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pg. 57  tank pick-up-removal fees,  short load fees,  late fees,  reconnect fees, and.  deposits.  Suppliers will not apply ECIP funds to diversion fees. Payment Determination EA The household size, income, and type of home-energy source determines the amount of EA payments. In renter situations, staff also use the annual rent amount to determine the payment level. To determine the EA payment amount, reference the Income Ranges and Benefit Amounts found in Appendix E. Access this information in the EA System by clicking on the E1IR screen link. This table identifies the payment amount for each home energy source. ECIP ECIP payment determination is based on the bill amount. ECIP will cover fees such as reconnect fees, deposits, tank (pressure) tests, off-route delivery fees, rental fees, tank pick-up-removal fees, etc. It will not cover tampering charges, supplier responsibility fees, and electrical wiring fees. If a specific fee is in question, staff are to email the LIHEAP unit for clarification. All ECIP payment amounts must be entered on the E1LW screen. Payment Process EA EA payments are made to home energy suppliers that have a contract with the State of Missouri FSD or to the applicant directly. The payment process is different depending on who is to be paid. Payment information is recorded on the E1PY screen. Payment information can also be located on the E1RG screen which displays the supplier response, supplier number and supplier name. Previous program years may be accessed by selecting the FY drop down box on the E1PY screen and selecting the desired year. Previous payment information can also be located on the E1RG screen. If the contract agency is contacted by an applicant regarding a change in supplier, the contract agency may change the supplier if the CEL has not been generated. If the CEL has been generated and sent to the supplier for a response, or the supplier has accepted payment, the supplier cannot be changed. Once the supplier receives the payment, the contract agency may contact LIHEAP staff regarding a change to the applicant's account. If account changes can be made, the contract agency will be instructed to send an email to the LIHEAP unit with the new supplier information.