*How to Complete Item 8 on the FCC Form 486*

Beginning with FY2015, technology plans are not required for Category One
or Category Two services. You do still need to comply with state technology
plan requirements.

When you are ready to file your FY2015 FCC Form 486, complete Block 4, Item
8 of the form as follows:

   -  *If you are filing online using the expert version *(the Create Form
   486 button), check the box next to Item 8, choose "Other" from the drop
   down menu, and enter "NONE" in the resulting text box.


   -  *If you are filing online using the interview version *(the Form 486
   Interview button), check the box next to Item 8 and click on "I agree,"
   then choose "Other" from the drop down menu and click "Go," then type
   "NONE" in the resulting text box.


   -  *If you are filing on paper*, check the box next to Item 8 and write
   "NONE" in the space below the Item 8 certification.


*When to File the FCC Form 486*
The deadline to file the form is 120 days from the date of the Funding
Commitment Decision Letter or 120 days after services start (which is
probably July 1), whichever is later.

You cannot file the form until you receive the Funding Commitment Decision
Letter.

Each Funding Request Number (FRN) from your Form 471(s) is treated
separately and you will need to indicate the start of services for each
one. You may either file a Form 486 for each FRN as you receive funding
commitments, or list several FRNs on a single Form 486. Be aware that the
Form 486 for each FRN has a distinct deadline as indicated above.

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*Anne Perloff*
Maine State E-Rate Coordinator for Schools
Networkmaine ... a unit of the University of Maine System

Web: www.networkmaine.net/erate/

Email: [log in to unmask]

Phone: 207-561-3584

Fax: 207-561-3531

Mail:
Networkmaine
5752 Neville Hall Rm 244
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469