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Rule2026-187802026-09-14

Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism

Federal Communications Commission

Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved until November 30, 2027 an information collection associated with the rules for the Universal Service Schools and Libraries program contained in the Commission's Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism Report and Order (Report and Order), WC Docket No. 21-455, CC Docket No. 02-6; FCC 26-30. This document is consistent with the Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the new information collection requirements.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule; announcement of effective date.
Dates
The amendatory instructions 4 and 5, published at 91 FR 29051, on May 19, 2026 are effective September 14, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-09-14

CFR References

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 No. 21-455, CC Docket No. 02-6; FCC 26-30; FR ID 366213] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved until November 30, 2027 an information collection associated with the rules for the Universal Service Schools and Libraries program contained in the Commission's Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism Report and Order ( Report and Order ), WC Docket No. 21-455, CC Docket No. 02-6; FCC 26-30. This document is consistent with the Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the new information collection requirements. DATES: The amendatory instructions 4 and 5, published at 91 FR 29051 , on May 19, 2026 are effective September 14, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Mensah, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-1387 or TTY (202) 418-0484 or via email: Jennifer.Mensah@fcc.gov . For additional information concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information collection ( printed page 58028) requirements contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991 or via email at Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission made a submission for

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Full Document

Citation: 91 FR 58027