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SEC Commissioner Uyeda Issues Statement on Proposed Amendments to the SEC's Transfer Agent Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026, by Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda on proposed amendments to the transfer agent rules:
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Today, the Commission proposes a comprehensive set of amendments to the rules governing registered transfer agents. Transfer agents play a vital role in the U.S. securities markets. They facilitate the orderly settlement of securities transactions and ensure the accuracy of securities ownership records. Transfer agents form part of the essential infrastructure that allows securities to travel smoothly ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026, by Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda on proposed amendments to the transfer agent rules: * * * Today, the Commission proposes a comprehensive set of amendments to the rules governing registered transfer agents. Transfer agents play a vital role in the U.S. securities markets. They facilitate the orderly settlement of securities transactions and ensure the accuracy of securities ownership records. Transfer agents form part of the essential infrastructure that allows securities to travel smoothlyfrom issuer to investor and from seller to buyer.
Accelerating Change
It has been 40 years since the Commission last significantly updated its transfer agent rules.[1] In 2015, Commissioners Luis Aguilar and Dan Gallagher warned that the rules were already "anachronistic" and out of sync with industry practices.[2] They urged that critical reforms were overdue.
In the intervening years, the pace of technological innovation has only accelerated. Developments such as distributed ledger technology and tokenization, which were barely on the horizon in 2015, are now reshaping how transfer agents perform their core functions. With transactions increasingly conducted electronically, and settlement times picking up even more speed, updating the regulatory framework is urgent.
A Long-Haul Rulemaking Effort
The journey to this rulemaking has been long and winding. At the end of 2015, the SEC published a concept release on transfer agent rule modernization and received substantial public feedback,[3] reflecting broad interest and a diversity of perspectives on how to update the regulatory framework.[4] Despite this engagement, no rulemaking emerged for over a decade. Instead, during the period that followed, the Commission pursued a regulation-by-enforcement approach, which was a piecemeal strategy that provided neither clarity nor predictability for transfer agents or investors.[5]
Today's proposed amendments represent a return to a more appropriate and durable path: rulemaking grounded in study, public engagement, and careful consideration of market developments.
A Roadmap to Modern Rules for Transfer Agents
The proposed amendments would modernize several essential aspects of the transfer agent regulatory framework.
Among other things, they update transfer agents' reporting requirements to provide investors and market participants transparency into important aspects of transfer agents' operations, such as their handling of funds and securities as well as turnaround performance. They clarify and enhance requirements for handling lost securityholders, removing restrictive legends, and documenting agreements with clients, aiming to reduce investor harm and operational risk. Most fundamentally, they reflect the reality that the majority of securities transactions today occur electronically, rather than via physical exchange of certificates, and settle at T+1 or faster.
Closing
The Commission has waited far too long to make common-sense updates to its transfer agent rules. With today's proposal, the public can now provide feedback on how we can modernize the rules governing our securities settlement infrastructure.
In doing so, we can better protect investors, support innovation, and strengthen the foundation of the markets we have today and the markets we expect tomorrow.
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[1] See Adoption of Revised Transfer Agent Forms and Related Rules, Exchange Act Release No. 23084 (Mar. 27, 1986), 51 FR 12124 (Apr. 9, 1986); see also Transfer Agent Regulations, Exchange Act Release No. 76743 (Dec. 22, 2015), 80 FR 81948 (Dec. 31, 2015) ("2015 Concept Release") for an overview of the history of the Commission's transfer agent rules.
[2] See Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar and Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, "Statement Regarding the Need to Modernize the Commission's Transfer Agent Rules" (June 11, 2015), available at https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/modernize-sec-transfer-agent-rules.html.
[3] See 2015 Concept Release, supra note 1.
[4] The comment file for the 2015 Concept Release is available here: https://www.sec.gov/rules-regulations/2015/12/transfer-agent-regulations.
[5] See Commissioner Hester M. Peirce and Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, "UnRulemaking: Statement Regarding DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc." (Aug. 17, 2023), available at https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-uyeda-statement-dst-asset-manager-solutions-inc-081723.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/uyeda-statement-transfer-agent-rules-090126-statement-proposed-amendments-secs-transfer-agent-rules
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Today, the Commission proposes a comprehensive set of amendments to the rules governing registered transfer agents. Transfer agents play a vital role in the U.S. securities markets. They facilitate the orderly settlement of securities transactions and ensure the accuracy of securities ownership records. Transfer agents form part of the essential infrastructure that allows securities to travel smoothly ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026, by Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda on proposed amendments to the transfer agent rules: * * * Today, the Commission proposes a comprehensive set of amendments to the rules governing registered transfer agents. Transfer agents play a vital role in the U.S. securities markets. They facilitate the orderly settlement of securities transactions and ensure the accuracy of securities ownership records. Transfer agents form part of the essential infrastructure that allows securities to travel smoothlyfrom issuer to investor and from seller to buyer.
Accelerating Change
It has been 40 years since the Commission last significantly updated its transfer agent rules.[1] In 2015, Commissioners Luis Aguilar and Dan Gallagher warned that the rules were already "anachronistic" and out of sync with industry practices.[2] They urged that critical reforms were overdue.
In the intervening years, the pace of technological innovation has only accelerated. Developments such as distributed ledger technology and tokenization, which were barely on the horizon in 2015, are now reshaping how transfer agents perform their core functions. With transactions increasingly conducted electronically, and settlement times picking up even more speed, updating the regulatory framework is urgent.
A Long-Haul Rulemaking Effort
The journey to this rulemaking has been long and winding. At the end of 2015, the SEC published a concept release on transfer agent rule modernization and received substantial public feedback,[3] reflecting broad interest and a diversity of perspectives on how to update the regulatory framework.[4] Despite this engagement, no rulemaking emerged for over a decade. Instead, during the period that followed, the Commission pursued a regulation-by-enforcement approach, which was a piecemeal strategy that provided neither clarity nor predictability for transfer agents or investors.[5]
Today's proposed amendments represent a return to a more appropriate and durable path: rulemaking grounded in study, public engagement, and careful consideration of market developments.
A Roadmap to Modern Rules for Transfer Agents
The proposed amendments would modernize several essential aspects of the transfer agent regulatory framework.
Among other things, they update transfer agents' reporting requirements to provide investors and market participants transparency into important aspects of transfer agents' operations, such as their handling of funds and securities as well as turnaround performance. They clarify and enhance requirements for handling lost securityholders, removing restrictive legends, and documenting agreements with clients, aiming to reduce investor harm and operational risk. Most fundamentally, they reflect the reality that the majority of securities transactions today occur electronically, rather than via physical exchange of certificates, and settle at T+1 or faster.
Closing
The Commission has waited far too long to make common-sense updates to its transfer agent rules. With today's proposal, the public can now provide feedback on how we can modernize the rules governing our securities settlement infrastructure.
In doing so, we can better protect investors, support innovation, and strengthen the foundation of the markets we have today and the markets we expect tomorrow.
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[1] See Adoption of Revised Transfer Agent Forms and Related Rules, Exchange Act Release No. 23084 (Mar. 27, 1986), 51 FR 12124 (Apr. 9, 1986); see also Transfer Agent Regulations, Exchange Act Release No. 76743 (Dec. 22, 2015), 80 FR 81948 (Dec. 31, 2015) ("2015 Concept Release") for an overview of the history of the Commission's transfer agent rules.
