbursements § 54.1007 Audits § 54.1001 Mobility Fund. The Commission may designate reserves accumulated in the Universal Service Fund to be made available through the Mobility Fund. The Commission may use competitive bidding, as provided in Part 1, Subpart AA, to determine the recipients of support available through the Mobility Fund and the amount(s)
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  • at any time. Minor modifications include correcting typographical errors in the application and supplying non-material information that was inadvertently omitted or was not available at the time the application was submitted. (vi) After receipt and review of the applications, the Commission shall by Public Notice identify all applicants that may participate in an auction conducted pursuant to this subpart. § 54.1005 Competitive Bidding Process (a) Public Notice of Competitive Bidding Procedures. The Commission shall by Public Notice establish detailed competitive bidding procedures any time it conducts competitive bidding pursuant to this subpart. (b) Competitive Bidding Procedures. The Commission may conduct competitive bidding pursuant to this subpart using any of the procedures described below. (i) The Commission may establish procedures for limiting
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  • §54.5 affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier, as that term is defined in § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, shall receive support under this subpart. Add subpart L to part 54 as follows: Subpart L - Mobility Fund Sec. 54.1001 Mobility Fund - Phase I 54.1002 Geographic Areas Eligible for Support 54.1003 Provider Eligibility 54.1004 Service to Tribal Lands 54.1005 Application Process 54.1006 Public Interest Obligations 54.1007 Letter of Credit 54.1008 Mobility Fund Phase I Disbursements 54.1009 Annual Reports 54.1010 Record Retention for Mobility Fund Phase I § 54.1001 Mobility Fund - Phase I. The Commission will use competitive bidding, as provided in part 1, subpart AA, to determine the recipients of support available through Phase I of the Mobility
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  • under 254(j)). See USF/ICC Transformation Order and FNPRM, FCC 11-161 at para. 491(affording Tribes a similar opportunity in the Mobility Fund auction). A Tribally-owned or controlled entity that does not obtain and provide the required ETC designation will not be entitled to any support payments and may ultimately be in default in accordance with the rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.1005(b)(3)(v); 47 C.F.R. § 1.21004. See, e.g., EDNet Comments at 10-12 (emphasizing importance of requiring carriers to collect data); Benton/NAF PN Comments at 9-11 (proposing an open process that ultimately makes available anonymized raw data). Although the Pilot Program will officially end after 18 months, we encourage ETCs to set up their projects so that they can follow the low-income subscribers
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-12-121A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-12-121A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-12-121A1.txt
  • terms ``3G,'' ``3G or better,'' ``current generation,'' and ``advanced'' interchangeably to refer to mobile wireless services that provide voice telephony service on networks that also provide services such as Internet access and email. We refer throughout this Public Notice to ``awarding'' or ``selecting awardees'' by auction for simplicity of expression. As provided by the Commission's rules, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.1005(b) and 54.1008(a), and discussed further below, each party that becomes a winning bidder in the auction must file an application for support. Only after review of the application to confirm compliance with all the applicable requirements will a winning bidder become authorized to receive support. USF/ICC Transformation Order at para. 299. The Commission also designated an additional $50 million for
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-12-121A1_Rcd.pdf
  • terms "3G," "3G or better," "current generation," and "advanced" interchangeably to refer to mobile wireless services that provide voice telephony service on networks that also provide services such as Internet access and email. We refer throughout this Public Notice to "awarding" or "selecting awardees" by auction for simplicity of expression. As provided by the Commission's rules, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.1005(b) and 54.1008(a), and discussed further below, each party that becomes a winning bidder in the auction must file an application for support. Only after review of the application to confirm compliance with all the applicable requirements will a winning bidder become authorized to receive support. 531 Federal Communications Commission DA 12-121 II. BACKGROUND 5.In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, the Commission
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  • Docket No. 01-92, CC Docket No. 96-45, WC Docket No. 03-109, WT Docket No. 10-208, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 11-161, rel. Nov. 18, 2011 (USF/ICC Transformation Order), pets. for review pending. We refer to ``awarding'' or ``selecting awardees'' by auction for simplicity of expression. As provided by the Commission's rules, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.1005(b) and 54.1008(a), each party that becomes a winning bidder in the auction must file an application for support. Only after review of the application to confirm compliance with all the applicable requirements will a winning bidder become authorized to receive support. Auction 901 Comment Public Notice at n.2. USF/ICC Transformation Order at paras. 332, 334; Auction 901 Comment Public Notice
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-12-236A1_Rcd.pdf
  • for the deadline for comments in this proceeding because it "questions the accuracy and reliability of the American Roamer data used" in the Bureaus' preparation of the list of potentially eligible census blocks and contends that it 2We refer to "awarding" or "selecting awardees" by auction for simplicity of expression. As provided by the Commission's rules, see 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.1005(b) and 54.1008(a), each party that becomes a winning bidder in the auction must file an application for support. Only after review of the application to confirm compliance with all the applicable requirements will a winning bidder become authorized to receive support. Auction 901 Comment Public Noticeat n.2. 3USF/ICC Transformation Orderat paras. 332, 334; Auction 901 Comment Public Noticeat para. 15.
