FCC Web Documents citing 54.809

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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit � � � � � � n Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Smith Bagley, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Order Adopted: August 14, 2001 Released: August 15, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we grant the petition of Smith Bagley, Inc. (SBI) for a limited waiver of section 54.809 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we
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  • 96-45, DA 02-3316 (rel. Dec. 4, 2002) (RFB Cellular Order); Chicago Public Schools, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Order, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, 17 FCC Rcd 17086 (rel. Sept. 19, 2002) (Chicago Public Schools Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 01-1911, 16 FCC Rcd 15275 (2001). See Request for Review at 9-13. See Form 499-Q Instructions at 9. Because the Form 499-Q is filed quarterly, service providers have three months to file revisions. See Form 499-A Instructions at 9; see also Form 499-Q Instructions at 9. (continued....) Federal
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  • to comment on petitions recently filed by the following incumbent and competitive eligible telecommunications carriers seeking waivers of various filing deadlines associated with the receipt of universal service support pursuant to the Commission's rules. Petitioner Rule Date Filed Megagate Broadband, Inc. f/k/a Cellular Associates, L.P. 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 47 C.F.R. � 54.313(d)(3) 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a) 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(c) 03/30/04 United States Cellular Corporation 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 04/02/04 NPI-Omnipoint Wireless, LLC 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a) 47 C.F.R. � 54.903 04/06/04 East Ascension Telephone Company 47 C.F.R. � 54.301 04/09/04 Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc. and Hills Telephone Company, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.301 05/20/04 SEI Data, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.802 03/23/04 Centennial Lafayette Communications,
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  • recently filed by the following telecommunications carriers seeking waivers of various filing deadlines associated with the receipt of universal service support pursuant to the Commission's rules. Petitioner Rule Date Filed Qwest Corporation 47 C.F.R. � 54.313 3/29/04 Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 6/9/04 American Cellular Corporation 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313 and 54.314 7/16/04 MCI, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(c) 7/21/04 Northeast Iowa Telephone Company 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 7/27/04 Pursuant to Sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or before September 7, 2004, and reply comments on or before September 14, 2004. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing
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  • that, consistent with sections 54.313 and 54.314 of the Commission's rules, all federal high-cost support will be ``used only for the provision, maintenance and upgrading of facilities and services for which support is intended pursuant to Section 254(e)'' of the Act in the areas for which Nextel is designated as an ETC. In addition, Nextel has certified pursuant to sections 54.809 and 54.904 of the Commission's rules that all interstate access universal service support and all interstate common line support provided will be used only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. Nextel has further requested that the Commission find that Nextel has met the appropriate certification filing deadline in order for
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  • 2005 (Petition). Subsequently, Citizens filed an ex parte presentation supplementing the Petition. See Letter from Jerry Elliott, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Citizens Communications to Thomas Navin, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Aug. 1, 2005 (Supplement). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313, 54.314, 54.809, 54.802(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802. 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id.; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules Highland Cellular, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), and 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules Louisa Communications, LLC Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules Nebraska Technology & Telecommunications Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules Northeast Iowa Telephone Company Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules United States Cellular Corporation Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules Unity
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  • Competition Bureau FiberNet, LLC, Petition for Waiver of FCC Rule Section 54.307(c)(4), CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Apr. 11, 2005 (FiberNet Petition); 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. See FiberNet Petition at 1. FiberNet Petition at 2. Id. Id. at 3. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990) (``Northeast Cellular''). WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.2d 1153, 1159 (D.C. Cir. 1969); Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at 1166. Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at
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  • Board on Universal Service, Grande Communications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307 and 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 19 FCC Rcd 15580 (Telecom. Acc. Pol. Div. 2004). See Highland Cellular, Inc. Supplement to Petition for Waiver, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Dec. 5, 2003). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.802 and 54.809. See Petition of Megagate Broadband, Inc. f/k/a XL Cellular Associates, L.P. for Waiver of Deadlines in 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(c), 54.313(d)(3), 54.802(a) and 54.809(c), CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Mar. 30, 2004). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.802 and 54.809. See American Cellular Corp. Petition for Waiver of 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313 and 54.314, CC Docket No. 96-45
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  • other requirements also must be satisfied before a carrier can begin receiving interstate access support (IAS) and high-cost universal service support. Section 254(e) requires that support shall be used ``only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which support is intended.'' To implement this statutory requirement, the Commission has adopted annual certification requirements. Pursuant to section 54.809 of the Commission's rules, to receive IAS, an ETC must file an annual certification with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and the Commission stating that all IAS received by such carriers will be used ``only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which support is intended.'' A carrier's certification must be filed on the date
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  • North Dakota 5 - Kidder Limited Partnership; and Bismarck MSA Limited Partnership, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Dec. 9, 2005. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. See Petition at 6. Id. at 7. Id. Id. at 8. Id. Id. at 17. Id. at 14. See id. at 8. Id. Id. at 15-16. Id. at 9. See id. at 6, 15, 16. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990) (``Northeast Cellular'').
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  • See 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e)(2) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs, but section 214(e)(6) allows the Commission to designate as ETCs carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of a state commission. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2), (6). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. See also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC
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  • Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed July 6, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). The Verizon companies on behalf of whom Verizon filed the petition are the regulated, wholly owned subsidiaries of Verizon Communications Inc. See Petition at 1 n.1. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.802(a), (b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). See also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and
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  • (Petition); 47 C.F.R. � 36.612(a)(3). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e)(2) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs, but section 214(e)(6) allows the Commission to designate as ETCs carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of a state commission. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2), (6). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45 and Report and Order in CC
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit 6 6 6 6 - J ~ 6 d Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service MCI, Inc. Petitions for Waiver of Sections 54.802(a) and 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: December 28, 2006 Released: December 28, 2006 By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: introduction In this Order, we grant a request by MCI, Inc. (MCI), on behalf of MCImetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. (MCImetro), an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) in New York, for
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  • 47 C.F.R. �� 54.314(d)(5), 54.904. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e)(2) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs, but section 214(e)(6) allows the Commission to designate as ETCs carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of a state commission. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2), (6). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(d)(5). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(d) and 54.314(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.904(a) and (d). In the MAG Order, the Commission adopted a mechanism for accepting an untimely filed ICLS certification, whereby the carrier does not become eligible for ICLS until the second calendar quarter after the certification is untimely filed. See Multi-Association
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  • Petition for Waiver of the Deadline in 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d), CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Nov. 17, 2005 (Petition); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.904(a) and (d). In the MAG Order, the Commission adopted a mechanism for accepting an untimely filed ICLS certification, whereby the carrier does not become eligible for ICLS until the second calendar quarter after the certification is untimely filed. See Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
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  • 3060-0933 FCC 460 11/30/06 3060-0936 Secs. 95.1215 and 95.1217 09/30/06 3060-0937 Establishment of a Class A Television Service, MM Docket No. 00-10 08/31/07 3060-0938 FCC 319 10/31/06 3060-0939 E911, Second Memorandum Opinion and Order 08/31/07 3060-0942 Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service 03/31/07 3060-0943 Sec. 54.809 12/31/06 3060-0944 Review of Commission Consideration of Applications Under the Cable Landing License Act Pending OMB Approval 3060-0945 Sec. 79.2 01/31/07 3060-0947 Sec. 101.1327 02/28/07 3060-0948 Noncommercial Educational Applicants 06/30/07 3060-0949 FCC 159-W 10/31/06 3060-0950 Extending Wireless Telecommunications Services to Tribal Lands, WT Docket No. 99-266 06/30/07 3060-0951 Service of Petitions for Preemption, 47 CFR Sec. 1.1204(b) Note, and Sec.
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  • seeking waivers of various filing deadlines associated with the receipt of universal service support pursuant to the Commission's rules. Petitioner Rule Date Filed Pembroke Telephone Cooperative 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(b) 10/31/05 North River Telephone Cooperative 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d) 11/17/05 Nebraska Technology & Telecommunications, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a) 12/19/05 Great Lakes of Iowa, Inc. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.802, 54.809, 54.904 2/1/06 Pursuant to Sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or before March 20, 2006, and reply comments on or before March 27, 2006. All pleadings are to reference CC Docket No. 96-45. Comments may be filed using (1) the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), (2)
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  • Valor's request for review of a decision of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is therefore moot. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e); see also 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). Section 254 of the Act was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802. 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id.; see also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45,
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  • 0.91, 0.291, 1.102, this Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Thomas J. Navin Chief Wireline Competition Bureau NPCR, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed September 29, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id. See also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, 15
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ` ` ` Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service NPI-Omnipoint Wireless, LLC Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), and 54.903 of the Commission's Rules SouthEast Telephone, Inc. Petition of Waiver of Deadlines In 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(c) SEI Data, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Filing Deadline In 47 C.F.R. Section 54.802(a) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 13, 2007 Released: March 13, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we deny three separate requests for waiver, filed
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Renee R. Crittendon Acting Deputy Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Corr Wireless Communications, LLC, Petition for Limited Waiver of Sections 54.307(c) and 54.313(d) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Mar. 18, 2003 (Corr Petition); see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(c), and 54.313(d)(3). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(b). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(d). If the October 1 deadline for first quarter support is missed, the certification must be filed by January 1 for support to begin in the second quarter, by April 1 for support to begin in the third quarter, and by July 1 for support to begin in the fourth quarter.
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  • Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Renee R. Crittendon Acting Deputy Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Cellular South Licenses Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.904(d) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed August 9, 2006 (Petition); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.904(a) and (d). In the MAG Order, the Commission adopted a mechanism for accepting an untimely filed ICLS certification, whereby the carrier does not become eligible for ICLS until the second calendar quarter after the certification is untimely filed. See Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services
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  • 0.91, 0.291, 1.102, this Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kirk S. Burgee Associate Chief Wireline Competition Bureau AT&T Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed October 17, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id. See also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, 15
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  • SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kirk S. Burgee Associate Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Kansas Corporation Commission Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.313 and 54.314 of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed July 14, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(a), 54.314(a). The certification requirement for non-rural carriers is set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. The certification requirements for rural carriers is set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 54.314. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(b), 54.314(b); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket
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  • SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kirk S. Burgee Associate Chief Wireline Competition Bureau MTA Communications, Inc. d/b/a MTA Wireless Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314(d) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed November 11, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(b); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244,
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  • this Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kirk S. Burgee Associate Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Pine Cellular Phones, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307 of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed September 29, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. 1. Id. at 2-3. Id. at 2. Id. Id. Id. at 2-3. Id. at 1 Id. at 3-7. Id. at 7. Id. at 2. Id. at 7. Id. at 5-6; see also Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership; North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership; North Dakota RSA No.
