{"id":34356,"date":"2022-06-01T03:00:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T03:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-ratepaorg.local\/?p=34356"},"modified":"2022-06-11T03:03:56","modified_gmt":"2022-06-11T03:03:56","slug":"june-2022-schools-out-e-rateecf-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34356","title":{"rendered":"June 2022 School&#8217;s Out! E-rate\/ECF Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #500050;\">June 1, 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Good morning, E-raters!\u00a0 Below are several quick E-rate and ECF updates\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PEPPM LOA:<\/strong>\u00a0 E-rate rules require all consortia leads to obtain a signed LOA (Letter of Agency) from their participating members\u00a0<em>before<\/em>\u00a0the E-rate Form 470 is posted.\u00a0 The current PA PEPPM Contract is being rebid this summer, so we need all entities that may wish to use the PEPPM contract for E-rate purchases in the next 5 years to complete an online PEPPM LOA to be included in the initial procurement.\u00a0\u00a0 By signing this LOA, you are not obligating your organization to purchase from the PEPPM contract; you are merely stating that you are allowing the PEPPM administrators to include you as an eligible entity on the Form 470.\u00a0 However, if you do not sign the PEPPM LOA, you will NOT be able to use the PEPPM contract for E-rate eligible purchases.\u00a0\u00a0Therefore, I encourage all PA public schools to sign the LOA to give yourself as many bidding options as possible should you choose to use the E-rate Category 2 funding in the future.\u00a0 Nonpublic schools and libraries are welcome to sign as well.\u00a0 The online LOA is very simple and should take about 15 seconds to complete.\u00a0 Deadline is June 30.\u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.peppm.org%2Ferate2023&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637896924329816411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zbZKcAhvozLI1045QEPslFcXvNLr7hTcclP3oSb6gPM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" 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href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.fcc.gov%2Fpublic%2Fattachments%2FDOC-383685A1.pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637896924329816411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eD5hZcRygcd2QC33pFmn2Dp7nZ9qKoshZcFR80OexWw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdocs.fcc.gov%252Fpublic%252Fattachments%252FDOC-383685A1.pdf%26data%3D05%257C01%257Cpl-erate%2540lists.psu.edu%257Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%257C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%257C0%257C0%257C637896924329816411%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DeD5hZcRygcd2QC33pFmn2Dp7nZ9qKoshZcFR80OexWw%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1655002821784000&amp;usg=AOvVaw14oX400XO1hRvMfOKULugR\">announced<\/a>\u00a0that more than $2.8 billion was requested in ECF funding in Window 3, with more than $57 million requested by PA schools and libraries.\u00a0 Available funding is approximately $1.5 billion, so applications will be prioritized to fund schools and libraries with the highest economic need first, with a preference for schools and libraries located in rural areas.\u00a0 More details on this to come in the coming weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ECF Window 3 (FY 2022) Equipment Purchase Reminder:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>If you applied for ECF Window 3 funding for equipment, be 100% certain to NOT to take delivery or pay for equipment prior to July 1, 2022.\u00a0 If you do, those purchases will not qualify for ECF Window 3 funding.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve already ordered the equipment, make it clear to your vendor that they cannot deliver equipment to you prior to July 1.\u00a0 USAC will require proof of shipping or delivery, so if that documentation shows that equipment was shipped prior to July 1, they will then require 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0party documentation to prove delivery date.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>In my opinion, it\u2019s best to just tell vendors that equipment cannot be shipped until July 1, 2022 because it\u2019s often not possible to obtain 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0party proof of delivery date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pace of FY 2022 Funding Commitments:<\/strong>\u00a0 Overall, 78% of PA FY 2022 funding requests have been decided thus far.\u00a0 PIA continues to actively review applications so if your application has not yet been decided, be checking your e-mail for PIA inquiries.\u00a0 If you need assistance with understanding the overall PIA review process, please see:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D34105&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637896924329816411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FZ8401uutoSAYhWUzvY%2BjTs22uq53qjizAUo4%2B538fY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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what you\u2019d like to see become E-rate eligible in future funding years.