Federal Communications Commission	FCC 22-59

Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554



In the Matter of

73 Applicants for Rural Digital Opportunity Fund in Default 
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File No. [Provided in Appendix A]
FRN No. [Provided in Appendix A]


NAL/Acct. No. [Provided in Appendix A]


NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE


Adopted:  July 21, 2022		Released: July  22, 2022

By the Commission:  Commissioner Starks issuing a statement.


I. INTRODUCTION 
1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability (NAL), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) identifies 73 Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I Auction (Auction 904) applicants that defaulted on their bids for support between July 26, 2021, and March 10, 2022, in apparent violation of the Commission’s rules. This Notice of Apparent Liability is limited to Auction 904 defaults as determined by the Commission up to and including March 10, 2022.  See Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd 11651, 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default (WCB/OEA 2021) (July 2021 Default Public Notice); Fifth Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Public Notice Announcing Support for Winning Bids Ready to be Authorized; Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, DA 21-1582, Attach. B: Bids in Default (WCB/OEA Dec. 16, 2021) (December 2021 Default Public Notice); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support for 5,254 Winning Bids Ready to be Authorized; Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, DA 22-96, Attach. B: Bids in Default (WCB/OEA Jan. 28, 2022) (January 2022 Default Public Notice); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support for 952 Winning Bids Ready to be Authorized; Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, DA 22-185, Attach. B: Bids in Default (WCB/OEA Mar. 10, 2022) (March 2022 Default Public Notice).  Auction 904 applicants that were determined by the Commission to have been in default after March 10, 2022, will be addressed in a future enforcement action.
  As detailed below, each of these applicants defaulted on its respective bids for support by withdrawing its application with respect to certain areas, or by its failure to meet deadlines and requirements to which it agreed when it participated in Auction 904.  This NAL relates only to those areas, deadlines, and requirements for which the Commission did not determine, in a prior release was appropriate.  By defaulting on their bids, these applicants hindered the disbursement of funds that could have otherwise been expended for the advancement of broadband access across primarily rural areas in the United States.  The objective of Auction 904 was to facilitate the provision of broadband service to Americans in wholly unserved areas. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund; Connect America Fund, WC Docket Nos. 19-126 and 10-90, Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd 686, 688-89, paras. 5-6 (2020) (Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order).   
  The Commission took steps to protect the integrity, mission, and functionality of Auction 904 by advising auction participants to adhere strictly to all auction requirements and by providing for forfeitures for violations of those procedures. See e.g. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 722, 735, paras. 80, 114. 
  In light of the applicants’ defaults spanning 1,702 Census Block Groups (CBGs), this item assesses forfeitures as described herein for each of the 73 Auction 904 defaulters.  This item also identifies the two bidding consortia jointly and severally liable for their assignees’ forfeitures.  The forfeitures assessed here total $4,353,773.87.
II. BACKGROUND
2. The Commission conducted competitive bidding for Auction 904 between the dates of October 29, 2020, and November 25, 2020, to assign Universal Service Fund (USF) support to winning bidders seeking to serve eligible areas. See Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction Scheduled For October 29, 2020; Notice and Filing Requirements and Other Procedures For Auction 904, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 6077, 6079, para. 1 (2020) (Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice). 
  Auction 904 made available up to $16 billion in financial support over the span of ten years to winning bidders that deploy high-speed broadband and voice services to eligible areas. See Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6069, paras. 1-2.  
  The Commission opted to leverage a multi-round, reverse auction to assign and disseminate the funds, See Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 688, para. 5.  
 and established clear filing deadlines for companies applying for support. See Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6082, paras. 12-13.  
  
3. The Commission explicitly warned Auction 904 applicants that failure to conform to the auction’s deadlines and procedures would produce consequences, including but not limited to forfeiture penalties for default. See e.g. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735, para. 114 (explaining that a winning bidder will be “considered in default and will be subject to forfeiture if it fails to timely file a Long-Form Application, fails to meet the document submission deadlines outlined above, is found ineligible or unqualified to receive support, or otherwise defaults on its bid or is disqualified for any reason prior to the authorization of support” and “subject to forfeiture” for the default.).  
  Companies interested in bidding in Auction 904 were required to file FCC Form 183 (Short-Form Application) no later than July 15, 2020. See Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6082, para. 12.  
  This Short-Form Application was the first phase of a two-phase application process in Auction 904. Id. at 6088, para. 27.  
  Bidders were required to provide information in the Short-Form Application that demonstrated their baseline legal, financial, and technical capabilities in order to establish eligibility to participate in a Commission auction for USF support. Id.  
  The second application phase requires bidders or their assignees to file FCC Form 683 (Long-Form Application), which the Commission reviews to “determine if the application should be authorized to receive support for winning bids.” Id. 
  The Long-Form Application was due no later than January 29, 2021. See Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction (Auction 904) Closes; Winning Bidders Announced; FCC Form 683 Due January 29, 2021, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., 35 FCC Rcd 13888, para. 2 (WCB/OEA 2020) (Winning Bidders Public Notice).
  
4. The minimum geographic areas established by the Commission for bidding in Auction 904 were CBGs that contained one or more eligible census blocks, identified in a list released by the Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) and the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), in coordination with the Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force (RBATF), in October 2020. See Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics Release Final List and Map of Eligible Areas for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction (Auction 904), AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 11283 (WCB/OEA 2020) (Eligible Census Block List Public Notice), maps available at https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904. 
  Auction 904 included nearly 787,000 eligible census blocks, located in nearly 62,000 CBGs. See Eligible Census Block List Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 11283, maps available at https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904. 
  WCB and OEA identified 386 applicants that were qualified to bid for support in those CBGs on October 13, 2020, and declared that bidding would start on October 29, 2020. See 386 Applicants Qualified to Bid In the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction (Auction 904); Bidding to Begin on October 29, 2020, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 11356, paras. 1-2 (WCB/OEA 2020) (Qualified Bidders Public Notice).  
  
5. On December 7, 2020, the RBATF, WCB, and OEA released a Public Notice announcing the 180 winning bidders who won approximately $9.23 billion in support over a ten-year period, geographically spanning approximately 99% of the eligible CBGs. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13888, para. 1.  
  Winning bidders were required to file a Long-Form Application, which the Commission reviews to “determine if the application should be authorized to receive support for winning bids.” See id. at 13891, para. 14; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6165, para. 293.  In such circumstances, the assignee has an obligation to file a Long-Form Application and, if it fails to meet that obligation, it would be in default.  See July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11651, n.1 (identifying the assignees that did not file a long-form application).  In addition, as stated in both the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice and Winning Bidders Public Notice, the winning bidder also remains “at risk for default if any of the related entities do not submit a timely [Long-Form Application].”  Accordingly, in cases where assignees of winning bids did not file long-form applications, both the winning bidder (consortium or otherwise) and the assignee that failed to file will be held jointly and severally liable.  Our approach here is also consistent with our practice of treating affiliated entities collectively where necessary to ensure compliance with the Communications Act and Commission policies and regulations.  As we have previously held, enterprise liability may exist where members of an enterprise act for or on behalf of one another—as bidding consortiums/groups and its bid assignees apparently did—to achieve a unified goal (in this case, participating in Auction 904), and they may be considered a single enterprise for purposes of regulatory compliance (in this case, requiring payment of default penalties).
  The Long-Form Application was due no later than January 29, 2021. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13891-92, para. 15.
  Winning bidders were also given until December 22, 2020, to assign any or all of their winning bids to related entities. See id. at 13888, para. 2.  
  A winning bidder that assigned a winning bid to a related entity was required to certify and acknowledge in its application that it would inform each related entity “of its filing obligation and cause each entity to submit a timely” Long-Form Application, and that the winning bidder would be “at risk for default” if any related entity did not “submit a timely” Long-Form Application. See supra note 18.
    
6. On July 26, 2021, the RBATF, WCB, and OEA sent a letter to certain long-form applicants identifying census blocks where there were concerns about whether funding those areas would be the best use of our limited universal service funds. See “Letters to Long-Form Applicants about Identified Census Blocks,” https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/releases (Identified Census Block Letter).  
  
7. In response to the letter some applicants informed the Commission that they wished to default on the census blocks identified by the Commission.  WCB, in conjunction with RBATF and OEA, found good cause to waive the forfeiture penalties that would be otherwise associated with the default on the specific census blocks that were identified in the letter, i.e., “letter-identified census blocks.” Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support Authorized for 2,008 Winning Bids, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, DA 21-1560, at 9 (WCB/OEA Dec. 14, 2021) (Fourth Auction 904 Authorization Public Notice).  WCB, in conjunction with the RBATF and OEA, waived the Commission’s rules to the extent they define a default with respect to any area covered by a winning bid as a default on that entire winning bid, effectively permitting applicants to default only on the letter-identified census blocks within a CBG and become authorized in the remaining eligible census blocks within that CBG.  Id. at 6-7. 
  The July letter identified only urban census blocks as areas of concern. Identified Census Block Letter at 1, n.4.
  Certain non-urban census blocks appeared similar to staff.  WCB, in conjunction with RBATF and OEA, also found good cause to waive the forfeiture penalties for these specific census blocks. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support Authorized for 1,345 Winning Bids, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, DA 22-402, at 6, n.38 (WCB/OEA Apr. 15, 2022) (Eighth Auction 904 Authorization Public Notice).  
  For simplicity, we refer to these census blocks and the letter-identified census blocks collectively as “waiver census blocks.”   
8. Appendix A, below, sets forth the relevant, unique facts pertaining to each entity identified in the caption of this item, and describes with specificity each entity’s conduct in relation to Auction 904. In the Ninth Auction 904 Ready to Authorize Public Notice, WCB, in conjunction with the RBATF and OEA, dismissed petitions filed by applicants seeking waiver of the default forfeiture and other non-compliance measures filed.  WCB, in conjunction with RBATF and OEA, also denied petitions from applicants requesting waiver of the default penalty framework to be relieved from the obligation of all winning bidders (or their assignees) to apply for Auction 904 support.  Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support for 2,061 Winning Bids Ready to be Authorized; Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, DA 22-483, at 5, n.51 (WCB/OEA May 3, 2022). 
  This includes such facts as the dates of their Short and Long-Form Application filings, the amount of monetary support won (and for how many CBGs), and any default-related correspondence between the entity and the Commission.  WCB referred the entities listed in Appendix A to the Enforcement Bureau (EB) on July 26, 2021; December 16, 2021; January 28, 2022; and March 10, 2022. See July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default; December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  Appendix B, below, identifies those winning bidders that assigned winning bids to related entities, and are jointly and severally liable with their assignees which are identified in Appendix A.  Appendix C, below, identifies the specific CBGs in default that were subject to forfeiture and the attendant assigned USF support.  Appendix D, below, identifies mailing addresses for the entities.
III. DISCUSSION
9. The Commission established unambiguous requirements that each Auction 904 bidder must meet, and gave warning that failure to meet such requirements would result in consequences: 
Any Auction 904 winning bidder or long-form applicant will be subject to a forfeiture in the event of a default before it is authorized to begin receiving support.  A winning bidder or long-form applicant will be considered in default and will be subject to forfeiture if it fails to timely file a long-form application, fails to meet the document submission deadlines, is found ineligible or unqualified to receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support by the Bureau on delegated authority, and/or otherwise defaults on its winning bids or is disqualified for any reason prior to the authorization of support.  Any such determination by the Bureau shall be final, and a winning bidder or long-form applicant shall have no opportunity to cure through additional submissions, negotiations, or otherwise.  Agreeing to such payment in the event of a default is a condition for participating in bidding in Auction 904. Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6178, para. 321. 

Because each entity listed in the Applicant Appendix at Appendix A failed to meet at least one of these requirements, we find that these 73 entities apparently willfully violated the Commission’s rules and orders governing Auction 904.  
10. By withdrawing an application for support, a bidder defaults on its winning bids for Auction 904 in apparent violation of section 1.21004(a) of the Commission’s rules and the requirements established specifically for Auction 904. 47 CFR § 1.21004(a); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735, para. 114; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6178, para. 321.
  That a bidder submits an advance notice of default explaining logistical and/or financial hardships motivating its withdrawal does not absolve it from its default.  In general, under the rules in effect at the time Auction 904 was conducted, a winning bidder of a Commission auction that, for any reason, is not subsequently authorized to receive support has defaulted on its bid and is liable for a default payment. 47 CFR § 1.21004(a), (b); Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6178, para. 321.
  For Auction 904, the Commission determined that a defaulting bidder would be subject to a forfeiture payment under section 503 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), in lieu of a default payment.  Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735, para. 114 & n.314.
  The forfeiture penalties for default were clearly stated in both the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order and the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice before bidding ever began. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, paras. 115, 117; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6178, para. 322.  
 
11. Under section 503(b)(1) of the Act, any person who is determined by the Commission to have willfully or repeatedly failed to comply with any provision of the Act or any rule, regulation, or order issued by the Commission shall be liable to the United States for a forfeiture penalty. See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(1)(B); 47 CFR § 1.80(a)(2).      
  In order to impose such a forfeiture penalty, the Commission must issue a notice of apparent liability, the notice must be received by the person against whom the notice has been issued or be sent to the last known address of the person by certified mail, and the person must have an opportunity to show, in writing, within a reasonable amount of time, why no such forfeiture penalty should be imposed. See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(4); 47 CFR § 1.80(f).
  The Commission will then issue a forfeiture if it finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the person has willfully or repeatedly violated the Act or a Commission rule. See, e.g., SBC Communications, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 17 FCC Rcd 7589, 7591, para. 4 (2002) (forfeiture paid). 
 
