| Formal Name: | Nebraska Universal Service Fund Advisory |
| Contact Person: | Sue Vanicek, Director, Nebraska Telecommunications Infrastructure and Public Safety Department, Nebraska Public Service Commission, Post Office Box 94927, Lincoln, NE 68509-4927. Phone: (402) 471-0264. |
| Purpose: | To advise the Nebraska Public Service Commission on the administration of the Nebraska Universal Service Fund. |
| How Many Affectable: | All Nebraskans |
| How Many Served: | All Nebraskans |
| Year Created: | 1997 |
| Year Active: | 1997 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 86-327 |
| Parent Agency: | Nebraska Public Service Commission |
| Number Of Members: | 9 |
| Who Appoints: | Nebraska Public Service Commission |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | 1 representative for the Public Service Commission, 1 representative for elementary education and secondary schools, 1 representative for libraries, 1 representative for rural health care providers, 3 representatives for telecommunications companies, and 2 representatives for the public. |
| Per Diem: | None |
| Expense Reimbursement: | None |
| Term Length: | 3 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 1 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 1 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 1 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 1 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 1 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 1 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared - Nebraska Public Service Commission |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | 0 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | 0 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | 0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | None |
| Since July 1, 2012: | Since July 1, 2012 the Board has continued its role of advising the Nebraska Public Service Commission regarding the administration of the Nebraska Universal Service Fund. The Board continues to perform the task of promoting awareness of the universal service support that is available for eligible entities and individuals under the program.During this period the Board discussed and provided input and perspective to the Commission on the following subjects related to the fund: the appropriate level to be maintained for the Nebraska Universal Service Fund surcharge; the development of broadband deployment and broadband adoption pilot programs to the Fund; changes to the federal Lifeline program, potential changes to the state contribution mechanism, and revisions to the high-cost distribution mechanism. |