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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Assignments

Lead File Number:
BALCT-20060126AGD
Submit Date:
01/26/2006
Lead Call Sign:
KASA-TV
FRN:
0019509470
Service:
Analog TV legacy
Purpose:
Assignment of Authorization
Status:
Granted
Status Date:
02/09/2006
Filing Status:
Active


General Information

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

Fees, Waivers, and Exemptions

Section Question Response
Fees Is the applicant exempt from FCC application Fees? No
Indicate reason for fee exemption:
Waivers Does this filing request a waiver of the Commission's rule(s)?
Total number of rule sections involved in this waiver request:

Assignments Type

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Question Response
Is this application a pro forma Assignment of Authorization? Yes
By answering "Yes" the Applicant certifies that the use of short form pro forma application is appropriate for this transaction? Yes
Is the Assignment Voluntary or Involuntary: Voluntary

Authorizations to be Assigned

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Selected Call Signs

Call Sign Facility ID File Number Service City, State
KASA-TV 32311 BALCT-20060126AGD TV SANTA FE, NM
K14KO 32328 BALTT-20060126AGG LPA PORTALES, NM
K15FT 32312 BALTT-20060126AGH LPA ROSWELL, NM
K18DY 27238 BALTT-20060126AGI LPA HILLSBORO, NM
K46FI 32325 BALTT-20060126AGJ LPA GRANTS, NM
K20GQ 55548 BALTT-20060126AGK LPA LAS VEGAS, NM
K22EU 32330 BALTT-20060126AGL LPA MONTOYA, NM
K22GE 125926 BALTT-20060126AGM LPA DULCE, NM
K25DI 32323 BALTT-20060126AGO LPA SILVER CITY, NM
K27BN 11564 BALTT-20060126AGP LPA TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM
K27GJ 32314 BALTT-20060126AGQ LPA FARMINGTON, NM
K27HP 13893 BALTT-20060126AGS LPA ALAMOGORDO, NM
K31DR 32322 BALTT-20060126AGT LPA CABALLO, NM
K31FS 55562 BALTT-20060126AGU LPA PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
K33GD 32313 BALTT-20060126AGW LPA RUIDOSO, NM
K34GL 125950 BALTT-20060126AGX LPA SANTA ROSA, NM
K39AH 32315 BALTT-20060126AGY LPA DURANGO, CO
K39EJ 32331 BALTT-20060126AGZ LPA ESPANOLA, NM
K40DI 32320 BALTT-20060126AHA LPA Eagle Nest, NM
K40HC 125997 BALTT-20060126AHB LPA CHAMA, NM
K41FK 34478 BALTT-20060126AHD LPA TOHATCHI, NM
K43FU 32318 BALTT-20060126AHE LPA DEMING, NM
K44GC 55551 BALTT-20060126AHF LPA AZTEC, NM
K44HJ 125946 BALTT-20060126AHG LPA SOCORRO, NM
K45CU 55534 BALTT-20060126AHH LPA SHIPROCK, NM
K46FE 32332 BALTT-20060126AHI LPA ARTESIA, NM
K47FX 34476 BALTT-20060126AHK LPA CARLSBAD, NM
K48EH 32319 BALTT-20060126AHL LPA TUCUMCARI, NM
K48HA 55584 BALTT-20060126AHM LPA PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
K50FS 52633 BALTT-20060126AHN LPA BAYFIELD, CO
K27GL 5843 BALTTL-20060126AGR LPA HOBBS, NM
K50GM 5839 BALTTL-20060126AHO LPA HOBBS, NM
K06HX 43752 BALTTV-20060126AGE LPA MORA, NM
K12OG 32321 BALTTV-20060126AGF LPA TAOS, NM
K24GI 125924 BAPTT-20060126AGN LPA VALLECITO, CO
K31HQ 125917 BAPTT-20060126AGV LPA LORDSBURG, NM
K40HJ 125967 BAPTT-20060126AHC LPA LORDSBURG, NM
K46HU 126000 BAPTT-20060126AHJ LPA CARRIZOZO, NM

