Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
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The Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") gives notice of the suspension of Ben Klein from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or "E-Rate Program") and all universal service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against Mr. Klein. Mr. Klein, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with Mr. Klein to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 81 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17797-17801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-07354]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[DA 25-328; FR ID 290611]
Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment
Proceedings; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') gives notice of the
suspension of Ben Klein from the schools and libraries universal
service support mechanism (or ``E-Rate Program'') and all universal
service support mechanisms. Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that
debarment proceedings are commencing against Mr. Klein. Mr. Klein, or
any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract
with Mr. Klein to provide or receive services in matters arising out of
activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries
support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by
documentation.
DATES: Opposition requests must be submitted within 30 days of
receiving the suspension letter or by May 29, 2025, whichever comes
first. The Bureau will decide on any opposition request within 90 days.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau,
Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC
20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina Thomas, Federal
Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and
Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Christina
Thomas may be contacted by phone at (202) 418-1879 or email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a39120813090e13141b542e1215171b093a1c1919541d150c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="51123923382225383f307f05393e3c3022113732327f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>. If Ms. Thomas is unavailable, you may contact
Mr. Christopher J. Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division,
by telephone at (202) 418-1868 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#703318021903041f001815025e231f0611301613135e171f06"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86c5eef4eff5f2e9f6eee3f4a8d5e9f0e7c6e0e5e5a8e1e9f0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bureau has suspension and debarment
authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspensions
ensure that suspended parties cannot continue to benefit from the
schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment
process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 25-328, which was mailed
to Mr. Klein and released on April 29, 2025. The complete text of the
notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is
available on the FCC's website at <a href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-328A1.pdf">https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-328A1.pdf</a>.
Federal Communications Commission.
Christopher Sova
Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau.
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[FR Doc. 2025-07354 Filed 4-28-25; 8:45 am]
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