[2] See Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar and Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, "Statement Regarding the Need to Modernize the Commission's Transfer Agent Rules" (June 11, 2015), available at https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/modernize-sec-transfer-agent-rules.html.
[3] See 2015 Concept Release, supra note 1.
[4] The comment file for the 2015 Concept Release is available here: https://www.sec.gov/rules-regulations/2015/12/transfer-agent-regulations.
[5] See Commissioner Hester M. Peirce and Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda, "UnRulemaking: Statement Regarding DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc." (Aug. 17, 2023), available at https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-uyeda-statement-dst-asset-manager-solutions-inc-081723.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/uyeda-statement-transfer-agent-rules-090126-statement-proposed-amendments-secs-transfer-agent-rules
SEC Commissioner Peirce Issues Remarks on Proposed Transfer Agent Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Sept. 1, 2026, by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce on proposed transfer agent rules:
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Time to Transfer
I am delighted that the transfer agent rule proposal is seeing the light of day before I leave the Commission. Thank you to Jamie Selway, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Moshe Rothman, and the rest of the staff in the Division of Trading and Markets and to others across the Commission, including staff in the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis and Office of General Counsel, for getting this proposal over ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Sept. 1, 2026, by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce on proposed transfer agent rules: * * * Time to Transfer I am delighted that the transfer agent rule proposal is seeing the light of day before I leave the Commission. Thank you to Jamie Selway, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Moshe Rothman, and the rest of the staff in the Division of Trading and Markets and to others across the Commission, including staff in the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis and Office of General Counsel, for getting this proposal overthe finish line.
The transfer agent proposal has been rattling around the Commission corridors for a long time. In June 2015, Commissioners Luis Aguilar and Dan Gallagher noted the urgent need for updates to the transfer agent rules:
The Commission has not significantly revised its transfer agent rules in almost 30 years, a period that has witnessed sweeping changes in the securities industry, particularly in transfer agents' activities. As a result, the Commission's anachronistic transfer agent rules and the services that the nation's . . . transfer agents provide today are out of sync./1
The Commissioners recommended moving immediately to a proposal, rather than issuing a concept release, as the Commission did later that year, because "[a] lengthy delay in updating the Commission's transfer agent rules would be bad for the markets, investors, and issuers."/2 More than a decade and many additional "sweeping changes" later, the Commission is finally heeding the Commissioners' call and issuing a proposal. I am pleased to support it and, although I will not be here to assist, I will be cheering the Commission from the outside as it finalizes the rule.
Transfer agents perform a critical role in today's markets. They maintain the official record of ownership of an issuer's securities and facilitate the issuance, cancellation, and transfer of securities. When the Commission first adopted the rules governing transfer agents, holding paper share certificates was the norm. Now few paper certificates exist, and transfer agents and other market participants are looking to a future in which many shares will be tokenized. Our rules need to reflect the new realities of how shares are held and transferred.
In addition, we need to empower transfer agents to do a better job in combatting microcap fraud. To this end, the proposed rules include requirements for registered transfer agents to develop compliance policies and procedures and to refrain from improperly removing restrictive legends from shares. The proposal takes a balanced approach: it requires transfer agents to have a reasonable basis for their actions but does not ask them to take on a role that is outside their mandate.
I look forward to comments on all aspects of the proposal. Markets, technology, and regulation have changed so much since we issued our concept release, let alone since the rules currently on the books were written. Public comment, therefore, will be essential to enabling us to get these amendments right and sufficiently flexible to accommodate future developments. I am interested in public feedback on the following questions, among others in the proposing release:
1. The role of transfer agents may change over time. As securities move onchain, do you anticipate that transfer agents will perform more tasks or fewer? How should we adapt our rules to accommodate potential changes in the role of transfer agents?
2. Are there transfer agent rules, either in their current or proposed form, that should be adjusted to help facilitate onchain trading of tokenized securities? For example, should transfer agents continue to be required to collect names and physical addresses of securityholders or should the rule allow other identifiers, such as email and digital wallet addresses, to be collected instead?
3. Are the proposed amendments to Rule 17ad-17 appropriate given the recent adoption of inactivity standards in state escheatment laws and the increased use of electronic methods of communication and payment? Do these amendments properly protect investors without imposing unreasonable burdens on transfer agents and broker-dealers?
4. Are the proposed additional requirements, such as the requirement to disclose certain service providers on the Form TA-2, appropriate in light of the role played by transfer agents and what the Commission requires (or does not require) of other registrants?
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1/ Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar and Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, Statement Regarding the Need to Modernize the Commission's Transfer Agent Rules (June 11, 2015) (citation omitted), available at https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/modernize-sec-transfer-agent-rules.html.
2/ Id.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-transfer-agent-rules-090126-time-transfer-statement-proposed-transfer-agent-rules
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Time to Transfer
I am delighted that the transfer agent rule proposal is seeing the light of day before I leave the Commission. Thank you to Jamie Selway, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Moshe Rothman, and the rest of the staff in the Division of Trading and Markets and to others across the Commission, including staff in the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis and Office of General Counsel, for getting this proposal over ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Sept. 1, 2026, by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce on proposed transfer agent rules: * * * Time to Transfer I am delighted that the transfer agent rule proposal is seeing the light of day before I leave the Commission. Thank you to Jamie Selway, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Moshe Rothman, and the rest of the staff in the Division of Trading and Markets and to others across the Commission, including staff in the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis and Office of General Counsel, for getting this proposal overthe finish line.
The transfer agent proposal has been rattling around the Commission corridors for a long time. In June 2015, Commissioners Luis Aguilar and Dan Gallagher noted the urgent need for updates to the transfer agent rules:
The Commission has not significantly revised its transfer agent rules in almost 30 years, a period that has witnessed sweeping changes in the securities industry, particularly in transfer agents' activities. As a result, the Commission's anachronistic transfer agent rules and the services that the nation's . . . transfer agents provide today are out of sync./1
The Commissioners recommended moving immediately to a proposal, rather than issuing a concept release, as the Commission did later that year, because "[a] lengthy delay in updating the Commission's transfer agent rules would be bad for the markets, investors, and issuers."/2 More than a decade and many additional "sweeping changes" later, the Commission is finally heeding the Commissioners' call and issuing a proposal. I am pleased to support it and, although I will not be here to assist, I will be cheering the Commission from the outside as it finalizes the rule.
Transfer agents perform a critical role in today's markets. They maintain the official record of ownership of an issuer's securities and facilitate the issuance, cancellation, and transfer of securities. When the Commission first adopted the rules governing transfer agents, holding paper share certificates was the norm. Now few paper certificates exist, and transfer agents and other market participants are looking to a future in which many shares will be tokenized. Our rules need to reflect the new realities of how shares are held and transferred.
In addition, we need to empower transfer agents to do a better job in combatting microcap fraud. To this end, the proposed rules include requirements for registered transfer agents to develop compliance policies and procedures and to refrain from improperly removing restrictive legends from shares. The proposal takes a balanced approach: it requires transfer agents to have a reasonable basis for their actions but does not ask them to take on a role that is outside their mandate.
