FCC Web Documents citing 54.517

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  • Bureau Letter from Steve Simoneau, West Texas Telecommunications Consortium, to Federal Communications Commission, filed May 3, 2000 (Letter of Appeal). Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of the Administrator may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. § 54.719(c). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.517. See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9084-85, para. 589 (1997) (Universal Service Order), as corrected by Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Errata, CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 97-157 (rel. June 4, 1997), affirmed in part in Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d
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  • eligible, and removed from consideration, the remaining ineligible services total only 28 percent of the total funding request. See Request for Review at 6. Boston Public Library seeks $47,600 for ``remote'' maintenance. Request for Review at 4. Boston Public Library seeks $18,600 for voice compression maintenance. Request for Review at 5. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.506. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.503, 54.517. The Commission's rules require that the applicant make a bona fide request for service by filing with the Administrator an FCC Form 470, which is posted to the Administrator's website for all potential competing service providers to review. After the FCC Form 470 is posted, the applicant must wait at least 28 days before entering an agreement for services and
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  • 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5413-14 (1997). See also Form 471 Instructions at 17. In order to be eligible to receive reimbursements for Internet access and internal connections, a vendor must secure a Service Provider Identification Number and certify that it will comply with program rules. See Form 471 Instructions at 17. See also 47 C.F.R. 54.517; Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9015. FCC Form 471, Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, filed January 17, 2001 (Merrimack Form 471). Id. Letter from Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools and Libraries Division to Lawrence Rungren, Merrimack Library Valley Consortium, issued February 1, 2001. Letter from Bill Manson, Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, to Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools and Libraries
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  • State Joint Board on Universal Service, Third Report and Order and Fourth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 97-21 and Eighth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96- 45, 13 FCC Rcd 25058, 25075-76, paras. 30-31 and 34 (1998) (Eighth Reconsideration Order) (describing the functions of the Schools and Libraries Committee). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.506, and 54.517. Universal Service Administrative Company, Schools and Libraries Division, Appeal Register, North Carolina Department of Commerce, SIPS, April 11, 2001(SLD Appeal Register) (showing that SLD was in contacted with Wright on March 21, 2002, March 27, 2001, March 30, 2001, April 9, 2001 and April 11, 2001, seeking information to support Wright's FCC Form 471 application). SLD Appeal Register indicates that
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  • only that under the circumstances, SLD's failure to explain the basis for its decision requires remand. See Request for Review. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Commission's rules state that only telecommunications carriers are eligible to receive support for providing telecommunications services to schools and libraries. 47 U.S.C. §§ 254 (e), 245 (h)(1)(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501, 54.502, and 54.517. See Request for Review. Cotulla does not contest SLD's conclusion that Education Service Center Region 20 (ESCR 20) or Southwest Texas Jr. College (Southwest Texas) are not telecommunications carriers, as defined in our rules. See supra note 13. See Request for Review. Id. See also FCC Form 471, Cotulla Independent School District, filed Apr. 6, 1999 (Cotulla Form 471), at
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  • CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5413-14, paras. 163-164 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). Non-telecommunications providers are eligible for support for providing voice mail, Internet access, and installation and maintenance of internal connections but are not eligible to provide telecommunications services under the universal service support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.517. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, paras. 785-786; Fourth Reconsideration Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 5413-14, paras. 163-164. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, paras. 785-786 (citing National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners v. FCC, 533 F.2d 601, 608 (D.C. 1976)). Fourth Reconsideration Order, 13 FCC Rcd at, 5479, para. 290 (finding that for purposes of
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  • CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5413-14, paras. 163-164 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). Non-telecommunications providers are eligible for support for providing voice mail, Internet access, and installation and maintenance of internal connections but are not eligible to provide telecommunications services under the universal service support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.517. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, paras. 785-786; Fourth Reconsideration Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 5413-14, paras. 163-164. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, paras. 785-786 (citing National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners v. FCC, 533 F.2d 601, 608 (D.C. 1976)). See Request for Review by Eastchester Union Free School District; Request for Review by Glynn
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  • internal connections. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(1)(B). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.500 Terms and definitions. 54.501 Eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers. 54.502 Supported telecommunications services. 54.503 Other supported special services. 54.504 Requests for services. 54.505 Discounts. 54.507 Cap. 54.509 Adjustments to the discount matrix. 54.511 Ordering services. 54.513 Resale and transfer of services. 54.515 Distributing support. 54.516 Auditing. 54.517 Services provided by non-telecommunications carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Program of the Universal Service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support. The rules also establish procedures for the application process, competitive
