Implementation of Interim Filing Procedures for Filings of Requests for Review

In this document, the Commission waives its procedures for filing requests for review from decisions of the Universal Service Administrative Company (Administrator) and petitions for reconsideration and applications for review that arise from such proceedings and establishes the following interim procedures. We extend the period for filing a request for review, or applications for review arising from such proceedings, from the current 30 day period to 60 days, provide applicants with the option of electronic filing (via either electronic mail or facsimile) for requests for review and petitions for reconsideration or applications for review that arise from such proceedings, and provide parties that have mailed such pleadings on or after September 12, 2001 with an opportunity to refile their pleadings electronically. These measures will help to ensure continued timely processing of such filings and to avoid prejudice to parties as a result of the recent disruptions in mail service.