FCC Suspends Mark Whitaker from E-Rate Program and All Universal Service Support Mechanisms

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ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) gives notice of the suspension of Mark Whitaker 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. Whitaker, 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 13, 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 26-310, which was mailed to Mr. Whitaker, and released on April 13, 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-26-310A1.pdf.

Federal Communications Commission.

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

[FR Doc. 2026-07077 Filed 4-10-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C

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