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  • School, Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanisms, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Order, 17 FCC Rcd 22499, 22500-01, para. 4 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2002). Instructions for Completing the Schools and Libraries Universal Service, Services Ordered and Certification Form, OMB 3060-0806 (November 2004) (FCC Form 471 Instructions). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). See 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(1)(B); Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9005-23, paras. 431-63, 9084-90, paras. 589-600, 9177-79, paras. 785-86; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-45,
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  • CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5413-14, paras. 163-164 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). Non-telecommunications providers are eligible for support for providing voice mail, Internet access, and installation and maintenance of internal connections, but are not eligible to provide telecommunications services under the universal service support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.517. See Request for Review of the Decision of the Universal Service Administrator by Virginia State Department of Education, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., File No. SLD-163045, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 17 FCC Rcd 8677, at 8678, para. 3 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2002). Id.;
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  • to requests for review of decisions issued by USAC. Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. § 54.719(c). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501-54.503. 47 C.F.R. § 54.504(c). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). See 47 U.S.C. § 254 (h)(1)(B); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9177-78, 9005-23, 9084-90, paras. 589-600 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure
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  • the general rule. Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at 1166. In performing a complete review and analysis of each underlying application, USAC shall either grant the underlying application before it, or, if denying the application, provide the applicant with any and all grounds for denial. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501-54.503. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(1)(B); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9177-78, 9005-23, 9084-90, paras. 589-600 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing,
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  • that include eligible schools and libraries receive discounts for eligible telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(1)(B). Section Number and Title: 54.502 Supported telecommunications services. 54.503 Other supported special services. 54.504 Requests for services. 54.505 Discounts. 54.506 Internal connections. 54.507 Cap. 54.509 Adjustments to the discount matrix. 54.511 Ordering services. 54.515 Distributing support. 54.516 Auditing. 54.517 Services provided by non-telecommunications carriers. 54.518 Support for wide area networks. 54.519 State telecommunications networks. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted
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  • ``appeals'' to generically refer to requests for review of decisions issued by USAC. Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. § 54.719(c). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501-54.503. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). See 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(1)(B); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9177-78, 9005-23, 9084-90, paras. 589-600 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and
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  • (202) 418-0530, (202) 418-0432 (TTY). For further information about this Public Notice, please contact Anita Cheng at (202) 418-7400 or Sharren Bates at 202-418-3615. - FCC - Under the E-rate program, eligible schools, libraries, and consortia that include eligible schools and libraries may receive discounts for eligible telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517. See American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 123 Stat. 115 (2009) (Recovery Act); see also Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as Amended by the Broadband Data
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  • at 22; 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.504(b)-(c); Request for Review by Aberdeen School District No. 5, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., File No. SLD-327601, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 19 FCC Rcd 22910 (2004). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). See 47 U.S.C. § 254 (h)(1)(B); Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, 9005-23, 9084-90, paras. 589-600; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213,
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  • Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR Eliminated rules for International Fixed Public Radio Communication Services. Part 23 3/25/10 Eliminated restrictions on mobile repeater stations for the business radio frequency users. 90.247(b) 90.247(c) 90.267(e)(3) 5/14/10 Eliminate restrictions on WCS service 27.53(a)(6) 27.53 (a)(9) 9/1/10 Removed rules to simplify and streamline the E-rate program. 54.506 54.517 54.522 1/3/11 Revises the Amateur Radio Service rules to clarify the rules with respect to amateur service vanity call signs, eliminating licensee confusion. 0.191(o) 0.392(g) 2/14/11 Eliminated restrictions on Amateur Radio Service: eliminate the automatic power control provision which has proven to be virtually impossible to implement, and to encourage amateur stations to experiment with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311
