What is the certification timeframe for the E-rate?s Year 4?
The newly modified Form 486 should be filed according to its usual schedule. This is generally within ten days of receiving the Funding Decision Commitment Letter (FDCL) or start of services, but in no case later than October 28, 2001, for Year 4 funding. Note: Some Year 4 applicants may not get a Funding Decision Commitment Letter by October 28. Also, some Year 4 services may not start until after October 28. The FCC and SLD are aware of these possible situations and they will take action at a later date to address them.