I look forward to comments on all aspects of the proposal. Markets, technology, and regulation have changed so much since we issued our concept release, let alone since the rules currently on the books were written. Public comment, therefore, will be essential to enabling us to get these amendments right and sufficiently flexible to accommodate future developments. I am interested in public feedback on the following questions, among others in the proposing release:
1. The role of transfer agents may change over time. As securities move onchain, do you anticipate that transfer agents will perform more tasks or fewer? How should we adapt our rules to accommodate potential changes in the role of transfer agents?
2. Are there transfer agent rules, either in their current or proposed form, that should be adjusted to help facilitate onchain trading of tokenized securities? For example, should transfer agents continue to be required to collect names and physical addresses of securityholders or should the rule allow other identifiers, such as email and digital wallet addresses, to be collected instead?
3. Are the proposed amendments to Rule 17ad-17 appropriate given the recent adoption of inactivity standards in state escheatment laws and the increased use of electronic methods of communication and payment? Do these amendments properly protect investors without imposing unreasonable burdens on transfer agents and broker-dealers?
4. Are the proposed additional requirements, such as the requirement to disclose certain service providers on the Form TA-2, appropriate in light of the role played by transfer agents and what the Commission requires (or does not require) of other registrants?
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1/ Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar and Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, Statement Regarding the Need to Modernize the Commission's Transfer Agent Rules (June 11, 2015) (citation omitted), available at https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/modernize-sec-transfer-agent-rules.html.
2/ Id.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-transfer-agent-rules-090126-time-transfer-statement-proposed-transfer-agent-rules
SEC Charges Texas Attorney and Texas-Based Podcast Host for Multiple Alleged Offering Frauds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. David T. Gilchrist, et al., No. 3:26-cv-02953-Z (N.D. Tex. filed Aug. 31, 2026)
On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Texas attorney David T. Gilchrist for allegedly conducting four fraudulent securities offerings between 2021 and 2025, and against Texas-based podcast host Christopher "Aaron" Novinger for allegedly soliciting investors in two of the fraudulent offerings.
The SEC's complaint alleges that ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. David T. Gilchrist, et al., No. 3:26-cv-02953-Z (N.D. Tex. filed Aug. 31, 2026) On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Texas attorney David T. Gilchrist for allegedly conducting four fraudulent securities offerings between 2021 and 2025, and against Texas-based podcast host Christopher "Aaron" Novinger for allegedly soliciting investors in two of the fraudulent offerings. The SEC's complaint alleges thatfrom at least March 2021 through at least October 2025, Gilchrist raised more than $1.85 million from at least 22 investors in four fraudulent securities offerings. According to the complaint, while Gilchrist told one investor he would use their money to advance settlement payments to class action plaintiffs, and other investors he would use their money to buy tax liens on properties with delinquent taxes, in reality, Gilchrist misappropriated investor money for his own purposes and used it to make Ponzi-like payments to other investors. The complaint further alleges that Novinger solicited investors in two offerings, and, in one of the offerings, Novinger facilitated the transfer of investor money to Gilchrist and falsely told two investors that he had personally invested in the offering. According to the complaint, Novinger's conduct violated a 2016 SEC order barring him from associating with a broker.
The SEC's complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, charges Gilchrist and Novinger with violating the antifraud provisions of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The complaint also charges Novinger with violating Sections 15(a) and 15(b)(6)(B)(i) of the Exchange Act, and with aiding and abetting Gilchrist's violations of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act and Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The complaint names Novinger's wife, Rebecca Novinger, as a relief defendant and seeks disgorgement of her ill-gotten gains with prejudgment interest.
In a parallel action, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas has filed criminal charges against Gilchrist.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by James G. O'Keefe and Trevor Schumacher and supervised by Steven L. Klawans and Caryn Trombino. The litigation will be led by Jonathan S. Polish, and supervised by Eric M. Phillips. The SEC appreciates the assistance and cooperation of the Oklahoma Department of Securities, the SEC's Office of the Inspector General, and the Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26624.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26624
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. David T. Gilchrist, et al., No. 3:26-cv-02953-Z (N.D. Tex. filed Aug. 31, 2026)
On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Texas attorney David T. Gilchrist for allegedly conducting four fraudulent securities offerings between 2021 and 2025, and against Texas-based podcast host Christopher "Aaron" Novinger for allegedly soliciting investors in two of the fraudulent offerings.
The SEC's complaint alleges that ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. David T. Gilchrist, et al., No. 3:26-cv-02953-Z (N.D. Tex. filed Aug. 31, 2026) On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Texas attorney David T. Gilchrist for allegedly conducting four fraudulent securities offerings between 2021 and 2025, and against Texas-based podcast host Christopher "Aaron" Novinger for allegedly soliciting investors in two of the fraudulent offerings. The SEC's complaint alleges thatfrom at least March 2021 through at least October 2025, Gilchrist raised more than $1.85 million from at least 22 investors in four fraudulent securities offerings. According to the complaint, while Gilchrist told one investor he would use their money to advance settlement payments to class action plaintiffs, and other investors he would use their money to buy tax liens on properties with delinquent taxes, in reality, Gilchrist misappropriated investor money for his own purposes and used it to make Ponzi-like payments to other investors. The complaint further alleges that Novinger solicited investors in two offerings, and, in one of the offerings, Novinger facilitated the transfer of investor money to Gilchrist and falsely told two investors that he had personally invested in the offering. According to the complaint, Novinger's conduct violated a 2016 SEC order barring him from associating with a broker.
The SEC's complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, charges Gilchrist and Novinger with violating the antifraud provisions of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The complaint also charges Novinger with violating Sections 15(a) and 15(b)(6)(B)(i) of the Exchange Act, and with aiding and abetting Gilchrist's violations of Section 17(a) of the Securities Act and Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The complaint names Novinger's wife, Rebecca Novinger, as a relief defendant and seeks disgorgement of her ill-gotten gains with prejudgment interest.
In a parallel action, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas has filed criminal charges against Gilchrist.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by James G. O'Keefe and Trevor Schumacher and supervised by Steven L. Klawans and Caryn Trombino. The litigation will be led by Jonathan S. Polish, and supervised by Eric M. Phillips. The SEC appreciates the assistance and cooperation of the Oklahoma Department of Securities, the SEC's Office of the Inspector General, and the Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26624.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26624
SEC Charges Former CEO of Lugano Diamonds in Alleged Massive Accounting and Offering Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ferder, et al., No. 8:26-cv-02492 (C.D. Cal. filed Aug. 31, 2026)
On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Mordechai Ferder, the founder and former CEO of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry, Inc., for allegedly running a fraud scheme that caused Lugano and its public parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings ("CODI"), to recognize more than a billion dollars of fictitious revenue.
