The FCC sent 194 E-rate applications back to the Universal Servic...
The FCC sent 194 E-rate applications back to the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) for reconsideration of decisions to deny them. The Commission released 4 orders granting the appeals by school districts, libraries and other applicants: (1) 56 applications…
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had been denied because applicants were deemed unable to use the technology they sought or lacking funds to pay for their portion of the discounted service. (2) 59 of the returned applications had been denied for seeking funds for ineligible services. USAC is required to deny requests if 30% or more of the funds would be for ineligible services. The FCC said USAC should consider funding the remaining 70% or in some cases waive the 30% cutoff. (3) 62 returned applications had been denied for clerical errors on forms or entering agreements with contractors too soon. (4) 17 applications were returned after USAC found applicants either were ineligible for E-rate support or violated the 30% rule. The FCC said USAC should consider how state laws differ in interpreting eligibility. In a related order, the FCC partly granted an appeal filed by Macomb Intermediate School Dist. in Mich. The school district’s application was denied because it didn’t select the most cost-effective service. The FCC said USAC should revisit the decision because Macomb is still entitled to some funding.