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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission)New Low Power FM Station Construction Permit Application

File Number:
BNPL-20131115ACG
Submit Date:
11/15/2013
Call Sign:
WIOM-LP
Facility ID:
192781
FRN:
0023117641
State:
Massachusetts
City:
SPRINGFIELD
Service:
FL
Purpose:
Construction Permit
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
11/06/2014
Expiration Date:
11/06/2017
Filing Status:
InActive


General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)?
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

Applicant

Doing Business As: CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645 Other

Contact Representatives (2)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

MATTHEW WESOLOWSKI

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

740 HIGHWAY 49 NORTH

SUITE R

FLORA, MS 39071

United States

+1 (601) 201-2789 ENGINEERING@WYAB.COM Technical Representative

DENNIS J. KELLY

LAW OFFICE OF DENNIS J. KELLY

United States

+1 (202) 293-2300 DKELLYFCCLAW1@COMCAST.NET Legal Representative

Alien Ownership

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Question Response
1) Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government as specified in Section 310(a) of the Communications Act?
2) Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien? (Section 310(b)(1))
3) Is the applicant a corporation, or non-corporate entity, that is organized under the laws of any foreign government? (Section 310(b)(2))
4) Is the applicant an entity of which more than one-fifth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(3))
5) Is the applicant directly or indirectly controlled by any other entity of which more than one-fourth of the capital stock, or other equity or voting interest, is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign government or representative thereof, or by any entity organized under the laws of a foreign country? (Section 310(b)(4))
6) Has the applicant received a declaratory ruling(s) under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act?
7) In connection with this application, is the applicant filing a foreign ownership Petition for Declaratory Ruling pursuant to Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act?

Channel and Facility Information

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Section Question Response
Service Type Service Type Low Power FM
Facility ID 192781
State Massachusetts
City SPRINGFIELD
FL Channel 269
Designated Market Area

Primary station proposed to be rebroadcast:

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Facility Id Call Sign City State

Antenna Location Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Structure Registration Do you have an FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Number? Yes
ASR Number 1019308
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude 42° 07' 24.3" N+
Longitude 072° 32' 52.3" W-
Structure Type
Overall Structure Height 64 meters
Support Structure Height
Ground Elevation (AMSL) 68.3 meters
Antenna Data Height of Radiation Center Above Ground Level 39.6 meters
Height of Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level 107.900002 meters

Antenna Technical Data

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Section Question Response
Antenna Type Antenna Type Non-Directional
Do you have an Antenna ID? No
Antenna ID
Antenna Manufacturer and Model Manufacturer:
Model
Rotation
Electrical Beam Tilt
Mechanical Beam Tilt
toward azimuth
Polarization
Elevation Radiation Pattern Does the proposed antenna propose elevation radiation patterns that vary with azimuth for reasons other than the use of mechanical beam tilt?
Uploaded file for elevation antenna (or radiation) pattern data
Out-of-Channel Emission Mask:
Frequency Offset:

Parties to the Application (14)

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Party Name Address Phone Email Positional Interest

MARK DUPONT, 17 LEXINGTON AVENUE, HOLYOKE, MA 01040

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MSGR. CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, 65 ELLIOT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

BILL HUBER, 65 ELLIOT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

IRIS YOLANDA VAN DERDYS-ORTIZ, PO BOX 81112, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01138

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

KATHY TOBIN, 65 ELLIOT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MICHAEL MARTIN, 174 CHALMERS ROAD, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01118

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

GREGORY LAFRENIERE, 137 BELLEVUE AVENUE, ADAMS, MA

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

REV. JUAN GARCIA, 45 PLAINFIELD STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

JOHN J. EGAN, 180 RUGBY ROAD, LONGMEADOW, MA 01106

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

PATRICIA ST. AMAND, 68 NEVINS AVENUE, LONGMEADOW, MA 01106

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
CLERK/DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

WILLIAM F. LABROAD, JR., 15 COLEMAN ROAD, GROVELAND, MA 01834

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
TREASURER/DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

MOST REV. TIMOTHY A. MCDONNELL, 76 ELLIOT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
CEO/BOARD CHAIRMAN
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

CONSTANCE QUILAN, SSJ, 36 MARION STREET, CHICOPEE, MA 01013

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
DIRECTOR
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
7.7%
Percentage of Total Assets:
0%

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, 65 ELLIOT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105

POST OFFICE BOX 1730

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102

United States

+1 (413) 452-0645
Positional Interest:
APPLICANT
Citizenship:
United States
Percentage of Votes:
0%
Percentage of Total Assets:
100%

Attributable Interest

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Section Question Response
Equity and Financial Interests Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the applicant parties are non-attributable. No
Other Authorizations Does the applicant or any party to the application have an attributable interest in any other broadcast station(s).

Construction Permit Certifications

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Section Question Response
Environmental Effect Would a Commission grant of Authorization for this location be an action which may have a significant environmental effect? (See 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1306) Yes
Broadcast Facility The proposed facility complies with the applicable engineering standards and assignment requirements of 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.616, 73.622(i), 73.623(e), 73.625, 73.1030, and 73.1125.
Interference Protection Provisions
The proposed TV station satisfies the interference protection provisions of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.626.

Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Character Issues Applicant certifies that neither applicant nor any party to the application has or had any interest in, or connection with: (a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left in unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or party to the application; or (b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised. Yes
Adverse Findings Has the Applicant or any party to this application had an adverse finding or an adverse final action taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under any law related to the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination? Yes

Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements The Applicant waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or of the electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by authorization or otherwise, and requests an Authorization in accordance with this application (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.).
The Applicant certifies that neither the Applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to §5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. §862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under §1.2002(c) of the rules, 47 CFR . See §1.2002(b) of the rules, 47 CFR §1.2002(b), for the definition of "party to the application" as used in this certification §1.2002(c). The Applicant certifies that all statements made in this application and in the exhibits, attachments, or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this application, and are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith.
Authorized Party to Sign

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

MARK DUPONT


Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description
1576107_1167721.txt Applicant All Purpose NATURE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF APPLICANT
1576107_1167722.txt Applicant All Purpose ESTABLISHED LOCAL APPLICANT
1576107_13409143.pdf Applicant All Purpose Waiver Request
1576107_13642387.pdf Applicant All Purpose ESTABLISHED LOCAL APPLICANT
1576107_13642433.pdf Applicant All Purpose NARRATIVE STATEMENT
1576107_13642440.pdf Applicant All Purpose NON-PROFIT ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
D:\data\prod\cdbs\letters\\55\A-1576107_F-192781_L-55412-BNPL-20131115ACG.pdf Internal All Purpose imported letter
D:\data\prod\cdbs\letters\\61\A-1576107_F-192781_L-61382-BNPL-20131115ACG.pdf Internal All Purpose imported letter