According to the SEC's complaint, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ferder, et al., No. 8:26-cv-02492 (C.D. Cal. filed Aug. 31, 2026) On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Mordechai Ferder, the founder and former CEO of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry, Inc., for allegedly running a fraud scheme that caused Lugano and its public parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings ("CODI"), to recognize more than a billion dollars of fictitious revenue. According to the SEC's complaint,filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Ferder orchestrated a fraud scheme from 2021 to 2025 that centered on him convincing individuals to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in diamonds that Ferder and Lugano never owned. As alleged, Ferder made material misrepresentations to investors, including false claims that he or Lugano would acquire the diamonds that were the subject of the investment contracts, that he would identify a buyer for the diamond underpinning an investment contract, and that he would create a piece of jewelry from the diamond or otherwise try to increase the value of the investment. In reality, Ferder and Lugano neither bought nor took any steps to increase the value of the investment contract diamonds, instead making Ponzi-like payments back to the investors. The complaint further alleges that Ferder directed Lugano to fraudulently record investor funds as revenue--causing Lugano and CODI, which acquired Lugano in 2021, to recognize over a billion dollars of fictitious revenue--and to disguise repayments to the investors as inventory purchases. According to the complaint, after Ferder's conduct was discovered in 2025, CODI restated its financial statements to correct the value of Lugano's net identifiable assets at the time of the acquisition from $179 million to just $5 million, and erased over 85% of Lugano's revenue that CODI reported after the acquisition.
The SEC's complaint charges Ferder with violating Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Sections 10(b) and 13(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 10b-5 and 13b2-1 thereunder, and Simba IL Holdings LLC, an entity controlled by Ferder, with violating Section 17(a) of the Securities Act and Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The SEC seeks permanent injunctions, disgorgement with prejudgment interest, and civil money penalties against Ferder and Simba, as well as an officer and director bar against Ferder. The complaint also names Ferder and his wife, Edit Ferder, as relief defendants in their capacities as trustees of three family trusts, which the complaint alleges received proceeds of the fraud.
The SEC's investigation, which is continuing, was conducted by Nishchay Maskay, John Archfield, and Mark Oh, with assistance from trial counsel Chris Carney, bankruptcy counsel David Baddley, and Alex Lefferts of the Enforcement Division's Office of Investigative and Market Analytics, under the supervision of Jeff Leasure, Kristen Dieter, Jim Connor, and Michael Brennan. The SEC's litigation will be conducted by Mr. Carney and Mr. Maskay under the supervision of Mr. Connor.
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26625.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26625
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ferder, et al., No. 8:26-cv-02492 (C.D. Cal. filed Aug. 31, 2026)
On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Mordechai Ferder, the founder and former CEO of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry, Inc., for allegedly running a fraud scheme that caused Lugano and its public parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings ("CODI"), to recognize more than a billion dollars of fictitious revenue.
According to the SEC's complaint, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ferder, et al., No. 8:26-cv-02492 (C.D. Cal. filed Aug. 31, 2026) On August 31, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Mordechai Ferder, the founder and former CEO of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry, Inc., for allegedly running a fraud scheme that caused Lugano and its public parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings ("CODI"), to recognize more than a billion dollars of fictitious revenue. According to the SEC's complaint,filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Ferder orchestrated a fraud scheme from 2021 to 2025 that centered on him convincing individuals to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in diamonds that Ferder and Lugano never owned. As alleged, Ferder made material misrepresentations to investors, including false claims that he or Lugano would acquire the diamonds that were the subject of the investment contracts, that he would identify a buyer for the diamond underpinning an investment contract, and that he would create a piece of jewelry from the diamond or otherwise try to increase the value of the investment. In reality, Ferder and Lugano neither bought nor took any steps to increase the value of the investment contract diamonds, instead making Ponzi-like payments back to the investors. The complaint further alleges that Ferder directed Lugano to fraudulently record investor funds as revenue--causing Lugano and CODI, which acquired Lugano in 2021, to recognize over a billion dollars of fictitious revenue--and to disguise repayments to the investors as inventory purchases. According to the complaint, after Ferder's conduct was discovered in 2025, CODI restated its financial statements to correct the value of Lugano's net identifiable assets at the time of the acquisition from $179 million to just $5 million, and erased over 85% of Lugano's revenue that CODI reported after the acquisition.
The SEC's complaint charges Ferder with violating Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Sections 10(b) and 13(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 10b-5 and 13b2-1 thereunder, and Simba IL Holdings LLC, an entity controlled by Ferder, with violating Section 17(a) of the Securities Act and Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The SEC seeks permanent injunctions, disgorgement with prejudgment interest, and civil money penalties against Ferder and Simba, as well as an officer and director bar against Ferder. The complaint also names Ferder and his wife, Edit Ferder, as relief defendants in their capacities as trustees of three family trusts, which the complaint alleges received proceeds of the fraud.
The SEC's investigation, which is continuing, was conducted by Nishchay Maskay, John Archfield, and Mark Oh, with assistance from trial counsel Chris Carney, bankruptcy counsel David Baddley, and Alex Lefferts of the Enforcement Division's Office of Investigative and Market Analytics, under the supervision of Jeff Leasure, Kristen Dieter, Jim Connor, and Michael Brennan. The SEC's litigation will be conducted by Mr. Carney and Mr. Maskay under the supervision of Mr. Connor.
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26625.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26625
NRC Proposes Rule That Will Protect Drinking Water Near Uranium In-Situ Recovery Sites
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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NRC Proposes Rule That Will Protect Drinking Water Near Uranium In-Situ Recovery Sites
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today proposed a rule that would set clearer groundwater protection standards for communities near uranium in-situ recovery sites, while also easing administrative timelines for decommissioning radioactive materials facilities and nuclear reactors and ensuring safety.
The rule addresses two distinct areas of NRC oversight. First, it would establish ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * NRC Proposes Rule That Will Protect Drinking Water Near Uranium In-Situ Recovery Sites ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today proposed a rule that would set clearer groundwater protection standards for communities near uranium in-situ recovery sites, while also easing administrative timelines for decommissioning radioactive materials facilities and nuclear reactors and ensuring safety. The rule addresses two distinct areas of NRC oversight. First, it would establishriskinformed criteria for protecting drinking water from radiological and non-radiological contamination near ISR facilities, where uranium is extracted from underground deposits by injecting fluids into ore-bearing rock. Second, it would streamline the process for extending decommissioning timelines, cutting redundant administrative steps that facility owners currently face when winding down operations.
NRC officials said the changes are intended to reduce costs for applicants while avoiding premature license terminations that can result from rigid timeline requirements.
"This proposed rule reflects the NRC's commitment to protecting public health by putting a framework into place establishing clear, enforceable standards for groundwater safety near uranium recovery sites," said NRC Executive Director for Operations Mike King. "At the same time, we are closing the gap in our regulations, improving regulatory efficiency, and providing greater certainty for both communities and facility operators."
ISR is currently being used at approximately 16 uranium recovery facilities in the U.S. and is considered a lower-impact alternative to conventional mining.
The public has 30 days after the rule's publication in the Federal Register to submit comments at regulations.gov under Docket ID NRC-2025-1204.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-076.pdf
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NRC Proposes Rule That Will Protect Drinking Water Near Uranium In-Situ Recovery Sites
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today proposed a rule that would set clearer groundwater protection standards for communities near uranium in-situ recovery sites, while also easing administrative timelines for decommissioning radioactive materials facilities and nuclear reactors and ensuring safety.
The rule addresses two distinct areas of NRC oversight. First, it would establish ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * NRC Proposes Rule That Will Protect Drinking Water Near Uranium In-Situ Recovery Sites ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today proposed a rule that would set clearer groundwater protection standards for communities near uranium in-situ recovery sites, while also easing administrative timelines for decommissioning radioactive materials facilities and nuclear reactors and ensuring safety. The rule addresses two distinct areas of NRC oversight. First, it would establishriskinformed criteria for protecting drinking water from radiological and non-radiological contamination near ISR facilities, where uranium is extracted from underground deposits by injecting fluids into ore-bearing rock. Second, it would streamline the process for extending decommissioning timelines, cutting redundant administrative steps that facility owners currently face when winding down operations.
