| 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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WATERMAN BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, LLC Doing Business As: WATERMAN BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, LLC |
Dan Billings 3719 CENTRAL AVENUE FORT MYERS, FL 33901 United States |
+1 (239) 939-6299 |
danb@water.net |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dan E. Billings Director of Technical Services Waterman Broadcasting Corp. |
3719 CENTRAL AVE. FT. MYERS, FL 33901 United States |
+1 (239) 939-6299 |
DANB@WATER.NET |
Technical Representative |
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Jennifer Johnson Legal Counsel Covington & Burling LLP |
One CityCenter 850 Tenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 United States |
+1 (202) 662-5552 |
jjohnson@cov.com |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Ft. Myers-Naples | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.nbc-2.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.46 |
| 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: | 3.5 |
| 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 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 4-4:30p ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | Have you ever wondered what you might want to do for the rest of your life? Well, Real Life 101, which is aimed at teens and young adults, introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers, and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Real Life 101 targets the young viewers, specifically ages 13 to16, encouraging them to think about and plan for their futures by offering glimpses into various vocations and trades and what it takes to do the job. The energetic hosts Alecsa, Jillian, Shawn, and Gracey navigate behind the scenes of various professions in this weekly half hour of fun and informative entertainment which has been rated high for educational content by the Annenberg Policy Center. The program website offers not only career information, but direction for preparing for college, job search and internships. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Nature Knows Best |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays 4-4:30pET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13 to 16 target audience, Xploration: Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and Marine Biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how current technology was inspired by nature, and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. We will whirl around in airplanes inspired by birds, and in helicopters influenced by the dragonfly, and even jump from a few such vehicles to illustrate how wingsuits were invented based on the flying squirrel! But engineers are not the only scientists looking toward nature. We will also meet with biologists studying the behavior patterns of ants, architects who design living buildings and roboticists who are making their designs bigger, stronger, and faster based on animals. This series will show kids how understanding nature can help them make the next great discovery. Xploration: Nature Knows Best is a half-hour weekly E I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Naturally, Danny Seo |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30a-12n (main digital) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | Naturally, Danny Seo is an educational series for young people, target age group 13 to 16, and their families seeking a healthier lifestyle by learning the science behind eating well and exercising your mind and body while caring for our planet. Host Danny Seo is Americas leading authority on eco friendly living. Danny has devoted his career to the idea that caring for the environment can go hand in hand with enjoying time with family and friends and sharing delicious and healthy meals while creating a healthy and environmentally friendly home. Beneficial information shared this quarter include upcycling is a great way to save money and help the environment by reusing objects or materials; there are healthy ways to make desserts by using produce like bananas and avocados; LED bulbs use light emitting diodes and an electrical current to produce energy efficient light; almond oil is beneficial to the skin; eating healthy can be done by substituting popular dishes with healthy alternatives; and juicing allows an intake of multiple fruits and vegetables at once which can help boost your immune system, help remove toxins from your body and aid in digestion. This quarter the show was preempted once, airing in a secondary time period Sunday at 12:30pm |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Naturally, Danny Seo |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/13/2016 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-10-01 |
| Episode # | NDS 101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: DIY Sci |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays, 4-4:30p secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, XPLORATION: DIY Sci will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training, Steve Spangler, encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do it yourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science.XPLORATION: DIY Sci is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audiences interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help kids understand how they can discover the principles of science with items they can find in their very own home. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wilderness Vet |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11am (main digital) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | Wilderness Vet hosted by renowned veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Oakley, features compelling stories from one of the most rugged areas on the planet, the Yukon. Dr. Oakley travels to homes, farms and wildlife preserves across the Yukon to help animals in need. Wilderness Vet will bring viewers closer than ever before to wild animals in their native habitats by showcasing the hard work and dedication involved in their rescue and rehabilitation. The program reaches audiences of all ages, but is targeted to the young teenage group ages 13 to 16. Lessons learned this quarter include life is precious and we must treat all living creatures with kindness; always keep learning the more knowledge we can absorb the better we can become at solving difficult or intricate problems; preparation is the key to success and the best preparation for the future is doing your best in the present; and never give up when the odds are against you, with determination and hard work we can do anything we put our minds to. Wilderness Vet was preempted on 10/1 for Ryder Cup coverage. Episode aired on 10/16 at noon in a secondary time period. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Wilderness Vet |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/16/2016 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-10-01 |
