April 5, 2017<\/p>\n
~ Called RAL Correction Process ~<\/p>\n
Several applicants have filed Form 471s for FY 2017 and would like to make changes to those applications, cancel individual FRNs or cancel the 471 entirely.\u00a0 That function is performed using the \u201cRAL Correction Process\u201d found with your Form 471, which is now operational for FY 2017.\u00a0 This process replaces the old Receipt Acknowledgement Letters (RALs) that USAC mailed after a 471 was submitted on which you could make changes and fax back.\u00a0 \u00a0RAL Corrections can be made anytime up and until the FCDL issued (not after), but I strongly encourage you submit your RAL Corrections as soon as you know of a change that must be made so the PIA reviewer can have it in-hand during their review.<\/p>\n
This message explains where to find the RAL Correction Process feature in EPC and then how to make different changes using the online form.<\/p>\n
Finding the RAL Correction Feature in EPC<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow these steps from your EPC Landing Page:<\/p>\n > Click on Name of District or Library<\/p>\n > FCC Forms (from left Toolbar)<\/p>\n > Form 471 > FY 2017<\/p>\n > Click on Relevant 471 Number<\/p>\n > Related Actions (from left Toolbar)<\/p>\n > Submit Modification Request (RAL)<\/p>\n > Then answer the appropriate questions in the RAL Correction module<\/p>\n Options Available for RAL Corrections\/Changes<\/strong> — APPLICATION — <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n > Application Details:\u00a0 <\/em>If you click the\u00a0Application button and then choose Application Details from the sub-category dropdown, click the Continue button. You can either cancel your application<\/strong>, or\u00a0you can modify the application nickname, the contact person, and the holiday contact information.<\/p>\n > Funding Request\u00a0Details:\u00a0 <\/em>If you click the Application button and then choose Funding Request Details, you will see a list of\u00a0the funding request numbers (FRNs)\u00a0on this form.<\/p>\n — ENTITY — <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n > BEN:\u00a0 I<\/em>f you click the Entity button and then click BEN, check the box to the left of the BEN and choose one of the following:<\/p>\n > Related Entities:\u00a0 <\/em>If you click the Entity button and then click Related Entities, you are presented with the current list of entities associated with the BEN on this form. To modify information for an entity, check the box to the left of the entity’s name.<\/p>\n OTHER MODIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n If the modification you want to request is not included in the options above, create a document that describes your modification request\u00a0in detail.\u00a0To upload your document to your request, click Application, choose Application Details from the sub-category dropdown and click Continue, then use the Upload File function in the Supporting Documentation<\/strong> section of the Application Details<\/strong> page to upload your document.\u00a0 you should use this upload feature if the Client Service Bureau (CSB)\u00a0has created an entity for your during the time your profile has been locked, but\u00a0the entity\u00a0could not be associated with your organization. You can also indicate which FRN line items should feature this entity as a recipient of service.<\/p>\n SUBMITTING THE REQUEST<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n After you\u2019ve completed data entry for all of the modifications you would like to submit in this request, review the Requested Changes<\/strong> table one last time to make sure all of your modifications are correct. You can always remove a requested modification by checking the box to the left of the modification and clicking the \u2018Remove\u2019 button.\u00a0 To submit your request, click the Finish & Submit Request<\/strong> button at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n You can review your submitted RAL Corrections by clicking the Reports<\/strong> tab at the top of your EPC Landing Page, and choosing My Submitted Modification Requests (RAL). You can also click the word View in the Supporting Document(s)<\/strong> column to see the documents you have uploaded to that request.<\/p>\n If you have any questions about RAL Corrections, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact me at jtschell@comcast.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n Happy filing!<\/p>\n — Julie<\/p>\n Julie Tritt Schell 717-730-7133 – o Penn*link<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>When you enter the RAL Correction module, you will be asked if you want to make changes to the \u201cApplication\u201d or to the \u201cEntity.\u201d\u00a0 Entity changes will relate just to your organization and your schools\u2019 and libraries\u2019 including their addresses, enrollment\/NSLP data, etc.\u00a0 \u00a0Most applicants will choose \u201cApplication\u201d as this relates to all of the funding requests in your application.\u00a0 Depending on which you choose, there will be sub-topics that also must be selected.\u00a0 Listed below are the major options:<\/p>\n\n
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\nPA E-rate Coordinator<\/p>\n
\n717-730-9060 – f
\njtschell@comcast.net<\/a>
\nwww.e-ratepa.org<\/a><\/p>\n