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  • 28, 2011. Regulations removed (219 as of 5/1/12) CFR Section Effective date in FR Eliminated rules for International Fixed Public Radio Communication Services. Part 23 3/25/10 Eliminated restrictions on mobile repeater stations for the business radio frequency users. 90.247(b) 90.247(c) 90.267(e)(3) 5/14/10 Eliminated restrictions on WCS service 27.53(a)(6) 27.53(a)(9) 9/1/10 Removed rules to simplify and streamline the E-rate program. 54.506 54.517 54.522 1/3/11 Revised the Amateur Radio Service rules to clarify the rules with respect to amateur service vanity call signs, eliminating licensee confusion. 0.191(o) 0.392(g) 2/14/11 Eliminated restrictions on Amateur Radio Service: eliminated the automatic power control provision which has proven to be virtually impossible to implement, and to encourage amateur stations to experiment with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311(d)
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  • § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). 1992 Economic Census, U.S. Bureau of the Census, Table 6 (special tabulation of data under contract to Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration). 5 U.S.C. § 601(5). 1995 Census of Governments, U.S. Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce, Statistical Abstract of the United States (2000). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes 611110, 514120. The number of small entities affected by these rules may also be affected by a determination of which entities may make the required certification, which is an issue on which this Notice seeks
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  • 15 U.S.C. § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). 1992 Economic Census, U.S. Bureau of the Census, Table 6 (special tabulation of data under contract to Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration). 47 C.F.R. § 1.1162. 5 U.S.C. § 601(5). U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, ``1992 Census of Governments.'' Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes 611110, 514120. These NAICS Codes were adopted by the SBA effective December 18, 2000, replacing the previously used Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes. The number of small entities affected by these rules may also be
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  • of breaking out the cost of voice mail from a bundled price for telecommunications service. We believe this modification will further our goals of improving program operation, without increasing opportunities for waste, fraud, and abuse. Accordingly, we deem voice mail to be eligible for discounts under the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism and amend sections 54.503, 54.507, and 54.517 of our rules. We instruct USAC to process funding requests for voice mail services starting in Funding Year 2004 consistent with this Order. Computerized Eligible Service List We conclude that it would be beneficial to develop a process that would simplify applicants' selection of eligible services. The Commission currently directs the Administrator to determine whether particular services fall within the
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  • Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). U.S. Census Bureau, 1992 Economic Census, Table 6 (special tabulation of data under contract to the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration). 5 U.S.C. 601(5). U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2000, Section 9, pages 299-300, Tables 490 and 492. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). See supra para. 27. 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 611110 and 519120 (NAICS 2002 code 519120 was previously 514120). 5 U.S.C. § 601(3). See Letter from Jere W. Glover, Chief Counsel for Advocacy, SBA, to William E. Kennard, Chairman, FCC,
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  • Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). U.S. Census Bureau, 1992 Economic Census, Table 6 (special tabulation of data under contract to the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration). 5 U.S.C. 601(5). U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2000, Section 9, pages 299-300, Tables 490 and 492. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). See supra para. 27. 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 611110 and 519120 (NAICS 2002 code 519120 was previously 514120). 5 U.S.C. § 601(3). See Letter from Jere W. Glover, Chief Counsel for Advocacy, SBA, to William E. Kennard, Chairman, FCC,
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  • 47; 47 C.F.R. § 54.516(a). See FCC Form 471, Schools and Libraries Universal Service Services Ordered and Certification Form. See id., Item 10(b) at 18. >, Cost Allocation Guidelines for Consortia Comprising Eligible and Ineligible Entities. See First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9081-82, para. 580. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(b), (c), (d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.504; 54.517(b). LN/GW Petition at 4-5 (citing WAN applications using bandwidth on the local cable system and wireless WANs as examples of alternative technologies). Id. at 7. First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9009, paras. 436-37. See also 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(2) (Commission shall establish rules to enhance access to advanced telecommunications and information services for schools and libraries). First
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  • activities of the agency and publishes such definition(s) in the Federal Register.'' Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). Independent Sector, The New Nonprofit Almanac & Desk Reference (2002). 5 U.S.C. § 601(5). U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2000, Section 9, pages 299-300, Tables 490 and 492. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). See NPRM, supra, at ¶ 4; see generally 5 U.S.C. § 605. 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 611110 and 519120 (NAICS 2002 code 519120 was previously 514120). 5 U.S.C. § 601(3). See Letter from Jere W. Glover, Chief Counsel for
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  • to include interconnected VoIP service, filtering, dark fiber, and other services in the ESL, in future funding years. We also seek comment on which rules, if any, would need to be amended to effectuate any changes made as a result of this NPRM. For instance, sections 54.502 and 54.503 describe services that can be provided by telecommunications carriers while section 54.517 describes what services can be provided by non-telecommunications carriers. Should we reorganize or restructure the rules relating to the eligible services and the ESL to better inform applicants of which services are supported? Interconnected VoIP Service Interconnected VoIP service is defined as a service that: (1) enables real-time, two-way voice communications; (2) requires a broadband connection from the user's location;