| Episode # | WDV 101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Voyager with Josh Garcia |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11-11:30am ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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 Voyager with Josh Garcia takes viewers on an exciting and immersive journey around the globe with world traveler and host, Josh Garcia. Targeting a core audience of 13 to 16 year olds, each episode provides audiences access to the worlds most incredible destinations as Josh seeks out the truly authentic experiences one can only find when guided by a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Each week, Josh Garcia brings viewers on an enthralling voyage exploring the people and cultures that make our world so breathtaking. Adventures and educational messages this quarter include just because a task does not look hard it does not mean it is easy, challenging tasks bring rewards; if you revisit a place or try something you have already done, allow yourself to have a new perspective and a new experience; learning to appreciate the hard work of others and their particular tastes may help you find something new you enjoy; and getting out of your comfort zone to try new things can often be a rewarding experience. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Weird But True |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 4-4:30p secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13 to16 target audience, XPLORATION Weird But True will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an Ecologist and Kirby is an Artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. Together, they share a common curiosity to explore and understand the science behind the world and its wildlife. In this series, Charlie and Kirby explore a new topic each week to uncover the Weird But True science at play all around us. With a mix of graphics and handmade art, this EI series is fun, playful and educational. Charlie and Kirby inspire teens to question the HOW and WHY behind the way our world works, and encourage them to discover answers to their most curious questions. XPLORATION Weird But True is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help teens and viewers of all ages learn to question the world around them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays, 4-4:30pm ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | What will the world look like in 2050. Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us. Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13 to16 year old target audience will appeal to the whole family. Viewers are taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. Xploration Earth 2050 is a half hour weekly Educational and Informational series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administrations focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Give |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12n-12:30pET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | Give , targeting a young teen audience, introduces viewers to the world of philanthropy through the stories of small charities making a big impact. The series features NBC News correspondent and the founder of UNICEFs Next Generation, Jenna Bush Hager, esteemed actor Blair Underwood, and passionate celebrity philanthropists from film, television, music, sports, and business who are all on a mission to inspire others to do good. In each episode, one of these celebrity ambassadors will visit two charities that use innovation, best practices, and dedication for change in their communities and the world. With the help of some of the countrys top foundations, we meet these inspiring individuals to see how they do it through the eyes of our celebrity ambassadors. In an episode focusing on the homeless and underprivileged youth in LA viewers understand the importance of music as studying it translates into improved academic results and neural processing; service animals are able to provide a new lifestyle for those with disabilities or social anxiety; Sibling Connection is highlighted which offers brothers and sisters separated by the foster system a chance to reunite and build lifelong relationships; and showing kindness and compassion to those with special needs is a rewarding lesson. Give was preempted on October 1st for Ryder Cup coverage. Program was rescheduled in a secondary time period Saturday 10/29 at 9:30am |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Give |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/29/2016 09:30 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-10-01 |
| Episode # | GBU 101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11:30a-12n ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | Wild About Animals is a half hour animal magazine series targeting a young teen audience, ages 13 to 16 offering insight into the animal kingdom as some of the worlds most fascinating and best known animals are featured in their natural habitats. Each episode consists of multiple stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as to educate them further about animals they encounter every day. Issues such as conservation, rehabilitation and wildlife protection are also an integral part of the program as the human responsibility to the preservation of the animal kingdom is an underlying theme in this program. Lessons learned this quarter include how zoos create balanced nutritional diets for the animals; how tiny barnacles can impact massive Navy ships around the world; training dogs to detect life threating diseases in people; how coral reefs are regenerating quicker with the help of science; a visit to a private sanctuary that teaches people how to communicate with farm animals; and how a place in Florida is specializing in harvesting lifesaving anti venom from a killer snake. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10-10:30a, main digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 5 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 5 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
