FCC regulatory assessment and reporting requirements

Legal Alert from the LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS K. CROWE, P.C.
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The information below represents a non-exhaustive list of FCC and selected state (i.e., CA, NY and TX) regulatory assessment and reporting requirements coming due March 4, 2008 through April 30, 2008.  The filing deadlines generally apply to diverse types of service providers, including interexchange or long distance telecommunications service providers, prepaid calling card providers, wireless providers and MVNOs, as well as other types of providers.  If your company holds an FCC 214 authorization or provides intrastate toll service in any one of the states listed below, chances are that one or more of the requirements covered in this Alert may apply to your company.  Interest on late payments and/or other penalties, including loss of state certification, may apply if filings or payments are not submitted on time.   

FCC
2008 FCC Form 499-A – Due April 1.  All intrastate, interstate, and international providers of telecommunications within the U.S. are generally required to file the Form 499-A.  This includes providers which qualified as de minimis in 2007.
International Circuit Status Report – Due March 31.
International Resold Private Line Addition Report – Due March 31.
Prepaid Card Provider FCC Certification – Due March 31.
Section 43.21(c) Annual Report – Due April 1. 

California 
Combined California PUC Telephone Surcharge Transmittal – Due March 10.
Emergency Telephone Users Surcharge Return – Due March 31.
Operational and Financial Information Annual Report – Due April 1. 
Combined California PUC Telephone Surcharge Transmittal – Due April 10. 
Quarterly Fee Statement for PUC Utilities Reimbursement Account – Due April 15.
California PUC User Fee – Due April 15.Emergency Telephone Users Surcharge Return – Due April 30. 

New York 
Wireless Communications Service Surcharge Report – Due March 15.
Statement of Gross Intrastate Operating Revenue – Due March 31. 

Texas
 9-1-1 Wireless Emergency Service Fee Report – Due March 20.
USF Worksheet – Due March 25.
9-1-1 Wireless Emergency Service Fee Report – Due April 20.
USF Worksheet – Due April 25.
Telecommunications Assessment Report – Due April 30.                

If you need assistance in submitting any of these reports or filings, or would like to retain us to handle your state and/or FCC filing obligations, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Jaclyn J. Murray, Legal Assistant  [firm@tkcrowe.com]  Law Offices of Thomas K. Crowe, P.C.
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Washington, D.C. 20037
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