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  • 20554. They may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room CY-B402, Washington, D.C. 20554, telephone: (202) 488-5300, fax: (202) 488-5563, or via e-mail www.bcpiweb.com. For further information concerning the Auction 901, please contact Erik Salovaara, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418-0660. - FCC - 47 C.F.R. § 54.1005(a)(3). Under the exception, a Tribally-owned or controlled entity may participate with respect to its Tribal lands if, prior to filing an application, it has a pending petition but has not yet been designated as an ETC for the relevant Tribal lands. 47 C.F.R. § 54.1004(a). An entity covered by this exception must be designated as an ETC before it may
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-12-271A1_Rcd.pdf
  • which it is not already designated an ETC should initiate the designation process as soon as possible to increase the likelihood that theprocess will be completed prior to the deadline for submitting an application for Auction 901. The deadline for applications to participate in Auction 901 will be set when the Bureaus release a public notice announcing 147 C.F.R. § 54.1005(a)(3). Under the exception, a Tribally-owned or controlled entity may participate with respect to its Tribal lands if, prior to filing an application, it has a pending petition but has not yet been designated as an ETC for the relevant Tribal lands. 47 C.F.R. § 54.1004(a). An entity covered by this exception must be designated as an ETC before it may
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  • impermissible subject matters because they may convey pricing information and bidding strategies. Further, as discussed above, compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 1.21002 of the Commission's rules will not insulate a party from enforcement of the antitrust laws. Ownership Disclosure Requirements Each applicant must comply with the uniform Part 1 ownership disclosure standards and provide information required by sections 54.1005(a)(1) and 1.2112(a) of the Commission's rules. Specifically, in completing the short-form application, an applicant will be required to fully disclose information on the real party- or parties-in-interest and the ownership structure of the applicant, including both direct and indirect ownership interests of 10 percent or more, as prescribed in section 1.2112(a) of the Commission's rules. Each applicant is responsible for
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  • individual that has registered with the FCC. It is used to uniquely identify an individual or business in all transactions with the FCC. If you do not have an FRN, you must register through the FCC's Commission Registration System (CORES) before filing your application. A CORES link is provided on the Log On page. See generally, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.21001, 54.1005. See also ``Mobility Fund Phase I Auction Scheduled for September 27, 2012; Notice and Filing Requirements and Other Procedures For Auction 901,'' Public Notice, AU Docket No. 12-25, DA 12-641 (rel. May 2, 2012) (``Auction 901 Procedures Public Notice''). See Auction 901 Procedures Public Notice at para. 193 (Section VI. ``Contact Information''). See 47 C.F.R. § 1.21001(b)(1). See 47 C.F.R.