Assignment Questions

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Question Response
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's competitive bidding procedures (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2111(a) and 73.5000)?
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's point system for reserved channel noncommercial educational stations (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.7001 and 73.7003)?
Have all such stations operated for at least 4 years with a minimum operating schedule since grant pursuant to the point system?
Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained after award of a dispositive Section 307(b) preference using the Tribal Priority, through Threshold Qualifications procedures, or through the Tribal Priority as applied before the NCE fair distribution analysis set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 73.7002(b)?
Have all such stations operated for at least 4 years with a minimum operating schedule since grant?
Do both the assignor and assignee qualify for the Tribal Priority in all respects?
LPFM Licenses Only: Has it been at least 18 months since the initial construction permit for the LPFM station was granted?
LPFM Licenses Only: Does the assignment of the LPFM authorization satisfy the consideration restrictions of 47 CFR Section 73.865(a)(1)?
LPFM Licenses Only: Were any of the LPFM authorizations that are subject to this application obtained through the Commission’s point system for low power FM stations (see 47 CFR Section 73.872)?
If yes to question above, have all such LPFM stations operated for at least four years since grant pursuant to the point system?” (options – Y/N. If Yes, nothing further required. No requires attachment as follows)“If no to new sub question, list pertinent authorizations in an Exhibit and include in the Exhibit a showing that the transaction is consistent with the requirements of 47 CFR Section 73.865(a)(3).

Assignor Information

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Assignor Name, Type, and Contact Information

Assignor Type Address Phone Email FRN

RAYCOM NATIONAL LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC

Assignor

Doing Business As: RAYCOM NATIONAL LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC

Other

201 MONROE STREET

RSA TOWER, 20TH FLOOR

MONTGOMERY, AL 36104

United States

+1 (334) 206-1400

RBRYAN@RAYCOMMEDIA.COM

0011515392

Assignor Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

WILLIAM H. FITZ, ESQ.

COVINGTON & BURLING

1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.

WASHINGTON, DC 20004

+1 (202) 662-5120

WFITZ@COV.COM

Assignor Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Sale/Transfer of Station Assignor certifies that:
(i) it has placed in Assignor's public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission as an Exhibit to this application copies of all agreements for the assignment/transfer of the station(s);
(ii) these documents embody the complete and final understanding between Assignor and Assignee; and
(iii) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies
Yes
If the transaction is involuntary, the Assignor certifies that court orders or other authorizing documents have been issued and that it has placed in the licensee's/permittee's public inspection file(s) and submitted to the Commission copies of such court orders or other authorizing documents.
Other Authorizations Please upload an attachment detailing the call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which assignor or any party to the application has an attributable interest.
Character Issues Assignor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised
Yes
Adverse Findings Assignor certifies that, with respect to the Assignor and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Local Public Notice Assignor certifies that it has or will comply with the public notice requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580.
Auction Authorization Assignor certifies that more than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit for the station being assigned, where that permit was acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure.
Anti-Discrimination Certification Assignor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application have violated the Commission's prohibition against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex in the sale of commercially operated AM, FM, TV, Class A TV or international broadcast stations.

Assignee Information

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Assignee Name, Type, and Contact Information

Assignee Type Address Phone Email FRN

KASA LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC

Assignee

Doing Business As: KASA LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC

Other

201 MONROE STREET

RSA TOWER, 20TH FLOOR

MONTGOMERY, AL 36104

United States

+1 (334) 206-1400

RBRYAN@RAYCOMMEDIA.COM

0014585723
Section Question Response File Number
Radio Station Applicants Only If the station(s) being assigned is noncommercial educational or LPFM, the Assignee certifies that the Commission had previously granted a broadcast application, identified here by file number, that found this Assignee qualified as a noncommercial educational entity with a qualifying educational program, and that the Assignee will use the station(s) to advance a program similar to that the Commission has found qualifying in the Assignee's previous application.

Assignee Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

WILLIAM H. FITZ, ESQ.

COVINGTON & BURLING

1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.

WASHINGTON, DC 20004

+1 (202) 662-5120

WFITZ@COV.COM

Changes in Interest (0)

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Party Name Citizenship Address Phone Email Interest Before Assignment Interest After Assignment
Empty

Changes in Interest Certification

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Question Response
Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the assignee are nonattributable. N/A

Parties to the Application (0)

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Party Name Citizenship Address Phone Email Positional Interest
Empty

Parties to the Application Certification

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Question Response
Applicant certifies that equity and financial interests not set forth by the assignee are nonattributable.

