They need to say it respectfully particularly when government offices have been down for so long. I believe the length of time was over a month which was unprecedented. They have notified OTC markets independently of the filing I would presume. Notifying OTC markets is a formality AFFU must adhere to.
Application= when you get out from under the ton of work on your desk please note that we did notify you of this filing on this date. That's what I think application means.