12. The Commission’s Forfeiture Policy Statement The Commission’s Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines, 12 FCC Rcd 17,087, 17,100-01, para. 27 (1997), recons. denied 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999) (Forfeiture Policy Statement); 47 CFR § 1.80(b).  
 specifies that the Commission shall impose a forfeiture based upon consideration of the factors enumerated in section 503(b)(2)(E) of the Act, i.e., such as “the nature, circumstances, extent and gravity of the violation, and, with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and such other matters as justice may require.” 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E); see also 47 CFR § 1.80(b)(10); Forfeiture Policy Statement, 12 FCC Rcd at 17, 100-101, para. 27.
  Moreover, section 312(f)(1) of the Act defines willful as “the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to violate . . . any rule or regulation of the Commission . . . .” 47 U.S.C. § 312(f)(1) (emphasis added).  The legislative history to section 312(f)(1) of the Act clarifies that this definition of willful applies to both sections 312 and 503(b) of the Act, H.R. Rep. No. 97-765, 97th Cong. 2d Sess. 51 (1982), and the Commission has so interpreted the term in the section 503(b) context.  See, e.g., Southern California Broadcasting Co., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 6 FCC Rcd 4387, 4388 (1991).
  
13. A monetary forfeiture is warranted against each entity listed in the Appendices A and B for its apparent willful violations of section 1.21004(a) of the Commission’s rules and the procedures established for Auction 904. 47 CFR § 1.21004.
  Each applicant agreed, prior to participating in Auction 904, to be subject to a forfeiture in the event of default, or upon its failure to satisfy the requirements of the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice. Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6178, para. 321.
  Additionally, each applicant was cautioned to carefully craft its plans to meet all auction requirements and to prepare for any complications that could occur. See, e.g., id. at 6125-27, paras. 128-134.
  As to the applicants that subsequently assigned its winning bids, each applicant was cautioned that winning bidders and their assignees will be held jointly and severally liable if an assignee does not file a long-form application. Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13891, para. 14; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6165, para. 293.
  In considering these factors, as well as the section 1.21004 rule establishing liability for payment in the event of default, the procedures established for Auction 904 and the Forfeiture Policy Statement, we believe that a forfeiture is warranted against each entity cited in Appendices A and B for its apparent willful violations of section 1.21004(a) of the Commission’s rules and the procedures established for Auction 904.
14. In Auction 904, the Commission established a base forfeiture of $3,000 per violation in the event of an auction default, meaning there would be a separate violation for each geographic unit subject to a bid. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735, para. 115.  In other words, there is a separate violation for each CBG assigned in a bid.  Id.; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6178, para. 322.
  Consistent with the approach taken in previous universal service support auctions, the Commission deemed a $3,000 base forfeiture appropriate, explaining that $3,000 is equivalent to the base forfeiture usually imposed for failing to file required forms or information with the Commission. Connect America Fund; ETC Annual Reports and Certifications; Rural Broadband Experiments, WC Docket No. 10-90 and 14-58, Report & Order & Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 31 FCC Rcd 5949, 6000-01, para. 144 (2016).
  To prevent the base forfeiture amount from being disproportionate to the amount of a winning bidder’s bid, however, the Commission limits the total base forfeiture for Auction 904 to 15% of the bidder’s total assigned support for the CBGs in which it is defaulting. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.  This would occur in situations where the dollar amount associated with the bid is low.  For example, assume Bidder A bids to serve 100 CBGs for $100,000 over the support term.  We may impose a total base forfeiture of $15,000 (15% of $100,000) because otherwise the base forfeiture would be $300,000 ($3,000 x 100 CBGs), three times the entire bid amount.  In contrast, if Bidder B bids to serve 50 CBGs for $1,000,000 over the support term, we may impose a total base forfeiture of $150,000 ($3,000 x 50 CBGs), which is 15% of the total bid.  See id. at 736, para. 117 & n.322.
  The Commission regarded 15% of the total bid amount as not unduly punitive, while providing sufficient incentive for auction participants to diligently inform themselves of the obligations associated with participation in the auction. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.   
  This constituted an increase from the 5% base forfeiture cap adopted for Auction 903, in order to satisfy commenters who worried that the total forfeitures for defaults lacked a sufficient deterrent effect. Id. at 736, paras. 116-117.   

15. WCB’s decision, in coordination with the RBATF and OEA, to waive forfeiture penalties for defaulting on the waiver census blocks has the following impact on the calculation of the total base forfeiture. Fourth Auction 904 Authorization Public Notice at 9; Eighth Auction 904 Authorization Public Notice at 6, n.38.
  If an applicant defaulted on a CBG for which all the eligible census blocks are waiver census blocks, that CBG is not subject to the $3,000 base forfeiture.  Similarly, if an applicant defaulted on only the letter-identified census blocks within a CBG but is pursuing support in the remaining eligible census blocks covered by that CBG, the CBG is not subject to the $3,000 base forfeiture. See also id. at 6-7 (permitting applicants to partially default on a CBG by defaulting on letter-identified census blocks within the CBG and becoming authorized on the remaining eligible census blocks within the CBG). 
  In contrast, if an applicant defaulted on a CBG that contains both waiver census blocks and non-waiver eligible census blocks, the CBG is subject to the $3,000 base forfeiture. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117 & n.322.
  However, when calculating the 15% cap on the base forfeiture for such CBGs, the defaulted support subject to forfeiture is calculated by subtracting the support associated with the waiver census blocks from the total support associated with the CBG so that only the support associated with the non-waiver eligible census blocks within the CBG remains.  The 15% is then applied to the defaulted support subject to forfeiture associated with all CBGs subject to forfeiture to calculate the 15% cap.  
16. As seen in the Appendix A, this item assesses a cumulative forfeiture of $4,353,773.87 apportioned amongst the 73 defaulting Auction 904 applicants.  Appendix A explains in specific detail the amount applied to each defaulter, and the relevant factual background pertaining to its individual circumstances of default.  In accordance with the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order and the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, none of the proposed forfeitures exceed 15% of any single bidder’s total bid amount for CBGs subject to forfeiture. Id. at 736, para. 117; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6178, para. 322.
  In addition, Appendix B explains in specific detail the amount of joint and several liability attached to those winning bidders that assigned bids to related entities that subsequently defaulted and are identified in Appendix A.
17. Finally, after considering all the circumstances presented in the instant case, we conclude that a departure from the base forfeiture is not warranted for any of the Auction 904 applicants identified in the Applicant Appendix.  For Auction 904 defaults, the Commission allows adjustment of the total base forfeiture, upward or downward, based on the criteria set forth in section 503(b)(2)(E) of the Act, notwithstanding the 15% limitation on base forfeitures as discussed above. See 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E); 47 CFR § 1.80(b)(10), Table 3 to Paragraph (b)(10); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, paras. 116-117. 
  However, on balance, we find that there are no other factors present in the instant case that justify a departure from the established base forfeiture for any of the defaulters identified in the Applicant Appendix.  Accordingly, we find the forfeiture amounts listed in the Applicant Appendix are appropriate here.
IV. ORDERING CLAUSES
18. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Communications Act 47 U.S.C. § 503(b).
 and section 1.80 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.80.
 that all entities identified in the Applicant Appendix are hereby NOTIFIED of their APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE in the amount specified in the Appendix A for their willful violations of section 1.21004(a) of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.21004(a).
 and the orders specifically prescribing procedures for Auction 904 (the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order and the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice), and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all entities identified in Appendix B are hereby NOTIFIED of their APPARENT JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE in the amount specified in Appendix B for violating section 1.21004(a) of the Commission’s rules, Id.
 and the orders specifically prescribing procedures for Auction 904 (the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order and the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice).  
19. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to section 1.80 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.80.
 that within thirty (30) calendar days of the release date of this Notice, each recipient of this Notice of Apparent Liability SHALL PAY the full amount of the proposed forfeiture or SHALL FILE a written statement seeking reduction or cancellation of the proposed forfeiture consistent with paragraph 23 below.
20. Each defaulter shall send electronic notification of payment to the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission at EnforcementBureauIHD@fcc.gov, Jeffrey Gee at Jeffrey.Gee@fcc.gov, Kalun Lee at Kalun.Lee@fcc.gov, Rizwan Chowdhry at Rizwan.Chowdhry@fcc.gov, Ryan McDonald at Ryan.McDonald@fcc.gov, and Pam Slipakoff at Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov on the date said payment is made.  Payment of the forfeiture must be made by wire transfer, credit card using the Commission’s Registration System (CORES) at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do, or ACH (Automated Clearing House) debit from a bank account.  The Commission no longer accepts forfeiture payments by check or money order.  Below are instructions that payors should follow based on the form of payment selected: For questions regarding payment procedures, please contact the Financial Operations Group Help Desk by phone at 1-877-480-3201 (option #1).
	
· Payment by wire transfer must be made to ABA Number 021030004, receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and Account Number 27000001.  In the OBI field, enter the FRN(s) captioned above and the letters “FORF”.  In addition, a completed Form 159 FCC Form 159 is accessible at https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees/fcc-remittance-advice-form-159.
 or printed CORES form Information completed using the Commission’s Registration System (CORES) does not require the submission of an FCC Form 159.  CORES is accessible at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do.
 must be faxed to the Federal Communications Commission at 202-418-2843 or e-mailed to RROGWireFaxes@fcc.gov on the same business day the wire transfer is initiated.  Failure to provide all required information in Form 159 or CORES may result in payment not being recognized as having been received.  When completing FCC Form 159 or CORES, enter the Account Number in block number 23A (call sign/other ID), enter the letters “FORF” in block number 24A (payment type code), and enter in block number 11 the FRN(s) captioned above (Payor FRN). Instructions for completing the form may be obtained at http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form159/159.pdf. 
  For additional detail and wire transfer instructions, go to https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees/wire-transfer.
· Payment by credit card must be made by using CORES at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do.  To pay by credit card, log-in using the FCC Username associated with the FRN captioned above.  If payment must be split across FRNs, complete this process for each FRN.  Next, select “Manage Existing FRNs | FRN Financial | Bills & Fees” from the CORES Menu, then select FRN Financial and the view/make payments option next to the FRN.  Select the “Open Bills” tab and find the bill number associated with the NAL Acct. No.  The bill number is the  NAL Acct. No. with the first two digits excluded (e.g., NAL 1912345678 would be associated with FCC Bill Number 12345678).  After selecting the bill for payment, choose the “Pay by Credit Card” option.  Please note that there is a $24,999.99 limit on credit card transactions.
• Payment by ACH must be made by using CORES at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do.  To pay by ACH, log in using the FCC Username associated with the FRN captioned above.  If payment must be split across FRNs, complete this process for each FRN.  Next, select “Manage Existing FRNs | FRN Financial | Bills & Fees” on the CORES Menu, then select FRN Financial and the view/make payments option next to the FRN. Select the “Open Bills” tab and find the bill number associated with the  NAL Acct. No.  The bill number is the NAL Acct. No. with the first two digits excluded (e.g., NAL 1912345678 would be associated with FCC Bill Number 12345678).  Finally, choose the “Pay from Bank Account” option.  Please contact the appropriate financial institution to confirm the correct Routing Number and the correct account number from which payment will be made and verify with that financial institution that the designated account has authorization to accept ACH transactions.
21. Any request for making full payment over time under an installment plan should be sent to:  Chief Financial Officer—Financial Operations, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20554. See 47 CFR § 1.1914.
  Questions regarding payment procedures should be directed to the Financial Operations Group Help Desk by phone, 1-877-480-3201, or by e-mail, ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov.
22. The written statement seeking reduction or cancellation of the proposed forfeiture, if any, must include a detailed factual statement supported by appropriate documentation and affidavits pursuant to sections 1.16 and 1.80(f)(3) of the rules. 47 CFR §§ 1.16, 1.80(f)(3).
  The written statement must be mailed to Jeffrey J. Gee, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20554, and must include the NAL account number referenced in the caption. The statement must also be e-mailed to the Enforcement Bureau at EnforcementBureauIHD@fcc.gov, Jeffrey Gee at Jeffrey.Gee@fcc.gov, Kalun Lee at Kalun.Lee@fcc.gov, Rizwan Chowdhry at Rizwan.Chowdhry@fcc.gov, Ryan McDonald at Ryan.McDonald@fcc.gov, and Pam Slipakoff at Pam.Slipakoff@fcc.gov.  Until further notice, the Commission will not accept any hand or messenger delivered filings.
23. The Commission will not consider reducing or canceling a forfeiture in response to a claim of inability to pay unless the petitioner submits the following documentation: (1) federal tax returns for the past three years; (2) financial statements for the past three years prepared according to generally accepted accounting practices; or (3) some other reliable and objective documentation that accurately reflects the petitioner’s current financial status. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E).
  Any claim of inability to pay must specifically identify the basis for the claim by reference to the financial documentation.  Inability to pay, however, is only one of several factors that the Commission will consider in determining the appropriate forfeiture, and we retain the discretion to decline reducing or canceling the forfeiture if other prongs of 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E) support that result. See, e.g., Ocean Adrian Hinson, Surry County, North Carolina, Forfeiture Order, 34 FCC Rcd 7619, 7621, para. 9 & n.21 (2019); Vearl Pennington and Michael Williamson, Forfeiture Order, 34 FCC Rcd 770, paras. 18–21 (2019); Fabrice Polynice, Harold Sido and Veronise Sido, North Miami, Florida, Forfeiture Order, 33 FCC Rcd 6852, 6860–62, paras. 21–25 (2018); Adrian Abramovich, Marketing Strategy Leaders, Inc., and Marketing Leaders, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 33 FCC Rcd 4663, 4678-79, paras. 44-45 (2018); Purple Communications, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 30 FCC Rcd 14892, 14903-904, paras. 32-33 (2015); TV Max, Inc., et al., Forfeiture Order, 29 FCC Rcd 8648, 8661, para. 25 (2014).

24. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested to each entity at the address listed in Appendix D below.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION	




Marlene H. Dortch					
Secretary	  					



APPENDIX A

The apparent violations identified in this Appendix generally arise from one of the following two fact patterns: (1) the applicant failed to submit a Long-Form Application; or (2) the applicant submitted a Long-Form Application but subsequently withdrew its application by notifying the Commission of its intent to default on one or more CBGs.  To the extent that an entry below involves a different fact pattern, the relevant facts are described in the entry.  Unless otherwise specially stated below, all of the fact patterns described in this Appendix represent apparent violations of section 1.21004(a) of the Commission’s rules and the requirements established specifically for Auction 904 in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order and the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice. 47 CFR § 1.21004(a); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735, paras. 114-15; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6178, paras. 321-22.
 

1. AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC (AMG) d/b/a Nextlink Internet; FRN: 0021701891; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033835; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080012.  AMG provides fixed wireless and fiber internet services to residential, business and governmental entities located in rural areas. AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC d/b/a NextLink Internet, About, https://www.nextlinkinternet.com (last visited May 10, 2022).  
  AMG timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction (Auction 904) Closes: Winning Bidders Announced; FCC Form 683 Due January 29, 2021, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd 13888, 13904-05, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary (WCB/OEA 2020) (Winning Bidders Public Notice).
  On August 16, 2021, and April 23, 2021, AMG notified the Commission of its intent to default on its CBGs, including one CBG subject to forfeiture in New Mexico. E-mail from Stephen E. Coran, Counsel to AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC d/b/a Nextlink Internet, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Aug. 16, 2021, 15:48 EDT).  Exhibit A attached to the Coran E-mail lists the census blocks that were in default.
  The Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) declared AMG to be in default on July 26, 2021, and January 28, 2022, including one CBG subject to forfeiture and referred the company to the Enforcement Bureau (EB) for enforcement action. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd 11651, 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default (WCB/OEA 2021) (July 2021 Default Public Notice); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support for 5,254 Winning Bids Ready to be Authorized; Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, DA 22-96, Attach. B: Bids in Default (WCB/OEA Jan. 28, 2022) (January 2022 Default Public Notice).
  The Commission finds that AMG apparently committed one violation by defaulting on one CBG subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $3,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund; Connect America Fund, WC Docket Nos. 19-126 and 10-90, Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd 686, 735-36, para. 115 (2020) (Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order).
  AMG’s CBG in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $75,554.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $11,333.10. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of AMG’s won support that is in default for the identified bids); January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of AMG’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,000.00 against AMG is appropriate here.
2. Aspire Networks 2, LLC (Aspire); FRN: 0030311583; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033836; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080013.  Aspire is a competitive local exchange carrier registered in Delaware and Minnesota that provides internet services to rural locations in Minnesota. See Office of the Minnesota Sec. State, Business Records Search: Aspire Networks 2, LLC, https://mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us/Business/Search (last visited May 10, 2022).  See also Delaware Department of State: Division of Corporations: Records Search: Aspire Networks 2, LLC, https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp/entitysearch/NameSearch.aspx (last visited May 10, 2022). 
  Aspire’s parent company, Atlantic Engineering Group, Inc. (AEG), a Georgia company, was part of the AEG and Heron Broadband I (Consortium). Aspire Networks 2, About Us, https://www.aeg.cc (last visited May 10, 2022).  
  The Consortium timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13912, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.  
  The Consortium then assigned two CBGs to Aspire, which timely filed its Long-Form Application in Auction 904. 417 Long-Form Applicants in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction (Auction 904), AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd 4140 (WCB/OEA Feb. 18, 2021) (417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice); Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 10, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904/.
  On February 16, 2021, Aspire notified the Commission of its intent to default on its two CBGs subject to forfeiture in Minnesota. Letter from Phillip R. Marchesiello, Counsel to Aspire Networks 2, LLC, and the Consortium of AEG and Heron Broadband I, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 16, 2020). 
  WCB declared Aspire to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default.       
  The Commission finds that Aspire apparently committed two violations by defaulting on its CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Aspire’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $6,470,222.30, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $970,533.34, which is 15% of Aspire’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Aspire’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Id. at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 against Aspire is appropriate here.
3. Bright House Networks Information Services (Florida), LLC (Bright House); FRN: 0010788453; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033837; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080014.  Bright House is a limited liability company formed in Delaware. See Delaware Dept. State: Division of Corporations, General Information Name Search: Bright House Networks Information Services (Florida), LLC, https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp/entitysearch/NameSearch.aspx (last visited June 10, 2022).
  Bright House and CCO Holdings, LLC (CCO) are subsidiaries of Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter). United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 4, 2022).
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned Bright House 131 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 8, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of their intent to default on certain winning bids, including five CBGs subject to forfeiture assigned to Bright House. See, e.g., E-mail from Maureen A. O’Connell, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Charter Communications, to Michael Janson, Director, Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force, Federal Communications Commission (Mar. 20, 2022, 16:13 EDT) (summarizing the intended defaults for the applicants assigned winning bids by CCO) (Charter Summary Default E-mail).
  WCB declared Bright House to be in default on January 28, 2022, and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default); Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Support for 952 Winning Bids Ready to be Authorized; Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, DA 22-185, Attach. B: Bids in Default (WCB/OEA Mar. 10, 2022) (March 2022 Default Public Notice).
  The Commission finds that Bright House apparently committed five violations by defaulting on five CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $15,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Bright House’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $72,254.10, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $10,838.12, which is 15% of Bright House’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Bright House’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $10,838.12 against Bright House is appropriate here.
4. BroadLife Communications, Inc. (BroadLife); FRN: 0030273015; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033838; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080015.  BroadLife is an Alabama communications company incorporated in Delaware. See Alabama Secretary of State, Business Entity Records BroadLife Communications, Inc., https://arc-sos.state.al.us/cgi/corpdetail.mbr/detail?corp=637739 (last visited Apr. 29, 2022).
  BroadLife was a member of the RDOF USA Consortium (RDOF USA). E-mail from Gina Keeney, Counsel to BroadLife Communications Inc., to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 7, 2021, 11:26 EDT) (BroadLife Default Notice).
  RDOF USA timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13924, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RDOF USA assigned BroadLife twenty-four CBGs in Alabama and four CBGs in Kentucky. BroadLife Default Notice.
  On January 7, 2021, BroadLife notified the Commission of its intent to default on its four CBGs subject to forfeiture in Kentucky. Id.
  WCB declared BroadLife to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11657, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that BroadLife apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  BroadLife’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $30,333.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $4,550.07, which is 15% of BroadLife’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd  at 11657, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of BroadLife’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $4,550.07 against BroadLife is appropriate here.
5. Central Scott Telephone Company, Inc. (Central Scott); FRN: 0003722121; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033839; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080016.  Central Scott is a telecommunications company providing local TV, internet and phone services in Eldridge, Iowa. Central Scott Telephone, Residential Services, https://centralscott.com/residential/residential-services (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Central Scott’s parent company, LICT Corporation (LICT), submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries, was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13917, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, LICT assigned four CBGs to Central Scott. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 8, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On September 27, 2021, Central Scott notified the Commission of the company’s intent to default on its CBGs subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Alexander Stout, Counsel to Central Scott Telephone Company, Inc., to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Sept. 27, 2021, 19:07 EDT).
  WCB declared Central Scott to be in default on December 16, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. Fifth Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Public Notice Announcing Support for Winning Bids Ready to be Authorized; Bid Defaults Announced, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (WCB/OEA Dec. 16, 2021) (December 2021 Default Public Notice).
  The Commission finds that Central Scott apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Central Scott’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $70,312.40, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $10,546.86, which is 15% of Central Scott’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Central Scott’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $10,546.86 against Central Scott is appropriate here.  
6. Charter Fiberlink – Alabama, LLC (CF Alabama); FRN: 0009563024; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033840; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080017.  CF Alabama is a limited liability company formed in Delaware. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 4, 2022).
  CF Alabama and CCO are subsidiaries of Charter. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
  In turn, CCO assigned CF Alabama 246 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of their intent to default on certain winning bids, including six CBGs subject to forfeiture assigned to CF Alabama. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared CF Alabama to be in default on July 26, 2021, and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that CF Alabama apparently committed six violations by defaulting on six CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $18,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  CF Alabama’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $57,262.40, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $8,589.36, which is 15% of CF Alabama’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of CF Alabama’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $8,589.36 against CF Alabama is appropriate here.
7. Charter Fiberlink – Georgia, LLC (CF Georgia); FRN: 0009563222; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033841; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080018.  CF Georgia is a limited liability company formed in Delaware. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 4, 2022).
  CF Georgia and CCO are subsidiaries of Charter. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned CF Georgia 172 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of their intent to default on certain bids, including eight CBGs subject to forfeiture assigned to CF Georgia. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared CF Georgia to be in default on January 28, 2022, and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that CF Georgia apparently committed eight violations by defaulting on eight CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $24,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  CF Georgia’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $121,792.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $18,268.91, which is 15% of CF Georgia’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of CF Georgia’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $18,268.91 against CF Georgia is appropriate here.
8. Charter Fiberlink – Michigan, LLC (CF Michigan); FRN: 0010069342; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033842; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080019.  CF Michigan is a limited liability company formed in Delaware. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 4, 2022).
  CF Michigan and CCO are subsidiaries of Charter. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
  In turn, CCO assigned CF Michigan 181 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of their intent to default on certain bids, including 17 CBGs subject to forfeiture assigned to CF Michigan. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared CF Michigan to be in default on July 26, 2021, and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656-67, Attach. A: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that CF Michigan apparently committed 17 violations by defaulting on 17 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $51,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  CF Michigan’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $218,019.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $32,702.88, which is 15% of CF Michigan’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of CF Michigan’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $32,702.88 against CF Michigan is appropriate here.
9. Charter Fiberlink – Missouri, LLC (CF Missouri); FRN: 0005793922; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033843; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080020.  CF Missouri is a limited liability company formed in Delaware. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 4, 2022).
  CF Missouri and CCO are subsidiaries of Charter. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
  In turn, CCO assigned CF Missouri 276 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140); Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of their intent to default on certain bids, including two CBGs subject to forfeiture assigned to CF Missouri. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared CF Missouri to be in default on July 26, 2021; January 28, 2022; and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11657, Attach. A: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that CF Missouri apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  CF Missouri’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $53,734.60, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $8,060.19, which is 15% of CF Missouri’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of CF Missouri’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 against CF Missouri is appropriate here.
10. Charter Fiberlink – Tennessee, LLC (CF Tennessee); FRN: 0009563396; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033844; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080021.  CF Tennessee is a limited liability company formed in Delaware. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 4, 2022).
  CF Tennessee and CCO are subsidiaries of Charter. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned CF Tennessee 422 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of their intent to default   on certain bids, including 77 CBGs subject to forfeiture assigned to CF Tennessee. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared CF Tennessee to be in default on July 26, 2021; January 28, 2022; and March 10, 2022; and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11657-61, Attach. A: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that CF Tennessee apparently committed 77 violations by defaulting on 77 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $231,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  CF Tennessee’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $3,649,185.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $547,377.86, which is 15% of CF Tennessee’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of CF Tennessee’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117. 
 the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $231,000.00 against CF Tennessee is appropriate here.
11. Charter Fiberlink CCO, LLC (CF CCO); FRN: 0009958109; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033845; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080022.  CF CCO is a limited liability company formed in Delaware. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 4, 2022).
  CF CCO and CCO are subsidiaries of Charter. Id.
  In turn, CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned CF CCO 554 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of their intent to default on certain bids, including 23 CBGs subject to forfeiture assigned to CF CCO. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared CF CCO to be in default on July 26, 2021; January 28, 2022; and March 10, 2022; and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice 36 FCC Rcd at 11661, Attach. A: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that CF CCO apparently committed 23 violations by defaulting on 23 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $69,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  CF CCO’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $4,691,018.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $703,652.82, which is 15% of CF CCO’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of CF CCO’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $69,000.00 against CF CCO is appropriate here.
12. Charter Fiberlink VA-CCO, LLC (CF VA-CCO); FRN: 0010399053; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033846; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080023.  CF VA-CCO is a limited liability company formed in Delaware. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 4, 2022).
  CF VA-CCO and CCO are subsidiaries of Charter. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned CF VA-CCO 38 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of their intent to default on certain bids, including two CBGs subject to forfeiture assigned to CF VA-CCO. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.    
  WCB declared CF VA-CCO to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11661-62, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that CF VA-CCO apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  CF VA-CCO’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $115,551.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $17,332.65, which is 15% of CF VA-CCO’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11661-62, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of CF VA-CCO’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 against CF VA-CCO is appropriate here.
13. CNSP Internet, Inc. d/b/a NMSURF, Inc. (NMSURF); FRN: 0018795427; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033847; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080024.  NMSURF is a New Mexico company located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. NMSURF, About Us, https://www.nmsurf.com/about-us/https://www.solarus.net/contact/ (last visited Apr. 29, 2022). 
  NMSURF provides residential and business options for fixed wireless broadband internet, and VoIP. Id.  See also NMSURF, Phone, https://www.nmsurf.com/phone/ (last visited Apr. 29, 2022).
  NMSURF timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13921, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On December 15, 2020, NMSURF notified the Commission of its intent to default on all 20 of its CBGs subject to forfeiture. Letter from Albert Catanah, President and Chief Executive Officer, NMSURF, Inc., and Bryan Catanach, Vice President, NMSURF, Inc., to Federal Communications Commission (Dec. 15, 2020).
  WCB declared NMSURF to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11669-70, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that NMSURF apparently committed 17 violations by defaulting on 20 CBGs, of which 17 CBGs are subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $51,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  NMSURF’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $23,203.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $3,480.48, which is 15% of NMSURF’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11669-70, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of NMSURF’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $51,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,480.48 against NMSURF is appropriate here.
14. Cogeco US (Delmar), LLC (Cogeco US, formerly, Atlantic Broadband (Delmar), LLC) d/b/a Breezeline; On May 12, 2022, Atlantic Broadband (Delmar), LLC notified the Commission that the company had changed its name to Cogeco US (Delmar), LLC.  See Letter from KC Halm, Counsel to Cogeco US (Delmar), LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (May 12, 2022).   
 FRN: 0009596875; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033848; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080025.  Cogeco US is a Delaware company that provides phone, television and internet services to residential, business and government customers. Cogeco US (Delmar), LLC d/b/a Breezeline, About Breezeline, https://www.breezeline.com (last visited May 17, 2022).  See also Delaware Department of State: Division of Corporations: Records Search: Cogeco (US) Delmar, LLC, https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp/entitysearch/NameSearch.aspx (last visited May 10, 2022).
  Cogeco US timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13906, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On March 22, 2021, Cogeco US notified the Commission of its intent to default on two of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Virginia. E-mail from Paul Hudson, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Counsel to Cogeco US (Delmar), LLC (formerly, Atlantic Broadband (Delmar), LLC), to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Mar. 22, 2021, 10:39 EDT).
