DC Circuit Grants Unopposed FCC Motion to Remand Lifeline Broadband Provider Rules
A court sent Lifeline broadband provider rules back to the FCC for further proceedings. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Wednesday issued a brief order (in Pacer) granting the agency's unopposed remand motion in NARUC v. FCC,…
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No. 16-1170. NARUC says the FCC's process for designating Lifeline broadband providers bypasses state authority under the Communications Act. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said he plans to scrap the process (see 1703290025), drawing criticism from Lifeline advocates and support from others (see 1703290054).