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  • support for interconnected VoIP when provided by both telecommunications carriers and non-telecommunications carriers because such support will ``enhance . . . access to advanced telecommunications and information services'' for schools and libraries. No matter how interconnected VoIP is ultimately classified, we find that the Commission has statutory authority to include it as an eligible supported service. Therefore, we amend section 54.517 of our rules to permit interconnected VoIP to be provided by non-telecommunications carriers. Furthermore, we agree with commenters that the permanent inclusion of interconnected VoIP service increases the options available to schools and libraries to encourage meaningful communications among parents, teachers, and school and library administrators. Indeed, because interconnected VoIP is increasingly used to replace analog voice service, funding interconnected
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  • business applies ``unless an agency, after consultation with the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration and after opportunity for public comment, establishes one or more definitions of such term which are appropriate to the activities of the agency and publishes such definition(s) in the Federal Register.'' Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). See SBA, Programs and Services, SBA Pamphlet No. CO-0028, at page 40 (July 2002). Independent Sector, The New Nonprofit Almanac & Desk Reference (2002). 5 U.S.C. § 601(5). U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006, Section 8, page 272, Table 415. We assume that the villages, school districts, and special districts are small, and total 48,558. See
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  • 6885, para. 30. 274 See, e.g., EdLiNC Comments at 17; NYSED Comments at 5; AASA & AESA Comments at 3; Qwest Comments at 3; Pittsburgh Public Schools Comments at 2-3. 275 See, e.g., USAC website, Schools and Libraries, Service Providers, available at http://www.usac.org/sl/about/training-sessions/training-2003/2003-presentations.aspx (last visited Sept. 14, 2010). 276 See supra para. 86. 277 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.506, 54.517. 278 47 U.S.C. § 254(c)(1), (c)(3), (h)(2)(A). Congress charged the Commission with establishing competitively neutral rules to enhance access to advanced telecommunications and information services for all public and nonprofit elementary and secondary school classrooms and libraries; and also provided the Commission with the authority to designate "special" or "additional" services eligible for universal service support for schools and libraries.
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  • that the villages, school districts, and special districts are small, and total 48,558. See U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006, section 8, page 273, Table 417. For 2002, Census Bureau data indicate that the total number of county, municipal, and township governments nationwide was 38,967, of which 35,819 were small. Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(c). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(k). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611110. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, NAICS code 517110. FCC, Wireline Competition Bureau, Industry Analysis and Technology Division, ``Trends in Telephone Service'' at Table 5.5, Page 5-5 (August 2008) (2008 Trends Report). Id. 5 U.S.C. §
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  • that the villages, school districts, and special districts are small, and total 48,558. See U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006, section 8, page 273, Table 417. For 2002, Census Bureau data indicate that the total number of county, municipal, and township governments nationwide was 38,967, of which 35,819 were small. Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(c). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(k). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611110. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, NAICS code 517110. FCC, Wireline Competition Bureau, Industry Analysis and Technology Division, ``Trends in Telephone Service'' at Table 5.5, Page 5-5 (August 2008) (2008 Trends Report) (using data that is
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  • of participation in a qualifying assistance program, program participation documents, or another official document demonstrating that the prospective subscriber, one or more of the prospective subscriber's dependents or the prospective subscriber's household receives benefits from a qualifying assistance program. (ii) Must not retain copies of the documentation of a subscriber's program-based eligibility for Lifeline services. (iii) Must, consistent with § 54.517, keep and maintain accurate records detailing the data source a carrier used to determine a subscriber's program-based eligibility or the documentation a subscriber provided to demonstrate his or her eligibility for Lifeline. (2) Where a state Lifeline administrator or other state agency is responsible for the initial determination of a subscriber's eligibility, when a prospective subscriber seeks to qualify for
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  • eligible, and removed from consideration, the remaining ineligible services total only 28 percent of the total funding request. See Request for Review at 6. Boston Public Library seeks $47,600 for ``remote'' maintenance. Request for Review at 4. Boston Public Library seeks $18,600 for voice compression maintenance. Request for Review at 5. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.506. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.503, 54.517. The Commission's rules require that the applicant make a bona fide request for service by filing with the Administrator an FCC Form 470, which is posted to the Administrator's website for all potential competing service providers to review. After the FCC Form 470 is posted, the applicant must wait at least 28 days before entering an agreement for services and
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  • Bureau Letter from Steve Simoneau, West Texas Telecommunications Consortium, to Federal Communications Commission, filed May 3, 2000 (Letter of Appeal). Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of the Administrator may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. § 54.719(c). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.517. See also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9084-85, para. 589 (1997) (Universal Service Order), as corrected by Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Errata, CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 97-157 (rel. June 4, 1997), affirmed in part in Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel v. FCC, 183 F.3d