  WCB declared Cogeco US to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the Company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default.     
  The Commission finds that Cogeco US apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Cogeco US’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $21,873.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $3,281.05. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11656, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Cogeco US’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,281.05 against Cogeco US is appropriate here.
15. Commnet Wireless, LLC (Commnet); FRN: 0007116403; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033849; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080026.  Commnet provides broadband communications services to Tribal Communities and rural United States with its main office in Castle Rock, Colorado. Commnet Wireless, LLC, Home, https://www.commnetbroadband.com (last visited Apr. 26, 2022).
  Commnet timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13910-11, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On January 26, 2021, Commnet notified the Commission of its intent to default on bids covering 16 CBGs subject to forfeiture in California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. E-mail from David Kaufman, Counsel for Commnet Wireless, LLC, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 26, 2021, 12:00 EDT).
  WCB declared Commnet to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11662-63 Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Commnet apparently committed 16 violations by defaulting on 16 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $48,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Commnet’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $6,797,565.60, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,019,634.84, which is 15% of Commnet’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11662-63, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Commnet’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $48,000.00 against Commnet is appropriate here.
16. Computer Techniques, Inc. dba CTI Fiber (Computer Techniques); FRN: 0017141102; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033850; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080027.  Computer Techniques is an internet service provider based in Taylorville and Hillsboro, Illinois. CTI, Home, https://www.ctitech.com  (last visited Apr. 26, 2022).
  Computer Techniques timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13911, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On February 19, 2021, Computer Techniques notified the Commission of its intent to default on its CBGs subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Adam Vocks, Computer Techniques, Inc. d/b/a CTI Fiber, to Ian Forbes, Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 19, 2021, 11:12 EDT)
  WCB declared Computer Techniques to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11663 Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Computer Techniques apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Computer Techniques’ CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $8,214.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,232.10, which is 15% of Computer Techniques’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11663, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Computer Techniques’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).   
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $1,232.10 against Computer Techniques is appropriate here.
17. Conexon Connect LLC (Conexon Connect); FRN: 0029721511;  File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033851; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080028.  Conexon Connect is a subsidiary of Conexon LLC based in Kansas City, Missouri that works with rural electric cooperatives to bring fiber internet to their communities. Conexon, Home, https://conexon.us (last visited Apr. 26, 2022).
  Conexon Connect was a member of the Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium (RECC). Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium, Auction 904 FCC Form 175 Application, File No. 0009148768, at Attach. 2, p. 13 (filed July 14, 2020);  https://auctionnextfiling.fcc.gov/form175/search175/results_detail_appInfo.htm?searchLevel=B&application_id=12165528&file_num=0009148768&version=2&PStart=1&auction_id=904 (RECC Short-Form Filing).
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned bids covering 1,156 CBGs to Conexon Connect. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 8, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On January 28, 2021, Conexon Connect notified the Commission that it was defaulting on 13 CBGs subject to forfeiture in Ohio, Texas, and Virginia, Letters from Conexon Connect, LLC, to Federal Communications Commission (Jan.28, 2021).
 and on June 16, 2021, Conexon Connect notified the Commission that it was defaulting on one CBG subject to forfeiture in Illinois. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Conexon Connect, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (June 16, 2021).
  WCB declared Conexon Connect to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11663-64 Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Conexon Connect apparently committed 14 violations by defaulting on 14 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $42,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Conexon Connect’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $521,940.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $78,291.03, which is 15% of Conexon Connect’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11663-64, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Conexon Connect’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $42,000.00 against Conexon Connect is appropriate here.
18. Consolidated Fiber, Inc. (Consolidated Fiber); FRN: 0027761279; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033852; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080029.  Consolidated Fiber is a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Cooperative, headquartered in Mount Gilead, Ohio. Consolidated Cooperative, Fiber, https://www.consolidated.coop/fiber (last visited Apr. 29, 2022).
  Consolidated Cooperative was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 14.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned three CBGs to Consolidated Fiber. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  Consolidated Fiber failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1. 
  On January 29, 2021, Consolidated Fiber notified the Commission that it was defaulting on all three of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Ohio. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Consolidated Fiber, Inc., to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021).
  WCB declared Consolidated Fiber to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that Consolidated Fiber apparently committed three violations by defaulting on three CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $9,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115. 
  Consolidated Fiber’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $80,957.90, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $12,143.68, which is 15% of Consolidated Fiber’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664 Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Consolidated Fiber’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $9,000.00 against Consolidated Fiber is appropriate here.
19. Cooperative Connect, Inc. (Cooperative Connect); FRN: 0029757853; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033853; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080030.  Cooperative Connect is a nonprofit corporation headquartered in Lorain and Wellington, Ohio.  It is an internet cooperative owned by three Ohio rural electric cooperatives; Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative; Inc.; and North Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 18.
  Cooperative Connect was a member of RECC. Id.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
  In turn, RECC assigned three CBGs to Cooperative Connect. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  Cooperative Connect failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 1151, n.1.
  On January 29, 2021, Cooperative Connect notified the Commission that it was defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture in Ohio. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Cooperative Connect, Inc., to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021).
  WCB declared Cooperative Connect to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664 Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Cooperative Connect apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Cooperative Connect’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $405,180.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $60,777.00, which is 15% of Cooperative Connect’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664 Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Cooperative Connect’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00 against Cooperative Connect is appropriate here.
20. Delta Communications, LLC (Delta Communications); FRN: 0007690258; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033854; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080031.  Delta Communications is an internet service provider located in Harrisburg, Illinois. Dunn and Bradstreet Business Directory, Delta Communications, LLC, https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.delta_communications_llc.15a5b1c79c44128ba17cb0ff885297d1.html (last visited Apr. 26, 2022).
  Delta Communications is owned by Cable One, Inc., which was a member of the Wisper-CABO 904 Consortium (Wisper-CABO). Wisper-CABO 904 Consortium, Auction 904 FCC Form 175 Application, File No. 0009149272, at Ownership & Wisper-CABO 904 Consortium Attach. (filed July 14, 2020);  https://auctionfiling.fcc.gov/form175/search175/results_detail_appInfo.htm?searchLevel=B&application_id=12176125&file_num=0009149272&version=2&PStart=1&auction_id=904 .
  Wisper-CABO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13932-33, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, Wisper-CABO assigned seven CBGs to Delta Communications in Illinois. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 8, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On November 1, 2021, Delta Communications notified the Commission of its intent to default on its seven CBGs subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Patrick Caron, General Counsel, Cable One, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Nov. 1, 2021, 16:35 EDT).
  WCB declared Delta Communications to be in default on December 16, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.   
  The Commission finds Delta Communications apparently committed seven violations by defaulting on seven CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $21,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Delta Communications’ assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $12,369.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,855.38, which is 15% of Delta Communications’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Delta Communications’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $1,855.38 against Delta Communications is appropriate here.
21. Direct Communications Rockland, Inc. (Direct Communications);  FRN: 0004321790; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033855; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080032.  Direct Communications is a fiber broadband company in Rockland, Idaho. Direct Communications, Home, https://directcom.com/idaho (last visited Apr. 26, 2022).
  Direct Communications timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13913, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On December 16, 2021, WCB declared Direct Communications to be in default when the company did not submit its ETC documentation by the June 7, 2021, Long-Form ETC deadline, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds Direct Communications apparently committed 15 violations by defaulting on 15 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $45,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Direct Communications’ CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $15,542,781.30, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $2,331,417.19, which is 15% of Delta Communications’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Direct Communications’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $45,000.00 against Direct Communications is appropriate here.
22. Edisto Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Edisto); FRN: 0029709995; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033856; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080033.  Edisto is an electric cooperative located in Bamberg, South Carolina. Edisto Electric Cooperative, Home, https://www.edistoelectric.com/ (last visited Apr. 26, 2022). 
  Edisto was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 26.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned three CBGs to Edisto. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  Edisto failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On January 29, 2021, Edisto notified the Commission that it was defaulting on three CBGs subject to forfeiture in Ohio. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Edisto Electric Cooperative, Inc., to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021).
  WCB declared Edisto to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Edisto apparently committed three violations by defaulting on three CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $9,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Edisto’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $332,634.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $49,895.20, which is 15% of Edisto’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Edisto’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $9,000.00 against Edisto is appropriate here.
23. Effective Systems Fiber Network, LLC (Effective Systems); FRN: 0029713260; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033857; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080034.  Effective Systems is a fiber internet provider located in Franklin, Indiana. Indiana-Company.Com., Effective Systems Fiber Network, LLC, https://indiana-company.com/co/effective-systems-fiber-network-llc (last visited Apr. 26, 2022).
  Effective Systems was a member of the NRTC Phase 1 RDOF Consortium (NRTC). Letter from Nikki Shoultz, Counsel to Effective Systems Fiber Network, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 2, 2021) (Effective Systems Default Letter).
  NRTC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13921, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, NRTC assigned four CBGs to Effective Systems. July 2021 Default Public Notice , 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  On February 2, 2021, Effective Systems notified the Commission of its intent to default on four CBGs subject to forfeiture in Indiana. Effective Systems Default Letter.
  WCB declared Effective Systems to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Effective Systems apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Effective Systems’ assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $248,649.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $37,297.35, which is 15% of Effective Systems’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Effective Systems’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00 against Effective Systems is appropriate here.
24. City of Farmington (Farmington); FRN: 001609163; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033858; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080035.  The Farmington Electric Utility System is owned and operated by the City of Farmington, New Mexico. City of Farmington, Farmington Electric Utility System, https://www.fmtn.org/181/Farmington-Electric-Utility-System (last visited Apr. 28, 2022).
  Farmington serves approximately 46,000 metered customers. Id.
  Farmington timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13910, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On January 22, 2021, Farmington notified the Commission of its intent to default on its CBGs subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Olena Erickson, CPA, Utility Financial Analyst City of Farmington, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 22, 2021, 14:43 EDT). 
  WCB declared Farmington to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11662, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Farmington apparently committed six violations by defaulting on six CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $18,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Farmington’s winning CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $3,117,780.60, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $467,667.09, which is 15% of Farmington’s default support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11662, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Farmington’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $18,000.00 against Farmington is appropriate here.
25. Foursight Communications LLC, d/b/a Trilight (Trilight); FRN: 0028574499; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033859; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080036.  Trilight is an internet service company located in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dunn & Bradstreet Business Directory, https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.foursight_communications_llc.7266adda5b4d9b327ec46f1ae386776b.html (last visited Apr. 29, 2022)
  Trilight participated in Auction 904 as a member of the Tennessee Cooperative Group Consortium (TN Coop). E-mail from Jonathan West, Counsel to Foursight Communications LLC d/b/a Trilight, to Heidi Lankau, Telecommunications Policy Access Division, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 28, 2021, 18:31 EDT). (Trilight Default E-mail).
  TN Coop timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13929, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, TN Coop assigned Trilight 13 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 8, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On January 28, 2021, Trilight notified the Commission that it was defaulting on five CBGs subject to forfeiture in Tennessee. Trilight Default E-mail.
  WCB declared Trilight to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664-65, Attach. A: Bids in Default.  
  The Commission finds that Trilight apparently committed five violations by defaulting on five CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $15,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Trilight’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $98,271.40, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $14,740.71, which is 15% of Trilight’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11664-65, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Trilight’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $14,740.71 against Trilight is appropriate here.
26. Great Plains Communications LLC (Great Plains); FRN: 0004381380; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033860; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080037.  Great Plains is a fiber network service provider headquartered in Blair, Nebraska, Great Plains Communications, Home, https://gpcom.com (last visited Apr. 26, 2022).
 and an operating company of Grain Communications Opportunity Fund II, L.P. (Opportunity Fund). Grain Management, Investments, https://graingp.com/investments/ (last visited Apr. 28, 2022); Grain Communications Opportunity Fund II, L.P., Auction 904 FCC Form 175 Application, File No. 0009149927, at Operating Companies Attach. (filed July 9, 2020); https://auctionfiling.fcc.gov/form175/search175/results_detail_appInfo.htm?searchLevel=B&application_id=12165733&file_num=0009149927&version=2&PStart=1&auction_id=904.
  The Opportunity Fund timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 on behalf of its operating companies and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13916, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, Opportunity Fund assigned four CBGs in Nebraska to Great Plains. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 8, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On Sept. 14, 2021, Great Plains notified the Commission of its intent to default on its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Nebraska. E-mail from Rodney Thiemann, Sr. Director of Regulatory Finance, Great Plains Communications, LLC, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Sept. 14, 2021, 11:45 EDT).
  WCB declared Great Plains to be in default on December 16, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.   
  The Commission finds that Great Plains apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Great Plains’ assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $18,416.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $2,762.43, which is 15% of Great Plain’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Great Plains' won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $2,762.43 against Great Plains is appropriate here.
27. Gtek Computers & Wireless LLC (Gtek); FRN: 0016715682; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033861; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080038.  Gtek is a wireless internet service provider headquartered in Portland, Texas. Gtek 360, Home, https://www.gtek.biz (last visited Apr. 26, 2022).
  Gtek participated in Auction 904 as a member of the NexTier Consortium (NexTier). See NexTier Consortium, Auction 904 FCC Form 175 Application, File No. 0009149839, at Ownership (filed Sept. 23, 2020); https://auctionfiling.fcc.gov/form175/search175/results_detail_appInfo.htm?searchLevel=B&application_id=12180976&file_num=0009149839&version=2&PStart=1&auction_id=904 (NexTier Short-Form Filing).
  NexTier timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13920, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
  In turn, NexTier assigned 65 CBGs to Gtek. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 8, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On February 4, 2022, Gtek notified the Commission that it was defaulting on 61 CBGs subject to forfeiture in Texas. Letter from Justin Aragon, Director of Operations, Gtek 360, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 4, 2022).  
  WCB declared Gtek to be in default on January 28, 2022, and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.   
  The Commission finds that Gtek apparently committed 61 violations by defaulting on 61 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $183,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Gtek’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $277,069.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $41,560.46, which is 15% of Gtek’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default, (describing the total amount of Gtek’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $41,560.46 against Gtek is appropriate here.
28. Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Guernsey); FRN: 0029716396; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033862; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080039.  Guernsey is an Ohio electric cooperative located in New Concord, Ohio. Guernsey, About Your Cooperative, https://www.gmenergy.com/about-your-cooperative (last visited Apr. 13, 2022). 
  Guernsey was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 30.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC then assigned Guernsey two of its CBGs in Ohio. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  Guernsey failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On January 29, 2021, Guernsey notified the Commission of its intent to default on both of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Ohio. Letter from Todd Lantor, Counsel to Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc., to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021).  
  WCB declared Guernsey to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Guernsey apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Guernsey’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $24,924.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $3,738.60, which is 15% of Guernsey’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Guernsey’s assigned support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,738.60 against Guernsey is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

