diff --git a/.hermes/plans/2026-07-21_224054-forefront-broadband-map-plan.md b/.hermes/plans/2026-07-21_224054-forefront-broadband-map-plan.md
index c6045f1..037c377 100644
--- a/.hermes/plans/2026-07-21_224054-forefront-broadband-map-plan.md
+++ b/.hermes/plans/2026-07-21_224054-forefront-broadband-map-plan.md
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ Steps:
 
 1. Create/use FCC CORES/BDC login.
 2. Generate NBM API token from `https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/login` → Manage API Access.
-3. Store username/token in server `.env`.
+3. Store username/token in server `.env`. Current state: token is stored as `FCC_HASH_VALUE`; `FCC_USERNAME` is still needed.
 4. Call `listAsOfDates` to discover newest availability date.
 5. Call `listAvailabilityData/{as_of_date}` with filters:
    - category: State or Provider
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ Confirmed by Germaine:
 
 Still needed before build:
 
-1. FCC BDC username/token, or approval to create/request one.
+1. FCC BDC username/token, or approval to create/request one. Current state: token received and stored as `FCC_HASH_VALUE`; FCC username still needed.
 2. Decision on whether to pursue FCC/CostQuest Fabric access.
 3. Any Forefront coverage/install data when available.
 4. Confirm temporary URL if/when deployed; default assumption remains `ops.itpropartner.com/forefront-broadband-map/`.
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ Still needed before build:
 
 Tasks:
 
-1. Build FCC API client.
+1. Build FCC API client using `.env` values `FCC_USERNAME` and `FCC_HASH_VALUE`.
 2. Pull latest availability vintage list.
 3. List Texas fixed broadband downloads.
 4. Download target files.
diff --git a/projects/forefront-broadband-map.md b/projects/forefront-broadband-map.md
index e60f52e..062c6a0 100644
--- a/projects/forefront-broadband-map.md
+++ b/projects/forefront-broadband-map.md
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Temporary hosting, if needed: **Ops** — likely `ops.itpropartner.com/forefront
 | Residential or business | Either / both if data is available |
 | Existing Forefront GIS/tower/customer data | Not yet |
 | Provider qualification access | Public web pages only |
+| FCC Broadband Map / BDC API token | Received and stored in `/root/projects/forefront-broadband-map/.env` as `FCC_HASH_VALUE`; FCC username still needed for API calls |
 | FCC vs provider data | Combination of both |
 | ZIP coverage | Include **75154** and **75146** |
 | 75146 scope | Full ZIP |