| 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. | Targeting a young teen audience (13 to 16), Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson features the powerful and inspiring stories of successful athletes who exemplify what it really means to be a champion. Hosted by Lauren Thompson, host of Golf Channels Morning Drive, Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson introduces audiences to professional and amateur athletes who have overcome obstacles to ultimately achieve transcendent moments in the world of sports. Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson proves that a champion is not only defined by their speed, strength and agility, but also by their grit, resiliency and heart. Inspirational messages shared this quarter include setting a goal at a young age, staying focused on it and working hard is a great way to achieve success; Just because you can no longer do something that you are good at due to circumstances beyond your control does not mean you cannot succeed at something else or have another purpose; seeking advice from those that have succeeded in a specific area of interest is a great way to progress your skill; do not underestimate someone by the way they look, what they cannot do or how old they are you can be very successful even if you do not fit the mold; do not be afraid to stand up for a cause that is important to you or to be a trailblazer. During this quarter, Heart of a Champion aired primarily Saturdays at 10am due to the Premiere Soccer schedule on NBC. If there was no live NBC sporting conflict the program aired in its secondary time period, Saturdays at 12:30pm. The show was moved 5 times during the quarter due to live sporting events. 10/1 episode aired 11/13 at noon; episodes on 10/8, 11/5, 11/12 and 12/24 aired Saturdays 12:30-1pm in its secondary time. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/12/2016 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-11-12 |
| Episode # | HOC 107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/24/2016 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-12-24 |
| Episode # | HOC 106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/13/2016 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-10-01 |
| Episode # | HOC 101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2016 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-11-05 |
| Episode # | HOC 106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/08/2016 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-10-08 |
| Episode # | HOC 102 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays, 4-4:30pm ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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 half hour weekly series produced for the 13 to16 target audience will attract viewers of all ages. Each week our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet. Watch our host try to perform every day responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. The series is produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth. Xploration Awesome Planet is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Journey with Dylan Dryer |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11-11:30am Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | Journey with Dylan Dreyer, led by NBC News meteorologist and Today Show Contributor, Journey with Dylan Dreyer, is a wondrous celebration of nature. Breathtaking cinematography will bring the targeted young teen viewers ages 13 to 16 up close and personal with the black bears of Montana to polar bears in the Arctic. The audience will have a unique platform to see animals in their natural habitat, including exploring the extraordinary migration of 1 and a half million animals traveling over 500 miles across the Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya. Journey with Dylan Dreyer will explain many questions surrounding the behaviors of animals, big and small and the world in which we live. This quarter viewers learn from butterflies to whales animal migrations are a critical component of survival and this movement is life; the world we recognize today is billions of years in the making and we must appreciate and protect our environment for generations to come; hard work and determination can lead to great discoveries and revelations of our past; discover how Alaskan wildlife face the epic struggle for survival in cold winters; and the amazing animals of the fragile Serengeti are endangered and we all need to do our part to protect them. The show was preempted on 10/1 for Ryder Cup Golf airing on 10/16 at 12:30pm |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Journey with Dylan Dryer |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/16/2016 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-10-01 |
| Episode # | JDD 101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 | Deborah Abbott |
| Address | 3719 Central Avenue |
| City | Ft Myers |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33901 |
| Telephone Number | (239) 939-2020 |
| Email Address | dabbott@water.net |
| 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. | WBBH on air talent and management personnel continue to give their individual support on behalf of the station as special guests, lecturers, and hosts to area youth events, organizations and in the classrooms throughout the market. Senior Chief Meteorologist Robert Van Winkle dedicates hours each week to the Lee County Schools Foundation serving as host for the A Team Challenge. Now entering its 28th year, this high school student quiz show recognizes and applauds the academic achievements of area students. Many staffers serve on committees or boards of organizations that target services to the youngsters in our area from mentoring to allocations of financial assistance. The station is an active business participant in the STEM community project. This program in conjunction with the area educational systems promotes the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math educations. In addition we offer station tours to various youth organizations and classrooms giving a glimpse of the behind the scene operations. In October WBBH was once again a pacesetter company for the area United Way. The station raised over 38 Thousand Dollars to support worthy organizations in the community, many of the agencies that promote a better lifestyle for area children such as AFCAAM Center which offers children a hand up rather than a hand out, AMIkids that works with youthful offenders in education, behavior modification and counseling, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Boys Scouts & Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs, Child Care of Southwest Florida, Childrens Advocacy Center, Childrens Home Society, Early Learning Coalition, Healthy Start Coalition, PACE Center for at risk girls with delinquency intervention, counseling and training, along with numerous organizations that support, shelter, protect and feed families of abuse and in need. Station WBBH follows the networks lead in the continuation of the award winning public service campaign, The More You Know. Since 1989, The More You Know has brought the nations most important social issues to the forefront, and remains a trusted voice for sharing knowledge to improve lives and inspire action. The More You Knows comprehensive website (themoreyouknow.com) includes in depth resource and referral information on the campaigns