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  • with these requirements retroactive to the date of its ETC designation, November 29, 2005. Therefore, we find that no waiver of those sections is necessary. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs. See 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.904(a) and (d). In the MAG Order, the Commission adopted a mechanism for accepting an untimely filed ICLS certification, whereby the carrier does not become eligible for ICLS until the second calendar quarter after the certification is untimely filed. See Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price
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  • 3060-0932 FCC 301-CA 05/31/08 3060-0936 Secs. 95.1215 and 95.1217 08/31/09 3060-0937 Establishment of a Class A Television Service, MM Docket No. 00-10 09/30/10 3060-0938 FCC 319 09/30/09 3060-0939 E911, Second Memorandum Opinion and Order 11/30/07 3060-0942 Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service 03/31/10 3060-0943 Sec. 54.809 10/31/09 3060-0944 Review of Commission Consideration of Applications Under the Cable Landing License Act 03/31/09 3060-0949 FCC 159-W 03/31/10 3060-0950 Bidding Credits for Tribal Lands, WT Docket No. 99-266 09/30/10 3060-0951 Sec. 1.1204(b) Note, and Sec. 1.1206(a) Note 1 01/31/10 3060-0952 Proposed Demographic Information and Notifications, CC Docket Nos. 98-147 and 96-98 01/31/10 3060-0953 Wireless Medical Telemetry Service, ET Docket
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  • 06J-1 (rel. Aug. 11, 2006). Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, ETC Designation Framework, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371 (2005) (Adding 47 CFR �� 54.202, 54.209; and amending 47 CFR � 54.307 [section (d) added], 47 CFR � 54.313 [subsection (d)(3)(vi) added], 47 CFR � 54.314 [subsection (d)(6)(vi) added], and 47 CFR � 54.809 [subsection (c) revised]). While we mention the ETC Designation Order in the High Cost section of this document, ETC designation also is necessary to receive low income support. 20 FCC Rcd at 6372, para. 2. Id. at para. 1. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, High-Cost Service Support, WC Docket No. 05-337, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit T T T � T ( T � x � DA: 08-1940 Released: August 20, 2008 COMMENT SOUGHT ON PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES WC Docket No. 08-71 Comment Date: September 19, 2008 Reply Comment: October 6, 2008 Petitioner Rule(s) Date Filed H&B Cable Service, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.809 7/1/08 Flat Rock Telephone Co-Op, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e) 7/17/08 Western New Mexico Telephone Company, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d) 7/17/08 Yukon Telephone Company, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d) 7/23/08 Windstream Communications, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(1) 7/28/08 Northern New England Telephone Operation LLC and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC 47 C.F.R. �� 54.802(a); 54.809(c) 8/5/08 Interested parties
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  • upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Dana R. Shaffer Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Westgate Communications LLC d/b/a WeavTel Petition of Waiver of the Section 54.903 Interstate Common Line Support Reporting Date, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed July 9, 2007) (Petition); 47 C.F.R. � 54.903. Petition at 1. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. � 54.903. 47 C.F.R. � 54.903(a)(3). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.903(a)(4). (MAG Order) (subsequent history omitted). Petition at 1. WeavTel also submitted supplemental information. See Letter from Richard Weaver, Manager of Operations, WeavTel, to Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Dec. 17, 2007) (asserting that without a waiver, WeavTel will no
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit | | | | P �F{& | � DA: 08-2169 Released: September 30, 2008 COMMENT SOUGHT ON A PETITION FILED BY CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.809 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES WC Docket No. 08-71 Comment Date: October 30, 2008 Reply Comment: November 14, 2008 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Centennial Communications Corp. (Centennial) seeking an expedited waiver of the annual certification filing deadlines for universal service interstate access support (IAS) set forth in section 54.809(c)
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  • (XIT Petition for Waiver); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.802. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements), 54.313 (certification requirements regarding use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)), 54.904 (certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id.; see also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and
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  • May 2, 2008) (HTC Petition); 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements), 54.313 (certification requirements regarding use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)), 54.904 (certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id.; see also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket
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  • �� 36.611(h), 36.612, 54.307(d), 54.314(a), 54.903(a), and 54.904(d). None of these additional rules apply to Cedar Valley because Cedar Valley does not receive universal service support pursuant to any of these rules. We therefore find that no waiver of these rule sections is necessary. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c). Petition at 2; 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c)(3). Petition at 2. Id. Id. Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good cause shown. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. The Commission may exercise its discretion to waive a rule where the particular facts make strict compliance inconsistent with the public interest. Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ^ ^ ^ � ^ 2 ^ � � DA 08-877 Released: April 17, 2008 COMMENT SOUGHT ON THREE SEPARATE PETITIONS FILED BY IT&E OVERSEAS, INC. FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 54.209, 54.314, 54.809, AND 54.904 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CC Docket No. 96-45 Comment Date: May 19, 2008 Reply Comment: June 3, 2008 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on three separate petitions filed by IT&E Overseas, Inc. for waiver of various filing deadlines required by sections 54.209, 54.314, 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commission's rules for receipt of universal service funds. Interested
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  • 2008) (Wyoming Commission Petition); see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(d)(3), 54.314(d). We note that on January 10, 2007, the Illinois Commission attempted but failed to electronically file its petition with the Commission. The Illinois Commission ultimately filed its petition with the Commission on May 11, 2007. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(a), 54.314(a). The certification requirement for non-rural carriers is set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. The certification requirements for rural carriers is set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 54.314. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(d), 54.314(b); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit � Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Petition for Waiver of Universal Service High-Cost Filing Deadlines Centennial Communications Corp. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WC Docket No. 08-71 ORDER Adopted: June 10, 2009 Released: June 10, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this order, we deny a request from Centennial Communications Corp. (Centennial) for a waiver of section 54.809 of the Commission's rules. For the reasons discussed below we
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  • Centennial USVI Operations Corp. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314(d) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Feb. 28, 2008) (Centennial USVI Petition); Centennial Communications Corp. Request for Review of Decision of the Universal Service Administrator, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 00-256 (filed May 25, 2007) (Centennial Puerto Rico Petition); Centennial Communications Corp. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809 of the Commission's Rules, WC Docket No. 08-71 (filed Sept. 18, 2008) (Centennial Louisiana Petition). Centennial December 31 Letter at 9. Comment Sought on the Petition of Centennial Communications Corp. and its Subsidiaries to Waive the December 31, 2008 Deadline for Submitting Changes to Interim High Cost Cap Data, WC Docket No. 05-337, CC Docket No. 96-45, Public Notice, 24
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  • for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c) and 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules Hardy Telecommunications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c)(2) and 54.802(a) Applicable to the Line Count Submission for High-Cost Loop and Interstate Access Support Petition of iBroadband Network, Inc., d/b/a Cedar Valley Communications Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules IT&E Overseas, Inc. Petition for Protective Waiver of Section 54.314, 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commission's Rules Petition of the Micronesian Telecommunications Company for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules Pattersonville Telephone Company Petition for Waiver of Section 54.904(d) Carrier Certification for Interstate Line Support Petition of PTI Pacifica Inc. for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules Texas RSA 8 South Limited Partnership dba Westex Wireless Petition
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  • 20554 In the Matter of Petitions for Waiver of Universal Service High-Cost Filing Deadlines LBH, L.L.C. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules Knology of the Black Hills, LLC f/k/a PrairieWave Black Hills, LLC Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules USCOC of Cumberland, Inc. Hardy Cellular Telephone Company Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.809(c), 54.904(d), 54.313(d) and 54.314(d) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WC Docket No. 08-71 ORDER Adopted: April 21, 2009 Released: April 21, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this order, we deny three requests, filed by LBH, L.L.C (LBH); Knology of
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  • 27, 2008) (Xfone Petition); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(c), 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements), 54.313 (certification requirements regarding use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)), 54.904 (certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id.; see also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and
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  • 26 Ex Parte Letter); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(d), 54.314(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements), 54.313 (certification requirements regarding use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)), 54.904 (certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(b); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
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  • filings requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). The certification requirement for non-rural carriers is set forth in section 54.313 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(d)(1). If the October 1 deadline for first quarter support
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  • For Submission of Annual Interstate Common Line Support Certification for a Rural Rate-of-Return Carrier Yukon Telephone Company, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.904(d) Filing Deadline For Submission of Annual Interstate Common Line Support Certification for a Rural Rate-of-Return Carrier Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.802(a) and 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules Ballard Rural Telephone Cooperative Corporation, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.904(d) Filing Deadline For Submission of Annual Interstate Common Line Support Certification for a Rural Rate-of-Return Carrier PRWireless Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the FCC's Rules CommuniGroup of Jackson, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c) and 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules
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  • filing requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate third quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in July to calculate fourth quarter support for the current
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  • 3060-1078 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM Act), CG Docket No. 04-53 11/30/13 3060-1079 Sec. 15.240, Radio Frequency Identification Equipment (RFID) 03/31/11 3060-1080 Collections for the Prevention or Elimination of Interference and for the Reconfiguration of the 800 MHz Band 08/31/11 3060-1081 Secs. 54.202, 54.209, 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, and 54.809 09/30/11 3060-1083 Secs. 64.1300 through 64.1340 06/30/11 3060-1084 Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CARE), CG Docket No. 02-386 06/30/13 3060-1085 Sec. 9.5, Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) E911 Compliance 06/30/12 3060-1086 Secs. 74.786, 74.787, 74.790, 74.794 and 74.796 10/31/12 3060-1087 Sec. 15.615 07/31/11 3060-1088 Rules and Regulations Implementing the
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  • ON THE ALLIED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION PETITION FOR WAIVER OF A UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINE WC Docket No. 08-71 Comment Date: December 09, 2010 Reply Comment Date: December 27, 2010 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by the Allied Wireless Communications Corporation for a waiver of the filing deadline required by sections 54.313, 54.314, 54.307(d), 54.809(a), 54.904(a) and 54.904(d) of the Commission's rules for receipt of universal service high-cost support. Interested parties may file comments on or before December 09, 2010, and reply comments on or before December 27, 2010. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket No. 08-71. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or by filing paper copies.
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  • Technology & Telecommunications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Filing Deadline in 47 C.F.R. Section 54.802(a) Dixie-Net Communications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Filing Deadline in 47 C.F.R. 54.802(a) The Community Cable Television Agency of O'Brien County d/b/a The Community Agency and TCA Petition for Waiver of the Commission's Universal Service Rules H&B Cable Service, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809 of the Commission's Rules FiberNet, LLC Petition for Waiver of FCC Rule Section 54.307(c)(4) Skylink L.C. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c) and 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WC Docket
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  • filings requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). The certification requirement for non-rural carriers is set forth in section 54.313 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(d). Id. Petition at 1, Attach. A. Id. at 1,
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  • (e)(1) (data filings requirements for LSS), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for interstate common line support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for interstate access support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301. 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(2)(iv). Flat Rock Petition at 1; 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(1). Flat Rock Petition at 1-2. Id. at 2.
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  • (e)(1) (data filings requirements for LSS), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), and 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301. The certification requirements for non-rural carriers are found in section 54.313 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. The certification requirements for rural carriers are found in section 54.314 of the
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  • zones. 54.804 Preliminary minimum access universal service support for a study area calculated by the Administrator. 54.805 Zone and study area above benchmark revenues calculated by the Administrator. 54.806 Calculation by the Administrator of interstate access universal service support for areas served by price cap local exchange carriers. 54.807 Interstate access universal service support. 54.808 Transition provisions and periodic calculation. 54.809 Carrier certification. Part 61-TARIFFS SUBPART A-GENERAL Brief Description: The Part 61 rules are designed to implement the provisions of sections 201, 202, 203, and 204 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and help ensure that rates are just, reasonable, and not unjustly or unreasonably discriminatory. These rules govern the filing, form, content, public-notice periods, and accompanying support materials
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  • requirements for local switching support (LSS)), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for interstate common line support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for interstate access support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See, e.g., Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 19212, 19218, 19220, paras. 12, 18 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005). See 47
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  • requirements for local switching support (LSS)), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for interstate common line support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for interstate access support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See, e.g., Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 19212, 19218, 19220, paras. 12, 18 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005). See 47
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  • filing requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate third quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in July to calculate fourth quarter support for the current
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  • Commission may take into account considerations of hardship, equity, or more effective implementation of overall policy on an individual basis.15Waiver of the Commission's rules is appropriate only if both (i) special circumstances warrant a deviation from the general rule, and (ii) such deviation will serve the public interest.16 (Continued from previous page) count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 5See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate third quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in July to calculate fourth quarter support for the current
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  • filing requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate second quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in June to calculate third quarter support for the
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  • filing requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate third quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in July to calculate fourth quarter support for the current
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  • No. 96-45 (filed Nov. 2, 2010) (Allied Wireless Petition). Georgia RSA #8 Partnership Petition for Waiver, WC Docket Nos. 09-197, 08-71, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Oct. 27, 2010) (Georgia RSA #8 Petition). Allied Wireless is one of the partners in Georgia RSA #8. See Georgia RSA #8 Petition at 1. Allied Wireless seeks waivers of sections 54.307(d), 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6), 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commission's rules. Allied Wireless Petition at 3-4; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(d), 54.313-314, 54.809(a), 54.904(a), (d). Georgia RSA #8 seeks waivers of sections 54.307(d), 54.313, and 54.314 of the Commission's rules. Georgia RSA #8 Petition at 4; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(d), 54.313-314. As explained below, petitioners seek waiver of these rules to permit
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  • (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for the interstate common line support (ICLS) mechanism and other high-cost universal service support mechanisms), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for the interstate access support (IAS) mechanism), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for the ICLS mechanism), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See, e.g., Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 19212, 19218, 19220, paras. 12, 18 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005).
