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Kenneth Collura E-Rate Program Suspension and Debarment Notice

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Summary

The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a notice suspending Kenneth Collura from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate Program) and all universal service support mechanisms. The Bureau is commencing debarment proceedings against Mr. Collura. Parties with existing or prospective contracts with Mr. Collura may file opposition requests within 30 days or by May 18, 2026. The Bureau will rule on opposition requests within 90 days.

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What changed

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has issued a Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceedings against Kenneth Collura under 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Mr. Collura is suspended from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate Program) and all universal service support mechanisms pending resolution of debarment proceedings. The suspension prevents Mr. Collura from continuing to benefit from universal service support while debarment is considered.\n\nAffected parties who have existing contracts with or intend to contract with Mr. Collura to provide or receive services related to schools and libraries support may respond by filing an opposition request with supporting documentation. Opposition requests must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the suspension letter or by May 18, 2026, whichever is first. The Bureau will decide on opposition requests within 90 days. Service providers, consultants, and schools and libraries with relationships with Mr. Collura should review their contracts and participation status in E-Rate.

What to do next

  1. Parties with existing contracts with Kenneth Collura may file an opposition request within 30 days or by May 18, 2026
  2. Parties intending to contract with Kenneth Collura may file an opposition request within 30 days or by May 18, 2026

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Apr 17, 2026

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Content

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Enforcement Bureau (the Bureau) gives notice of the suspension of Kenneth Collura 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. Collura, 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 18, 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 26-312, which was mailed to Mr. Collura, and released on April 16, 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-26-312A1.pdf.

Federal Communications Commission.

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

[FR Doc. 2026-07438 Filed 4-15-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-C

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CFR references

47 CFR 54.8 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14)

Named provisions

Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism

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Classification

Agency
FCC
Filed
April 16th, 2026
Compliance deadline
May 18th, 2026 (31 days)
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
DA 26-312
Docket
FCC-2026-1455-0001

Who this affects

Applies to
Telecommunications firms Educational institutions Government agencies
Industry sector
5170 Telecommunications
Activity scope
Program suspension Debarment proceedings E-Rate participation
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Telecommunications
Operational domain
Compliance
Compliance frameworks
Dodd-Frank
Topics
Government Contracting Consumer Finance Public Health

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