\u00a0\u00a0The survey is available at:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2F22erate&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637896924329816411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3D80op4pWaUwTRDWeHar4Qxkuo8z5%2FEC4dtk6BuonCQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.surveymonkey.com%252Fr%252F22erate%26data%3D05%257C01%257Cpl-erate%2540lists.psu.edu%257Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%257C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%257C0%257C0%257C637896924329816411%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D3D80op4pWaUwTRDWeHar4Qxkuo8z5%252FEC4dtk6BuonCQ%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1655002821784000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bxJNb2U6vLmKaXpYSyfxb\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/22erate<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and survey closes June 15, 2022.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t done so already, please take 3 minutes and complete the survey (anonymously, if you prefer), even if you don\u2019t actually file the applications.\u00a0 At the end of the survey, respondents have the opportunity to provide any additional comments they want to convey to USAC and the FCC.\u00a0 The nationwide results will be tabulated into a comprehensive report which is then shared with the FCC, USAC and the general public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reminder to Label and Inventory Category 2 Equipment:<\/strong>\u00a0 If you applied for Category 2 discounts this year, don\u2019t forget to label the equipment before it\u2019s installed, and add the equipment to your asset inventory. \u00a0For more details on these requirements, in addition to other C2-related issues, please review the Category 2 Purchasing Guide, available at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D34221&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637896924329816411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cTQ1EJUvJtVLig0tAtSBQLP84ynQ7bTJAe5V2cL8wSI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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It\u2019s a very easy form to submit and I strongly encourage you to file it on the day you receive the FCDL so you don\u2019t forget.\u00a0 Two reminders:\u00a0 Check the \u2018Early Filing Box\u2019 if filing the 486 before July 31, and be careful not to be \u201cclick happy\u201d on the CIPA certifications.\u00a0 Full instructions on the Form 486 can be found at:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D34251&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637896924329816411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=X8EGAMQPCKPwKhRpDw5G9D%2BFVlTWhjj%2FFq1fRmixGws%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fe-ratepa.org%252F%253Fp%253D34251%26data%3D05%257C01%257Cpl-erate%2540lists.psu.edu%257Cbc7e6759827943759ff908da43df6fb9%257C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%257C0%257C0%257C637896924329816411%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DX8EGAMQPCKPwKhRpDw5G9D%252BFVlTWhjj%252FFq1fRmixGws%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1655002821784000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MyL10Gts0R-LuO563K5sf\">https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=34251<\/a>. \u00a0I\u2019ll send out a 486 reminder in a few months with the list of applicants that haven\u2019t yet filed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BEAR Reimbursement Filings:<\/strong>\u00a0 Starting July 1, 2022, applicants can begin to submit BEARs for FY 2022 equipment purchases that were made on or after April 1, 2022.\u00a0 This is also about the time when applicants who did not receive discounted vendor bills for FY 2021 will begin to submit those BEARs as well.\u00a0 I\u2019ll provide more detailed information on filing that form in the coming weeks, but I wanted you to be aware that this date is approaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Changing EPC Account Administrators\/Adding New EPC Users:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Summer often brings staffing changes and it\u2019s important that the new staff get set up in EPC so they are prepared to file for FY 2022 this fall.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Hints:\u00a0 Only AA\u2019s can create new EPC user accounts and assign User \u2018permissions.\u2019\u00a0 Only AAs can transfer their AA \u2018credentials\u2019 to another existing EPC User.\u00a0 If the AA is the new staff member and the previous AA is no longer with the school or library, contact CSC at 888-203-8100 and they will set up a new EPC AA account (only CSC can do this).\u00a0 Also, if you need any new E-rate contacts added to the PA E-rate Listserve, please e-mail me their contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Happy summer, everyone!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Julie<\/p>\n<p>Julie Tritt Schell<br \/>\nPennsylvania E-rate Coordinator<br \/>\n717-730-7133 &#8211; o<br \/>\njtschell@comcast.net<br \/>\nwww.e-ratepa.org<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"twitter-share\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?via=eratepenn\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-size=\"large\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 1, 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-listserve_archive"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=34356"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34356\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=34356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=34356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=34356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}