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Although the FCC Wireline Bureau scolded the Universal Service Ad...

Although the FCC Wireline Bureau scolded the Universal Service Administrative Co. for tardiness, the unit approved USAC’s procedures for reviewing forms seeking E-rate support in 2009. In a letter late Thursday, the bureau chided the body for filing only…

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14 days before the filing window closed for FCC form 471 applications. “While we appreciate USAC’s efforts, on a going forward basis we would ask that you provide the Bureau with USAC’s proposed PIA procedures at least 30 days prior to the close of the FCC Form 471 application window,” the bureau said. “This will allow the Bureau to provide USAC with feedback prior to the closing of the application filing window, enabling USAC to begin issuing funding commitment decision letters to applicants earlier in the funding year.”