29. HolstonConnect LLC (HolstonConnect); FRN: 0026995332; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033863; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080040.  HolstonConnect, a wholly owned subsidiary of Houston Electric Cooperative, has its headquarters in Tennessee, and provides telephone, TV, and internet services to customers, businesses and governmental entities located in rural areas. HolstonConnect, About Us, https://www.holstonconnect.com (last visited May 8, 2022).
  HolstonConnect was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 30-31.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned its winning bids for 12 CBGs to HolstonConnect, which timely submitted its Long-Form Application. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 10, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904.
  On September 1, 2021, HolstonConnect notified the Commission of its intent to default on its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to HolstonConnect LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Sept. 1, 2021).  
  WCB declared HolstonConnect to be in default on December 16, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.       
  The Commission finds that HolstonConnect apparently committed 12 violations by defaulting on 12 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $36,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  HolstonConnect’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $37,700.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $5,655.10. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of HolstonConnect’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $5,655.10 against HolstonConnect is appropriate here.
30. HomeTown Broadband, Inc. (HomeTown); FRN: 0029677846; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033864; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080041. HomeTown, an entity formed in Arkansas, filed its application as a consortium with its affiliate, Dunnell Telephone Company. See Application to Participate in Auction 904, FCC Form 183, HomeTown Broadband, Inc., File No. 0009149852, (filed Sept. 23, 2020); Dunnell Telephone Company, http://www.dunnelltelephone.com/ (last visited May 12, 2022).
  HomeTown timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13917, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.   
  On February 19, 2021, HomeTown notified the Commission of the company’s intent to default on its two CBGs subject to forfeiture in Arkansas. E-mail from Charles Mattingly, Chief Executive Officer, HomeTown Broadband, Inc., to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 19, 2021, 11:05 EDT). 
  WCB declared HomeTown to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that HomeTown apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  HomeTown’s winning bids in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $1,369,579.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $205,436.85, which is 15% of HomeTown’s default support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of HomeTown’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 against HomeTown is appropriate here.
31. Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (HTC); FRN: 0001886944; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033865; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080042.  HTC is a cooperative in South Carolina that provides telecommunications services in Horry, Georgetown, and Marion counties. HTC, About Us, https://www.htcinc.net/about-htc/ (last visited May 2, 2022).
  HTC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13917, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On April 7, 2021, HTC notified the Commission of its intent to default on 10 CBGs subject to forfeiture in South Carolina. E-mail from Dee Herman, Counsel to Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc., to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Apr. 7, 2021, 18:21 EDT).
  WCB declared HTC to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that HTC apparently committed 10 violations by defaulting on 10 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $30,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  HTC’s CBGs in default amounted to $117,884.40, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $17,682.66, which is 15% of HTC’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of HTC’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $17,682.66 against HTC is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

32. Hotwire Communications, Ltd. (Hotwire); FRN: 0009846494; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033866; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080043.  Hotwire is a Pennsylvania Limited Partnership headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Hotwire, About Hotwire, https://gethotwired.com/about (last visited Apr. 14, 2022). 
  Hotwire provides fiber optic services to communities in Florida, South Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Id.
  Hotwire timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13917, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On January 29, 2021, Hotwire notified the Commission of its intent to default on 13 of its 34 CBGs. E-mail from Jeff Carlisle, Lerman Senter PLLC, Counsel to Hotwire Communications, Ltd., to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021, 11:32 EDT).
  WCB declared Hotwire to be in default for those 13 CBGs on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. 47 CFR § 54.804(b)(6)(iv) (“Applications to which major modifications are made after the deadline for submitting applications shall be denied.”).  See also July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665-66, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  WCB declared Hotwire to be in further default for an additional 21 CBGs on December 16, 2021, after Hotwire made a major modification to its pending Long-Form Application and its request for a waiver of the prohibition on major modifications was denied, and again referred the company to EB for enforcement action. December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Hotwire apparently committed 28 violations by defaulting on 28 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $84,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Hotwire’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $4,008,371.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $601,255.65, which is 15% of Hotwire’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11665-66, Attach. A: Bids in Default; December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Hotwire’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $84,000.00 against Hotwire is appropriate here. 
33. iZone Broadband LLC. (iZone);  FRN: 0026899971; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033867; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080044.  iZone is an Ohio company providing high speed internet to rural homes or offices in Central Ohio. iZone, Home, https://www.izonebroadband.com/ (last visited Mar. 29, 2022).  See also iZone, About Us, https://www.izonebroadband.com/about_us/ (last visited Mar. 29, 2022).
  iZone was a member of NexTier. See NexTier Short-Form Filing.
  NexTier timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13920, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, NexTier assigned iZone four CBGs in Ohio. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11666, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  iZone failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1
  On January 27, 2021, iZone notified the Commission of its intent to default on four of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Ohio. E-mail from Scott Lanham, President, iZone Broadband LLC., to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 27, 2021, 14:45 EDT).
  WCB declared iZone to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11666, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that iZone apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  iZone’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $156,450.50, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $23,467.58, which is 15% of iZone’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11666, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of iZone’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $12,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00 against iZone is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

34. KanOkla Telephone Association (KanOkla); FRN: 0004362364; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033868; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080045.  KanOkla is a Kansas cooperative headquartered in Calwell, Kansas. KanOkla, About Us, https://www.kanokla.com/about-us (last visited Mar. 18, 2022). 
  KanOkla offers high speed internet service to rural locations in Kansas and Oklahoma through its network of fixed tower sites and fiber routes. Id.  
  KanOkla timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13917, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On February 4, 2021, KanOkla notified the Commission of its intent to default on both of its CBGs. E-mail from Jill Kuehny, Chief Executive Officer, KanOkla Telephone Association, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 4, 2021, 19:00 EDT).  
  WCB declared KanOkla to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11666, Attach. A: Bids in Default.   
  The Commission finds that KanOkla apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  KanOkla’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $25,855.90, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $3,878.38, which is 15% of KanOkla’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11666, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of KanOkla’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,878.38 against KanOkla is appropriate here.
35. Licking Rural Electrification (Licking); FRN: 0023704042; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033869; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080046.  Licking is an Ohio company located in Newark, Ohio. Licking, Contact Us, https://myenergycoop.com/contact-us/ (last visited Apr. 14, 2022). 
  Licking was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 34-35. 
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
   In turn, RECC assigned Licking six CBGs in Ohio. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11666-67, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  Licking failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On February 2, 2021, Licking notified the Commission of its intent to default on all of its assigned CBGs in Ohio, of which five are subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Licking Rural Electrification, Inc., to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 2, 2021). 
  WCB declared Licking to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11666-67, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Licking apparently committed five violations by defaulting on five CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $15,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Licking’s assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture amounted to $67,112.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $10,066.92, which is 15% of Licking’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11666-67, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Licking’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $10,066.92 against Licking is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