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  • this Order, we deny seven separate petitions filed by Allo Communications (Allo), Bayland Communications, LLC (Bayland), Columbus Telephone Company (Columbus), Great Lakes of Iowa, Inc. (Great Lakes), HTC Communications, LLC (HTC), Pine Belt Cellular, Inc. (Pine Belt), and Windy City Cellular, LLC (Windy City) for waiver of high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in sections 54.307, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903(a), and 54.904(d) of the Commission's rules. For the reasons discussed below, we find that none of these petitioners has demonstrated that there is good cause to grant the requested waivers. We therefore deny the petitions. Background Commission Precedent Section 254(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, provides that ``only an eligible telecommunications carrier [(ETC)] designated under section
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  • (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for the interstate common line support (ICLS) mechanism and other high-cost universal service support mechanisms), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for the interstate access support (IAS) mechanism), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for the ICLS mechanism), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See, e.g., Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 19212, 19218, 19220, paras. 12, 18 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005).
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  • chapter'' after ``� 69.152(q)(2)'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.804, caption by replacing it with ``Preliminary Minimum Access Universal Service SupportStudy Area Calculated by the Administrator'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.806(a) by replacing ``sections'' with ``��'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.807(d) by inserting ``�'' between ``provisions of'' and ``54.307(a)(2)'' and by replacing ``above'' with ``of this section'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.809(a) by replacing each time it appears ``section'' with ``�'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.809(b) by replacing ``subsection (c)'' with ``paragraph (c) of this section'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.809(c) by replacing ``subsection (b)'' with ``paragraph (b) of this section'' Amend Appendix B, � 61.3(d), first sentence, by replacing ``Price Cap Common Line, and Marketing Per Residual Interconnection Charge Revenue (CMT
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  • Long-Distance Users, CC Docket No. 99-249, Report and Order, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eleventh Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13062 para. 232 (Interstate Access Support Order), pets. for review pending, Texas Office of Public Util. Counsel et al. v. FCC, 5th Cir. No. 00-60434 (and consolidated cases) (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.809. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20484 para. 98. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.313(a). Rural Task Force Recommendation at 33. Id. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). . Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20483 para. 97. Id. Id. . 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). The Commission uses those support requirements to establish a contribution factor for the
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  • Region, Inter LATA Services in State of Pennsylvania (Docket No. 01-138). Comments - Berean Institute, NorthPenn Chamber of Commerce. In the Matter of Request for Review by East Meadow UFSD of Decision of Universal Service Administrator (Docket Nos. 97-21 and 96-45). Comments - E-Rate Central, East Meadow UFSD. In re Smith Bagley, Inc. Petition for Waiver of FCC Rule Section 54.809(c) (CC Docket No. 96-45). Petition for Waiver - Expedited Action Requested. In the Matter of Petition of AT&T Communications of Virginia, Inc., TCG Virginia, Inc., ACC National Telecom Corp., MediaOne of Virginia and MediaOne Telecommunications of Virginia, Inc. for Arbitration of an Interconnection Agreement with Verizon Virginia, Inc. pursuant to Section 252(e)(5) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket
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  • study areas where such zones have been established, (47 C.F.R. �.54.802(b)(1)(iii)); or After the June 30, 2000 filing, a statement that no changes have been made to the UNE Zones since its previous filing. (47 C.F.R. � 54.802(b (2)). Carrier certification - has filed the annual certification (in compliance with the format and filing deadline described in 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(b) and (c)) with USAC and the FCC stating that all interstate access universal service support provided to the Beneficiary will be used only for the provision, maintenance and upgrading of facilities and services for which support is intended (47 C.F.R. � 54.809(a)). D. Part 54: Subpart K - Interstate Common Line Support Mechanism for Rate-of-Return Carriers -The Beneficiary (SAC No.
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  • Long-Distance Users, CC Docket No. 99-249, Report and Order, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eleventh Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13062 para. 232 (Interstate Access Support Order), pets. for review pending, Texas Office of Public Util. Counsel et al. v. FCC, 5th Cir. No. 00-60434 (and consolidated cases) (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.809. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20484 para. 98. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.313(a). Rural Task Force Recommendation at 33. Id. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). . Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20483 para. 97. Id. Id. . 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). The Commission uses those support requirements to establish a contribution factor for the
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  • Rcd at 13062 para. 232. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11318 n.446 (``Because the Commission has primary jurisdiction over interstate rates, oversight of the use of LTS lies with the Commission. . . . We anticipate addressing certification of LTS when we address interstate access reform in the MAG proceeding.'' (citations omitted)). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.809; see also Interstate Access Support Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 13062 para. 232. For example, if a carrier files its initial 254(e) certification after March 31, 2002, but on or before June 30, 2002, the carrier would not be eligible for support until the fourth quarter of 2002. COMSAT Corp. v. FCC, 250 F.3d 931, 938-40 (5th Cir. 2001). Id.
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  • of Local Exchange Carriers, Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 00-256, Fifteenth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 98-77, Report and Order in CC Docket 98-166, 16 FCC Rcd 19613, 19687-88, para. 176 (2001) (MAG Order); 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(c). See generally 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1202, 1.1203, 1.1206. See 5 U.S.C. � 603. The RFA, see 5 U.S.C. � 601-612, has been amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA), Pub. L. No. 104-121, Title II, 110 Stat. 847 (1996). See 5 U.S.C. � 603(a). See id. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(b). Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • area of a price cap LEC must file a certification with the Commission and USAC stating that all interstate access universal service support will be used for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. The certificate, which may be in the form of a letter, must be filed annually. 47 C.F.R. � 54.809. The March 30 filing must have the number of lines served for October through December of the previous year. The June 30 filing must show the number of lines served for January through March of the current year. The September 30 filing must have the number of lines served for April through June of the current year. The December 30
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  • shall distribute support only after the required line count data are available in USAC's quarterly demand projections. As a result, unless a carrier has filed its data with USAC in advance of its ETC designation date, a carrier might have to wait an additional quarter before it begins receiving support. Accepting Untimely Filed Certifications For Interstate Access Support. Background. Section 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules states that in order for an ETC to receive Interstate Access Support (IAS), the ETC must file an annual certification on the date that it first files line count information and thereafter on June 30 of each year. As a result, the current rule prohibits an otherwise eligible carrier from receiving IAS for as much as
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  • 9292 (Fed.-State Jt. Bd. 2006); 2007 Joint Board Public Notice, 22 FCC Rcd at 9024, para. 3. If the Commission ultimately concludes that competitive ETCs are not eligible for LSS, the ceiling would be set at the per-line support amounts that the incumbent LEC receives from the HCLS. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313, 54.314. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.809, 54.904. See Rural ILECs Petition for Revocation of Sprint/Nextel's ETC Designation in Virginia or, Alternatively, Motion to Show Cause, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed June 4, 2007). On July 9, 2007, the Wireline Competition Bureau sought comment on this petition. Comment Sought on a Petition by TDS Telecommunications Corp., Fairpoint Communications, Inc., and Burke's Garden Telephone Company for Revocation of
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  • this obviates the need for IAS-specific certifications. Although ICLS will remain in place for some carriers, those carriers will certify compliance through new section 54.314. However, to ensure there is no gap in coverage, those carriers will file a final certification under section 54.904 due June 30, 2012, covering the 2012-13 program year. Thus, by this Order, we eliminate section 54.809 and, effective July 2013, section 54.904 of our rules. And as discussed in section VII.C.1. above, we also eliminate section 54.316 of our rules, relating to rate comparability. Consequences for Non-Compliance with Program Rules Background. In the USF/ICC Transformation NPRM, we sought comment on proposed consequences for a Fund recipient's failure to fulfill its public interest obligations. We also sought
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  • among all eligible telecommunications carriers providing service within that zone. � 54.808 Transition Provisions and Periodic Calculation. Study Area Access Universal Service Support amounts for the area served by each price cap incumbent LEC will be calculated as of July 1, 2000, January 1, 2001, July 1, 2001 and thereafter as determined by the Administrator, but at least annually. � 54.809 Carrier Certification Certification. Carriers that desire to receive support pursuant to � 54.807 must file a certification with the Administrator and the Commission stating that all interstate access universal service support provided to such carrier will be used only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. Support provided pursuant to �
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  • among all eligible telecommunications carriers providing service within that zone. � 54.808 Transition Provisions and Periodic Calculation. Study Area Access Universal Service Support amounts for the area served by each price cap incumbent LEC will be calculated as of July 1, 2000, January 1, 2001, July 1, 2001 and thereafter as determined by the Administrator, but at least annually. � 54.809 Carrier Certification Certification. Carriers that desire to receive support pursuant to � 54.807 must file a certification with the Administrator and the Commission stating that all interstate access universal service support provided to such carrier will be used only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. Support provided pursuant to �
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Smith Bagley, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Order Adopted: August 14, 2001 Released: August 15, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we grant the petition of Smith Bagley, Inc. (SBI) for a limited waiver of section 54.809 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we
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  • Long-Distance Users, CC Docket No. 99-249, Report and Order, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eleventh Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13062 para. 232 (Interstate Access Support Order), pets. for review pending, Texas Office of Public Util. Counsel et al. v. FCC, 5th Cir. No. 00-60434 (and consolidated cases) (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.809. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20484 para. 98. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.313(a). Rural Task Force Recommendation at 33. Id. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). . Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20483 para. 97. Id. Id. . 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). The Commission uses those support requirements to establish a contribution factor for the
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  • [40]DOC-215396A1.doc [41]DOC-215396A1.pdf [42]DOC-215396A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ACCOUNTING SAFEGUARDS UNDER THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - CC DOCKET NO. 96-150. Extended the comment period for the Verizon section 272(d) biennial audit report. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: 08/14/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1939). CCB [43]DA-01-1939A1.doc [44]DA-01-1939A1.pdf [45]DA-01-1939A1.txt SMITH BAGLEY, INC.. Granted the petition for waiver of section 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 54.809(c), filed by Smith Bagley, Inc. on July 16, 2001. Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 08/14/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1911). CCB [46]DA-01-1911A1.doc [47]DA-01-1911A1.pdf [48]DA-01-1911A1.txt THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT (CALEA), SECTION 107(C) EXTENSION OF CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS. Granted an extension of the compliance date of the assistance capability
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  • MB. Contact: Jane Frenette at (202) 418-2245, TTY: (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388 [5]DA-08-866A1.doc [6]DA-08-866A1.pdf [7]DA-08-866A1.txt Report No: 46717 Released: 04/17/2008. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB [8]DOC-281584A2.txt [9]DOC-281584A1.pdf Report No: 26717 Released: 04/17/2008. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB [10]DOC-281583A2.txt [11]DOC-281583A1.pdf Released: 04/17/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON THREE SEPARATE PETITIONS FILED BY IT&E OVERSEAS, INC. FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 54.209, 54.314, 54.809, AND 54.904 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 08-877). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 05/19/2008. Reply Comments Due: 06/03/2008. WCB. Contact: Jennifer Prime at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484 [12]DA-08-877A1.doc [13]DA-08-877A1.pdf [14]DA-08-877A1.txt * * * * * ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 16, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 74: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- NEWS RELEASES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- FCC ANNOUNCES
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  • 09/30/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON LARSEN COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES ASSESSED FOR LATE FILING OF FORM 499-A. (DA No. 08-2170). (Dkt No 06-122). Comments Due: 10/30/2008. Reply Comments Due: 11/14/2008. WCB. Contact: Ernesto Beckford at (202) 418-0700, TTY: (202) 418-0484 [14]DA-08-2170A1.doc [15]DA-08-2170A1.pdf [16]DA-08-2170A1.txt Released: 09/30/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON A PETITION FILED BY CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.809 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES. (DA No. 08-2169). (Dkt No 08-71). Comments Due: 10/30/2008. Reply Comments Due: 11/14/2008. WCB. Contact: Ernesto Beckford at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484 [17]DA-08-2169A1.doc [18]DA-08-2169A1.pdf [19]DA-08-2169A1.txt Released: 09/30/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL LLC'S REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY AND REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF
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  • No. 96-45, 08-71). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/21/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-886). WCB [70]DA-09-886A1.doc [71]DA-09-886A1.pdf [72]DA-09-886A1.txt LBH, L.L.C. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.802(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES ET AL. Denied three requests, filed by LBH, Knology, U.S. Cellular for waivers of various high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802, 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 08-71). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/21/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-884). WCB [73]DA-09-884A1.doc [74]DA-09-884A1.pdf [75]DA-09-884A1.txt GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 54.307(C) AND 54.802(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES ET AL. Acted on nine requests, filed by Grande Communications Networks, Inc., for waivers of various high-cost
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  • CENTENNIAL MICHIGAN RSA 6 & RSA 7 CELLULAR GROUP. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/10/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1308). WCB [26]DA-09-1308A1.doc [27]DA-09-1308A1.pdf [28]DA-09-1308A1.txt PETITION FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES; CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Denied a request from Centennial Communications Corp. for a waiver of section 54.809 of the Commissions rules. (Dkt No. 08-71 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/10/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1296). WCB [29]DA-09-1296A1.doc [30]DA-09-1296A1.pdf [31]DA-09-1296A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1309A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1309A1.txt 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291350A1.pdf 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291350A1.txt 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291351A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291351A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291339A1.pdf 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291339A2.txt 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291331A1.pdf 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291331A2.txt 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291354A1.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291354A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291354A1.txt 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1312A1.doc 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1312A1.pdf 16. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1312A1.txt 17.
