Got this message in my email this morning   Edna

Important info on SLD Website

FY2003 Filing Window Extended Three Weeks to February 6, 2003 (12/2/02)

In response to concerns from the applicant and service provider communities
- and in consultation with the FCC and the USAC Schools and Libraries
Committee - the Schools and Libraries Division is extending the deadline for
the Funding Year 2003 Form 471 application filing window to Thursday,
February 6, 2003 at 11:59 PM EST.

Those who began online Form 471 applications during the first two weeks of
the window may have experienced difficulties because of technical issues
involved with the migration to a new technology for the form. Although
applicants could continue incomplete forms after the original online
interface was restored on November 14, the SLD has determined that all
applicants should have at least 74 days to complete their application
process using the original interface.

The SLD will make every effort to review applications as quickly as possible
in order to minimize delays in the issuance of funding commitments. The SLD
will begin reviewing applications as soon as they are received, so
applicants are strongly encouraged to file Forms 471 at their earliest
convenience.




Edna M. Comstock, E-Rate Team
Coordinator Learning and Technology Services
Maine State Library
64 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0064
1-800-322-8899 or 207-287-5620
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