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[Stephen Hedges]

Forwarded news from Lorrie Germann...

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Subject: USAC Announces the FY2011 Filing Window
From: Germann, Lorrie <Lorrie.Germann at eTech.ohio.gov>

Good Morning E-Rate Community,

USAC has announced the Opening and Closing Dates for FY2011 Form 471 
Application Filing Window

The FY2011 Form 471 application filing window will open at noon EST on 
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 and close at 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, March 
24, 2011. The window will be open for 73 days.

Applicants will be filing a revised version of the Form 471 for the 
FY2011 window.  The USAC website will feature the revised version of the 
form – both online and on paper – when the window opens.

Note that the Form 471 Item 21 attachment is a window filing requirement 
– that is, Item 21 attachments must be submitted by the close of the 
filing window.

A revised version of the Form 470 will also be available at about the 
same time. Applicants can file now using the current (October 2004) 
version of the form or wait until the new form is available. Note that 
you cannot use the current version of the form after the revised form 
goes live on the USAC website.

For applicants that have filed or intend to file a Form 470 using the 
current version of the form:

    *      If you filed your Form 470 more than two weeks ago and it is 
not yet posted to the USAC website, you can check the status of your 
form by calling the Client Service Bureau at 1-888-203-8100.
    *      If you file on paper, send your form in time for USAC to 
receive it by January 4, 2011. This will give them time to contact you 
if they need more information before they can post your form.
    *      If you have started a Form 470 online, complete your form and 
push the submit button before January 11, 2011. You will have to start 
all over again if you do not.
    *      If you have completed a Form 470 online, certify it as soon 
as possible but no later than January 11, 2011. The certification 
process will not be available online for these forms after that date.

Sincerely,

Lorrie Germann
State E-Rate Coordinator


NOTE: Lorrie will be conducting training on the Form 471 on January 10. 
See http://library.ohio.gov/Marketing/StateEmps/Training for 
registration details.

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Stephen Hedges, Director
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
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