important focus issues including: HEALTH fighting childhood obesity, encouraging nutrition and physical fitness; ENVIRONMENT encouraging everyday actions that reduce environmental impact; EDUCATION recruiting new teachers and promoting their long-lasting impact; DIGITAL LITERACY & INTERNET SAFETY sharing online safety tips and information and DIVERSITY embracing differences and promoting inclusion, tolerance and respect Also featured on site is The More You Know Learning series Growing Up Online, a free eBook on digital literacy and Internet Safety. Growing Up Online is an important tool to initiate conversation with children about online safety. The eBook is a media rich, two part learning resource that provides easy to use information about navigating the digital world in a unique and engaging way. Part one includes safety tips, discussion questions and key takeaways for parents and teachers. Part two features four entertaining video comic books for children, focused on real situations that come up when kids go online. Additional content on the site includes public service announcements, behind the scenes videos, a general overview, a talent directory, and a list of the campaigns accolades such as the prestigious Emmy and Peabody awards. |
| Other Matters (1 of 14) | Response |
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| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays, 4-4:30pm ET Secondary Digital |
| 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 mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience will appeal to the whole family. Viewers are taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. Xploration Earth 2050 is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. |
| Other Matters (2 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wilderness Vet |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11a Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | In the 4th Quarter 2016, NBC Kids will launched a completely new schedule of programming, designed for older adolescent children, ages 13 to16. Each of the six new shows has a hosted format, featuring non fiction, informative programming that extends NBCs iconic The More You Know brand to Saturday mornings. The audience will see and hear inspiring stories about the environment, social change, health and wellness, and community engagement. Wilderness Vet hosted by renowned veterinarian, Dr. Michelle Oakley, features compelling stories from one of the most rugged areas on the planet, the Yukon. Dr. Oakley travels to homes, farms and wildlife preserves across the Yukon to help animals in need. Wilderness Vet will bring viewers closer than ever before to wild animals in their native habitats by showcasing the hard work and dedication involved in their rescue and rehabilitation. |
| Other Matters (3 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Give |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12n-12:30pm ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | In the 4th Quarter 2016, NBC Kids launched a completely new schedule of programming, designed for older adolescent children, ages 13 to16. Each of the six new shows has a hosted format, featuring non fiction, informative programming that extends NBCs iconic The More You Know brand to Saturday mornings. The audience will see and hear inspiring stories about the environment, social change, health and wellness, and community engagement. Give introduces viewers to the world of philanthropy through the stories of small charities making a big impact. The series features NBC News correspondent and the founder of UNICEFs Next Generation, Jenna Bush Hager, esteemed actor Blair Underwood, and passionate celebrity philanthropists from film, television, music, sports, and business who are all on a mission to inspire others to do good. In each episode, one of these celebrity ambassadors will visit two charities that use innovation, best practices, and dedication for change in their communities and the world. With the help of some of the countrys top foundations, we will meet these inspiring individuals to see how they do it through the eyes of our celebrity ambassadors. |
| Other Matters (4 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Weird but True |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13to16 target audience, XPLORATION Weird But True will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an Ecologist and Kirby is an Artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. Together, they share a common curiosity to explore and understand the science behind the world and its wildlife. In this series, Charlie and Kirby explore a new topic each week to uncover the Weird But True science at play all around us. With a mix of graphics and handmade art, this EI series is fun, playful and educational. Charlie and Kirby inspire teens to question the HOW and WHY behind the way our world works, and encourage them to discover answers to their most curious questions. XPLORATION Weird But True is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help teens and viewers of all ages learn to question the world around them. |
| Other Matters (5 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays, 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth. Xploration Awesome Planet is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. |
| Other Matters (6 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Voyager with Josh Garcia |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11-11:30a Main Digital |
| 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. | In the 4th Quarter 2016, NBC Kids launched a completely new schedule of programming, designed for older adolescent children, ages 13 to16. Each of the six new shows has a hosted format, featuring non fiction, informative programming that extends NBCs iconic The More You Know brand to weekend mornings. The audience will see and hear inspiring stories about the environment, social change, health and wellness, and community engagement. The Voyager with Josh Garcia takes viewers on an exciting and immersive journey around the globe with world traveler and host, Josh Garcia. Each episode provides audiences access to the worlds most incredible destinations as Josh seeks out the truly authentic experiences one can only find when guided by a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Each week, Josh Garcia brings viewers on an enthralling voyage exploring the people and cultures that make our world so breathtaking. |
