Industry Groups Push for Increased Minimum Service Level
Several industry groups, including NTCA, NRTC, and NRECA, sent a letter to Congress requesting an increase in the minimum service level commitment for broadband funding
WSJ Article about rural pole access and rental for broadband
This WSJ article discusses the tensions arising from access to poles for broadband expansion. Fights Over Rural America’s Phone Poles Slow Internet Rollout Read more
RUS modifies ratio requirements for electric borrowers
The Rural Utilities Service issued a final rule to modify ratio requirements for electric borrowers. The rule is effective May 30, 2023. The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development (RD) agency of
Cooperative Tax Advice and the Attorney-Client Privilege
In advising cooperatives, AHC attorney David Cook relies on the attorney-client privilege to protect communications with clients from disclosure to courts, tax authorities, and others.
RUS Seeks Comment on Audit Rules
The Rural Utilities Service requested comments on a final rule, which will be effective May 8, 2023. The rule concerns audit procedures and other requirements.
RUS Updates Rural eConnectivity Program
The RUS updated its Rural eConnectivity Program rules on January 30, 2023. Here is a summary from the Federal Register: 1. The definition of non-funded service area
RUS regs amended to address cushion of credit and grid security
The 2018 Farm Bill amended the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, extending financing authority for RUS loans or guaranties, ending the Cushion of Credit Payment
Survey of Rural Broadband Service
A survey conducted by NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association provides insight into broadband and internet service by rural telephone companies. NTCA has conducted the
RUS Amends Standards for Timber Products
The Rural Utilities Service has issued a final rule to amend its regulations for Electric and Telecommunications Standards affecting the following: Specifications for Materials and
AHC joins rural telcos to request better USF funding
On behalf of AHC, David Cook joined with many rural telcos in “A Call to Action” to demand that broadband policymakers improve USF funding by
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