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Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The Federal Communications Commission has suspended Charles A. Jones from participating in the E-Rate Program and other universal service support systems. The FCC is starting debarment proceedings against him, affecting anyone who has contracts or plans to contract with him for services related to schools and libraries support. Stakeholders may oppose this by submitting requests within 30 days of the suspension, and the FCC will review these within 90 days.

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Key Changes

  • Suspension of Charles A. Jones from the E-Rate Program and universal service support.
  • Commencement of debarment proceedings against Charles A. Jones.
  • Opportunity for stakeholders to oppose the suspension within 30 days.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Existing contractors or individuals intending to contract with Charles A. Jones must submit an opposition request to the FCC regarding the suspension within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter.

contractorspotential contractors
30 days from receipt of the suspension letter or by May 18, 2026, whichever comes first
reporting
medium

The FCC will review any opposition request submitted regarding the suspension within 90 days.

FCC
90 days after submission of opposition requests
operational
high

Contractors must not engage in providing services related to the schools and libraries support to Charles A. Jones during the debarment proceedings.

contractorspotential contractors
prohibition

Affected Parties

Charles A. JonesContractors in the schools and libraries support sector

Tags

FCC,E-Rate Program,Telecommunications