[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 73 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Notices] [Pages 20432-20436] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-07411] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 26-311; FR ID 341197] Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings
Agency
Federal Communications Commission.
Action
Notice.
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Summary
The Enforcement Bureau (the Bureau) gives notice of the suspension of Charles A. Jones 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. Jones, 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.
Dates
Opposition requests must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 18, 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
Christopher Sova, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Christopher Sova may be contacted by phone at (202) 418-1868 or by email at Christopher.Sova@fcc.gov.
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 26-311, which was mailed to Mr. Jones, and released on April 16, 2026. The complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-311A1.pdf.
Federal Communications Commission. Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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[FR Doc. 2026-07411 Filed 4-15-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C