DA 18-952  
September 14, 2018


The Effective Date of FY 2018 Regulatory Fees and Multi-Year Wireless Fees is
September 18, 2018 (MD Docket No. 18-175)



On August 29, 2018, the Commission released the Assessment of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, Report and Order and Order (FCC 18-126, MD 18-175) (“FY 2018 Regulatory Fees Report and Order”).  The document can be viewed at http://www.fcc.gov/regfees.  Fiscal Year 2018 regulatory fees will become effective upon publication in the Federal Register on September 18, 2018.  Regulatees, however, may, at their own discretion, submit payments at any time before the due date of FY 2018 regulatory fees.  Please note that regulatory fee payments must be RECEIVED by the Commission no later than 11:59 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, on September 25, 2018. Checks, money orders, and cashier’s checks are no longer accepted as means of payment for regulatory fees.  It is the responsibility of licensees to make sure that their electronic payments are made timely and the transaction is completed by the due date.
  

Commission licensees and regulatees should consult the 2018 Regulatory Fees Report and Order and Order for specific information concerning regulatory fee payment obligations, the regulatory fee process, and regulatory fee requirements for payment.  The Commission also publishes industry-specific guidance in Who Owes Fees & What Is My FY 2018 Fee, which can be found on the Commission website at http://www.fcc.gov/regfees. 

Multi-year wireless licensees are reminded that their regulatory fees are payable at the time they renew or apply for such multi-year license.  Thus, multi-year wireless licensees are subject to the rates in effect on the date of such application or renewal.  For these payors, the FY 2018 rates are applicable as of September 18, 2018, the effective date of the FY 2018 Regulatory Fees Report and Order and Order.

For additional information or assistance, Filers may contact the FCC Financial Operations Help Desk at (877) 480-3201, Option 6.


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