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§Eliminates ambiguity in program administration
§Facilitates program administration
§Key to managing waste, fraud and abuse
§Ensures program is accessible and user friendly for consumers
§Coupon access and use restrictions and limitations
–Application Process (issuance date, applicant
data requirements, application medium)
–Restricted coupon use (returns/ exchanges)
–Retailer redemption (time limits, data
needs)
–Coupon Expiration (time limits, grace periods)
§Other Considerations
–Reapplication for coupons (lost or expired)
–Address how/when expired coupons are returned to
inventory
–DTA Convert Box Functionality needs to address
antenna requirement
Program Considerations
Critical Program Rules
§Establishes program eligibility requirements and eliminates ambiguity in program
administration
§Key to achieving program objectives
§Cost management
§Drives waste, fraud and abuse controls and complexity
§Define “U.S Household”
–What defines a household?
–What are the specific eligibility requirements
§Establishes minimum quality standards to protect consumers
§Provides equipment consistency
§Establishes known baseline for manufacturer compliance
§Contributes to controlling Converter Box selections decisions
and cost
§Converter Box Technical Standards and Specifications
–Minimum Systems Requirements
–Functional Capabilities
–Energy Standards
Critical Program Rules