NRC officials said the changes are intended to reduce costs for applicants while avoiding premature license terminations that can result from rigid timeline requirements.
"This proposed rule reflects the NRC's commitment to protecting public health by putting a framework into place establishing clear, enforceable standards for groundwater safety near uranium recovery sites," said NRC Executive Director for Operations Mike King. "At the same time, we are closing the gap in our regulations, improving regulatory efficiency, and providing greater certainty for both communities and facility operators."
ISR is currently being used at approximately 16 uranium recovery facilities in the U.S. and is considered a lower-impact alternative to conventional mining.
The public has 30 days after the rule's publication in the Federal Register to submit comments at regulations.gov under Docket ID NRC-2025-1204.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-076.pdf
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Streamlined Resolution of Requests Related to Actions by the Universal Service Administrative
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 20-34; CC Docket No. 02-6; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 19-126, 25-127, 25-187, 02-60):
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Pursuant to our procedure for resolving requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of decisions related to actions taken by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) that are consistent with precedent (collectively, Requests), the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) grants, dismisses, or denies the following Requests./1 The deadline ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 20-34; CC Docket No. 02-6; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 19-126, 25-127, 25-187, 02-60): * * * Pursuant to our procedure for resolving requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of decisions related to actions taken by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) that are consistent with precedent (collectively, Requests), the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) grants, dismisses, or denies the following Requests./1 The deadlinefor filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the disposition of any of these Requests is 30 days from the release date of this Public Notice./2
Schools and Libraries (E-Rate)
CC Docket No. 02-6
Dismissed as Moot - USAC Took Requested Action/3
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 - LLN, PA, Application No. 221014378, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Apr. 10, 2026)
Dismissed for Failure to Comply with the Commission's Basic Filing Requirements/4
Washington Elementary School District 6, AZ, Application No. 251019630, Request for Review and/or Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 6, 2026)
Dismissed and/or Denied Petitions for Reconsideration/5
Burlington Township School District, NJ, Application No. 261042358, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 15, 2026)
El-Ber Islamic School, NY, Application Nos. 201029005, 201029023, 211024869, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 22, 2026)
Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library, NE, Application No. 261042415, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 31, 2026)
St. Matthias Elementary School, WI, Application Nos. 261042269, 261042286, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 22, 2026)
Stone County School District, MS, Application No. 261042268, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 31, 2026)
Tiffin City School District, OH, Application No. 261042306, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 29, 2026)
Reconsidered On Our Own Motion/6
Zayo Education LLC (Canon City School District RE-1), CO, Application Nos. 231015787, 241013167, 251025733, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 13, 2026)
Granted/7
FCC Form 471 Applications Filed Timely/8
Center For Adolescent Services, Nicholas-Liberty School, OH, Application Nos. 261015423, 261039857, 261014286, 261040015, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Apr. 15, 2026)
Eligible Services/9
Lamar County School District, MS, Application No. 251041584, Request for Review, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Jan. 22, 2026)
Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications - Due to Circumstances Beyond Their Control/10
Capital Prep Charter Schools New York, NY, Application Nos. 261042447, 261042446, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 15, 2026)
Finneytown Local School District, OH, Application No. 261013937, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 21, 2026)/11
Montessori del Mundo Charter School, CO, Application No. 261042547, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 31, 2026)
Montessori del Mundo Charter School, CO, Application No. 261042551, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 31, 2026)
Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications - Filed Within 14 Days of the Close of the Window/12
Avella Area School District, PA, Application No. 261041961, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 15, 2026)
Bradford Public Library District, IL, Application No. 261041733, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 25, 2026)/13
Chickamauga City School District, GA, Application No. 261041618, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 12, 2026)/14
Marblehead Public School District, MA, Application No. 261042161, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 14, 2026)
Regional Office of Education-Franklin, IL, Application No. 261042052, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Apr. 15, 2026, filed supplement July 16, 2026)
Sharon City School District, PA, Application No. 261041702, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 15, 2026)
Yeshiva Toldos Yesuscher, NY, Application No. 261042145, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 11, 2026)
Ministerial and/or Clerical Error/15
Bucks County IU Rwan Consortium, PA, Application No. 251022699, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 28, 2026)
Hickman County School District, TN, Application No. 261034452, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 29, 2026)
Maize Unified School District 266, KS, Application No. 261012086, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 20, 2026)
Mastery Charter High School, PA, Application No. 221026487, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July14, 2026)
Montezuma-Cortez District RE 1, CO, Application No. 261005434, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 23, 2026)
One School of the Arts, FL, Application No. 261023371, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 026 (filed May 19, 2026)
Woodland School CUSD 5, IL, Application Nos. 261007236, 261007237, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 17, 2026)
Waiver of Special Construction Service Delivery Deadline/16
CENIC-Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California, CA, Application No. 231023227 (Funding Request Nos. 2399031731, 2399031775), Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 30, 2026)
Kenowa Hills Public Schools, MI, Application No. 241032796, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 25, 2026)
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, NV, Application No. 231038929, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 26, 2026)
Sacred Wind Communications, Inc. (Navajo Nation Tribal Consortium), AZ, Application No. 241020552, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 1, 2026)/17
Denied
Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications/18
Adams-Wells Special Services Co-op, IN, Application No. 261042493, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 8, 2026)
Arab City School District, AL, Application Nos. 261042457, 261042456, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 24, 2026)
Community Library of the Shenango Valley, PA, Application No. 261042437, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 11, 2026)
Destine Preparatory Charter School, NY, Application No. 261042509, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 8, 2026)
Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology, NY, Application No. 261042510, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 9, 2026)
Frontier Charter Academy, CO, No Application Filed, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed March 11, 2026)
Frontier Charter Academy, CO, Application No. 261042466, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 29, 2026)
Holton Unified School District 336, KS, Application No. 261042448, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 26, 2026)
Intellectus Prep Charter School, NY, Application No. 261042511, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 9, 2026)
Mercy High School, MD, Application No. 261042521, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 13, 2026)/19
Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary School District, CA, Application No. 261042545, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 28, 2026)
Neuse Regional Library, NC, Application No. 261042487, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 1, 2026)
Omar D. Blair School, CO, Application No. 261042165, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 026 (filed June 17, 2026)
Pennfield School, RI, Application No. 261042416, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 29, 2026)
Pilgrim Lutheran School, IL, Application No. 261042452, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 19, 2026)
Pottsville Free Public Library, PA, Application No. 261042535, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 21, 2026)
Scholarship Prep Riverside County, CA, Application No. 251043692, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 11, 2026)
Solomon Unified School District 393, KS, Application No. 261042497, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 7, 2026)
St. John Paul II School, MA, Application No. 261042520, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 13, 2026)
St. Louis County Independent School District 2142, MN, Application No. 261042499, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 8, 2026)
St. Paul School, IL, Application No. 261042496, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 13, 2026)
Weathersfield School District, OH, No Application Filed, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 26, 2026)
Ministerial and/or Clerical Error/20
Arrow Child and Family Ministries, TX, Application No. 251027240, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Dec. 15, 2025)
Services Not Covered by the Applicant's Competitive Bidding Process/21
Excel Academy Charter School - Rhode Island, RI, Application No. 261020785, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 27, 2026)
Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests/22