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  • eligible, and removed from consideration, the remaining ineligible services total only 28 percent of the total funding request. See Request for Review at 6. Boston Public Library seeks $47,600 for ``remote'' maintenance. Request for Review at 4. Boston Public Library seeks $18,600 for voice compression maintenance. Request for Review at 5. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.506. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.503, 54.517. The Commission's rules require that the applicant make a bona fide request for service by filing with the Administrator an FCC Form 470, which is posted to the Administrator's website for all potential competing service providers to review. After the FCC Form 470 is posted, the applicant must wait at least 28 days before entering an agreement for services and
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  • 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5413-14 (1997). See also Form 471 Instructions at 17. In order to be eligible to receive reimbursements for Internet access and internal connections, a vendor must secure a Service Provider Identification Number and certify that it will comply with program rules. See Form 471 Instructions at 17. See also 47 C.F.R. 54.517; Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9015. FCC Form 471, Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, filed January 17, 2001 (Merrimack Form 471). Id. Letter from Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools and Libraries Division to Lawrence Rungren, Merrimack Library Valley Consortium, issued February 1, 2001. Letter from Bill Manson, Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, to Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools and Libraries
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  • State Joint Board on Universal Service, Third Report and Order and Fourth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 97-21 and Eighth Order on Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96- 45, 13 FCC Rcd 25058, 25075-76, paras. 30-31 and 34 (1998) (Eighth Reconsideration Order) (describing the functions of the Schools and Libraries Committee). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.506, and 54.517. Universal Service Administrative Company, Schools and Libraries Division, Appeal Register, North Carolina Department of Commerce, SIPS, April 11, 2001(SLD Appeal Register) (showing that SLD was in contacted with Wright on March 21, 2002, March 27, 2001, March 30, 2001, April 9, 2001 and April 11, 2001, seeking information to support Wright's FCC Form 471 application). SLD Appeal Register indicates that
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  • only that under the circumstances, SLD's failure to explain the basis for its decision requires remand. See Request for Review. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Commission's rules state that only telecommunications carriers are eligible to receive support for providing telecommunications services to schools and libraries. 47 U.S.C. §§ 254 (e), 245 (h)(1)(B); 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501, 54.502, and 54.517. See Request for Review. Cotulla does not contest SLD's conclusion that Education Service Center Region 20 (ESCR 20) or Southwest Texas Jr. College (Southwest Texas) are not telecommunications carriers, as defined in our rules. See supra note 13. See Request for Review. Id. See also FCC Form 471, Cotulla Independent School District, filed Apr. 6, 1999 (Cotulla Form 471), at
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  • CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5413-14, paras. 163-164 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). Non-telecommunications providers are eligible for support for providing voice mail, Internet access, and installation and maintenance of internal connections but are not eligible to provide telecommunications services under the universal service support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.517. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, paras. 785-786; Fourth Reconsideration Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 5413-14, paras. 163-164. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, paras. 785-786 (citing National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners v. FCC, 533 F.2d 601, 608 (D.C. 1976)). Fourth Reconsideration Order, 13 FCC Rcd at, 5479, para. 290 (finding that for purposes of
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  • CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5413-14, paras. 163-164 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). Non-telecommunications providers are eligible for support for providing voice mail, Internet access, and installation and maintenance of internal connections but are not eligible to provide telecommunications services under the universal service support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.517. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, paras. 785-786; Fourth Reconsideration Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 5413-14, paras. 163-164. Universal Service Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, paras. 785-786 (citing National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners v. FCC, 533 F.2d 601, 608 (D.C. 1976)). See Request for Review by Eastchester Union Free School District; Request for Review by Glynn
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  • internal connections. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(1)(B). Section Numbers and Titles: 54.500 Terms and definitions. 54.501 Eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers. 54.502 Supported telecommunications services. 54.503 Other supported special services. 54.504 Requests for services. 54.505 Discounts. 54.507 Cap. 54.509 Adjustments to the discount matrix. 54.511 Ordering services. 54.513 Resale and transfer of services. 54.515 Distributing support. 54.516 Auditing. 54.517 Services provided by non-telecommunications carriers. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Program of the Universal Service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted support. The rules also establish procedures for the application process, competitive
