Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings
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The Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") gives notice of the suspension of Richard Bernstein 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. Bernstein, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with him 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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<html> <head> <title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 206 (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)</title> </head> <body><pre> [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 206 (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 67572-67578] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>] [FR Doc No: 2026-21850] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 26-1123; FR ID 373888] Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') gives notice of the suspension of Richard Bernstein 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. Bernstein, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to [[Page 67573]] contract with him 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 November 27, 2026, 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: Jeffrey Brown, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Jeffrey Brown may be contacted by phone at (202) 418-2527 or by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#652f00030317001c4b27170a120b250306064b020a13"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d27080b0b1f0814432f1f021a032d0b0e0e430a021b">[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 26-1123, which was mailed to Mr. Bernstein, and released on October 27, 2026. 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-26-1123A1.pdf">https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1123A1.pdf</a>. Federal Communications Commission. Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P [[Page 67574]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27OC26.000 [[Page 67575]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27OC26.001 [[Page 67576]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27OC26.002 [[Page 67577]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27OC26.003 [[Page 67578]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27OC26.004 [FR Doc. 2026-21850 Filed 10-26-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C </pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body> </html>
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