36. LTD Broadband LLC (LTD Broadband); FRN: 0020926788; File No.:  EB-IHD-22-00033870; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080047.  LTD Broadband is a Nevada company that provides fiber and fixed wireless service to customers, businesses and governmental entities located in rural areas. LTD Broadband, About, https://ltdbroadband.com/about (last visited May 10, 2022).
  LTD Broadband timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13917-18, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On August 16, 2021, LTD Broadband notified the Commission of its intent to default on certain census blocks. E-mail from Stephen E. Coran, Counsel to LTD Broadband LLC, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Aug. 16, 2021, 15:45 EDT).
  On August 25, 2021, LTD Broadband also notified the Commission that it would not seek reconsideration of WCB’s denial of the company’s deadline waiver request for its Kansas and Oklahoma bids. Petition for Partial Reconsideration of LTD Broadband LLC, AU Docket No. 20-34, et al., at 1-2 (filed Aug. 25, 2021).
  The areas where LTD Broadband intended to default cover 768 CBGs subject to forfeiture.   WCB declared LTD Broadband to be in default on December 16, 2021, December 2021 Default Public Notice, at 4-5, n.38 & Attach. B: Bids in Default.              
 and on January 28, 2022, January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.    
 and referred the company to EB for enforcement action.  The Commission finds that LTD Broadband apparently committed violations by defaulting on 768 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $2,304,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  LTD Broadband’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $78,496,778.40, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $11,774,516.76, which is 15% of LTD Broadband’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of LTD Broadband’s won support that is in default for the identified bids); January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of LTD Broadband’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.	
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $2,304,000.00 against LTD Broadband is appropriate here.
37. Lynches River Communications, Inc. (Lynches); FRN: 0029688389; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033871; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080048.  Lynches is a South Carolina company located in Pageland, South Carolina. See South Carolina Sec. State, Business Name Search: Lynches River Communications, Inc., https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/Profile/622f7185-d20a-4613-9c56-1235c6e9ab5e (last visited Apr. 15, 2022). 
  Lynches was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 36.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned Lynches four CBGs in Ohio. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11667, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  Lynches failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On January 29, 2021, Lynches notified the Commission of its intent to default on its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. Letter from Todd Lantor, Counsel to Lynches River Communications, Inc., to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021).
  WCB declared Lynches to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11667, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Lynches apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Lynches’ assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $155,242.50, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $23,286.38, which is 15% of Lynches’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11667, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Lynches’ won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00 against Lynches is appropriate here. 
38. MCC Network Services, LLC (MCC); FRN: 0025942202; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033872; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080049.   MCC is an Illinois limited liability company headquartered in Sullivan, Illinois. See Illinois Sec. State, Corporation/LLC Search: MCC Network Services, LLC, https://apps.ilsos.gov/corporatellc/CorporateLlcController https://businessfilings.sc.gov/BusinessFiling/Entity/Profile/622f7185-d20a-4613-9c56-1235c6e9ab5e (last visited June 10, 2022).
  MCC operates a fiber internet network offering internet and voice services in multiple central Illinois counties. See MCC, Fiber Internet, https://www.mcc-ixc.com/fiber-internet (last visited Apr. 15, 2022).  
  MCC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13918, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
  MCC notified the Commission of its intent to default on its winning bids, including 22 CBGs subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Brittany Walters, Chief Financial Officer, MCC Network Services, LLC, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 3, 2021, 15:10 EDT).
  WCB declared MCC to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11667-68, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that MCC apparently committed 22 violations by defaulting on 22 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $66,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
   MCC’s winning bids in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $29,684.40, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $4,452.66, which is 15% of MCC’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11667-68, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of MCC’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $66,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117. 
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $4,452.66 against MCC is appropriate here.
39. Mountain West Technologies Corporation (Mountain West); FRN: 0015643182; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033873; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080050.  Mountain West is a wireless internet service provider headquartered in Casper, Wyoming. Mountain West, Home, https://mwtn.net  (last visited Apr. 28, 2022).
  Mountain West timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13920, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
  On June 22, 2021, Mountain West notified the Commission of its intent to default on its CBGs subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Jim Moberly, President, Mountain West Technologies Corporation, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (June 22, 2021, 19:00 EDT).
  WCB declared Mountain West to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11668-69, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that Mountain West apparently committed 15 violations by defaulting on 15 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $45,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Mountain West’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $112,413.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $16,862.07, which is 15% of Mountain West’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11668-69, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Mountain West’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $16,862.07 against Mountain West is appropriate here.
40. NEXT, Powered by NAEC, LLC (NEXT); FRN: 0026157230; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033874; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080051.  NEXT is a member of the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative located in Salem, Arkansas, NEXT, About Us, https://www.mynextfiber.com/about (last visited May 2, 2022). 
 and offers broadband internet, telephone, and television services. NEXT, Home, https://www.mynextfiber.com/ (last visited May 2, 2022). 
  NEXT was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 43.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned NEXT 47 CBGs in Arkansas. 417 Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 10, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904.  
  On August 16, 2021, NEXT notified the Commission of its intent to default on one assigned CBG subject to forfeiture in Arkansas. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to NEXT, Powered by NAEC, LLC, to Michael Janson, Director, Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force, Federal Communications Commission (Aug. 16, 2021). 
  On September 3, 2021, NEXT notified the Commission of its intent to default on three additional assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture in Arkansas. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to NEXT, Powered by NAEC, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Sept. 3, 2021).
  WCB declared NEXT to be in default on January 28, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that NEXT apparently committed four violations by defaulting on four CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $12,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  NEXT’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $4,533,654.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $680,048.20, which is 15% of NEXT’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of NEXT’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the $12,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.
 the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00 against NEXT is appropriate here
41. Northwest Fiber, LLC d/b/a Ziply Fiber (NW Fiber); FRN: 0028765642; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033875; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080052.  NW Fiber is a Delaware corporation located in Kirkland, Washington. See Delaware Dept. State: Division of Corporations, General Information Name Search: Northwest Fiber, LLC, https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp/entitysearch/NameSearch.aspx (last visited May 12, 2022).  See also Washington Sec. State, Corporations, Business Search: Northwest Fiber, LLC, https://ccfs.sos.wa.gov/#/BusinessSearch (last visited May 12, 2022).
  NW Fiber provides residential and business options for internet, phone, and streaming television, voice, and business services. See Ziply Fiber, About Us, https://ziplyfiber.com/services (last visited Apr. 29, 2022). 
  NW Fiber is affiliated with St. John Telephone Company, Inc. (St. John Telco), See St. John Telco, Auction 904 FCC Form 175 Application, File No. 0009150005, at Consortium Member List, (filed July 10, 2020);  https://auctionfiling.fcc.gov/form175/search175/results_detail_appInfo.htm?searchLevel=B&application_id=12175733&file_num=0009150005&version=2&Pstart=1&auction_id=904. 
 which timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13929, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  WCB declared NW Fiber to be in default on December 16, 2021, after NW Fiber filed its long-form application past the January 29, 2021 deadline and WCB denied the company’s deadline waiver request, The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund et al., AU Docket No. 20-34 et al., Order, DA 21-1311 (WCB/OEA Oct. 20, 2021).
 and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. December 2021 Default Public Notice at 4-5, n.38 & Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that NW Fiber apparently committed 14 violations by defaulting on l4 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $42,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115. 
   NW Fiber’s winning CBGs in default amounted to $6,893,419.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,034,012.88, which is 15% of NW Fiber’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of NW Fiber’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $42,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $42,000.00 against NW Fiber is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

42. OEConnect, LLC (OEConnect); FRN: 0027468826; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033876; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080053.  OEConnect is owned by Ostego Electric Cooperative Inc., and located in Hartwick, New York. OEConnect, About Us, https://oeconnect.coop/about-oeconnect (last visited May 4, 2022).
  OEConnect offers fiber-to-home internet and VoIP phone services to residents and businesses. OEConnect, Home, https://oeconnect.coop/ (last visited May 4, 2022).
  OEConnect was a member of RECC. See RECC Short- Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 50-51.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned OEConnect 26 CBGs in New York. Id.
  On January 26, OEConnect notified the Commission of its intent to default on three of its assigned CBGs subject forfeiture. Letter from OEConnect, LLC, to Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 26, 2021).
  WCB declared OEConnect to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11670, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that OEConnect apparently committed three violations by defaulting on three CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $9,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  OEConnect’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $1,458,348.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $218,752.30, which is 15% of OEConnect’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11670, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of OEConnect’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the $9,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the $9,000.00 forfeiture amount against OEConnect is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

43. One Ring Networks, Inc. (One Ring); FRN: 0027986132; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033877; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080054.  One Ring is located in Athens, Texas. One Ring, About Us, https://oneringnetworks.com/about-us/ (last visited May 3, 2022).  
  One Ring offers business broadband services including fixed wireless, fiber and hosted voice in Georgia, Texas, California, Arizona, and Maryland. One Ring, Services, https://oneringnetworks.com/internet-services/ (last visited May 3, 2022). 
  One Ring also offers residential internet services. One Ring, Residential Service, https://oneringnetworks.com/residential-service/ (last visited May 3, 2022).
  One Ring timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13922, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On June 7, 2021, One Ring notified the Commission of its intent to default on two CBGs in Maryland. One Ring Networks, Inc., Petition for Waiver, WC Docket No. 19-126 et al. (filed June 7, 2021).  
  WCB declared One Ring to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11670, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  On August 17, 2021, One Ring informed the Commission of its intent to default on its remaining CBGs. E-mail from Sotheara Leang, Vice President of Operations, One Ring Networks, Inc., Attach.: Surrender of A904 CBGs, at 1, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Aug. 17, 2021, 15:36 EDT).  
  WCB declared One Ring to be in further default on December 16, 2021, and again referred the company to EB for enforcement action. December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that One Ring apparently committed 52 violations by defaulting on 52 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $156,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115. 
  One Ring’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $49,557.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $7,433.67, which is 15% of One Ring’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of One Ring’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the $156,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $7,433.67 against One Ring is appropriate here.  Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

44. Palmetto Link, LLC (Palmetto); FRN: 0029732948; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033878; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080055.  Palmetto is a South Carolina company located in Varnville, South Carolina. Palmetto, Home, https://www.palmettolink.us/ (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Palmetto provides residential and business options for internet, video, and phone. Id. 
  Palmetto was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 52-53.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned Palmetto two CBGs in South Carolina. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11670, Attach. A: Bids in Default.  
  Palmetto failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On January 29, 2021, Palmetto notified the Commission of its intent to default on both of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture in South Carolina. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Palmetto Link, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021).
  WCB declared Palmetto to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11670, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Palmetto apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, at para. 115.
  Palmetto’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $33,941.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $5,091.25, which is 15% of Palmetto’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11670, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Palmetto’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the $6,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $5,091.25 against Palmetto is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

45. Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (Pierce Pepin); FRN: 0005235056; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033879; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080056.  Pierce Pepin is a Wisconsin cooperative located in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. Pierce Pepin, Home, https://piercepepin.coop/ (last visited May 2, 2022). 
  Pierce Pepin provides high speed broadband internet for Western Wisconsin through its subsidiary SwiftCurrent Connect. See SwiftCurrent Connect, About Us, https://swiftcurrent.coop/about-us (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Pierce Pepin was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 56. 
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary.
  In turn, RECC assigned Pierce Pepin three CBGs in Wisconsin. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  Pierce Pepin failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On February 1, 2021, Pierce Pepin notified the Commission of its intent to default on three of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture in Wisconsin. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 1, 2021). 
  WCB declared Pierce Pepin to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Pierce Pepin apparently committed three violations by defaulting on three CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $9,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Pierce Pepin’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $17,034.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $2,555.10, which is 15% of Pierce Pepin’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Pierce Pepin’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the $9,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $2,555.10 against Pierce Pepin is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

46. QCOL, Inc. (QCOL); FRN: 0019663095; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033880; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080057.  QCOL is a Pennsylvania company that offers high speed internet, TV and streaming options, and VoIP services. QCOL, Home, https://qcol.secureserversites.net/ (last visited May 3, 2022).
  QCOL timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13923, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On March 23, 2021, QCOL notified the Commission of its intent to default on three of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Pennsylvania. E-mail from Doug Friend, QCOL, Inc., to Ian Forbes, Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission (Mar. 23, 2021, 12:10 EDT).  
  WCB declared QCOL to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that QCOL apparently committed three violations by defaulting on three CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $9,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115. 
  QCOL’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $231,322.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $34,698.30, which is 15% of QCOL’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of QCOL’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $9,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $9,000.00 against QCOL is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

47. Redzone Wireless, LLC (Redzone); FRN: 0026369231; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033881; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080058.  Redzone is located in Rockland, Maine and provides wireless broadband services to Maine communities and businesses. Redzone, About Us, https://www.redzonewireless.com/company (last visited June 1, 2022).
  Redzone timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13923, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On May 20, 2021, Redzone notified the Commission of its intent to default on one CBG subject to forfeiture in Maine. E-mail from Stephen E. Coran, Counsel to Redzone Wireless, LLC, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (May 20, 2021, 14:21 EDT).
  WCB declared Redzone to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that Redzone apparently committed one violation by defaulting on one CBG subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $3,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Redzone’s CBG in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $63,216.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $9,482.52, which is 15% of Redzone’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Redzone’s won support that is in default for the identified bid).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,000.00 against Redzone is appropriate here.  Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

48. RiverStreet Communications of North Carolina, Inc. (RiverStreet North Carolina); FRN: 0025165895; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033882; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080059.  RiverStreet North Carolina provides voice, broadband, and entertainment services, RiverStreet Networks, About Us, https://www.wilkes.net/contact-us/?t=r (last visited Apr. 28, 2022). 
 and is an extension of Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation (Wilkes), Id.
 a North Carolina cooperative headquartered in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Wilkes, Contact Us, https://www.wilkes.net/contact-us/?t=r (last visited Apr. 28, 2022). 
  Wilkes timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13930, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, Wilkes assigned RiverStreet North Carolina 10 CBGs. 417 Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 10, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On January 29, 2021, RiverStreet North Carolina notified the Commission of its intent to default on five of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Lans Chase, Consultant for Eric Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer of RiverStreet Communications of North Carolina, Inc., to Heidi Lankau, Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021, 11:53 EDT).
  WCB declared RiverStreet North Carolina to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that RiverStreet North Carolina apparently committed five violations by defaulting on five CBGs, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $15,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  RiverStreet North Carolina’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $42,313.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $6,347.07, which is 15% of RiverStreet North Carolina’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of RiverStreet North Carolina’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $15,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $6,347.07 against RiverStreet North Carolina is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

49. RiverStreet Communications of Virginia, Inc. (RiverStreet Virginia); FRN: 0025165903; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033883; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080060.  RiverStreet Virginia provides voice, broadband, and entertainment services, RiverStreet Networks, About Us, https://www.wilkes.net/contact-us/?t=r (last visited Apr. 28, 2022). 
 and is an extension of Wilkes, Id. 
 a North Carolina cooperative headquartered in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Wilkes, Contact Us, https://www.wilkes.net/contact-us/?t=r (last visited Apr. 28, 2022). 
  Wilkes timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13930, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, Wilkes assigned RiverStreet Virginia 136 CBGs. 417 Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 10, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904.  
  On January 29, 2021, RiverStreet Virginia notified the Commission of its intent to default on 39 of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Lans Chase, Consultant for Eric Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer for RiverStreet Communications of Virginia, Inc., to Heidi Lankau, Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021, 11:53 EDT).
  WCB declared RiverStreet Virginia to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671-72, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that RiverStreet Virginia apparently committed 39 violations by defaulting on 39 of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $117,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  RiverStreet Virginia’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $3,365,125.50, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $504,768.82, which is 15% of RiverStreet Virginia’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11671-72, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of RiverStreet Virginia’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $117,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $117,000.00 against RiverStreet Virginia is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