| Other Matters (7 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Naturally, Danny Seo |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30a-12n Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | In the 4th Quarter 2016, NBC Kids launched a completely new schedule of programming, designed for older adolescent children, ages 13 to16. Each of the six new shows has a hosted format, featuring non fiction, informative programming that extends NBCs iconic The More You Know brand to Saturday mornings. The audience will see and hear inspiring stories about the environment, social change, health and wellness, and community engagement. Naturally, Danny Seo is an educational series for young people and their families seeking a healthier lifestyle by learning the science behind eating well and exercising your mind and body while caring for our planet. Host Danny Seo is Americas leading authority on eco friendly living. Danny has devoted his career to the idea that caring for the environment can go hand in hand with enjoying time with family and friends and sharing delicious and healthy meals while creating a healthy and environmentally friendly home. |
| Other Matters (8 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: DIY Sci |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays 4-4:30pmET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, XPLORATION: DIY Sci will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training, Steve Spangler, encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do it yourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science.XPLORATION: DIY Sci is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audiences interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help kids understand how they can discover the principles of science with items they can find in their very own home. |
| Other Matters (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Nature Knows Best |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays 4-4:30pmET Secondary digital |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13 to 16 target audience, Xploration: Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and Marine Biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how current technology was inspired by nature, and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. We will whirl around in airplanes inspired by birds, and in helicopters influenced by the dragonfly, and even jump from a few such vehicles to illustrate how wingsuits were invented based on the flying squirrel! But engineers are not the only scientists looking toward nature. We will also meet with biologists studying the behavior patterns of ants, architects who design living buildings and roboticists who are making their designs bigger, stronger, and faster based on animals. This series will show kids how understanding nature can help them make the next great discovery. Xploration: Nature Knows Best is a half-hour weekly E I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. |
| Other Matters (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Journey with Dylan Dreyer |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11-11:30a Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | In the 4th Quarter 2016, NBC Kids launched a completely new schedule of programming, designed for older adolescent children, ages 13 to16. Each of the six new shows has a hosted format, featuring non fiction, informative programming that extends NBCs iconic The More You Know brand to Saturday mornings. The audience will see and hear inspiring stories about the environment, social change, health and wellness, and community engagement. Journey with Dylan Dreyer, led by NBC News meteorologist and Today Contributor, Dylan Dreyer, is a wondrous celebration of nature. Breathtaking cinematography will bring viewers up close and personal with the black bears of Montana to polar bears in the Arctic. The audience will have a unique platform to see animals in their natural habitat, including exploring the extraordinary migration of 1.5 million animals traveling over 500 miles across the Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya. Journey with Dylan Dreyer will tell us why. |
| Other Matters (11 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays,11:30a-12n ET Main Digital |
| 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. | Wild About Animals is a half hour animal magazine series targeting a young teen audience, ages 13 to 16 offering insight into the animal kingdom as some of the worlds most fascinating and best known animals are featured in their natural habitats. Each episode consists of multiple stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as to educate them further about animals they encounter every day. Issues such as conservation and wildlife protection are also an integral part of the program as the human responsibility to the preservation of the animal kingdom is an underlying theme in this program. |
| Other Matters (12 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays, 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | This new half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform every day responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. Xploration Outer Space is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. . Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. |
| Other Matters (13 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | Real Life 101 presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series to interest and educate a young audience base - targeted 13 to 16 year olds. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors and has a supplemental website that offers not only career information but direction for preparing for college, job search and internships. |
| Other Matters (14 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Heart of a Champion/Lauren Thompson |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10-10:30am ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | In the 4th Quarter 2016, NBC Kids launched a completely new schedule of programming, designed for older adolescent children, ages 13 to16. Each of the six new shows has a hosted format, featuring non fiction, informative programming that extends NBCs iconic The More You Know brand to Saturday mornings. The audience will see and hear inspiring stories about the environment, social change, health and wellness, and community engagement. Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson features the powerful and inspiring stories of successful athletes who exemplify what it really means to be a champion. Hosted by Lauren Thompson, host of Golf Channels Morning Drive, Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson introduces audiences to professional and amateur athletes who have overcome obstacles to ultimately achieve transcendent moments in the world of sports. Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson proves that a champion is not only defined by their speed, strength and agility, but also by their grit, resiliency and heart. |
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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. |
Deborah Abbott Director of Programming 01/05/2017 |