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  • School, Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanisms, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, Order, 17 FCC Rcd 22499, 22500-01, para. 4 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2002). Instructions for Completing the Schools and Libraries Universal Service, Services Ordered and Certification Form, OMB 3060-0806 (November 2004) (FCC Form 471 Instructions). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). See 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(1)(B); Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9005-23, paras. 431-63, 9084-90, paras. 589-600, 9177-79, paras. 785-86; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-45,
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  • CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72, Fourth Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 5318, 5413-14, paras. 163-164 (1997) (Fourth Reconsideration Order). Non-telecommunications providers are eligible for support for providing voice mail, Internet access, and installation and maintenance of internal connections, but are not eligible to provide telecommunications services under the universal service support mechanism. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.517. See Request for Review of the Decision of the Universal Service Administrator by Virginia State Department of Education, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., File No. SLD-163045, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 97-21, Order, 17 FCC Rcd 8677, at 8678, para. 3 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2002). Id.;
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  • to requests for review of decisions issued by USAC. Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. § 54.719(c). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501-54.503. 47 C.F.R. § 54.504(c). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). See 47 U.S.C. § 254 (h)(1)(B); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9177-78, 9005-23, 9084-90, paras. 589-600 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure
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  • the general rule. Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at 1166. In performing a complete review and analysis of each underlying application, USAC shall either grant the underlying application before it, or, if denying the application, provide the applicant with any and all grounds for denial. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501-54.503. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(1)(B); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9177-78, 9005-23, 9084-90, paras. 589-600 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing,
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  • that include eligible schools and libraries receive discounts for eligible telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 254(h)(1)(B). Section Number and Title: 54.502 Supported telecommunications services. 54.503 Other supported special services. 54.504 Requests for services. 54.505 Discounts. 54.506 Internal connections. 54.507 Cap. 54.509 Adjustments to the discount matrix. 54.511 Ordering services. 54.515 Distributing support. 54.516 Auditing. 54.517 Services provided by non-telecommunications carriers. 54.518 Support for wide area networks. 54.519 State telecommunications networks. SUBPART G-UNIVERSAL SERVICE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Brief Description: These rules specify the requirements for participation in the Rural Health Care Program of the universal service support mechanism. The rules establish the requirements for eligible health care providers, and the services eligible for discounted
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  • ``appeals'' to generically refer to requests for review of decisions issued by USAC. Section 54.719(c) of the Commission's rules provides that any person aggrieved by an action taken by a division of USAC may seek review from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. § 54.719(c). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501-54.503. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). See 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(1)(B); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd 8776, 9177-78, 9005-23, 9084-90, paras. 589-600 (1997) (Universal Service First Report and Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and
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  • (202) 418-0530, (202) 418-0432 (TTY). For further information about this Public Notice, please contact Anita Cheng at (202) 418-7400 or Sharren Bates at 202-418-3615. - FCC - Under the E-rate program, eligible schools, libraries, and consortia that include eligible schools and libraries may receive discounts for eligible telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517. See American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 123 Stat. 115 (2009) (Recovery Act); see also Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as Amended by the Broadband Data
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  • at 22; 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.504(b)-(c); Request for Review by Aberdeen School District No. 5, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., File No. SLD-327601, CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 19 FCC Rcd 22910 (2004). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(a), 54.503 (eligibility for services provided by telecommunications carriers); 54.517(b) (services provided by non-telecommunications carriers). See 47 U.S.C. § 254 (h)(1)(B); Universal Service First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9177-78, 9005-23, 9084-90, paras. 589-600; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 96-262, 94-1, 91-213,
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  • Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR Eliminated rules for International Fixed Public Radio Communication Services. Part 23 3/25/10 Eliminated restrictions on mobile repeater stations for the business radio frequency users. 90.247(b) 90.247(c) 90.267(e)(3) 5/14/10 Eliminate restrictions on WCS service 27.53(a)(6) 27.53 (a)(9) 9/1/10 Removed rules to simplify and streamline the E-rate program. 54.506 54.517 54.522 1/3/11 Revises the Amateur Radio Service rules to clarify the rules with respect to amateur service vanity call signs, eliminating licensee confusion. 0.191(o) 0.392(g) 2/14/11 Eliminated restrictions on Amateur Radio Service: eliminate the automatic power control provision which has proven to be virtually impossible to implement, and to encourage amateur stations to experiment with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311