Georgia Military School, GA, Application Nos. 261042279, 261042282, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 21, 2026)
Library Section of the WV Department of Tourism, WV, Application No. 251002696, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 17, 2026)
Orono Public Schools, MN, Application No. 261040189, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 026 (filed July 21, 2026)
Solomon Schechter School of Queens, Application Nos. 171010487, 181012190, 181037653, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 29, 2026)
Taylor County School District, GA, Application No. 261041386, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 15, 2026)
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah School, MI, Application No. 251020271, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 14, 2026)
Untimely Filed Service Implementation Deadline Request/23
WCC Technologies Group (O C Public Libraries), CA, Application No. 241024510, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 11, 2026, supplement filed June 17, 2026)
High-Cost
WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 19-126; AU Docket No. 20-34
Granted
Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Early Support Recovery
Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Fiberlink - Michigan, LLC, Charter Fiberlink - Missouri, LLC, Charter Fiberlink OR-CCVII, LLC, and Charter Fiberlink CCO, LLC Petition for Waiver, WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 19-126; AU Docket No. 20-34 (filed July 15, 2026)/24
Effective Dates of Conditional Authorizations to Receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support
WC Docket No. 25-127
As of July 7, 2026, Belzoni Cable, LLC (Belzoni Cable) has satisfied all conditions for its authorization to receive the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) support to serve a Census Block Group in Mississippi that Aristotle Unified Communications Inc. transferred to Belzoni Cable pursuant to a 214 transaction./25
Effective Dates of Conditional Authorizations to Receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support
WC Docket No. 25-187
As of June 30, 2026, the City of Colquitt, Georgia has satisfied all conditions for its authorization to receive the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) support to serve the Study Area Code (SAC) 229033 in Georgia that Point Broadband Holding, Inc. transferred to City of Colquitt, Georgia pursuant to a 214 transaction./26
Rural Health Care Program
WC Docket No. 02-60
Granted
Late-Filed FCC Form 462 - Filed Within 14 Days of the Close of the Application Filing Window27
Community Hospital Corporation, AK and CO, Funding Request Nos. RHC20260014831, RHC20260014834, RHC20260015307, RHC20260015308, RHC20260015309, RHC20260015310, RHC20260015311, RHC20260015312, RHC20260015313, Request for Waiver, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed May 6, 2026)
Queen's Health Systems, HI, Funding Request No. RHC20260014997, Request for Waiver, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Apr. 1, 2026)
For additional information concerning this Public Notice, please contact James Bachtell in the Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at james.bachtell@fcc.gov or (202) 418-2694.
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Original text plus footnotes here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-868A1.pdf
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Pursuant to our procedure for resolving requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of decisions related to actions taken by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) that are consistent with precedent (collectively, Requests), the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) grants, dismisses, or denies the following Requests./1 The deadline ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 20-34; CC Docket No. 02-6; WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 19-126, 25-127, 25-187, 02-60): * * * Pursuant to our procedure for resolving requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration of decisions related to actions taken by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) that are consistent with precedent (collectively, Requests), the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) grants, dismisses, or denies the following Requests./1 The deadlinefor filing petitions for reconsideration or applications for review concerning the disposition of any of these Requests is 30 days from the release date of this Public Notice./2
Schools and Libraries (E-Rate)
CC Docket No. 02-6
Dismissed as Moot - USAC Took Requested Action/3
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 - LLN, PA, Application No. 221014378, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Apr. 10, 2026)
Dismissed for Failure to Comply with the Commission's Basic Filing Requirements/4
Washington Elementary School District 6, AZ, Application No. 251019630, Request for Review and/or Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 6, 2026)
Dismissed and/or Denied Petitions for Reconsideration/5
Burlington Township School District, NJ, Application No. 261042358, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 15, 2026)
El-Ber Islamic School, NY, Application Nos. 201029005, 201029023, 211024869, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 22, 2026)
Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library, NE, Application No. 261042415, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 31, 2026)
St. Matthias Elementary School, WI, Application Nos. 261042269, 261042286, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 22, 2026)
Stone County School District, MS, Application No. 261042268, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 31, 2026)
Tiffin City School District, OH, Application No. 261042306, Petition for Reconsideration, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 29, 2026)
Reconsidered On Our Own Motion/6
Zayo Education LLC (Canon City School District RE-1), CO, Application Nos. 231015787, 241013167, 251025733, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 13, 2026)
Granted/7
FCC Form 471 Applications Filed Timely/8
Center For Adolescent Services, Nicholas-Liberty School, OH, Application Nos. 261015423, 261039857, 261014286, 261040015, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Apr. 15, 2026)
Eligible Services/9
Lamar County School District, MS, Application No. 251041584, Request for Review, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Jan. 22, 2026)
Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications - Due to Circumstances Beyond Their Control/10
Capital Prep Charter Schools New York, NY, Application Nos. 261042447, 261042446, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 15, 2026)
Finneytown Local School District, OH, Application No. 261013937, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 21, 2026)/11
Montessori del Mundo Charter School, CO, Application No. 261042547, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 31, 2026)
Montessori del Mundo Charter School, CO, Application No. 261042551, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 31, 2026)
Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications - Filed Within 14 Days of the Close of the Window/12
Avella Area School District, PA, Application No. 261041961, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 15, 2026)
Bradford Public Library District, IL, Application No. 261041733, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 25, 2026)/13
Chickamauga City School District, GA, Application No. 261041618, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 12, 2026)/14
Marblehead Public School District, MA, Application No. 261042161, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 14, 2026)
Regional Office of Education-Franklin, IL, Application No. 261042052, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Apr. 15, 2026, filed supplement July 16, 2026)
Sharon City School District, PA, Application No. 261041702, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 15, 2026)
Yeshiva Toldos Yesuscher, NY, Application No. 261042145, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 11, 2026)
Ministerial and/or Clerical Error/15
Bucks County IU Rwan Consortium, PA, Application No. 251022699, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 28, 2026)
Hickman County School District, TN, Application No. 261034452, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 29, 2026)
Maize Unified School District 266, KS, Application No. 261012086, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 20, 2026)
Mastery Charter High School, PA, Application No. 221026487, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July14, 2026)
Montezuma-Cortez District RE 1, CO, Application No. 261005434, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 23, 2026)
One School of the Arts, FL, Application No. 261023371, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 026 (filed May 19, 2026)
Woodland School CUSD 5, IL, Application Nos. 261007236, 261007237, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 17, 2026)
Waiver of Special Construction Service Delivery Deadline/16
CENIC-Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California, CA, Application No. 231023227 (Funding Request Nos. 2399031731, 2399031775), Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 30, 2026)
Kenowa Hills Public Schools, MI, Application No. 241032796, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 25, 2026)
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, NV, Application No. 231038929, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 26, 2026)
Sacred Wind Communications, Inc. (Navajo Nation Tribal Consortium), AZ, Application No. 241020552, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 1, 2026)/17
Denied
Late-Filed FCC Form 471 Applications/18
Adams-Wells Special Services Co-op, IN, Application No. 261042493, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 8, 2026)
Arab City School District, AL, Application Nos. 261042457, 261042456, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 24, 2026)
Community Library of the Shenango Valley, PA, Application No. 261042437, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 11, 2026)
Destine Preparatory Charter School, NY, Application No. 261042509, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 8, 2026)
Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology, NY, Application No. 261042510, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 9, 2026)
Frontier Charter Academy, CO, No Application Filed, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed March 11, 2026)
Frontier Charter Academy, CO, Application No. 261042466, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 29, 2026)
Holton Unified School District 336, KS, Application No. 261042448, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 26, 2026)
Intellectus Prep Charter School, NY, Application No. 261042511, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 9, 2026)
