CPUC REQUIREMENTS FOR FILINGS --
Annual Use Certification for Federal High-Cost
Support, § 54.314
Due by September 15
Pursuant to Part 54.314, ETCs must be State-certified
to receive High-Cost Program support. Communications
Division annually completes the certification to the USAC and the FCC.
ETCs seeking State certification to receive federal
high-cost support for the next program year must file a Tier 2 Advice Letter by September 15 and the Subject of Filing should indicate Federal High-Cost Support Annual Use Certification, § 54.314. Documentation should demonstrate that federal support was used only for the provision, maintenance, and upgrading of facilities and services for which the support is intended. Staff will complete state certification to the USAC and the FCC by the October 1 deadline.
For more information, contact: Kim Hua