# Modernization of the Schools and Libraries “E-Rate” Program
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule; announcement of effective date. · Published 2015-01-05 · Effective 2015-01-05 · 80 FR 167
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-30775
- **Category:** universal-service
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 167
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 54
- **Publication date:** 2015-01-05
- **Effective date:** 2015-01-05
- **FCC docket:** WC Docket No. 13-184
## Abstract

On July 23, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) released a document in (WC Docket No. 13-184, FCC 14-99; 79 FR 49160, August 19, 2014) which contained information collection requirements for the schools and libraries universal service mechanism (E-rate) which required approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) granted approval on October 27, 2014, under emergency processing for certain of the information collection requirements contained in the Report and Order as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/05/2014-30775/modernization-of-the-schools-and-libraries-e-rate-program)
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