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  • ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-727). WCB [65]DA-10-727A1.doc [66]DA-10-727A1.pdf [67]DA-10-727A1.txt PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES/FEDERAL STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE/ NEBRASKA TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., ET AL. Denied six requests for waiver of various high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in Sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a) and 54.809(c)of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 96-45 08-71 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-748). WCB [68]DA-10-748A1.doc [69]DA-10-748A1.pdf [70]DA-10-748A1.txt PETITION FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES/FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE/THE GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN ADDENDUM TO ITS STATE CERTIFICATION. Granted the petition for waiver. (Dkt
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  • Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on its review of the definition of universal service. Comments Due: 60 days after publication in Federal Register. Reply Comments Due: 120 days after publication in Federal Register. (Dkt No 96-45, FCC No. 01-J-1, released 8/21/01) [50]Text | [51]Word Common Carrier Bureau released an Order that granted the petition for waiver of section 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 54.809(c), filed by Smith Bagley, Inc. on July 16, 2001. (Dkt No 96-45, DA No. 01-1911, released 8/15/01). [52]Text | [53]Word. Common Carrier Bureau released an Order that denies San Carlos Apache Telecommunications Utility, Inc (San Carlos) request for waiver of sections 36.611 and 36.612 of the Commission's rules and rejects San Carlos's
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  • Cooperative (North River), an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) in Virginia, for a waiver of the annual filing deadline set forth in section 54.904(d) of the Commissions rules. We find that North River has demonstrated good cause that warrants this waiver. 12/28/06. [20]Word | [21]Acrobat| [22]Text 12/28/06 Order: In this Order, we grant MCI's petition for waiver of sections 54.802(a) and 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules. MCI missed its annual certification and three quarterly line reports for interstate access support (IAS) during a time when it was transitioning from bankruptcy. We find that MCI has demonstrated good cause to grant this waiver: MCI's difficulties with emerging from bankruptcy and the impact of a loss of approximately $1.5 million in IAS funding. [23]Word
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  • the Commissions rules. 3/14/07. [156]Word | [157]Acrobat| [158]Text 3/13/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau deny three separate requests for waiver filed by three eligible telecommunications carriers - NPI-Omnipoint Wireless, LLC, SouthEast Telephone, Inc., and SEI Data, Inc. - of certain filing deadlines required for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public
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  • Telephone Cooperative (North River), an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) in Virginia, for a waiver of the annual filing deadline set forth in section 54.904(d) of the Commissions rules. We find that North River has demonstrated good cause that warrants this waiver. 12/28/06. [19]Word | [20]Acrobat| [21]Text Order: In this Order, we grant MCI's petition for waiver of sections 54.802(a) and 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules. MCI missed its annual certification and three quarterly line reports for interstate access support (IAS) during a time when it was transitioning from bankruptcy. We find that MCI has demonstrated good cause to grant this waiver: MCI's difficulties with emerging from bankruptcy and the impact of a loss of approximately $1.5 million in IAS funding. 12/28/06.
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  • | [376]Acrobat| [377]Text 3/13/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) deny three separate requests for waiver, filed by three eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) NPI-Omnipoint Wireless, LCC (NPI), SouthEast Telephone, Inc. (SouthEast), and SEI Data, Inc. (SEI) (collectively, Petitioners) of certain filing deadlines required for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commissions rules. We find that the Petitioners have failed to demonstrate that good cause warrants waiver of the Commissions rules. 3/13/07. [378]Word | [379]Acrobat| [380]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) deny the petitions filed by American Cyber Corp. (ACC), Coleman Enterprises, Inc. (Coleman), Inmark, Inc., d/b/a Preferred Billing (Inmark), Lotel, Inc.,
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  • the service area of Northwest Communications Cooperative Comments on the petition are due by May 19, 2008, and reply comments are due by June 3, 2008. Public Notice: [307]Word | [308]Acrobat 4/17/08 Public Notice: The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on three separate petitions filed by IT&E Overseas, Inc. for waiver of various filing deadlines required by sections 54.209, 54.314, 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commissions rules for receipt of universal service funds. Comments on the petition are due by May 19, 2008, and reply comments are due by June 3, 2008. Public Notice: [309]Word | [310]Acrobat 4/14/08 Public Notice: The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on the Central Atlantic Pennsylvania Payphone Association's (CAPA) petition for clarification, or, in the alternative,
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  • this Order, we deny seven separate petitions filed by Allo Communications (Allo), Bayland Communications, LLC (Bayland), Columbus Telephone Company (Columbus), Great Lakes of Iowa, Inc. (Great Lakes), HTC Communications, LLC (HTC), Pine Belt Cellular, Inc. (Pine Belt), and Windy City Cellular, LLC (Windy City) for waiver of high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in sections 54.307, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903(a), and 54.904(d) of the Commissions rules. Order [149]Word | [150]PDF 4/28/2011 NewComm Wireless Services, Inc. Order: In this Order, we address a petition filed by NewComm Wireless Services, Inc. d/b/a MoviStar (NewComm) for a waiver of the universal service high-cost support filing deadline set forth in section 54.307(d) of the Commission rules. Order [151]Word | [152]PDF 4/18/2011 The Virgin
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  • this Order, we deny seven separate petitions filed by Allo Communications (Allo), Bayland Communications, LLC (Bayland), Columbus Telephone Company (Columbus), Great Lakes of Iowa, Inc. (Great Lakes), HTC Communications, LLC (HTC), Pine Belt Cellular, Inc. (Pine Belt), and Windy City Cellular, LLC (Windy City) for waiver of high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in sections 54.307, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903(a), and 54.904(d) of the Commissions rules. [573]Word [574]PDF 4/28/2011 NewComm Wireless Services Order: In this Order, we address a petition filed by NewComm Wireless Services, Inc. d/b/a MoviStar (NewComm) for a waiver of the universal service high-cost support filing deadline set forth in section 54.307(d) of the Commission rules. [575]Word [576]PDF 4/27/2011 Millennium 2000, Inc. Public Notice: Wireline Competition
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit � � � � � � n Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Smith Bagley, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Order Adopted: August 14, 2001 Released: August 15, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we grant the petition of Smith Bagley, Inc. (SBI) for a limited waiver of section 54.809 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we
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  • 96-45, DA 02-3316 (rel. Dec. 4, 2002) (RFB Cellular Order); Chicago Public Schools, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Changes to the Board of Directors of the National Exchange Carrier Association, Order, CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21, 17 FCC Rcd 17086 (rel. Sept. 19, 2002) (Chicago Public Schools Order); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, DA 01-1911, 16 FCC Rcd 15275 (2001). See Request for Review at 9-13. See Form 499-Q Instructions at 9. Because the Form 499-Q is filed quarterly, service providers have three months to file revisions. See Form 499-A Instructions at 9; see also Form 499-Q Instructions at 9. (continued....) Federal
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  • to comment on petitions recently filed by the following incumbent and competitive eligible telecommunications carriers seeking waivers of various filing deadlines associated with the receipt of universal service support pursuant to the Commission's rules. Petitioner Rule Date Filed Megagate Broadband, Inc. f/k/a Cellular Associates, L.P. 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 47 C.F.R. � 54.313(d)(3) 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a) 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(c) 03/30/04 United States Cellular Corporation 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 04/02/04 NPI-Omnipoint Wireless, LLC 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a) 47 C.F.R. � 54.903 04/06/04 East Ascension Telephone Company 47 C.F.R. � 54.301 04/09/04 Alliance Communications Cooperative, Inc. and Hills Telephone Company, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.301 05/20/04 SEI Data, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.802 03/23/04 Centennial Lafayette Communications,
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  • recently filed by the following telecommunications carriers seeking waivers of various filing deadlines associated with the receipt of universal service support pursuant to the Commission's rules. Petitioner Rule Date Filed Qwest Corporation 47 C.F.R. � 54.313 3/29/04 Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 6/9/04 American Cellular Corporation 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313 and 54.314 7/16/04 MCI, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(c) 7/21/04 Northeast Iowa Telephone Company 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c) 7/27/04 Pursuant to Sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or before September 7, 2004, and reply comments on or before September 14, 2004. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing
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  • that, consistent with sections 54.313 and 54.314 of the Commission's rules, all federal high-cost support will be ``used only for the provision, maintenance and upgrading of facilities and services for which support is intended pursuant to Section 254(e)'' of the Act in the areas for which Nextel is designated as an ETC. In addition, Nextel has certified pursuant to sections 54.809 and 54.904 of the Commission's rules that all interstate access universal service support and all interstate common line support provided will be used only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. Nextel has further requested that the Commission find that Nextel has met the appropriate certification filing deadline in order for
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  • 2005 (Petition). Subsequently, Citizens filed an ex parte presentation supplementing the Petition. See Letter from Jerry Elliott, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Citizens Communications to Thomas Navin, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Aug. 1, 2005 (Supplement). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313, 54.314, 54.809, 54.802(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802. 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id.; see Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules Highland Cellular, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), and 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules Louisa Communications, LLC Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules Nebraska Technology & Telecommunications Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules Northeast Iowa Telephone Company Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules United States Cellular Corporation Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules Unity
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  • Competition Bureau FiberNet, LLC, Petition for Waiver of FCC Rule Section 54.307(c)(4), CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Apr. 11, 2005 (FiberNet Petition); 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. See FiberNet Petition at 1. FiberNet Petition at 2. Id. Id. at 3. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990) (``Northeast Cellular''). WAIT Radio v. FCC, 418 F.2d 1153, 1159 (D.C. Cir. 1969); Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at 1166. Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at
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  • Board on Universal Service, Grande Communications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307 and 54.314 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 19 FCC Rcd 15580 (Telecom. Acc. Pol. Div. 2004). See Highland Cellular, Inc. Supplement to Petition for Waiver, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Dec. 5, 2003). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.802 and 54.809. See Petition of Megagate Broadband, Inc. f/k/a XL Cellular Associates, L.P. for Waiver of Deadlines in 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(c), 54.313(d)(3), 54.802(a) and 54.809(c), CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Mar. 30, 2004). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.802 and 54.809. See American Cellular Corp. Petition for Waiver of 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313 and 54.314, CC Docket No. 96-45
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  • other requirements also must be satisfied before a carrier can begin receiving interstate access support (IAS) and high-cost universal service support. Section 254(e) requires that support shall be used ``only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which support is intended.'' To implement this statutory requirement, the Commission has adopted annual certification requirements. Pursuant to section 54.809 of the Commission's rules, to receive IAS, an ETC must file an annual certification with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and the Commission stating that all IAS received by such carriers will be used ``only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which support is intended.'' A carrier's certification must be filed on the date
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  • North Dakota 5 - Kidder Limited Partnership; and Bismarck MSA Limited Partnership, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Dec. 9, 2005. See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. See Petition at 6. Id. at 7. Id. Id. at 8. Id. Id. at 17. Id. at 14. See id. at 8. Id. Id. at 15-16. Id. at 9. See id. at 6, 15, 16. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990) (``Northeast Cellular'').
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  • See 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e)(2) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs, but section 214(e)(6) allows the Commission to designate as ETCs carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of a state commission. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2), (6). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. See also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC
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  • Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed July 6, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). The Verizon companies on behalf of whom Verizon filed the petition are the regulated, wholly owned subsidiaries of Verizon Communications Inc. See Petition at 1 n.1. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.802(a), (b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). See also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and
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  • (Petition); 47 C.F.R. � 36.612(a)(3). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e)(2) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs, but section 214(e)(6) allows the Commission to designate as ETCs carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of a state commission. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2), (6). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. See Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, CC Docket No. 00-256, Fourteenth Report and Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 96-45 and Report and Order in CC
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit 6 6 6 6 - J ~ 6 d Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service MCI, Inc. Petitions for Waiver of Sections 54.802(a) and 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: December 28, 2006 Released: December 28, 2006 By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: introduction In this Order, we grant a request by MCI, Inc. (MCI), on behalf of MCImetro Access Transmission Services, Inc. (MCImetro), an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) in New York, for
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  • 47 C.F.R. �� 54.314(d)(5), 54.904. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e)(2) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs, but section 214(e)(6) allows the Commission to designate as ETCs carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of a state commission. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e)(2), (6). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(d)(5). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(d) and 54.314(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.904(a) and (d). In the MAG Order, the Commission adopted a mechanism for accepting an untimely filed ICLS certification, whereby the carrier does not become eligible for ICLS until the second calendar quarter after the certification is untimely filed. See Multi-Association
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  • Petition for Waiver of the Deadline in 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d), CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Nov. 17, 2005 (Petition); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs. 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.904(a) and (d). In the MAG Order, the Commission adopted a mechanism for accepting an untimely filed ICLS certification, whereby the carrier does not become eligible for ICLS until the second calendar quarter after the certification is untimely filed. See Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange
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  • 3060-0933 FCC 460 11/30/06 3060-0936 Secs. 95.1215 and 95.1217 09/30/06 3060-0937 Establishment of a Class A Television Service, MM Docket No. 00-10 08/31/07 3060-0938 FCC 319 10/31/06 3060-0939 E911, Second Memorandum Opinion and Order 08/31/07 3060-0942 Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service 03/31/07 3060-0943 Sec. 54.809 12/31/06 3060-0944 Review of Commission Consideration of Applications Under the Cable Landing License Act Pending OMB Approval 3060-0945 Sec. 79.2 01/31/07 3060-0947 Sec. 101.1327 02/28/07 3060-0948 Noncommercial Educational Applicants 06/30/07 3060-0949 FCC 159-W 10/31/06 3060-0950 Extending Wireless Telecommunications Services to Tribal Lands, WT Docket No. 99-266 06/30/07 3060-0951 Service of Petitions for Preemption, 47 CFR Sec. 1.1204(b) Note, and Sec.
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  • seeking waivers of various filing deadlines associated with the receipt of universal service support pursuant to the Commission's rules. Petitioner Rule Date Filed Pembroke Telephone Cooperative 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(b) 10/31/05 North River Telephone Cooperative 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d) 11/17/05 Nebraska Technology & Telecommunications, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a) 12/19/05 Great Lakes of Iowa, Inc. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.802, 54.809, 54.904 2/1/06 Pursuant to Sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or before March 20, 2006, and reply comments on or before March 27, 2006. All pleadings are to reference CC Docket No. 96-45. Comments may be filed using (1) the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), (2)
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  • Valor's request for review of a decision of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is therefore moot. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e); see also 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). Section 254 of the Act was added by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802. 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id.; see also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45,
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  • 0.91, 0.291, 1.102, this Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Thomas J. Navin Chief Wireline Competition Bureau NPCR, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed September 29, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id. See also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, 15
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ` ` ` Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service NPI-Omnipoint Wireless, LLC Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), and 54.903 of the Commission's Rules SouthEast Telephone, Inc. Petition of Waiver of Deadlines In 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(c) SEI Data, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Filing Deadline In 47 C.F.R. Section 54.802(a) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 ORDER Adopted: March 13, 2007 Released: March 13, 2007 By the Acting Deputy Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Order, we deny three separate requests for waiver, filed
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  • FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Renee R. Crittendon Acting Deputy Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Corr Wireless Communications, LLC, Petition for Limited Waiver of Sections 54.307(c) and 54.313(d) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed Mar. 18, 2003 (Corr Petition); see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(c), and 54.313(d)(3). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(b). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(d). If the October 1 deadline for first quarter support is missed, the certification must be filed by January 1 for support to begin in the second quarter, by April 1 for support to begin in the third quarter, and by July 1 for support to begin in the fourth quarter.
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  • Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Renee R. Crittendon Acting Deputy Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Cellular South Licenses Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.904(d) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed August 9, 2006 (Petition); see also 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.904(a) and (d). In the MAG Order, the Commission adopted a mechanism for accepting an untimely filed ICLS certification, whereby the carrier does not become eligible for ICLS until the second calendar quarter after the certification is untimely filed. See Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services
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  • 0.91, 0.291, 1.102, this Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kirk S. Burgee Associate Chief Wireline Competition Bureau AT&T Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed October 17, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id. See also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket Nos. 96-262 and 94-1, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 99-249, Eleventh Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, 15
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  • SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kirk S. Burgee Associate Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Kansas Corporation Commission Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.313 and 54.314 of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed July 14, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(d), 54.314(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(a), 54.314(a). The certification requirement for non-rural carriers is set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. The certification requirements for rural carriers is set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 54.314. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(b), 54.314(b); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket
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  • SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kirk S. Burgee Associate Chief Wireline Competition Bureau MTA Communications, Inc. d/b/a MTA Wireless Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314(d) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed November 11, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(b); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Fourteenth Report and Order and Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 96-45, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers and Interexchange Carriers, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 00-256, 16 FCC Rcd 11244,
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  • this Order SHALL BE EFFECTIVE upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kirk S. Burgee Associate Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Pine Cellular Phones, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307 of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45, filed September 29, 2006 (Petition). See also 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. 1. Id. at 2-3. Id. at 2. Id. Id. Id. at 2-3. Id. at 1 Id. at 3-7. Id. at 7. Id. at 2. Id. at 7. Id. at 5-6; see also Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership; North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership; North Dakota RSA No.
