October 21, 2016<\/p>\n
~ Can only be used if you have a PIN ~<\/strong> USAC has just released a slick new Invoice Deadline Extension Request (IDER) tool and it can provide instant IDER approvals for applicants that have PINs.\u00a0 The tool is not available on the public-facing website and therefore cannot be used by applicants that don\u2019t have PINs.\u00a0 For instructions how to use the new Tool, see Section Abelow.\u00a0 For applicants that don\u2019t have a BEAR PIN, see Section B.\u00a0 Note:\u00a0 If you already submitted the IDER using Submit a Question, you are welcome to submit a new IDER using the new IDER Tool to obtain instant approval (the Submit a Question IDER will be later denied as duplicate).\u00a0 If I were you, and you have a PIN, I would log-in to the new IDER Tool in the Online BEAR System and submit the IDER to receive instant approval.\u00a0 For information on requesting a BEAR PIN or finding the real-time status of the Form 498, see <\/em>Section OTHER<\/em>below.<\/em><\/p>\n SECTION A \u2013 New IDER Tool (if you have a PIN)<\/strong><\/p>\n To use the Invoice Deadline Extension tool, you must first log in to the online BEAR to establish your identity. Then follow these steps:<\/p>\n > Log into the Online BEAR at:\u00a0 http:\/\/www2.sl.universalservice.org\/bear\/login.aspx<\/a> (if you don\u2019t have a PIN, see \u201cHow to Request a BEAR PIN\u201d above) Timeline?<\/strong> \u00a0Within a few minutes y<\/strong>ou will receive an automatic approval or denial message on your screen and USAC will also send you an email containing the same message.\u00a0(Note that the email will come from\u00a0the sender “no-reply” and the domain “solixinc.com,” so you may want to add this information\u00a0to your safe senders list.)<\/p>\n Invoice deadline extension requests can be denied for the following reasons:<\/p>\n SECTION B \u2013 IDER via Submit a Question (if you don\u2019t have a PIN)<\/strong><\/p>\n All BEARs are now submitted online using USAC\u2019s Legacy BEAR System (not in EPC) at:\u00a0 http:\/\/www2.sl.universalservice.org\/bear\/login.aspx<\/a>. \u00a0To access the Online BEAR, you will need an E-rate PIN.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t find your old E-rate PIN, don\u2019t have a PIN, or have requested a PIN and haven\u2019t received it yet, you must submit the IDER using Submit a Question on the USAC website at:\u00a0 http:\/\/www.slforms.universalservice.org\/EMailResponse\/EMail_Intro.aspx<\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n > Under ‘Topic Inquiry’ select “Invoice Deadline Extension Request”<\/p>\n > Then select \u201cOther\u201d<\/p>\n > Complete the information cover page, and then in the ‘Questions’ text box, list the FRN (or multiple FRNs).<\/p>\n Timeline?<\/strong>\u00a0 An e-mail approval will be sent within 3-4 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n OTHER:<\/strong><\/p>\n How To Request a BEAR PIN<\/strong><\/p>\n Complete the attached PIN Request Template<\/a> and send to USAC using Submit a Question: http:\/\/www.slforms.universalservice.org\/EMailResponse\/EMail_Intro.aspx<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n > Under ‘Topic Inquiry’ select “PIN Request”<\/p>\n > Then select \u201cOther\u201d<\/p>\n > Indicate ‘YES,’ you want to upload an attachment.\u00a0 USAC will send you a separate e-mail asking for your attachment, which will be the completed spreadsheet. How to Check the Form 498 Status in Real-Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n As you know, the Form 498 must be submitted AND approved by USAC before the BEAR can be submitted.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Beginning immediately, no paper reimbursement checks will be mailed; all payments will be electronically transferred from USAC to the applicant’s bank account.\u00a0 In order for USAC to know where to transfer the funds, all BEAR-users must complete the Form 498 in order to provide USAC with their bank account and bank routing information.\u00a0 The Online Form 498 Banking Information Status Toolcan be accessed at:\u00a0 http:\/\/www.usac.org\/sl\/tools\/498-ID-Status.aspx<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/strong>After you submit the 498, immediately upload a copy of the voided check at:\u00a0 <\/strong>http:\/\/efileweb.usac.org\/ContributorManagement\/V1\/BankValidation<\/a>.\u00a0 You should receive an e-mail approval from USAC in about 2-3 days.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t receive the approval within 3 days of uploading the voided check, call USAC\u2019s Billings and Disbursements Office at:\u00a0 888-641-8722, Option 5, then Option 1.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact me at jtschell@comcast.net<\/a>!<\/p>\n — Julie<\/p>\n Julie Tritt Schell 717-730-7133 – o Penn*link<\/p>\n\n
\n~ Updated BEAR-Due List Attached<\/a> ~<\/strong>
\n~ Updated 498 (Direct Deposit Form) Approval List Attached<\/a> ~<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n> Click the Deadline Extension<\/strong> tab at the top of the screen.
\n> Enter the first Funding Request Number (FRN) for which you want to request a deadline\u00a0extension. You can only request an extension for one FRN at a time.
\n> The screen will display the details of the FRN \u2013 e.g., FCC Form 471 application number, FRN, Billed Entity Number (BEN), Service Provider, Commitment Status, Committed Amount, Amounts Disbursed on the FRN, and current Last Date to Invoice \u2013 so that you can verify that you entered the correct FRN.
\n> When you\u2019re ready to request the extension, click “Submit.”<\/p>\n\n
\nTimeline?<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>An e-mail with the new BEAR PIN will be send within 2-3 days.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t receive it within 3 days, contact CSB at 888-203-8100.<\/p>\n
\nPA E-rate Coordinator<\/p>\n
\n717-730-9060 – f
\njtschell@comcast.net<\/a>
\nwww.e-ratepa.org<\/a><\/p>\n