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  • 28, 2011. Regulations removed (219 as of 5/1/12) CFR Section Effective date in FR Eliminated rules for International Fixed Public Radio Communication Services. Part 23 3/25/10 Eliminated restrictions on mobile repeater stations for the business radio frequency users. 90.247(b) 90.247(c) 90.267(e)(3) 5/14/10 Eliminated restrictions on WCS service 27.53(a)(6) 27.53(a)(9) 9/1/10 Removed rules to simplify and streamline the E-rate program. 54.506 54.517 54.522 1/3/11 Revised the Amateur Radio Service rules to clarify the rules with respect to amateur service vanity call signs, eliminating licensee confusion. 0.191(o) 0.392(g) 2/14/11 Eliminated restrictions on Amateur Radio Service: eliminated the automatic power control provision which has proven to be virtually impossible to implement, and to encourage amateur stations to experiment with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311(d)
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  • § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). 1992 Economic Census, U.S. Bureau of the Census, Table 6 (special tabulation of data under contract to Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration). 5 U.S.C. § 601(5). 1995 Census of Governments, U.S. Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce, Statistical Abstract of the United States (2000). 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes 611110, 514120. The number of small entities affected by these rules may also be affected by a determination of which entities may make the required certification, which is an issue on which this Notice seeks
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  • 15 U.S.C. § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). 1992 Economic Census, U.S. Bureau of the Census, Table 6 (special tabulation of data under contract to Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration). 47 C.F.R. § 1.1162. 5 U.S.C. § 601(5). U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, ``1992 Census of Governments.'' Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes 611110, 514120. These NAICS Codes were adopted by the SBA effective December 18, 2000, replacing the previously used Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes. The number of small entities affected by these rules may also be
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  • of breaking out the cost of voice mail from a bundled price for telecommunications service. We believe this modification will further our goals of improving program operation, without increasing opportunities for waste, fraud, and abuse. Accordingly, we deem voice mail to be eligible for discounts under the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism and amend sections 54.503, 54.507, and 54.517 of our rules. We instruct USAC to process funding requests for voice mail services starting in Funding Year 2004 consistent with this Order. Computerized Eligible Service List We conclude that it would be beneficial to develop a process that would simplify applicants' selection of eligible services. The Commission currently directs the Administrator to determine whether particular services fall within the
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  • Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). U.S. Census Bureau, 1992 Economic Census, Table 6 (special tabulation of data under contract to the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration). 5 U.S.C. 601(5). U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2000, Section 9, pages 299-300, Tables 490 and 492. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). See supra para. 27. 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 611110 and 519120 (NAICS 2002 code 519120 was previously 514120). 5 U.S.C. § 601(3). See Letter from Jere W. Glover, Chief Counsel for Advocacy, SBA, to William E. Kennard, Chairman, FCC,
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  • Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). U.S. Census Bureau, 1992 Economic Census, Table 6 (special tabulation of data under contract to the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration). 5 U.S.C. 601(5). U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2000, Section 9, pages 299-300, Tables 490 and 492. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). See supra para. 27. 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 611110 and 519120 (NAICS 2002 code 519120 was previously 514120). 5 U.S.C. § 601(3). See Letter from Jere W. Glover, Chief Counsel for Advocacy, SBA, to William E. Kennard, Chairman, FCC,
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  • 47; 47 C.F.R. § 54.516(a). See FCC Form 471, Schools and Libraries Universal Service Services Ordered and Certification Form. See id., Item 10(b) at 18. >, Cost Allocation Guidelines for Consortia Comprising Eligible and Ineligible Entities. See First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9081-82, para. 580. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.501(b), (c), (d). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.504; 54.517(b). LN/GW Petition at 4-5 (citing WAN applications using bandwidth on the local cable system and wireless WANs as examples of alternative technologies). Id. at 7. First Report and Order, 12 FCC Rcd at 9009, paras. 436-37. See also 47 U.S.C. § 254(h)(2) (Commission shall establish rules to enhance access to advanced telecommunications and information services for schools and libraries). First
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  • activities of the agency and publishes such definition(s) in the Federal Register.'' Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632. 5 U.S.C. § 601(4). Independent Sector, The New Nonprofit Almanac & Desk Reference (2002). 5 U.S.C. § 601(5). U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2000, Section 9, pages 299-300, Tables 490 and 492. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). See NPRM, supra, at ¶ 4; see generally 5 U.S.C. § 605. 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(j). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 611110 and 519120 (NAICS 2002 code 519120 was previously 514120). 5 U.S.C. § 601(3). See Letter from Jere W. Glover, Chief Counsel for