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  • with these requirements retroactive to the date of its ETC designation, November 29, 2005. Therefore, we find that no waiver of those sections is necessary. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Section 214(e) of the Act provides that state commissions shall designate carriers as ETCs. See 47 U.S.C. � 214(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.904(a) and (d). In the MAG Order, the Commission adopted a mechanism for accepting an untimely filed ICLS certification, whereby the carrier does not become eligible for ICLS until the second calendar quarter after the certification is untimely filed. See Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price
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  • 3060-0932 FCC 301-CA 05/31/08 3060-0936 Secs. 95.1215 and 95.1217 08/31/09 3060-0937 Establishment of a Class A Television Service, MM Docket No. 00-10 09/30/10 3060-0938 FCC 319 09/30/09 3060-0939 E911, Second Memorandum Opinion and Order 11/30/07 3060-0942 Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service 03/31/10 3060-0943 Sec. 54.809 10/31/09 3060-0944 Review of Commission Consideration of Applications Under the Cable Landing License Act 03/31/09 3060-0949 FCC 159-W 03/31/10 3060-0950 Bidding Credits for Tribal Lands, WT Docket No. 99-266 09/30/10 3060-0951 Sec. 1.1204(b) Note, and Sec. 1.1206(a) Note 1 01/31/10 3060-0952 Proposed Demographic Information and Notifications, CC Docket Nos. 98-147 and 96-98 01/31/10 3060-0953 Wireless Medical Telemetry Service, ET Docket
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  • 06J-1 (rel. Aug. 11, 2006). Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, ETC Designation Framework, Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, 20 FCC Rcd 6371 (2005) (Adding 47 CFR �� 54.202, 54.209; and amending 47 CFR � 54.307 [section (d) added], 47 CFR � 54.313 [subsection (d)(3)(vi) added], 47 CFR � 54.314 [subsection (d)(6)(vi) added], and 47 CFR � 54.809 [subsection (c) revised]). While we mention the ETC Designation Order in the High Cost section of this document, ETC designation also is necessary to receive low income support. 20 FCC Rcd at 6372, para. 2. Id. at para. 1. Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, High-Cost Service Support, WC Docket No. 05-337, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit T T T � T ( T � x � DA: 08-1940 Released: August 20, 2008 COMMENT SOUGHT ON PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES WC Docket No. 08-71 Comment Date: September 19, 2008 Reply Comment: October 6, 2008 Petitioner Rule(s) Date Filed H&B Cable Service, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.809 7/1/08 Flat Rock Telephone Co-Op, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e) 7/17/08 Western New Mexico Telephone Company, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d) 7/17/08 Yukon Telephone Company, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d) 7/23/08 Windstream Communications, Inc. 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(1) 7/28/08 Northern New England Telephone Operation LLC and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC 47 C.F.R. �� 54.802(a); 54.809(c) 8/5/08 Interested parties
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  • upon release. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Dana R. Shaffer Chief Wireline Competition Bureau Westgate Communications LLC d/b/a WeavTel Petition of Waiver of the Section 54.903 Interstate Common Line Support Reporting Date, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed July 9, 2007) (Petition); 47 C.F.R. � 54.903. Petition at 1. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. � 54.903. 47 C.F.R. � 54.903(a)(3). Id. 47 C.F.R. � 54.903(a)(4). (MAG Order) (subsequent history omitted). Petition at 1. WeavTel also submitted supplemental information. See Letter from Richard Weaver, Manager of Operations, WeavTel, to Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Dec. 17, 2007) (asserting that without a waiver, WeavTel will no
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit | | | | P �F{& | � DA: 08-2169 Released: September 30, 2008 COMMENT SOUGHT ON A PETITION FILED BY CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.809 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES WC Docket No. 08-71 Comment Date: October 30, 2008 Reply Comment: November 14, 2008 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by Centennial Communications Corp. (Centennial) seeking an expedited waiver of the annual certification filing deadlines for universal service interstate access support (IAS) set forth in section 54.809(c)
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  • (XIT Petition for Waiver); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.802. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements), 54.313 (certification requirements regarding use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)), 54.904 (certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id.; see also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and
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  • May 2, 2008) (HTC Petition); 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements), 54.313 (certification requirements regarding use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)), 54.904 (certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id.; see also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and Order in CC Docket
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  • �� 36.611(h), 36.612, 54.307(d), 54.314(a), 54.903(a), and 54.904(d). None of these additional rules apply to Cedar Valley because Cedar Valley does not receive universal service support pursuant to any of these rules. We therefore find that no waiver of these rule sections is necessary. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903. 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c). Petition at 2; 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c)(3). Petition at 2. Id. Id. Generally, the Commission's rules may be waived for good cause shown. 47 C.F.R. � 1.3. The Commission may exercise its discretion to waive a rule where the particular facts make strict compliance inconsistent with the public interest. Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC,
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit ^ ^ ^ � ^ 2 ^ � � DA 08-877 Released: April 17, 2008 COMMENT SOUGHT ON THREE SEPARATE PETITIONS FILED BY IT&E OVERSEAS, INC. FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 54.209, 54.314, 54.809, AND 54.904 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CC Docket No. 96-45 Comment Date: May 19, 2008 Reply Comment: June 3, 2008 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on three separate petitions filed by IT&E Overseas, Inc. for waiver of various filing deadlines required by sections 54.209, 54.314, 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commission's rules for receipt of universal service funds. Interested
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  • 2008) (Wyoming Commission Petition); see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(d)(3), 54.314(d). We note that on January 10, 2007, the Illinois Commission attempted but failed to electronically file its petition with the Commission. The Illinois Commission ultimately filed its petition with the Commission on May 11, 2007. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, 54.802(a), 54.809, 54.903, 54.904. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(a), 54.314(a). The certification requirement for non-rural carriers is set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. The certification requirements for rural carriers is set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 54.314. See 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313(d), 54.314(b); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit � Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Petition for Waiver of Universal Service High-Cost Filing Deadlines Centennial Communications Corp. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809 of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WC Docket No. 08-71 ORDER Adopted: June 10, 2009 Released: June 10, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this order, we deny a request from Centennial Communications Corp. (Centennial) for a waiver of section 54.809 of the Commission's rules. For the reasons discussed below we
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  • Centennial USVI Operations Corp. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.314(d) of the Commission's Rules, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Feb. 28, 2008) (Centennial USVI Petition); Centennial Communications Corp. Request for Review of Decision of the Universal Service Administrator, CC Docket Nos. 96-45 and 00-256 (filed May 25, 2007) (Centennial Puerto Rico Petition); Centennial Communications Corp. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809 of the Commission's Rules, WC Docket No. 08-71 (filed Sept. 18, 2008) (Centennial Louisiana Petition). Centennial December 31 Letter at 9. Comment Sought on the Petition of Centennial Communications Corp. and its Subsidiaries to Waive the December 31, 2008 Deadline for Submitting Changes to Interim High Cost Cap Data, WC Docket No. 05-337, CC Docket No. 96-45, Public Notice, 24
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  • for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c) and 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules Hardy Telecommunications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c)(2) and 54.802(a) Applicable to the Line Count Submission for High-Cost Loop and Interstate Access Support Petition of iBroadband Network, Inc., d/b/a Cedar Valley Communications Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules IT&E Overseas, Inc. Petition for Protective Waiver of Section 54.314, 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commission's Rules Petition of the Micronesian Telecommunications Company for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules Pattersonville Telephone Company Petition for Waiver of Section 54.904(d) Carrier Certification for Interstate Line Support Petition of PTI Pacifica Inc. for Waiver of Section 54.314 of the Commission's Rules Texas RSA 8 South Limited Partnership dba Westex Wireless Petition
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  • 20554 In the Matter of Petitions for Waiver of Universal Service High-Cost Filing Deadlines LBH, L.L.C. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules Knology of the Black Hills, LLC f/k/a PrairieWave Black Hills, LLC Petition for Waiver of Section 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules USCOC of Cumberland, Inc. Hardy Cellular Telephone Company Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.809(c), 54.904(d), 54.313(d) and 54.314(d) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WC Docket No. 08-71 ORDER Adopted: April 21, 2009 Released: April 21, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this order, we deny three requests, filed by LBH, L.L.C (LBH); Knology of
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  • 27, 2008) (Xfone Petition); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(c), 54.802(a). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements), 54.313 (certification requirements regarding use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)), 54.904 (certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id.; see also Access Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Low-Volume Long-Distance Users, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Sixth Report and
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  • 26 Ex Parte Letter); 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(d), 54.314(d). 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). Id. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements), 54.313 (certification requirements regarding use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS)), 54.904 (certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.307(c). 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(b); see also Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, Multi-Association Group (MAG) Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local
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  • filings requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). The certification requirement for non-rural carriers is set forth in section 54.313 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(d)(1). If the October 1 deadline for first quarter support
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  • For Submission of Annual Interstate Common Line Support Certification for a Rural Rate-of-Return Carrier Yukon Telephone Company, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.904(d) Filing Deadline For Submission of Annual Interstate Common Line Support Certification for a Rural Rate-of-Return Carrier Northern New England Telephone Operations LLC and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont LLC Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.802(a) and 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules Ballard Rural Telephone Cooperative Corporation, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.904(d) Filing Deadline For Submission of Annual Interstate Common Line Support Certification for a Rural Rate-of-Return Carrier PRWireless Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the FCC's Rules CommuniGroup of Jackson, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c) and 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules
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  • filing requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate third quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in July to calculate fourth quarter support for the current
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  • 3060-1078 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM Act), CG Docket No. 04-53 11/30/13 3060-1079 Sec. 15.240, Radio Frequency Identification Equipment (RFID) 03/31/11 3060-1080 Collections for the Prevention or Elimination of Interference and for the Reconfiguration of the 800 MHz Band 08/31/11 3060-1081 Secs. 54.202, 54.209, 54.307, 54.313, 54.314, and 54.809 09/30/11 3060-1083 Secs. 64.1300 through 64.1340 06/30/11 3060-1084 Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CARE), CG Docket No. 02-386 06/30/13 3060-1085 Sec. 9.5, Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) E911 Compliance 06/30/12 3060-1086 Secs. 74.786, 74.787, 74.790, 74.794 and 74.796 10/31/12 3060-1087 Sec. 15.615 07/31/11 3060-1088 Rules and Regulations Implementing the
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  • ON THE ALLIED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION PETITION FOR WAIVER OF A UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINE WC Docket No. 08-71 Comment Date: December 09, 2010 Reply Comment Date: December 27, 2010 The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition filed by the Allied Wireless Communications Corporation for a waiver of the filing deadline required by sections 54.313, 54.314, 54.307(d), 54.809(a), 54.904(a) and 54.904(d) of the Commission's rules for receipt of universal service high-cost support. Interested parties may file comments on or before December 09, 2010, and reply comments on or before December 27, 2010. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket No. 08-71. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or by filing paper copies.
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  • Technology & Telecommunications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Filing Deadline in 47 C.F.R. Section 54.802(a) Dixie-Net Communications, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Filing Deadline in 47 C.F.R. 54.802(a) The Community Cable Television Agency of O'Brien County d/b/a The Community Agency and TCA Petition for Waiver of the Commission's Universal Service Rules H&B Cable Service, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809 of the Commission's Rules FiberNet, LLC Petition for Waiver of FCC Rule Section 54.307(c)(4) Skylink L.C. Petition for Waiver of Sections 54.307(c) and 54.802(a) of the Commission's Rules ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) WC Docket
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  • filings requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(a). The certification requirement for non-rural carriers is set forth in section 54.313 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. 47 C.F.R. � 54.314(d). Id. Petition at 1, Attach. A. Id. at 1,
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  • (e)(1) (data filings requirements for LSS), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for interstate common line support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for interstate access support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301. 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(b). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(2). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(2)(iv). Flat Rock Petition at 1; 47 C.F.R. � 54.301(e)(1). Flat Rock Petition at 1-2. Id. at 2.
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  • (e)(1) (data filings requirements for LSS), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), and 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.301. The certification requirements for non-rural carriers are found in section 54.313 of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. � 54.313. The certification requirements for rural carriers are found in section 54.314 of the
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  • zones. 54.804 Preliminary minimum access universal service support for a study area calculated by the Administrator. 54.805 Zone and study area above benchmark revenues calculated by the Administrator. 54.806 Calculation by the Administrator of interstate access universal service support for areas served by price cap local exchange carriers. 54.807 Interstate access universal service support. 54.808 Transition provisions and periodic calculation. 54.809 Carrier certification. Part 61-TARIFFS SUBPART A-GENERAL Brief Description: The Part 61 rules are designed to implement the provisions of sections 201, 202, 203, and 204 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and help ensure that rates are just, reasonable, and not unjustly or unreasonably discriminatory. These rules govern the filing, form, content, public-notice periods, and accompanying support materials
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  • requirements for local switching support (LSS)), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for interstate common line support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for interstate access support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See, e.g., Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 19212, 19218, 19220, paras. 12, 18 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005). See 47
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  • requirements for local switching support (LSS)), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for interstate common line support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for interstate access support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See, e.g., Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 19212, 19218, 19220, paras. 12, 18 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005). See 47
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  • filing requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate third quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in July to calculate fourth quarter support for the current
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  • Commission may take into account considerations of hardship, equity, or more effective implementation of overall policy on an individual basis.15Waiver of the Commission's rules is appropriate only if both (i) special circumstances warrant a deviation from the general rule, and (ii) such deviation will serve the public interest.16 (Continued from previous page) count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 5See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate third quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in July to calculate fourth quarter support for the current
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  • filing requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). 47 C.F.R. � 54.802(a). Id. Id. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate second quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in June to calculate third quarter support for the
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  • filing requirements for Local Switching Support), 54.307 (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS) and other high-cost support), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for Interstate Access Support (IAS)), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for ICLS), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.307. USAC uses line count data filed in March to calculate third quarter support for the current calendar year, line count data filed in July to calculate fourth quarter support for the current
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  • No. 96-45 (filed Nov. 2, 2010) (Allied Wireless Petition). Georgia RSA #8 Partnership Petition for Waiver, WC Docket Nos. 09-197, 08-71, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed Oct. 27, 2010) (Georgia RSA #8 Petition). Allied Wireless is one of the partners in Georgia RSA #8. See Georgia RSA #8 Petition at 1. Allied Wireless seeks waivers of sections 54.307(d), 54.313(d)(vi), 54.314(d)(6), 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commission's rules. Allied Wireless Petition at 3-4; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(d), 54.313-314, 54.809(a), 54.904(a), (d). Georgia RSA #8 seeks waivers of sections 54.307(d), 54.313, and 54.314 of the Commission's rules. Georgia RSA #8 Petition at 4; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 54.307(d), 54.313-314. As explained below, petitioners seek waiver of these rules to permit
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  • (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for the interstate common line support (ICLS) mechanism and other high-cost universal service support mechanisms), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for the interstate access support (IAS) mechanism), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for the ICLS mechanism), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See, e.g., Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 19212, 19218, 19220, paras. 12, 18 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005).
