Sec. 54.713  Contributors' failure to report or to contribute.

    A contributor that fails to file a Universal Service Worksheet and 
subsequently is billed by the Administrator shall pay the amount for 
which it is billed. The Administrator may bill a contributor a separate 
assessment for reasonable costs incurred because of that contributor's 
filing of an untruthful or inaccurate Universal Service Worksheet, 
failure to file the Universal Service Worksheet, or late payment of 
contributions. Failure to file the Universal Service Worksheet or to 
submit required quarterly contributions may subject the contributor to 
the enforcement provisions of the Act and any other applicable law. The 
Administrator shall advise the Commission of any enforcement issues that 
arise and provide any suggested response. Once a contributor complies 
with the Universal Service Worksheet filing requirements, the 
Administrator may refund any overpayments made by the contributor, less 
any fees, interest, or costs.

[ 62 FR 41306 , Aug. 1, 1997]