Assignee Legal Certifications

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Section Question Response
Agreements for Sale Assignee certifies that:
(a) the written agreements in the Assignee's public inspection file and submitted to the Commission embody the complete and final agreement for the sale or transfer of the station(s); and
(b) these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies.
Yes
Other Authorizations Please upload an attachment detailing the call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which Assignee or any party to the application has an attributable interest.
Multiple Ownership Is the assignee or any party to the application the holder of an attributable radio joint sales agreement or an attributable radio or television time brokerage agreement with the station(s) subject to this application or with any other station in the same market as the station(s) subject to this application? N/A
Assignee certifies that the proposed assignment complies with the Commission's multiple ownership rules. N/A
Assignee certifies that the proposed assignment:
(1) does not present an issue under the Commission's policies relating to media interests of immediate family members;
(2) complies with the Commission's policies relating to future ownership interests; and
(3) complies with the Commission's restrictions relating to the insulation and nonparticipation of non-party investors and creditors.
N/A
Does the Assignee claim status as an "eligible entity," that is, an entity that qualifies as a small business under the Small Business Administration's size standards for its industry grouping (as set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 121-201), and holds
(1) 30 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet; or
(2) 15 percent or more of the stock or partnership interests and more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation or partnership that will own the media outlet, provided that no other person or entity owns or controls more than 25 percent of the outstanding stock or partnership interests; or
(3) More than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation that will own the media outlet (if such corporation is a publicly traded company)?
N/A
Does this assignment include a grandfathered cluster of stations? N/A
Applicant certifies that it will come in compliance by divesting the necessary station(s) within 12 months of the consummation of this transaction to:

A) An Eligible Entity (as defined in Item 6d, above).
B) An Irrevocable Trust that will assign the station(s) to an Eligible Entity.
NCE Diversity of Ownership Points. Does the assignee or any party to the application have an attributable interest in an NCE FM or NCE TV station received through the award of “diversity of ownership” points in the point system analysis? N/A
If ‘Yes,’ the assignee certifies that (1) its attributable NCE FM or NCE TV station has been on the air for at least four years; and/or (2) none of the proposed assigned stations overlap the principal community contour of the NCE FM or NCE TV station received through the award of diversity points in the point system analysis (see 47 CFR Section 73.7005(c)).
Acquisition of Control Please upload an attachment listing the file number and date of grant of FCC Form 301, 314, or 315 application by which the Commission approved the qualifications of the individual or entity with a pre-existing interest in the licensee/permittee that is now acquiring control of the licensee/permittee as a result of the grant of this application. N/A
Character Issues Assignee certifies that neither assignee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
(a) any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application; or
(b) any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes
Adverse Findings Assignee certifies that, with respect to the assignee and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination. Yes
Financial Qualifications Assignee certifies that sufficient net liquid assets are on hand or are available from committed sources to consummate the transaction and operate the station(s) for three months.
Program Service Certification Assignee certifies that it is cognizant of and will comply with its obligations as a Commission licensee to present a program service responsive to the issues of public concern facing the station's community of license and service area.
Auction Authorization Assignee certifies that where less than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit and the permit had been acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure, it would qualify for such credit or other special measure.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) If the applicant proposes to employ five or more full-time employees, applicant certifies that it is filing simultaneously with this application a Model EEO Program Report on FCC Form 396-A.

Assignee 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?
6a) Enter the citation of the applicable declaratory ruling by DA/FCC number, FCC Record citation, release date, or any other identifying information.
7) Has there been any change in the applicant's foreign ownership since issuance of the declaratory ruling(s) cited in response to Question 6?
8) Does the applicant certify that it is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the foreign ownership declaratory ruling(s) cited in response to Question 6?
9) 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?

Assignee Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements Assignee certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignee further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinentstandards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets.  
The Assignee certifies that neither the Assignee 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 Assignee 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. REBECCA S. BRYAN
VICE PRESIDENT

01/25/2006

Assignor Certification

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Section Question Response
General Certification Statements Assignor certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignor further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinentstandards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets.  
The Assignor certifies that neither the Assignor 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 Assignor 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. REBECCA S. BRYAN
VICE PRESIDENT

01/25/2006

Attachments

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File Name Uploaded By Attachment Type Description Upload Status
1109716_2169813.pdf Applicant All Purpose Media Interests of Assignor and Assignee Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
1109716_2170931.pdf Applicant All Purpose Description of Transaction Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
1109716_2174718.pdf Applicant All Purpose Resolutions Adopted by the Directors of Raycom Media, Inc. Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
1109716_370585.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 2 - PRO FORMA NATURE OF APPLICATION Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion
1109716_370586.txt Applicant All Purpose EXHIBIT 9 Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion