Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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SYRACUSE BROADCASTING, INC. Doing Business As: SYRACUSE BROADCASTING, INC. |
John B. Tupper 2 GALLEON HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29928 United States |
+1 (203) 431-3366 |
JTUPPER@KEPPER-TUPPER.COM |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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JOHN E. HIDLE , P.E. . CONSULTING ENGINEER CARL T. JONES CORPORATION |
CARL T. JONES CORPORATION 7901 YARNWOOD COURT SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153 United States |
+1 (703) 569-7704 |
JHIDLE@CTJC.COM |
Technical Representative |
ANNE T. PAXSON BORSARI & PAXSON |
5335 WISCONSIN AVENUE, N.W. SUITE 440 WASHINGTON, DC 20015 United States |
+1 (202) 296-4800 |
ATP@BAPLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | MYNETWORK | |
Nielsen DMA | Syracuse | |
Web Home Page Address | www.foxsyracuse.com |
Question | Response |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.5 |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 3.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | REAL LIFE 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAYS, 11AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
Total times aired | 14 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Hosted by five teens, this program introduces its viewers to some of the world's most colorful and challenging careers. Its unique format combines travel, interviews and on-the-job experiences to create the Real Life 101 curriculum, giving teens career guidance, tips on interviews and what to wear. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, CH44.2. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | CURIOSITY QUEST |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAYS, 10AM & 10:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
Total times aired | 28 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Curiosity Quest is an upbeat, family, educational program that explores what viewers are curious about. In each show, host Joel Greene ventures on a quest to answer viewer's letters of curiosity. Each quest takes the audience on location for an unscripted, hands-on, educational exploration. In addition, throughout each program, Joel will hit the streets to get real and often comical answers to questions pertaining to each episode. Joel's enthusiastic personality often lands him in hilarious situations in pursuit of the answer. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, CH44.2. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | CAREER DAY |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 8:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 11 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program guides young people to potential career paths by featuring inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs, business people, such as, world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists who share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" This program aired on the main digital stream WNYS-CH44. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | AQUA KIDS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAYS 12:00PM & 12:30PM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
Total times aired | 28 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aqua Kids motivates young people to take an active role in preserving aquatic environments and wildlife, by showing how other kids just like them can do the same. Whether it's saving sea turtles or participating in a beach cleanup, the Aqua Kids demonstrate the real and lasting contribution children can make in protecting the future of their community and the world. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, CH44.2. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | AWESOME ADVENTURES |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAYS, 11:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
Total times aired | 14 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Awesome Adventures is an adventure/travel show that takes teens, ages 13 to 16, on incredible journeys all over the world. The show has won numerous awards, and, in 2013, was nominated for a daytime Emmy for Outstanding Travel Series. The destinations and activities are diverse, from Ice Climbing the glaciers in Iceland to trekking next to Lava in the islands of Hawaii. But the show isn't just about having fun, it also seeks to educate its viewers. This program will on the secondary digital stream, CH44.2. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | LIVE LIFE AND WIN |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | THURSDAYS, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
Total times aired | 9 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Live Life & Win! a series with a goal to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories, as well as segments focusing on the arts, school & sports, exercise & nutrition and wellness. The series promotes such critical themes as social responsibility, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement and volunteerism. This program aired on the main digital stream WNYS-CH44. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | ON THE SPOT |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | WEDNESDAYS, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
Total times aired | 9 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is a sketch-comedy/variety show aimed at educating and entertaining kids. Episodes use a creative mixture of humor, improve, animation, and viewer-generated video. M@dAbout conveys important messages about life skills such as personal finance, health & nutrition, fitness, conservation and decision-making in a fun entertaining way. Each episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improve comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man-on-the-street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. This program aired on the main digital stream WNYS-CH44. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | ELIZABETH STANTON'S GREAT BIG WORLD |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | TUESDAYS, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
Total times aired | 9 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program addresses areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational and wellness issues. Elizabeth and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need. The program combines exciting, fun and diverse experiences of world exploration with life-changing volunteer opportunities. Various age-appropriate global issues are introduced to the viewing audience through in-depth and thoughtful interviews. In addition, Elizabeth and friends' personal hands-on experiences in the field both inspire teens in selfless, helping behaviors, and educate them on where and how to find volunteer opportunities. This program aired on the main digital stream WNYS-CH44. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | DOG TALES |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | MONDAYS, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
Total times aired | 9 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Each episode of Dogtales profiles a breed of dog; its history, popularity and characteristics. Viewers will learn the differences in dogs and how those differences affect their lives. Viewers are shown families who own particular breeds, how they interact with their dogs and how they are a valuable part of the family. Several dog experts explain the various dogs needs, health, nutrition requirements, safety and care. This program aired on the main digital stream WNYS-CH44. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | TEEN KIDS NEWS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 10 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program aired on the main digital stream WNYS-CH44. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | WILD AMERICA |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAYS, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 10 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. This program aired on the main digital stream WNYS-CH44. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
Name of children's programming liaison | Andrew Brazill |
Address | 1000 JAMES STREET |
City | SYRACUSE |
State | NY |
Zip | 13203 |
Telephone Number | (315) 472-6800 |
Email Address | abrazill@foxsyracuse.com |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. | WNYS aired several hundred PSA's during the 3rd quarter of 2016. Many of these PSA's are targeted specifically toward children under the age of 16. These PSA's encourage children to make positive life choices in all areas of their lives. |
Other Matters (1 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | XPLORATION EARTH 2050 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | MONDAY, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math lead us? Host Check Pell, artist, entrepreneur, and futurist, takes viewers on a mind bending journey in search of these answers. Xploration Earth 2050 is part of the Xploration Station three-hour syndicated block airing on FOX stations throughout the country. |
Other Matters (2 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | XPLORATION OUTER SPACE |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | WEDNESDAY, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Host Emily Calandrelli, Harvard scholar and former NASA employee, takes viewers on incredible journeys through space. She visits various NASA facilities as we search for answers about our universe. Xploration Outer Space is part of the Xploration Station three-hour syndicated block airing on FOX stations throughout the country. |
Other Matters (3 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | CURIOSITY QUEST |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAYS, 10AM & 10:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Curiosity Quest is an upbeat, family, educational program that explores what viewers are curious about. In each show, host Joel Greene ventures on a quest to answer viewer's letters of curiosity. Each quest takes the audience on location for an unscripted, hands-on, educational exploration. In addition, throughout each program, Joel will hit the streets to get real and often comical answers to questions pertaining to each episode. Joel's enthusiastic personality often lands him in hilarious situations in pursuit of the answer. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, CH44.2. |
Other Matters (4 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | XPLORATION AWESOME PLANET |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | THURSDAY, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, explores the most spectacular place - on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth - in this riveting earth science series. Xploration Awesome Planet is part of the Xploration Station three-hour syndicated block airing on FOX stations throughout the country. |
Other Matters (5 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | XPLORATION NATURE KNOWS BEST |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | TUESDAY, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | For 4.5 billion years, nature has been perfecting life on earth in every shape, size and environment. In this fascinating new STEM series, host Danni Washington looks at the fun and clever ways scientists, engineers and innovators are copying plants, animals and more to create some of the world's most amazing advancements. Xploration Nature Knows Best is part of the Xploration Station three-hour syndicated block airing on FOX stations throughout the country. |
Other Matters (6 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | REAL LIFE 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAY, 11AM/SATURDAY, 8:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 27 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Hosted by five teens, this program introduces its viewers to some of the world's most colorful and challenging careers. Its unique format combines travel, interviews and on-the-job experiences to create the Real Life 101 curriculum, giving teens career guidance, tips on interviews and what to wear. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, CH44.2. |
Other Matters (7 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Aqua Kids Adventure |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAYS, 12PM & 12:30PM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aqua Kids motivates young people to take an active role in preserving aquatic environments and wildlife, by showing how other kids just like them can do the same. Whether it's saving sea turtles or participating in a beach cleanup, the Aqua Kids demonstrate the real and lasting contribution children can make in protecting the future of their community and the world. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, CH44.2. |
Other Matters (8 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | XPLORATION DIY SCI |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY, 7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Host Steve Spangler, Ellen Show regular, shows viewers how to conduct amazing science experiments in their own homes! Steve explores a different science concept each episode, using everyday items for his fun experiments - proving that anyone can be a scientist. Xploration DIY Sci is part of the Xploration Station three-hour syndicated block airing on FOX stations throughout the country. |
Other Matters (9 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | XPLORATION WEIRD BY TRUE |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAY, 7:00PM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Join hosts Charlie and Kirby Engleman as these siblings and science-lovers explore the fun and curious ways our world works in - Weird But True! From searching for space rocks in Arizona, to diving with sharks in the Keys, to meeting some seriously cool dogs in Alaska - no topic is off limits for this adventurous pair! Produced in partnership with Nat Geo Kids, Weird But True is part of the Xploration Station three-hour syndicated block airing on FOX stations throughout the country. |
Other Matters (10 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | AWESOME ADVENTURES |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAYS, 11:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Awesome Adventures is an adventure/travel show that takes teens, ages 13 to 16, on incredible journeys all over the world. The show has won numerous awards, and, in 2013, was nominated for a daytime Emmy for Outstanding Travel Series. The destinations and activities are diverse, from Ice Climbing the glaciers in Iceland to trekking next to Lava in the islands of Hawaii. But the show isn't just about having fun, it also seeks to educate its viewers. This program will on the secondary digital stream, CH44.2. |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. 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). |
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I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Andrew Brazill Program & Creative Director 10/06/2016 |