50. The Seimitsu Corporation (Seimitsu); FRN: 0017360827; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033884; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080061.  Seimitsu is a corporation located in Savannah, Georgia. Seimitsu, Internet and Voice, https://www.seimitsu.com/fiber-internet-and-voice (last visited Apr. 28, 2022).
  Seimitsu provides internet on a fiber network and telecommunications service. Id. 
  Seimitsu was a member of NexTier. See NexTier Short-Form Filing.
  NexTier timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13920, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, NexTier assigned Seimitsu 31 of its CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results/ (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On January 21, 2022, Seimitsu notified the Commission of its intent to default on all of its assigned CBGs, of which 27 are subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Steve Coran, Counsel to The Seimitsu Corporation, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 21, 2021, 16:05 EDT).
  WCB declared Seimitsu to be in default on January 28, 2022, and referred the matter to EB for enforcement action. January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Seimitsu apparently committed 27 violations by defaulting on all of its assigned CBGs, of which 27 CBGs are subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $81,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Seimitsu’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $125,191.90, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $18,778.78, which is 15% of Seimitsu’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Seimitsu’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $18,778.78 against Seimitsu is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

51. Shelby Fiber, LLC (Shelby Fiber); FRN: 0029734407; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033885; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080062.  Shelby Fiber is a wholly owned member of Shelby Electric Cooperative, Inc. and is located in Shelbyville, Illinois. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 63-64. 
  Shelby Fiber was a member of RECC. Id.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned Shelby Fiber one CBG in Illinois. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11672, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  Shelby Fiber failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On January 29, 2021, Shelby Fiber notified the Commission of its intent to default on its one assigned CBG subject to forfeiture in Illinois. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Shelby Fiber, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021). 
  WCB declared Shelby Fiber to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11672, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Shelby Fiber apparently committed one violation by defaulting on one assigned CBG subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $3,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Shelby Fiber’s assigned CBG in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $12,408.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,861.20, which is 15% of Shelby Fiber’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11672, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Shelby Fiber’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the $3,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $1,861.20 against Shelby Fiber is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

52. Snake River Solutions, LLC (Snake River); FRN: 0025433442; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033886; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080063.  Snake River is a limited liability company formed in Wyoming. See NexTier Short-Form Filing. 
  Snake River was a member of NexTier. Id.
  NexTier timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13920, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, NexTier assigned Snake River four CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 8, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On April 2, 2021, Snake River notified the Commission of its intent to default on two of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture in Oregon. Letter from Kameron Blomquist, Managing Member, Snake River Solutions, LLC, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Apr. 2, 2021).
  WCB declared Snake River to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the matter to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11672, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that Snake River apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Snake River’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $141,983.50, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $21,297.52, which is 15% of Snake River’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11672, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Snake River’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the $6,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

53. Southwest Arkansas Telecommunications & Technology, Inc. d/b/a Four States Fiber (Southwest Arkansas); FRN: 0029663226; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033888; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080064.  Southwest Arkansas is a member of the Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative located in Texarkana, Arkansas. See Four States Fiber, Contact, https://www.fourstatesfiber.com/contact/ (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Southwest Arkansas offers residential and business options for internet and phone. See Four States Fiber, Home, https://www.fourstatesfiber.com/ (last visited on May 2, 2022). 
  Southwest Arkansas was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 68-69.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned Southwest Arkansas 93 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 10, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904.
  On January 25, 2021, Southwest Arkansas notified the Commission of its intent to default on one of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. Letter from Southwest Arkansas Telecommunications & Technology, Inc., to Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 25, 2021).
  WCB declared Southwest Arkansas to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Southwest Arkansas apparently committed one violation by defaulting on one of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $3,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115. 
  Southwest Arkansas’ assigned CBG in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $165,929.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $24,899.35, which is 15% of Southwest Arkansas’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Southwest Arkansas’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $3,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,000.00 against Southwest Arkansas is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

54. South Central Power, Inc. On April 12, 2022, the entity identified as South Central Power, Inc., notified the Commission that the correct entity name was South Central Power Company.  E-mail from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to South Central Power, to Heidi Lankau, Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission (Apr. 12, 2022, 17:07 EDT).
 (South Central Power); FRN: 0027611383; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033887; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080065.  South Central Power is an Ohio cooperative headquartered in Lancaster, Ohio. South Central Power Co., About Us,  https://www.southcentralpower.com/electrical-services/ (last visited Apr. 28, 2022).
  South Central Power was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 65-66.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned South Central Power 21 of its CBGs. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11672-73, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  South Central Power failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On January 29, 2021, South Central Power notified the Commission of its intent to default on all of its assigned CBGs. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to South Central Power, Co., to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021).
  WCB declared South Central Power to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11672-73, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that South Central Power apparently committed 20 violations by defaulting on 21 CBGs, of which 20 CBGs are subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $60,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  South Central Power’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $870,351.50, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $130,552,72.00, which is 15% of South Central Power’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11672-73, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of South Central Power’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the $60,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $60,000.00 against South Central Power is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

55. Steuben County Rural Electric Membership Corporation, Inc. (Steuben County); FRN: 0005273305; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033889; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080066.  Steuben County is an Indiana energy cooperative located in Angola, Indiana. Steuben County, Home, https://www.remcsteuben.com/ (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Steuben County offers broadband internet options to residents and businesses. Steuben County, Broadband Packages / Pricing, https://www.remcsteuben.com/packages-pricing (last visited May 2, 2022). 
  Steuben County was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 69-70.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned Steuben County five CBGs. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default. 
  Steuben County failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On January 29, 2021, Steuben County notified the Commission of its intent to default its five assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture in Indiana. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Steuben County Rural Electric Membership Cooperation, Inc., to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021).
  WCB declared Steuben County to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Steuben County apparently committed five violations by defaulting on five assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $15,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Steuben County’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $179,552.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $26,932.91, which is 15% of Steuben County’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Steuben County’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $15,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $15,000.00 against Steuben County is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

56. Talkie Communications, Inc. (Talkie Communications); FRN: 0024272841; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033890; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080067.  Talkie Communications is a corporation located in Chestertown, Maryland. Talkie Communications, About Us, https://talkiefiber.com/ (last visited Apr. 28, 2022).
  Talkie Communications offers a 100% fiber optic network in rural Kent County, Maryland. Talkie Communications, Talkie Fiber, https://talkiefiber.com/ (last visited Apr. 28, 2022).
  Talkie Communications timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13929, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On November 4, 2021, Talkie Communications notified the Commission of its intent to default on one CBG subject to forfeiture. Letter from Philip J. Macres, Counsel to Talkie Communications, Inc., to Michael Janson, Director, Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force, Federal Communications Commission (Nov. 4, 2021).
  WCB declared Talkie Communications to be in default on January 28, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Talkie Communications apparently committed one violation by defaulting on one CBG subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $3,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
 Talkie Communications’ CBG subject to forfeiture amounted to $121,710.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $18,256.50, which is 15% of Talkie Communications’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904.See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap of forfeitures).  January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Talkie Communications’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the $3,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,000.00 against Talkie Communications is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

57. Tennessee Valley Electric Cooperative (TVEC); FRN: 0029706207; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033891; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080068.  TVEC is an electric utility cooperative with headquarters in Savannah, Tennessee. TVEC, About Your TVEC, https://www.tvec.com/about.html (last visited Apr. 28, 2022). 
  TVEC was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, p. 70.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned TVEC two of its CBGs. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  TVEC failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On February 1, 2021, TVEC notified the Commission of its intent to default on both of its CBGs. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Tennessee Valley Electric Cooperative, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 1, 2021).
  WCB declared TVEC to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TVEC committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TVEC’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $215,862.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $32,379.30, which is 15% of TVEC’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap of forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TVEC’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the $6,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 against TVEC is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

58. Time Warner Cable Information Services (California), LLC (TWC California); FRN: 0011752953; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033892; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080069.  TWC California is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned to TWC California, 15 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including eight of TWC California’s assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC California to be in default on January 28, 2022, and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TWC California apparently committed eight violations by defaulting on eight CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $24,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC California’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $29,854.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $4,478.13, which is 15% of TWC California’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC California’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $4,478.13 against TWC California is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

59. Time Warner Cable Information Services (Indiana), LLC (TWC Indiana); FRN: 0012538229; File No.:  EB-IHD-22-00033893; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080070.  TWC Indiana is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned TWC Indiana 320 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including 92 of TWC Indiana’s assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC Indiana to be in default on July 26, 2021, January 28, 2022, and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673-77, Attach. A: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TWC Indiana apparently committed 92 violations by defaulting on 92 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $276,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115. 
  TWC Indiana’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $10,703,926.70, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,605,589.00, which is 15% of TWC Indiana’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11673-77, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC Indiana’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $276,000.00 against TWC Indiana is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

60. Time Warner Cable Information Services (Kentucky), LLC (TWC Kentucky); FRN: 0014766604; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033894; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080071.  TWC Kentucky is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned TWC Kentucky 185 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904.
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including 11 of TWC Kentucky’s assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC Kentucky to be in default on July 26, 2021; January 28, 2022; and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11677-78, Attach. A: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TWC Kentucky apparently committed 11 violations by defaulting on the 11 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $33,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC Kentucky’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $887,878.60, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $133,181.79, which is 15% of TWC Kentucky’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11677-78, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC Kentucky’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $33,000.00 against TWC Kentucky is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

61. Time Warner Cable Information Services (Massachusetts), LLC (TWC Massachusetts); FRN: 0013182712; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033895; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080072.  TWC Massachusetts is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned TWC Massachusetts 42 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including 33 of TWC Massachusetts’ assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC Massachusetts to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11678-79, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TWC Massachusetts apparently committed 33 violations by defaulting on 33 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $99,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC Massachusetts’ assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $12,564,766.40, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,884,714.96, which is 15% of TWC Massachusetts’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11678-79, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC Massachusetts’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $99,000.00 against TWC Massachusetts is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

62. Time Warner Cable Information Services (New Hampshire), LLC (TWC New Hampshire); FRN: 0012220422; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033896; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080073.  TWC New Hampshire is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned TWC New Hampshire seven of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including two of TWC New Hampshire’s assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC New Hampshire to be in default on March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TWC New Hampshire apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC New Hampshire’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $776,215.60, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $116,432.34, which is 15% of TWC New Hampshire’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC New Hampshire’s won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 against TWC New Hampshire is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

63. Time Warner Cable Information Services (North Carolina), LLC (TWC North Carolina); FRN: 0010669430; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033897; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080074.  TWC North Carolina is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned TWC North Carolina 716 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including seven of TWC North Carolina’s assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC North Carolina to be in default on July 26, 2021; January 28, 2022; and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11679, Attach. A: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TWC North Carolina apparently committed seven violations by defaulting on seven CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $21,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC North Carolina’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $454,019.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $68,102.97, which is 15% of TWC North Carolina’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC North Carolina’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $21,000.00 against TWC North Carolina is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

64. Time Warner Cable Information Services (Ohio), LLC (TWC Ohio); FRN: 0011753092; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033898; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080075.  TWC Ohio is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned TWC Ohio 621 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including 11 of TWC Ohio’s assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC Ohio to be in default on January 28, 2022, and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default. 
  The Commission finds that TWC Ohio apparently committed 11 violations by defaulting on 11 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $33,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC Ohio’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $119,845.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $17,976.75, which is 15% of TWC Ohio’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC Ohio’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $17,976.75 against TWC Ohio is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

65. Time Warner Cable Information Services (Pennsylvania), LLC (TWC Pennsylvania); FRN: 0013182803; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033899; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080076.  TWC Pennsylvania is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned TWC Pennsylvania 35 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including six of TWC Pennsylvania’s assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC Pennsylvania to be in default on March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TWC Pennsylvania apparently committed six violations by defaulting on six CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $18,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC Pennsylvania’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $1,003,068.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $150,460.23, which is 15% of TWC Pennsylvania’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC Pennsylvania’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $18,000.00 against TWC Pennsylvania is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

66. Time Warner Cable Information Services (South Carolina), LLC (TWC South Carolina); FRN: 0011010055; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033900; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080077.  TWC South Carolina is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, CCO assigned TWC South Carolina 597 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904.
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including 92 of TWC South Carolina’s winning CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC South Carolina to be in default on July 26, 2021; January 28, 2022; and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11679-81, Attach. A: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.  
  The Commission finds that TWC South Carolina apparently committed 92 violations by defaulting on 92 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $276,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC South Carolina’s assigned CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $8,333,353.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,250,002.95, which is 15% of TWC South Carolina’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11679-81, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC South Carolina’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $276,000.00 against TWC South Carolina is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

67. Time Warner Cable Information Services (Texas), LLC (TWC Texas); FRN: 0010669562; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033901; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080078.  TWC Texas is a limited liability company formed in Delaware and a subsidiary of Charter. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Form 10-K, Exhibit 21-1, https://ir.charter.com/static-files/63606f63-1b11-4d60-91a0-5395f1552592 (last visited May 2, 2022).
  Charter participated in Auction 904 through another subsidiary called CCO. Id.
  CCO timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13907-08, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn CCO assigned TWC Texas 605 of its CBGs. Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904.
  In a series of e-mails, Charter notified the Commission on behalf of its subsidiaries of its intent to default on CBGs, including 35 of TWC Texas’ assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. See, e.g., Charter Summary Default E-mail.  
  WCB declared TWC Texas to be in default on July 26, 2021; January 28, 2022; and March 10, 2022, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11681-83, Attach. A: Bids in Default; January 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default; March 2022 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that TWC Texas apparently committed 35 violations by defaulting on 35 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $105,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  TWC Texas’ CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $544,862.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $81,729.30, which is 15% of TWC Texas’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing a 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11681-83, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of TWC Texas’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $81,729.30 against TWC Texas is appropriate here. Id.

