If you find data entry errors on the Receipt Acknowledgement Letter (RAL), or you previously identified errors on your Form 471, certain of these errors can be corrected using the Form 471 RAL.

• You MUST, at a minimum, include the signature, printed name and official title of either the contact person on this letter or the authorized person on the Form 471.

• Requests should be received or postmarked within three weeks of the date on this letter. If any of the required information is missing or the request is late, the request may not be processed, but may be included in the review of the form.

ERC Scope of Work:

1. Photocopy the RAL in question.

2. Draw a line through each incorrect item, and mark clearly next to it what the correct information should be.

3. Provide the name of the contact person and the contact person’s e-mail address, fax number, or telephone number on the first page of the RAL copy that will be sent to the SLD so that they can contact ERC if they have questions about your requested changes.

4. Scan marked-up letter for data warehouse storage.

5. Sign the letter.

6. Send via email marked-up letter so that it is received or postmarked within three weeks of the date of this RAL.

Retention of Records and Audits

• Applicants MUST maintain their records for at least five years to be able to comply with audits and other inquiries or investigations. USAC and the FCC visit a sample of applicants to ensure services have been delivered in compliance with FCC rules. Once a client, ERC maintains these records on your behalf in both a paper hard copy and for easy access, a secure online accessible data warehouse.

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