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  • paragraph (e)(2)(iv) of this section'' with ``described in paragraph (e)(2)(iii) of this section''. In paragraph (b)(3) of section 54.312, replace ``the Commission, relevant state commissions, and any affected Tribal government'' with ``the Commission, the Administrator, relevant state commissions, and any affected Tribal government''. In paragraph (c) of section 54.1004, replace ``or purposes'' with ``for purposes''. In paragraph (b)(2) of section 54.1005, underline ``Application Contents''. In paragraph (a) of section 54.1006, depapitalize ``Public Notice''. In paragraph (b) of section 54.1009, replace ``they have'' with ``it has''. In Appendix B, in the second sentence of paragraph (b) under section 54.1013, replace ``it such'' with ``it has such''. In Appendix D, in the first sentence of paragraph 1, add ``deny'' before ``Puerto Rico Telephone
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-312315A1_Erratum.doc
  • paragraph (e)(2)(iv) of this section'' with ``described in paragraph (e)(2)(iii) of this section''. In paragraph (b)(3) of section 54.312, replace ``the Commission, relevant state commissions, and any affected Tribal government'' with ``the Commission, the Administrator, relevant state commissions, and any affected Tribal government''. In paragraph (c) of section 54.1004, replace ``or purposes'' with ``for purposes''. In paragraph (b)(2) of section 54.1005, underline ``Application Contents''. In paragraph (a) of section 54.1006, depapitalize ``Public Notice''. In paragraph (b) of section 54.1009, replace ``they have'' with ``it has''. In Appendix B, in the second sentence of paragraph (b) under section 54.1013, replace ``it such'' with ``it has such''. In Appendix D, in the first sentence of paragraph 1, add ``deny'' before ``Puerto Rico Telephone
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  • read as follows: AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 201, 205, 254 unless otherwise noted. 6. Add new Subpart L to Part 54 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations to read as follows: Subpart L - Mobility Fund § 54.1001 Mobility Fund § 54.1002 Geographic Areas Eligible for Support § 54.1003 Provider Eligibility § 54.1004 Application Process § 54.1005 Performance Requirements § 54.1006 Mobility Fund Disbursements § 54.1007 Audits § 54.1001 Mobility Fund. The Commission may designate reserves accumulated in the Universal Service Fund to be made available through the Mobility Fund. The Commission may use competitive bidding, as provided in Part 1, Subpart AA, to determine the recipients of support available through the Mobility Fund and the amount(s)
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  • at any time. Minor modifications include correcting typographical errors in the application and supplying non-material information that was inadvertently omitted or was not available at the time the application was submitted. (vi) After receipt and review of the applications, the Commission shall by Public Notice identify all applicants that may participate in an auction conducted pursuant to this subpart. § 54.1005 Competitive Bidding Process (a) Public Notice of Competitive Bidding Procedures. The Commission shall by Public Notice establish detailed competitive bidding procedures any time it conducts competitive bidding pursuant to this subpart. (b) Competitive Bidding Procedures. The Commission may conduct competitive bidding pursuant to this subpart using any of the procedures described below. (i) The Commission may establish procedures for limiting
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  • §54.5 affiliated with a price cap local exchange carrier, as that term is defined in § 61.3(aa) of this chapter, shall receive support under this subpart. Add subpart L to part 54 as follows: Subpart L - Mobility Fund Sec. 54.1001 Mobility Fund - Phase I 54.1002 Geographic Areas Eligible for Support 54.1003 Provider Eligibility 54.1004 Service to Tribal Lands 54.1005 Application Process 54.1006 Public Interest Obligations 54.1007 Letter of Credit 54.1008 Mobility Fund Phase I Disbursements 54.1009 Annual Reports 54.1010 Record Retention for Mobility Fund Phase I § 54.1001 Mobility Fund - Phase I. The Commission will use competitive bidding, as provided in part 1, subpart AA, to determine the recipients of support available through Phase I of the Mobility
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  • under 254(j)). See USF/ICC Transformation Order and FNPRM, FCC 11-161 at para. 491(affording Tribes a similar opportunity in the Mobility Fund auction). A Tribally-owned or controlled entity that does not obtain and provide the required ETC designation will not be entitled to any support payments and may ultimately be in default in accordance with the rules. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.1005(b)(3)(v); 47 C.F.R. § 1.21004. See, e.g., EDNet Comments at 10-12 (emphasizing importance of requiring carriers to collect data); Benton/NAF PN Comments at 9-11 (proposing an open process that ultimately makes available anonymized raw data). Although the Pilot Program will officially end after 18 months, we encourage ETCs to set up their projects so that they can follow the low-income subscribers