FAQs
Section 900
Q25: Are carriers expected to complete Tribal lands reporting in the FCC Form 481 filing?
A25:
Carriers filing in accordance with CFR Section 54.313 need to complete the Tribal reporting section of the FCC Form 481. This requirement is highlighted in the OMB-approved FCC Form 481 Instructions and is also explained in Public Notice (DA 13-1707) (released August 6, 2013). Per the Public Notice, “For 2013, ETC’s that receive high-cost support must complete FCC Form 481 to include the following for those ETC’s that serve Tribal lands, a report on Tribal government engagement pursuant to Section 54.313(a)(9).”
Q26: Does the letter demonstrating coordination with the Tribal government need to be filed yearly?
A26:
ETCs must continue to engage with Tribal governments and report on the steps they have taken to engage with Tribal governments each year (see Public Notice (DA 12-1165), para. 7).
Q27: What is the character limit in Line 910?
A27:
You may enter up to 1,000 characters on Line 910.