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  • this Order, we deny seven separate petitions filed by Allo Communications (Allo), Bayland Communications, LLC (Bayland), Columbus Telephone Company (Columbus), Great Lakes of Iowa, Inc. (Great Lakes), HTC Communications, LLC (HTC), Pine Belt Cellular, Inc. (Pine Belt), and Windy City Cellular, LLC (Windy City) for waiver of high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in sections 54.307, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903(a), and 54.904(d) of the Commission's rules. For the reasons discussed below, we find that none of these petitioners has demonstrated that there is good cause to grant the requested waivers. We therefore deny the petitions. Background Commission Precedent Section 254(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, provides that ``only an eligible telecommunications carrier [(ETC)] designated under section
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  • (competitive ETC line count filing requirements for the interstate common line support (ICLS) mechanism and other high-cost universal service support mechanisms), 54.313 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by non-rural carriers), 54.314 (state certification requirements regarding the use of high-cost support by rural carriers), 54.802(a) (ETC line count filing requirements for the interstate access support (IAS) mechanism), 54.809 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of IAS), 54.903 (data filing requirements for the ICLS mechanism), 54.904 (carrier certification requirements regarding the use of ICLS). See, e.g., Benton/Linn Wireless, LLC, Petition for Waiver of Section 54.307(c) of the Commission's Rules, et al., CC Docket No. 96-45, Order, 20 FCC Rcd 19212, 19218, 19220, paras. 12, 18 (Wireline Comp. Bur. 2005).
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  • chapter'' after ``� 69.152(q)(2)'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.804, caption by replacing it with ``Preliminary Minimum Access Universal Service SupportStudy Area Calculated by the Administrator'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.806(a) by replacing ``sections'' with ``��'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.807(d) by inserting ``�'' between ``provisions of'' and ``54.307(a)(2)'' and by replacing ``above'' with ``of this section'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.809(a) by replacing each time it appears ``section'' with ``�'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.809(b) by replacing ``subsection (c)'' with ``paragraph (c) of this section'' Amend Appendix B, � 54.809(c) by replacing ``subsection (b)'' with ``paragraph (b) of this section'' Amend Appendix B, � 61.3(d), first sentence, by replacing ``Price Cap Common Line, and Marketing Per Residual Interconnection Charge Revenue (CMT
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  • Long-Distance Users, CC Docket No. 99-249, Report and Order, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eleventh Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13062 para. 232 (Interstate Access Support Order), pets. for review pending, Texas Office of Public Util. Counsel et al. v. FCC, 5th Cir. No. 00-60434 (and consolidated cases) (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.809. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20484 para. 98. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.313(a). Rural Task Force Recommendation at 33. Id. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). . Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20483 para. 97. Id. Id. . 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). The Commission uses those support requirements to establish a contribution factor for the
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  • Region, Inter LATA Services in State of Pennsylvania (Docket No. 01-138). Comments - Berean Institute, NorthPenn Chamber of Commerce. In the Matter of Request for Review by East Meadow UFSD of Decision of Universal Service Administrator (Docket Nos. 97-21 and 96-45). Comments - E-Rate Central, East Meadow UFSD. In re Smith Bagley, Inc. Petition for Waiver of FCC Rule Section 54.809(c) (CC Docket No. 96-45). Petition for Waiver - Expedited Action Requested. In the Matter of Petition of AT&T Communications of Virginia, Inc., TCG Virginia, Inc., ACC National Telecom Corp., MediaOne of Virginia and MediaOne Telecommunications of Virginia, Inc. for Arbitration of an Interconnection Agreement with Verizon Virginia, Inc. pursuant to Section 252(e)(5) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket
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  • study areas where such zones have been established, (47 C.F.R. �.54.802(b)(1)(iii)); or After the June 30, 2000 filing, a statement that no changes have been made to the UNE Zones since its previous filing. (47 C.F.R. � 54.802(b (2)). Carrier certification - has filed the annual certification (in compliance with the format and filing deadline described in 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(b) and (c)) with USAC and the FCC stating that all interstate access universal service support provided to the Beneficiary will be used only for the provision, maintenance and upgrading of facilities and services for which support is intended (47 C.F.R. � 54.809(a)). D. Part 54: Subpart K - Interstate Common Line Support Mechanism for Rate-of-Return Carriers -The Beneficiary (SAC No.
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  • Long-Distance Users, CC Docket No. 99-249, Report and Order, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eleventh Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13062 para. 232 (Interstate Access Support Order), pets. for review pending, Texas Office of Public Util. Counsel et al. v. FCC, 5th Cir. No. 00-60434 (and consolidated cases) (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.809. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20484 para. 98. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.313(a). Rural Task Force Recommendation at 33. Id. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). . Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20483 para. 97. Id. Id. . 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). The Commission uses those support requirements to establish a contribution factor for the
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  • Rcd at 13062 para. 232. See Rural Task Force Order, 16 FCC Rcd at 11318 n.446 (``Because the Commission has primary jurisdiction over interstate rates, oversight of the use of LTS lies with the Commission. . . . We anticipate addressing certification of LTS when we address interstate access reform in the MAG proceeding.'' (citations omitted)). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.809; see also Interstate Access Support Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 13062 para. 232. For example, if a carrier files its initial 254(e) certification after March 31, 2002, but on or before June 30, 2002, the carrier would not be eligible for support until the fourth quarter of 2002. COMSAT Corp. v. FCC, 250 F.3d 931, 938-40 (5th Cir. 2001). Id.
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  • of Local Exchange Carriers, Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 00-256, Fifteenth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 96-45, Report and Order in CC Docket No. 98-77, Report and Order in CC Docket 98-166, 16 FCC Rcd 19613, 19687-88, para. 176 (2001) (MAG Order); 47 C.F.R. � 54.904(d). 47 C.F.R. � 54.809(c). See generally 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1202, 1.1203, 1.1206. See 5 U.S.C. � 603. The RFA, see 5 U.S.C. � 601-612, has been amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA), Pub. L. No. 104-121, Title II, 110 Stat. 847 (1996). See 5 U.S.C. � 603(a). See id. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(b). Federal-State Joint Board on
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  • area of a price cap LEC must file a certification with the Commission and USAC stating that all interstate access universal service support will be used for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. The certificate, which may be in the form of a letter, must be filed annually. 47 C.F.R. � 54.809. The March 30 filing must have the number of lines served for October through December of the previous year. The June 30 filing must show the number of lines served for January through March of the current year. The September 30 filing must have the number of lines served for April through June of the current year. The December 30
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  • shall distribute support only after the required line count data are available in USAC's quarterly demand projections. As a result, unless a carrier has filed its data with USAC in advance of its ETC designation date, a carrier might have to wait an additional quarter before it begins receiving support. Accepting Untimely Filed Certifications For Interstate Access Support. Background. Section 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules states that in order for an ETC to receive Interstate Access Support (IAS), the ETC must file an annual certification on the date that it first files line count information and thereafter on June 30 of each year. As a result, the current rule prohibits an otherwise eligible carrier from receiving IAS for as much as
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  • 9292 (Fed.-State Jt. Bd. 2006); 2007 Joint Board Public Notice, 22 FCC Rcd at 9024, para. 3. If the Commission ultimately concludes that competitive ETCs are not eligible for LSS, the ceiling would be set at the per-line support amounts that the incumbent LEC receives from the HCLS. 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). 47 C.F.R. �� 54.313, 54.314. 47 C.F.R. �� 54.809, 54.904. See Rural ILECs Petition for Revocation of Sprint/Nextel's ETC Designation in Virginia or, Alternatively, Motion to Show Cause, CC Docket No. 96-45 (filed June 4, 2007). On July 9, 2007, the Wireline Competition Bureau sought comment on this petition. Comment Sought on a Petition by TDS Telecommunications Corp., Fairpoint Communications, Inc., and Burke's Garden Telephone Company for Revocation of
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  • this obviates the need for IAS-specific certifications. Although ICLS will remain in place for some carriers, those carriers will certify compliance through new section 54.314. However, to ensure there is no gap in coverage, those carriers will file a final certification under section 54.904 due June 30, 2012, covering the 2012-13 program year. Thus, by this Order, we eliminate section 54.809 and, effective July 2013, section 54.904 of our rules. And as discussed in section VII.C.1. above, we also eliminate section 54.316 of our rules, relating to rate comparability. Consequences for Non-Compliance with Program Rules Background. In the USF/ICC Transformation NPRM, we sought comment on proposed consequences for a Fund recipient's failure to fulfill its public interest obligations. We also sought
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  • among all eligible telecommunications carriers providing service within that zone. � 54.808 Transition Provisions and Periodic Calculation. Study Area Access Universal Service Support amounts for the area served by each price cap incumbent LEC will be calculated as of July 1, 2000, January 1, 2001, July 1, 2001 and thereafter as determined by the Administrator, but at least annually. � 54.809 Carrier Certification Certification. Carriers that desire to receive support pursuant to � 54.807 must file a certification with the Administrator and the Commission stating that all interstate access universal service support provided to such carrier will be used only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. Support provided pursuant to �
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  • among all eligible telecommunications carriers providing service within that zone. � 54.808 Transition Provisions and Periodic Calculation. Study Area Access Universal Service Support amounts for the area served by each price cap incumbent LEC will be calculated as of July 1, 2000, January 1, 2001, July 1, 2001 and thereafter as determined by the Administrator, but at least annually. � 54.809 Carrier Certification Certification. Carriers that desire to receive support pursuant to � 54.807 must file a certification with the Administrator and the Commission stating that all interstate access universal service support provided to such carrier will be used only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. Support provided pursuant to �
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Smith Bagley, Inc. Petition for Waiver of Section 54.809(c) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CC Docket No. 96-45 Order Adopted: August 14, 2001 Released: August 15, 2001 By the Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau: In this Order, we grant the petition of Smith Bagley, Inc. (SBI) for a limited waiver of section 54.809 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, we
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  • Long-Distance Users, CC Docket No. 99-249, Report and Order, Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45, Eleventh Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 12962, 13062 para. 232 (Interstate Access Support Order), pets. for review pending, Texas Office of Public Util. Counsel et al. v. FCC, 5th Cir. No. 00-60434 (and consolidated cases) (2000). See 47 C.F.R. � 54.809. Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20484 para. 98. See 47 C.F.R. � 54.313(a). Rural Task Force Recommendation at 33. Id. See 47 U.S.C. � 254(e). . Ninth Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd at 20483 para. 97. Id. Id. . 47 C.F.R. � 54.709(a)(3). The Commission uses those support requirements to establish a contribution factor for the
