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Rule2012-156262012-06-28

Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Advancing Broadband Availability Through Digital Literacy Training

Federal Communications Commission

Abstract

This document contains corrections to the final rules in 47 CFR part 54, which were published in the Federal Register March 2, 2012, (77 FR 12952). A correction to the final regulations in part 54 was published in the Federal Register March 30, 2012 (77 FR 19125). The regulations relate to the Federal Communications Commission's initiatives to comprehensively reform and modernize the Universal Service Lifeline program. The reforms adopted will substantially strengthen protections against waste, fraud, and abuse; improve program administration and accountability; improve enrollment and consumer disclosures; initiate modernization of the program for broadband; and constrain the growth of the program in order to reduce the burden on all who contribute to the Universal Service Fund.

Action & Dates

Action
Correcting amendments.
Dates
These correcting amendments are effective June 28, 2012.
Effective Date
2012-06-28

CFR References

Topics

Communications common carriersReporting and recordkeeping requirementsTelecommunicationsTelephone

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Part 54 [WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 03-109, 12-23 and CC Docket No. 96-45; FCC 12-11] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Correcting amendments. SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the final rules in 47 CFR part 54 , which were published in the ( printed page 38534) Federal Register March 2, 2012, ( 77 FR 12952 ). A correction to the final regulations in part 54 was published in the Federal Register March 30, 2012 ( 77 FR 19125 ). The regulations relate to the Federal Communications Commission's initiatives to comprehensively reform and modernize the Universal Service Lifeline program. The reforms adopted will substantially strengthen protections against waste, fraud, and abuse; improve program administration and accountability; improve enrollment and consumer disclosures; initiate modernization of the program for broadband; and constrain the growth of the program in order to reduce the burden on all who contribute to the Universal Service Fund. DATES: These correcting amendments are effective June 28, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Scardino, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418-7400 or TTY: (202) 418-0484. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Part 54 rules are issued pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. The purpose of the part 54 rules is to implement section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. 47 U.S.C. 254 . This action corrects the final regulation implement

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Citation: 77 FR 38533