Mercy High School, MD, Application No. 261042521, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 13, 2026)/19
Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary School District, CA, Application No. 261042545, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 28, 2026)
Neuse Regional Library, NC, Application No. 261042487, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 1, 2026)
Omar D. Blair School, CO, Application No. 261042165, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 026 (filed June 17, 2026)
Pennfield School, RI, Application No. 261042416, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 29, 2026)
Pilgrim Lutheran School, IL, Application No. 261042452, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 19, 2026)
Pottsville Free Public Library, PA, Application No. 261042535, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 21, 2026)
Scholarship Prep Riverside County, CA, Application No. 251043692, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 11, 2026)
Solomon Unified School District 393, KS, Application No. 261042497, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 7, 2026)
St. John Paul II School, MA, Application No. 261042520, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 13, 2026)
St. Louis County Independent School District 2142, MN, Application No. 261042499, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 8, 2026)
St. Paul School, IL, Application No. 261042496, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 13, 2026)
Weathersfield School District, OH, No Application Filed, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 26, 2026)
Ministerial and/or Clerical Error/20
Arrow Child and Family Ministries, TX, Application No. 251027240, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed Dec. 15, 2025)
Services Not Covered by the Applicant's Competitive Bidding Process/21
Excel Academy Charter School - Rhode Island, RI, Application No. 261020785, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 27, 2026)
Untimely Filed Appeals or Waiver Requests/22
Georgia Military School, GA, Application Nos. 261042279, 261042282, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 21, 2026)
Library Section of the WV Department of Tourism, WV, Application No. 251002696, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 17, 2026)
Orono Public Schools, MN, Application No. 261040189, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 026 (filed July 21, 2026)
Solomon Schechter School of Queens, Application Nos. 171010487, 181012190, 181037653, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 29, 2026)
Taylor County School District, GA, Application No. 261041386, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 15, 2026)
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah School, MI, Application No. 251020271, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed July 14, 2026)
Untimely Filed Service Implementation Deadline Request/23
WCC Technologies Group (O C Public Libraries), CA, Application No. 241024510, Request for Waiver, CC Docket No. 02-6 (filed June 11, 2026, supplement filed June 17, 2026)
High-Cost
WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 19-126; AU Docket No. 20-34
Granted
Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Early Support Recovery
Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Fiberlink - Michigan, LLC, Charter Fiberlink - Missouri, LLC, Charter Fiberlink OR-CCVII, LLC, and Charter Fiberlink CCO, LLC Petition for Waiver, WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 19-126; AU Docket No. 20-34 (filed July 15, 2026)/24
Effective Dates of Conditional Authorizations to Receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support
WC Docket No. 25-127
As of July 7, 2026, Belzoni Cable, LLC (Belzoni Cable) has satisfied all conditions for its authorization to receive the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) support to serve a Census Block Group in Mississippi that Aristotle Unified Communications Inc. transferred to Belzoni Cable pursuant to a 214 transaction./25
Effective Dates of Conditional Authorizations to Receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support
WC Docket No. 25-187
As of June 30, 2026, the City of Colquitt, Georgia has satisfied all conditions for its authorization to receive the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) support to serve the Study Area Code (SAC) 229033 in Georgia that Point Broadband Holding, Inc. transferred to City of Colquitt, Georgia pursuant to a 214 transaction./26
Rural Health Care Program
WC Docket No. 02-60
Granted
Late-Filed FCC Form 462 - Filed Within 14 Days of the Close of the Application Filing Window27
Community Hospital Corporation, AK and CO, Funding Request Nos. RHC20260014831, RHC20260014834, RHC20260015307, RHC20260015308, RHC20260015309, RHC20260015310, RHC20260015311, RHC20260015312, RHC20260015313, Request for Waiver, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed May 6, 2026)
Queen's Health Systems, HI, Funding Request No. RHC20260014997, Request for Waiver, WC Docket No. 02-60 (filed Apr. 1, 2026)
For additional information concerning this Public Notice, please contact James Bachtell in the Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at james.bachtell@fcc.gov or (202) 418-2694.
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Original text plus footnotes here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-868A1.pdf
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 1
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 168) on Sept. 1, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
NEWS RELEASES
REGULATORY FEE EXEMPTIONS FOR FY 2026. This Fact Sheet provides information about those entities that are exempt from payment of regulatory fees.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424502A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.docx) DOC-424502A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.pdf) ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 168) on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: NEWS RELEASES REGULATORY FEE EXEMPTIONS FOR FY 2026. This Fact Sheet provides information about those entities that are exempt from payment of regulatory fees.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424502A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.docx) DOC-424502A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.pdf)DOC-424502A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.txt)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- MEDIA BUREAU. Information on what Media licensees need to make a FY 2026 regulatory fee payment.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424493A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424493A1.docx) DOC-424493A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424493A1.pdf) DOC-424493A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424493A1.txt)
APPENDIX F: FY 2026 FULL SERVICE BROADCAST TELEVISION STATIONS BY CALL SIGN. A listing of television call signs with fee payment amounts.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424512A1.xlsx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424512A1.xlsx) DOC-424512A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424512A1.pdf)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU. Fact Sheet that describes what wireless licensees are obligated to pay FY 2026 regulatory fees.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424507A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424507A1.docx) DOC-424507A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424507A1.pdf) DOC-424507A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424507A1.txt)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. Fact Sheet that describes regulatory fee information for submarine cable and international bearer circuit providers. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424495A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424495A1.docx) DOC-424495A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424495A1.pdf) DOC-424495A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424495A1.txt)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- SPACE BUREAU. A Fact Sheet describing what service categories need to pay FY 2026 regulatory fees and their fee amounts.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424505A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424505A1.docx) DOC-424505A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424505A1.pdf) DOC-424505A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424505A1.txt)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU. This Fact Sheet describes which ITSP services are subject to regulatory fees, their fee rates, and how to make a payment.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424510A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424510A1.docx) DOC-424510A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424510A1.pdf) DOC-424510A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424510A1.txt)
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260901-01. Released: 2026-09-01. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424528A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424528A1.pdf) DOC-424528A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424528A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260901-01. Released: 2026-09-01. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424527A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424527A1.pdf) DOC-424527A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424527A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-01. PROCEDURES FOR FILING REQUESTS FOR WAIVER, REDUCTION, DEFERRAL AND/OR INSTALLMENT PAYMENT RELIEF OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 REGULATORY FEES. (DA No. 26-925). OEA OMD. DA-26-925A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-925A1.docx) DA-26-925A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-925A1.pdf) DA-26-925A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-925A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-01. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 8/31/26. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-424526A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424526A1.pdf) DOC-424526A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424526A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260901-01. Released: 2026-09-01. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424529A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424529A1.pdf) DOC-424529A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424529A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-01. COMMISSION REGISTRATION SYSTEM (CORES) IS OPEN FOR PAYMENT OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026 REGULATORY FEES; FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 24, 2026. (DA No. 26-926). (Dkt No 26-94). OEA OMD. DA-26-926A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-926A1.docx) DA-26-926A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-926A1.pdf) DA-26-926A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-926A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-01. PAYMENT METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 REGULATORY FEES. (DA No. 26-924). OEA OMD. DA-26-924A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-924A1.docx) DA-26-924A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-924A1.pdf) DA-26-924A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-924A1.txt)
