E-Rate Program Debarment of Aron Melber

Regs.gov: Federal Communications Commission

Filed April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The FCC Enforcement Bureau debarred Aron Melber from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. The debarment letter (DA 26-262) was released on April 2, 2026. This enforcement action was taken by the Investigations and Hearings Division under the FCC's universal service debarment rules.

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The FCC Enforcement Bureau's Investigations and Hearings Division has debarred Aron Melber from the E-Rate program (schools and libraries universal service support mechanism) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years. The debarment is pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and commenced on April 2, 2026 or upon receipt of the debarment letter, whichever is earlier. The complete text of the debarment notice (DA 26-262) is available in the FCC's public docket.

Educational institutions and service providers participating in E-Rate or universal service programs should verify that no prohibited associations exist with Mr. Melber during the three-year debarment period. Legal counsel should review program compliance requirements under 47 CFR 54.8. Any entity with existing contracts or arrangements involving the debarred party should consult the FCC regarding permissible actions during the debarment period.

What to do next

Verify no prohibited associations with debarred parties exist within E-Rate program operations
Review universal service program eligibility verification procedures
Consult legal counsel regarding program participation during debarment period

Penalties

Debarment from E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years

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Content

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) debars Aron Melber from the federal schools and libraries universal service support
mechanism (E-Rate program) and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years.

DATES:

Debarment commences on the date Mr. Melber receives the debarment letter or April 2, 2026, whichever date comes first, and
will continue for three years.

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 debars Mr. Melber from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years
pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8. Attached is the debarment letter, DA 26-262, which was mailed to Mr. Melber and released on April
2, 2026. The complete text of the notice of debarment is available on the FCC's website at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-262A1.pdf.

Federal Communications Commission.

Christopher Sova, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

[FR Doc. 2026-06415 Filed 4-1-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C