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  • [40]DOC-215396A1.doc [41]DOC-215396A1.pdf [42]DOC-215396A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ACCOUNTING SAFEGUARDS UNDER THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - CC DOCKET NO. 96-150. Extended the comment period for the Verizon section 272(d) biennial audit report. Action by: Chief, Accounting Safeguards Division. Adopted: 08/14/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1939). CCB [43]DA-01-1939A1.doc [44]DA-01-1939A1.pdf [45]DA-01-1939A1.txt SMITH BAGLEY, INC.. Granted the petition for waiver of section 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 54.809(c), filed by Smith Bagley, Inc. on July 16, 2001. Action by: Deputy Chief, Common Carrier Bureau. Adopted: 08/14/2001 by ORDER. (DA No. 01-1911). CCB [46]DA-01-1911A1.doc [47]DA-01-1911A1.pdf [48]DA-01-1911A1.txt THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT (CALEA), SECTION 107(C) EXTENSION OF CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS. Granted an extension of the compliance date of the assistance capability
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  • MB. Contact: Jane Frenette at (202) 418-2245, TTY: (202) 418-7172. News Media Contact: Mary Diamond at (202) 418-2388 [5]DA-08-866A1.doc [6]DA-08-866A1.pdf [7]DA-08-866A1.txt Report No: 46717 Released: 04/17/2008. BROADCAST ACTIONS. MB [8]DOC-281584A2.txt [9]DOC-281584A1.pdf Report No: 26717 Released: 04/17/2008. BROADCAST APPLICATIONS. MB [10]DOC-281583A2.txt [11]DOC-281583A1.pdf Released: 04/17/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON THREE SEPARATE PETITIONS FILED BY IT&E OVERSEAS, INC. FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 54.209, 54.314, 54.809, AND 54.904 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. (DA No. 08-877). (Dkt No 96-45). Comments Due: 05/19/2008. Reply Comments Due: 06/03/2008. WCB. Contact: Jennifer Prime at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484 [12]DA-08-877A1.doc [13]DA-08-877A1.pdf [14]DA-08-877A1.txt * * * * * ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED APRIL 16, 2008, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 74: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- NEWS RELEASES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- FCC ANNOUNCES
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  • 09/30/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON LARSEN COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES ASSESSED FOR LATE FILING OF FORM 499-A. (DA No. 08-2170). (Dkt No 06-122). Comments Due: 10/30/2008. Reply Comments Due: 11/14/2008. WCB. Contact: Ernesto Beckford at (202) 418-0700, TTY: (202) 418-0484 [14]DA-08-2170A1.doc [15]DA-08-2170A1.pdf [16]DA-08-2170A1.txt Released: 09/30/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON A PETITION FILED BY CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.809 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES. (DA No. 08-2169). (Dkt No 08-71). Comments Due: 10/30/2008. Reply Comments Due: 11/14/2008. WCB. Contact: Ernesto Beckford at (202) 418-7400, TTY: (202) 418-0484 [17]DA-08-2169A1.doc [18]DA-08-2169A1.pdf [19]DA-08-2169A1.txt Released: 09/30/2008. COMMENT SOUGHT ON PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL LLC'S REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY AND REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF
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  • No. 96-45, 08-71). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/21/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-886). WCB [70]DA-09-886A1.doc [71]DA-09-886A1.pdf [72]DA-09-886A1.txt LBH, L.L.C. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTION 54.802(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES ET AL. Denied three requests, filed by LBH, Knology, U.S. Cellular for waivers of various high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802, 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 08-71). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/21/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-884). WCB [73]DA-09-884A1.doc [74]DA-09-884A1.pdf [75]DA-09-884A1.txt GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. PETITION FOR WAIVER OF SECTIONS 54.307(C) AND 54.802(A) OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES ET AL. Acted on nine requests, filed by Grande Communications Networks, Inc., for waivers of various high-cost
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  • CENTENNIAL MICHIGAN RSA 6 & RSA 7 CELLULAR GROUP. Denied the Request for Review. (Dkt No. 96-45 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/10/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1308). WCB [26]DA-09-1308A1.doc [27]DA-09-1308A1.pdf [28]DA-09-1308A1.txt PETITION FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES; CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Denied a request from Centennial Communications Corp. for a waiver of section 54.809 of the Commissions rules. (Dkt No. 08-71 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 06/10/2009 by ORDER. (DA No. 09-1296). WCB [29]DA-09-1296A1.doc [30]DA-09-1296A1.pdf [31]DA-09-1296A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1309A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1309A1.txt 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291350A1.pdf 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291350A1.txt 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291351A1.pdf 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291351A1.txt 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291339A1.pdf 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291339A2.txt 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291331A1.pdf 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291331A2.txt 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291354A1.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291354A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-291354A1.txt 14. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1312A1.doc 15. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1312A1.pdf 16. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1312A1.txt 17.
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  • ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-727). WCB [65]DA-10-727A1.doc [66]DA-10-727A1.pdf [67]DA-10-727A1.txt PETITIONS FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES/FEDERAL STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE/ NEBRASKA TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., ET AL. Denied six requests for waiver of various high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in Sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a) and 54.809(c)of the Commission's rules. (Dkt No. 96-45 08-71 ). Action by: Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. Adopted: 04/29/2010 by ORDER. (DA No. 10-748). WCB [68]DA-10-748A1.doc [69]DA-10-748A1.pdf [70]DA-10-748A1.txt PETITION FOR WAIVER OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE HIGH-COST FILING DEADLINES/FEDERAL-STATE JOINT BOARD ON UNIVERSAL SERVICE/THE GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN ADDENDUM TO ITS STATE CERTIFICATION. Granted the petition for waiver. (Dkt
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  • Bureau released a Public Notice seeking comment on its review of the definition of universal service. Comments Due: 60 days after publication in Federal Register. Reply Comments Due: 120 days after publication in Federal Register. (Dkt No 96-45, FCC No. 01-J-1, released 8/21/01) [50]Text | [51]Word Common Carrier Bureau released an Order that granted the petition for waiver of section 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 54.809(c), filed by Smith Bagley, Inc. on July 16, 2001. (Dkt No 96-45, DA No. 01-1911, released 8/15/01). [52]Text | [53]Word. Common Carrier Bureau released an Order that denies San Carlos Apache Telecommunications Utility, Inc (San Carlos) request for waiver of sections 36.611 and 36.612 of the Commission's rules and rejects San Carlos's
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  • Cooperative (North River), an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) in Virginia, for a waiver of the annual filing deadline set forth in section 54.904(d) of the Commissions rules. We find that North River has demonstrated good cause that warrants this waiver. 12/28/06. [20]Word | [21]Acrobat| [22]Text 12/28/06 Order: In this Order, we grant MCI's petition for waiver of sections 54.802(a) and 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules. MCI missed its annual certification and three quarterly line reports for interstate access support (IAS) during a time when it was transitioning from bankruptcy. We find that MCI has demonstrated good cause to grant this waiver: MCI's difficulties with emerging from bankruptcy and the impact of a loss of approximately $1.5 million in IAS funding. [23]Word
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  • the Commissions rules. 3/14/07. [156]Word | [157]Acrobat| [158]Text 3/13/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau deny three separate requests for waiver filed by three eligible telecommunications carriers - NPI-Omnipoint Wireless, LLC, SouthEast Telephone, Inc., and SEI Data, Inc. - of certain filing deadlines required for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commission's rules. 3/13/07. [159]Word | [160]Acrobat| [161]Text 3/12/2007 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau dismiss as moot the request of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Board) for clarification or, in the alternative, waiver of section 54.311(b) of the Commissions rules. 3/12/07. [162]Word | [163]Acrobat| [164]Text February 2007 Releases 2/12/2007 Public
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  • Telephone Cooperative (North River), an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC) in Virginia, for a waiver of the annual filing deadline set forth in section 54.904(d) of the Commissions rules. We find that North River has demonstrated good cause that warrants this waiver. 12/28/06. [19]Word | [20]Acrobat| [21]Text Order: In this Order, we grant MCI's petition for waiver of sections 54.802(a) and 54.809(c) of the Commission's rules. MCI missed its annual certification and three quarterly line reports for interstate access support (IAS) during a time when it was transitioning from bankruptcy. We find that MCI has demonstrated good cause to grant this waiver: MCI's difficulties with emerging from bankruptcy and the impact of a loss of approximately $1.5 million in IAS funding. 12/28/06.
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  • | [376]Acrobat| [377]Text 3/13/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) deny three separate requests for waiver, filed by three eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) NPI-Omnipoint Wireless, LCC (NPI), SouthEast Telephone, Inc. (SouthEast), and SEI Data, Inc. (SEI) (collectively, Petitioners) of certain filing deadlines required for receipt of high-cost universal support service as set forth in sections 54.307(c), 54.802(a), 54.809(c), and 54.903 of the Commissions rules. We find that the Petitioners have failed to demonstrate that good cause warrants waiver of the Commissions rules. 3/13/07. [378]Word | [379]Acrobat| [380]Text 3/12/07 Order: In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) deny the petitions filed by American Cyber Corp. (ACC), Coleman Enterprises, Inc. (Coleman), Inmark, Inc., d/b/a Preferred Billing (Inmark), Lotel, Inc.,
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  • the service area of Northwest Communications Cooperative Comments on the petition are due by May 19, 2008, and reply comments are due by June 3, 2008. Public Notice: [307]Word | [308]Acrobat 4/17/08 Public Notice: The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on three separate petitions filed by IT&E Overseas, Inc. for waiver of various filing deadlines required by sections 54.209, 54.314, 54.809, and 54.904 of the Commissions rules for receipt of universal service funds. Comments on the petition are due by May 19, 2008, and reply comments are due by June 3, 2008. Public Notice: [309]Word | [310]Acrobat 4/14/08 Public Notice: The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on the Central Atlantic Pennsylvania Payphone Association's (CAPA) petition for clarification, or, in the alternative,
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  • this Order, we deny seven separate petitions filed by Allo Communications (Allo), Bayland Communications, LLC (Bayland), Columbus Telephone Company (Columbus), Great Lakes of Iowa, Inc. (Great Lakes), HTC Communications, LLC (HTC), Pine Belt Cellular, Inc. (Pine Belt), and Windy City Cellular, LLC (Windy City) for waiver of high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in sections 54.307, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903(a), and 54.904(d) of the Commissions rules. Order [165]Word | [166]PDF 4/28/2011 NewComm Wireless Services, Inc. Order: In this Order, we address a petition filed by NewComm Wireless Services, Inc. d/b/a MoviStar (NewComm) for a waiver of the universal service high-cost support filing deadline set forth in section 54.307(d) of the Commission rules. Order [167]Word | [168]PDF 4/18/2011 The Virgin
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  • this Order, we deny seven separate petitions filed by Allo Communications (Allo), Bayland Communications, LLC (Bayland), Columbus Telephone Company (Columbus), Great Lakes of Iowa, Inc. (Great Lakes), HTC Communications, LLC (HTC), Pine Belt Cellular, Inc. (Pine Belt), and Windy City Cellular, LLC (Windy City) for waiver of high-cost universal service support filing deadlines set forth in sections 54.307, 54.314, 54.802, 54.809, 54.903(a), and 54.904(d) of the Commissions rules. [636]Word [637]PDF 4/28/2011 NewComm Wireless Services Order: In this Order, we address a petition filed by NewComm Wireless Services, Inc. d/b/a MoviStar (NewComm) for a waiver of the universal service high-cost support filing deadline set forth in section 54.307(d) of the Commission rules. [638]Word [639]PDF 4/27/2011 Millennium 2000, Inc. Public Notice: Wireline Competition