TO:	HEAP Directors, IM Directors

FROM:	Patricia A. Stevens, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Temporary Assistance

SUBJECT:	Furnace Repair/Replacement

EFFECTIVE DATE:	Immediately

CONTACT PERSON:	Western Team Representative

Just a reminder, the 2003-2004 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement (HERR) component has opened October 1, 2003.  All applications for this component taken after October 1, 2003 are to be claimed under the 2003-2004 HERR season.

All furnace repairs and replacement applications taken prior to October 1, 2003 are to be claimed under the 2002-2003 HEAP season. This includes bills that arrive after the September 30th date.

Also, please remember that the 2003-2004 Home Energy Assistance Program HEAP program opens on November 3, 2003 for both the Regular and Emergency components.  No commitments or guarantees of payment can be made to any vendor until program start-up November 3, 2003.

If you have any questions, please call your Western Team representative.