68. United Services, Inc. (United Services); FRN: 0016087876; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033902; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080079.  United Services is located in Missouri and is a subsidiary of United Electric. United Services, Home, http://www.unitedwb.coop/index.html (last visited Mar. 31, 2022).
  United Services provides DirecTV, United Sky, and Exede services in Missouri. Id.
  United Services was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 79-80.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned United Services 45 CBGs. 417 Long-Form Applicants Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 4140; Long-Form Applicants Spreadsheet as of 2/22/2022, https://www.fcc.gov/auction/904/round-results (last visited May 2, 2022); FCC Auction Bidding System Public Reporting System, https://auctiondata.fcc.gov/public/projects/auction904. 
  On August 16, 2021, United Services notified the Commission of its intent to default on one of its assigned CBGs subject to forfeiture. Letter from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to United Services, Inc., to Michael Janson, Director, Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force, Federal Communications Commission (Aug. 16, 2021).
  WCB declared United Services to be in default on December 16, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. December 2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that United Services apparently committed one violation by defaulting on one CBG subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $3,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  United Services’ assigned CBG in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $10,363.80, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $1,554.57, which is 15% of United Services’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  December2021 Default Public Notice, Attach. B: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of United Services’ won support that is in default for the identified bids). 
  Because the $3,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $1,554.57 against United Services is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117. 

69. WC Fiber, LLC (WC Fiber); FRN: 0024824443; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033903; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080080.  WC Fiber is a South Carolina cooperative located in Abbeville, South Carolina. WC Fiber, Home, https://www.wcfiber.net (last visited Mar. 28, 2022). 
  WC Fiber offers high speed internet service, HD TV, voice, and business services in South Carolina and Georgia. Id.  
  WC Fiber timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13930, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On January 27, 2021, WC Fiber notified the Commission of its intent to default on all 20 of its CBGs, of which 18 CBGs are subject to forfeiture. E-mail from Lans Chase, Consultant for Jeff Wilson, General Manager and Authorized Bidder for WC Fiber, LLC, to Heidi Lankau, Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 27, 2021, 12:25 EDT).
  WCB declared WC Fiber to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11683-84, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that WC Fiber apparently committed 18 violations by defaulting on 18 CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $54,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  WC Fiber’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $72,352.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $10,852.80, which is 15% of WC Fiber’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11683-84, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of WC Fiber’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $10,852.80 against WC Fiber is appropriate here.  Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

70. Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation (Wilkes); FRN: 0003718426; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033904; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080081.  Wilkes is a North Carolina cooperative headquartered in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Wilkes, Contact Us, https://www.wilkes.net/contact-us/?t=r (last visited Mar. 28, 2022). 
  Wilkes currently operates a communications network that provides voice, broadband, and video services. Wilkes, About Us, https://www.wilkes.net/about/?t=r (last visited Mar. 28, 2022).  
  Wilkes timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13930, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On January 29, 2021, Wilkes notified the Commission of its intent to default on two of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in North Carolina. E-mail from Lans Chase, Consultant for Eric Cramer, President and Authorized Bidder for Wilkes Telephone Membership Cooperative, LLC, to Heidi Lankau, Attorney Advisor, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 29, 2021, 10:18 EDT).
  WCB declared Wilkes to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11684, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Wilkes apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Wilkes’ CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $273,502.50, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $41,025.38, which is 15% of Wilkes’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11684, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Wilkes’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $6,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 against Wilkes is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

71. Wood County Telephone Company d/b/a Solarus (Solarus); FRN: 0003744141; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033905; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080082.  Solarus is a Wisconsin company located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Solarus, Contact Us, https://www.solarus.net/contact/ (last visited Mar. 29, 2022). 
  Solarus provides residential and business options for internet, phone and TV. Solarus, Home, https://www.solarus.net/ (last visited Mar. 29, 2022).
  Solarus timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13933, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On January 26, 2021, Solarus notified the Commission of its intent to default on both of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Wisconsin. Letter from Justin Huebner, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Wood County Telephone Company d/b/a Solarus, to Federal Communications Commission (Jan. 26, 2021).  
  WCB declared Solarus to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11685, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Solarus apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Solarus’ CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $28,848.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $4,327.20, which is 15% of Solarus’ defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11685, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Solarus’ won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $4,327.20 against Solarus is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

72. Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association (Yazoo Valley); FRN: 0010288207; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033906; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080083.   Yazoo Valley is a rural electric power association serving parts of six counties in Mississippi. Yazoo Valley, Home, https://www.yazoovalley.com/ (last visited Mar. 29, 2022).
  Yazoo Valley was a member of RECC. See RECC Short-Form Filing, at Attach. 2, pp. 81-82.
  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13925-26, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  In turn, RECC assigned Yazoo Valley five CBGs. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11685, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  Yazoo Valley failed to timely submit a Long-Form Application on or before the January 29, 2021, deadline. Id. at 11651, n.1.
  On February 1, 2021, Yazoo Valley notified the Commission of its intent to default on all five of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Ohio. E-mail from Todd B. Lantor, Counsel to Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association, to Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission (Feb. 4, 2021, 19:51 EDT)
  WCB declared Yazoo Valley to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11685, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that Yazoo Valley apparently committed five violations by defaulting on its five CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $15,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  Yazoo Valley’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $4,283,276.20, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $642,491.43, which is 15% of Yazoo Valley’s defaulted support subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11685, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of Yazoo Valley’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $15,000.00 base forfeiture is less than the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $15,000.00 against Yazoo Valley is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.

73. yondoo Broadband LLC (yondoo); FRN: 0027576503; File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033904907; NAL/Acct No.: 202232080084.  yondoo provides internet, TV, and phone service on a 100% fiber optic network. yondoo Broadband, Home, http://www.yondoobb.com/ (last visited Mar. 29, 2022).
  yondoo timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 and was a successful bidder. See Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13933, Attach. A: Winning Bidder Summary. 
  On March 17, 2021, yondoo notified the Commission of its intent to default on two of its CBGs subject to forfeiture in Missouri. E-mail from Mike Piasecki, Senior Vice President, Business Operations, yondoo Broadband LLC, to Auction904@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (Mar. 17, 2021, 11:48 EDT).
  WCB declared yondoo to be in default on July 26, 2021, and referred the company to EB for enforcement action. July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11685, Attach. A: Bids in Default.
  The Commission finds that yondoo apparently committed two violations by defaulting on two CBGs subject to forfeiture, which places the company’s base forfeiture at $6,000.00. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 735-36, para. 115.
  yondoo’s CBGs in default subject to forfeiture amounted to $33,619.00, thereby capping the maximum possible forfeiture at $5,042.85, which is 15% of yondoo’s defaulted subject to forfeiture in Auction 904. See id. at 736, para. 117 (establishing the 15% cap on forfeitures).  July 2021 Default Public Notice, 36 FCC Rcd at 11685, Attach. A: Bids in Default (describing the total amount of yondoo’s won support that is in default for the identified bids).  
  Because the $6,000.00 base forfeiture exceeds the 15% cap established in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $5,042.85 against yondoo is appropriate here. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 736, para. 117.


APPENDIX B

74. NexTier Consortium (NexTier); File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033908, and iZone Broadband LLC (iZone); iZone (FRN: 0026899971).  NexTier timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 as a consortium and was a successful bidder.  NexTier then assigned four CBGs in Ohio to iZone.  iZone did not file a Long-Form Application.  As noted in the Winning Bidders Public Notice the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, winning bidders remain at risk for default if an assignee does not file a long-form application, and as explained in footnote 18 of the NAL, winning bidders in such situations are jointly and severally liable for the default. Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13891, para. 14; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6165, para. 293.
   iZone did not file a Long-Form application.  For the reasons discussed above and in Appendix A, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00 against iZone and NexTier is appropriate here.  Therefore, relying on the calculations above, the Commission finds that NexTier, and iZone apparently are jointly and severally liable for the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00.
75. Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium (RECC); File No.: EB-IHD-22-00033909.  The Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium (RECC) works “exclusively with electric cooperatives to build fiber networks” all across the nation.  RECC timely submitted its Short-Form Application to participate in Auction 904 as a consortium and was a successful bidder.   RECC then assigned its winning bids to numerous consortium members.  As noted in the Winning Bidders Public Notice and the Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, winning bidders remain at risk for default if an assignee does not file a Long-Form Application, and as explained in footnote 18 of the NAL, winning bidders in such situations are jointly and severally liable for the default. Winning Bidders Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 13891, para. 14; Auction 904 Procedures Public Notice, 35 FCC Rcd at 6165, para. 293.
   RECC consortium members identified below failed to file Long-Form Applications.  For the reasons described in the Notice of Apparent Liability and in Appendix A, the Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $161,313.07 against RECC, and as itemized for the consortium members identified below is appropriate here.  Therefore, relying on the calculations above, the Commission finds that RECC, and the consortium members identified below apparently are jointly and severally liable for the associated forfeiture amounts.
a. Consolidated Fiber, Inc. (Consolidated Fiber); FRN: 0027761279.  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $9,000.00 against Consolidated Fiber is appropriate, and that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $9,000.00.
b. Cooperative Connect, Inc. (Cooperative Connect); FRN: 0029757853.  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00 against Cooperative Connect is appropriate, and that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $12,000.00.
c. Edisto Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Edisto); FRN: 0029709995.  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $9,000.00 against Edisto is appropriate, and that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $9,000.00.
d. Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Guernsey); FRN: 0029716396. The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $3,738.60 against Guernsey is appropriate, and that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $3,738.60.
e. Licking Rural Electrification (Licking); FRN: 0023704042:  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $10,066.92 against Licking is appropriate, and that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $10,066.92.
f. Lynches River Communications, Inc. (Lynches) FRN: 0029688389.  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $12,000.00 against Lynches is appropriate, and finds that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $12,000.00.
g. Palmetto Link, LLC (Palmetto); FRN: 0029732948.  The Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $5,091.25 against Palmetto to be appropriate, and finds that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $5,091.25.
h. Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (Pierce Pepin); FRN: 0005235056. The Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $2,555.10 against Pierce Pepin to be appropriate, and finds that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $2,555.10.
i. Shelby Fiber, LLC (Shelby Fiber); FRN: 0029734407.  The Commission finds the forfeiture amount of $1,861.20 against Shelby Fiber to be appropriate, and finds that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $1,861.20.
j. South Central Power, Inc. (South Central Power); FRN: 0027611383.  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $60,000.00 against South Central Power is appropriate, and finds that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $60,000.00.
k. Steuben County Rural Electric Membership Corporation, Inc. (Steuben County); FRN: 0005273305.  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $15,000.00 against Steuben County is appropriate, and finds that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $15,000.00.
l. Tennessee Valley Electric Cooperative (TVEC); FRN: 0029706207.  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $6,000.00 against TVEC is appropriate, and finds that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $6,000.00.
m. Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association (Yazoo Valley); FRN: 0010288207.  The Commission finds that the forfeiture amount of $15,000.00 against Yazoo Valley is appropriate, and finds that RECC apparently is jointly and severally liable for the appropriate forfeiture amount of $15,000.00.

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APPENDIX D
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STATEMENT OF
COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY STARKS

Re: 	In the Matter of 73 Applicants for Rural Digital Opportunity Fund in Default, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture.

In my statement in 2020, Approving in Part and Dissenting in Part, I cautioned that there “are no do-overs with this money and previous time,” and that the Commission must “hold auction winners accountable.” Rural Digital Opportunity Fund; Connect America Fund, WC Docket Nos. 19-126 and 10-90, Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd 686, Statement of Commissioner Geoffrey Starks (2020).
  I was worried that there were “warning signs that we should not ignore” regarding our track record of winners in CAF II defaulting and missing milestones. Id.
  And, given the size and scope of RDOF, the stakes were far greater. Id.
  That brings us to today’s action.  In this item, we adopt a Notice of Apparent Liability for 73 winning bidders in the RDOF auction that have since defaulted.  I support the Commission’s efforts to hold them accountable, to the amount of $4.3 million in fines.  I fervently hope that these service areas, and the households in these communities, get connected through the other currently available broadband deployment programs, including the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.