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Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings

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"...

Federal Communications Commission
  1. [DA 26-1123; FR ID 373888]

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 ( printed 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 .

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 docs.fcc.gov/​public/​attachments/​DA-26-1123A1.pdf.

Federal Communications Commission.

Christopher Sova,

Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau.

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[FR Doc. 2026-21850 Filed 10-26-26; 8:45 am]

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91 FR 67572

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“Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings,” thefederalregister.org (October 27, 2026), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2026-21850/notice-of-suspension-and-commencement-of-proposed-debarment-proceedings.