Bulletins

Letter to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission
Re: Modernizing the E-rate Program for Schools and Libraries, WC Docket No. 13-184 Connect America Fund, WC Docket No. 10-90 Ex Parte Submission
The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition is writing to share our experiences, observations and recommendations to improve the processing of applications that include fiber special construction charges in the E-rate program.

President TRUMP has renominated FCC Commissioner BRENDAN CARR for a second term, this one a full five-year term, on the Commission. CARR, a Republican, was confirmed in AUGUST to serve out the unexpired term of former FCC Chairman TOM WHEELER through this year, but a Republican effort to also approve him for a full additional term fell short.

Pursuant to our procedure for resolving requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of decisions related to actions taken by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) that are consistent with precedent (collectively, Requests), the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) grants, dismisses, or denies the following Requests. The deadline for filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the disposition of any of these Requests is 30 days from release of this Public Notice.

SANTA ANA PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO – The Middle Rio Grande Pueblo Tribal Consortium (MRGPTC or "Consortium") is excited to announce its fiber optic network groundbreaking on Monday, December 18, 2017, at San Felipe Pueblo. The Consortium is a partnership of four Pueblo libraries: Cochiti, San Felipe, Santa Ana and Santo Domingo.

In this Public Notice, the Office of Managing Director (OMD) announces that the proposed Universal Service contribution factor for the first quarter of 2018 will be 0.195 or 19.5 percent.

As we move into 2018, I ask that the Board redouble its efforts at oversight, specifically in the areas of information technology and security. I am pleased the Board has nominated Radha Sekar as the next USAC CEO, in large part because of her extensive experience leading organizations facing information technology challenges.

WASHINGTON, December 13, 2017 — Chairman Pai approved the appointment of Radha Sekar as Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC), a nonprofit corporation which administers the FCC’s Universal Service programs on the FCC's behalf.

ELKO — Slow internet speeds affecting Spring Creek customers were brought to the attention of a team from Governor Brian Sandoval's office Wednesday, who are searching for ways to improve data service to the growing community.

Pursuant to our procedure for resolving requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of decisions related to actions taken by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) that are consistent with precedent (collectively, Requests), the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) grants, dismisses, or denies the following Requests. The deadline for filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the disposition of any of these Requests is 30 days from release of this Public Notice.

Effective November 6th, Craig Davis transitioned to the role of Vice President of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, reporting to the CEO. In this role, Craig will be using his knowledge from leading divisions across USAC to create operational efficiencies. As Craig transitions to his new role, Catriona Ayer, Senior Director of Program Management, will step in as the Acting Vice President in the Schools and Libraries Division.