THE REGULATORY MIX AND BLOG ARTICLES

Today's Regulatory Mix: California Adopts Streamlined ETC Process for Federal RDOF Participants, FCC Authorizes Over $7.4 Million for Rural Broadband, NTIA Seeks Comments on Promoting the Sharing of Supply Chain Security Risk Information

California Adopts Streamlined ETC Process for Federal RDOF Participants

The Public Utilities Commission of California (PUC) has adopted a streamlined Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) process specifically for FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) recipients.  The PUC will require a two-stage application process consistent with the FCC’s short and long-form application processes.  This process is applicable only to bidders with existing operating authority in California.