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TEXTS
SOUTHWEST MONTANA MEDIA, LLC, LICENSEE OF KBOQ(FM), LIMA, MONTANA. The Media Bureau and the Office of Managing Director revoke the license of Southwest Montana Media, LLC, for Station KBOQ(FM), Lima, Montana, for failure to pay delinquent regulatory fees or show cause why payment should be waived or deferred.. Action by: Acting Chief, Media Bureau, and the Managing Director, Office of Managing Director. Adopted: 2026-09-01 by Order of Revocation. (DA No. 26-929). MB. DA-26-929A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-929A1.docx) DA-26-929A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-929A1.pdf) DA-26-929A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-929A1.txt)
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 31, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 167:
NEWS RELEASES
CHAIRMAN CARR ANNOUNCES NEW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU CHIEF . by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR EB. DOC-424522A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424522A1.docx) DOC-424522A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424522A1.pdf) DOC-424522A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424522A1.txt)
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-08-31. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FILED BY CAROLINA WEST WIRELESS, INC. TO RELINQUISH ETC DESIGNATIONS. (DA No. 26-927). (Dkt No 09-197). WCB seeks comment on a petition for relinquishment of ETC designation pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214(e)(4) filed by Carolina West Wireless, Inc.. WCB. Contact: Please contact Rebekah Douglas Rebekah.Douglas@fcc.gov or Michael Alonso Michael.Alonso@fcc.gov of the Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. DA-26-927A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-927A1.docx) DA-26-927A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-927A1.pdf) DA-26-927A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-927A1.txt)
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/09/01
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
NEWS RELEASES
REGULATORY FEE EXEMPTIONS FOR FY 2026. This Fact Sheet provides information about those entities that are exempt from payment of regulatory fees.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424502A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.docx) DOC-424502A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.pdf) ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 168) on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: NEWS RELEASES REGULATORY FEE EXEMPTIONS FOR FY 2026. This Fact Sheet provides information about those entities that are exempt from payment of regulatory fees.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424502A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.docx) DOC-424502A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.pdf)DOC-424502A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424502A1.txt)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- MEDIA BUREAU. Information on what Media licensees need to make a FY 2026 regulatory fee payment.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424493A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424493A1.docx) DOC-424493A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424493A1.pdf) DOC-424493A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424493A1.txt)
APPENDIX F: FY 2026 FULL SERVICE BROADCAST TELEVISION STATIONS BY CALL SIGN. A listing of television call signs with fee payment amounts.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424512A1.xlsx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424512A1.xlsx) DOC-424512A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424512A1.pdf)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU. Fact Sheet that describes what wireless licensees are obligated to pay FY 2026 regulatory fees.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424507A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424507A1.docx) DOC-424507A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424507A1.pdf) DOC-424507A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424507A1.txt)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. Fact Sheet that describes regulatory fee information for submarine cable and international bearer circuit providers. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424495A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424495A1.docx) DOC-424495A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424495A1.pdf) DOC-424495A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424495A1.txt)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- SPACE BUREAU. A Fact Sheet describing what service categories need to pay FY 2026 regulatory fees and their fee amounts.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424505A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424505A1.docx) DOC-424505A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424505A1.pdf) DOC-424505A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424505A1.txt)
FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES -- WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU. This Fact Sheet describes which ITSP services are subject to regulatory fees, their fee rates, and how to make a payment.. by FACT SHEET. News Media Contact: Office of Media Relations. OEA OMD. Contact: Patrick Brogan. DOC-424510A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424510A1.docx) DOC-424510A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424510A1.pdf) DOC-424510A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424510A1.txt)
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260901-01. Released: 2026-09-01. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-424528A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424528A1.pdf) DOC-424528A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424528A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260901-01. Released: 2026-09-01. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-424527A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424527A1.pdf) DOC-424527A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424527A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-01. PROCEDURES FOR FILING REQUESTS FOR WAIVER, REDUCTION, DEFERRAL AND/OR INSTALLMENT PAYMENT RELIEF OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 REGULATORY FEES. (DA No. 26-925). OEA OMD. DA-26-925A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-925A1.docx) DA-26-925A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-925A1.pdf) DA-26-925A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-925A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-01. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 8/31/26. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-424526A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424526A1.pdf) DOC-424526A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424526A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260901-01. Released: 2026-09-01. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-424529A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424529A1.pdf) DOC-424529A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424529A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-01. COMMISSION REGISTRATION SYSTEM (CORES) IS OPEN FOR PAYMENT OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026 REGULATORY FEES; FY 2026 REGULATORY FEES ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 24, 2026. (DA No. 26-926). (Dkt No 26-94). OEA OMD. DA-26-926A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-926A1.docx) DA-26-926A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-926A1.pdf) DA-26-926A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-926A1.txt)
Released: 2026-09-01. PAYMENT METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 REGULATORY FEES. (DA No. 26-924). OEA OMD. DA-26-924A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-924A1.docx) DA-26-924A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-924A1.pdf) DA-26-924A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-924A1.txt)
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TEXTS
SOUTHWEST MONTANA MEDIA, LLC, LICENSEE OF KBOQ(FM), LIMA, MONTANA. The Media Bureau and the Office of Managing Director revoke the license of Southwest Montana Media, LLC, for Station KBOQ(FM), Lima, Montana, for failure to pay delinquent regulatory fees or show cause why payment should be waived or deferred.. Action by: Acting Chief, Media Bureau, and the Managing Director, Office of Managing Director. Adopted: 2026-09-01 by Order of Revocation. (DA No. 26-929). MB. DA-26-929A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-929A1.docx) DA-26-929A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-929A1.pdf) DA-26-929A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-929A1.txt)
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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED AUGUST 31, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 167:
NEWS RELEASES
CHAIRMAN CARR ANNOUNCES NEW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU CHIEF . by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR EB. DOC-424522A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424522A1.docx) DOC-424522A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424522A1.pdf) DOC-424522A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-424522A1.txt)
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Released: 2026-08-31. WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PETITION FILED BY CAROLINA WEST WIRELESS, INC. TO RELINQUISH ETC DESIGNATIONS. (DA No. 26-927). (Dkt No 09-197). WCB seeks comment on a petition for relinquishment of ETC designation pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214(e)(4) filed by Carolina West Wireless, Inc.. WCB. Contact: Please contact Rebekah Douglas Rebekah.Douglas@fcc.gov or Michael Alonso Michael.Alonso@fcc.gov of the Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. DA-26-927A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-927A1.docx) DA-26-927A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-927A1.pdf) DA-26-927A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-927A1.txt)
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Original text here: https://www.fcc.gov/edocs/daily-digest/2026/09/01