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  • to include interconnected VoIP service, filtering, dark fiber, and other services in the ESL, in future funding years. We also seek comment on which rules, if any, would need to be amended to effectuate any changes made as a result of this NPRM. For instance, sections 54.502 and 54.503 describe services that can be provided by telecommunications carriers while section 54.517 describes what services can be provided by non-telecommunications carriers. Should we reorganize or restructure the rules relating to the eligible services and the ESL to better inform applicants of which services are supported? Interconnected VoIP Service Interconnected VoIP service is defined as a service that: (1) enables real-time, two-way voice communications; (2) requires a broadband connection from the user's location;
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  • support for interconnected VoIP when provided by both telecommunications carriers and non-telecommunications carriers because such support will ``enhance . . . access to advanced telecommunications and information services'' for schools and libraries. No matter how interconnected VoIP is ultimately classified, we find that the Commission has statutory authority to include it as an eligible supported service. Therefore, we amend section 54.517 of our rules to permit interconnected VoIP to be provided by non-telecommunications carriers. Furthermore, we agree with commenters that the permanent inclusion of interconnected VoIP service increases the options available to schools and libraries to encourage meaningful communications among parents, teachers, and school and library administrators. Indeed, because interconnected VoIP is increasingly used to replace analog voice service, funding interconnected
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  • business applies ``unless an agency, after consultation with the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration and after opportunity for public comment, establishes one or more definitions of such term which are appropriate to the activities of the agency and publishes such definition(s) in the Federal Register.'' Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). See SBA, Programs and Services, SBA Pamphlet No. CO-0028, at page 40 (July 2002). Independent Sector, The New Nonprofit Almanac & Desk Reference (2002). 5 U.S.C. § 601(5). U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006, Section 8, page 272, Table 415. We assume that the villages, school districts, and special districts are small, and total 48,558. See
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  • 6885, para. 30. 274 See, e.g., EdLiNC Comments at 17; NYSED Comments at 5; AASA & AESA Comments at 3; Qwest Comments at 3; Pittsburgh Public Schools Comments at 2-3. 275 See, e.g., USAC website, Schools and Libraries, Service Providers, available at http://www.usac.org/sl/about/training-sessions/training-2003/2003-presentations.aspx (last visited Sept. 14, 2010). 276 See supra para. 86. 277 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.506, 54.517. 278 47 U.S.C. § 254(c)(1), (c)(3), (h)(2)(A). Congress charged the Commission with establishing competitively neutral rules to enhance access to advanced telecommunications and information services for all public and nonprofit elementary and secondary school classrooms and libraries; and also provided the Commission with the authority to designate "special" or "additional" services eligible for universal service support for schools and libraries.
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  • that the villages, school districts, and special districts are small, and total 48,558. See U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006, section 8, page 273, Table 417. For 2002, Census Bureau data indicate that the total number of county, municipal, and township governments nationwide was 38,967, of which 35,819 were small. Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(c). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(k). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611110. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, NAICS code 517110. FCC, Wireline Competition Bureau, Industry Analysis and Technology Division, ``Trends in Telephone Service'' at Table 5.5, Page 5-5 (August 2008) (2008 Trends Report). Id. 5 U.S.C. §
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  • that the villages, school districts, and special districts are small, and total 48,558. See U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006, section 8, page 273, Table 417. For 2002, Census Bureau data indicate that the total number of county, municipal, and township governments nationwide was 38,967, of which 35,819 were small. Id. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.502, 54.503, 54.517(b). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(c). 47 C.F.R. § 54.500(k). 47 C.F.R. § 54.501. See id. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611110. 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, NAICS code 517110. FCC, Wireline Competition Bureau, Industry Analysis and Technology Division, ``Trends in Telephone Service'' at Table 5.5, Page 5-5 (August 2008) (2008 Trends Report) (using data that is
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  • of participation in a qualifying assistance program, program participation documents, or another official document demonstrating that the prospective subscriber, one or more of the prospective subscriber's dependents or the prospective subscriber's household receives benefits from a qualifying assistance program. (ii) Must not retain copies of the documentation of a subscriber's program-based eligibility for Lifeline services. (iii) Must, consistent with § 54.517, keep and maintain accurate records detailing the data source a carrier used to determine a subscriber's program-based eligibility or the documentation a subscriber provided to demonstrate his or her eligibility for Lifeline. (2) Where a state Lifeline administrator or other state agency is responsible for the initial determination of a subscriber's eligibility, when a prospective subscriber seeks to qualify for
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  • eligible, and removed from consideration, the remaining ineligible services total only 28 percent of the total funding request. See Request for Review at 6. Boston Public Library seeks $47,600 for ``remote'' maintenance. Request for Review at 4. Boston Public Library seeks $18,600 for voice compression maintenance. Request for Review at 5. See 47 C.F.R. § 54.506. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.503, 54.517. The Commission's rules require that the applicant make a bona fide request for service by filing with the Administrator an FCC Form 470, which is posted to the Administrator's website for all potential competing service providers to review. After the FCC Form 470 is posted, the applicant must wait at least 28 days before entering an agreement for services and