The advantage of using electronic filing?
There are several advantages for you and for OSM. Since the electronic filing screens automatically calculate your fees there is less likelihood of math errors in the filing. This saves time and money in follow up phone calls to you, and eliminates the potential of permit eligibility problems occurring due to a math error. The time to process an electronic OSM-1 is a lot less than for the paper copy, both for you and OSM. Since OSM data entry personnel do not have to try and read hand written changes there is a much smaller chance for error in the data entry by OSM. Of the two moisture calculation methods allowed in the Payers Handbook, OSMs web site uses the method that gives the better rate, and lower fees, to you when you file. If you have filed electronically you will be able to amend electronically too. Instead of manually filling in a form you will simply be able to open an amendment for an existing electronic OSM-1, make your changes, and submit it to OSM. You are able to review
