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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SAGAMOREHILL OF MINNESOTA LICENSES, LLC |
525 Blackburn Drive AUGUSTA, GA 30907 United States |
+1 (706) 922-5644 |
louis@shbtv.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Wayne D. Johnsen Wiley Rein LLP |
1776 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 719-7303 |
wjohnsen@wileyrein.com |
Legal Representative |
Scott Turpie Technical Consultant Lohnes & Culver LLC |
PO Box 881 Silver Spring, MD 20918 United States |
+1 (301) 776-4488 |
scott@locul.com |
Technical Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | FOX, Me-TV | |
Nielsen DMA | Rochestr-Mason City-Austin | |
Web Home Page Address | www.myfox47.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 | 3.0 |
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: | 4.0 |
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 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Saved by the Bell (Me-TV Secondary channel) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 9:00a, 9:30a, 10:00a, 10:30a 10/1/17-12/31/17 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 56 |
Total times aired | 56 |
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. | "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration: Earth 2050 (Main) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays 7am 10/4/17-12/27/17 |
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? From personal jet packs to self-driving cars, EARTH 2050 explores these ideas and more with technology gurus, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration DIY Sci (main channel) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays 7am 10/6/17-12/29/17 |
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. | 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. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration: Awesome Planet (Main) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 7:00a 10/2/17-12/25/17 |
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. | Host and experts explore the most spectacular places on earth and learn how it all came to be... X-plore bubbling volcanoes, Raft magnificent glacial lakes, Hike the deepest canyons, Dive the deepest oceans. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration: Weird But True (main channel) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays 7am 10/5/17-12/28/17 |
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. | XPLORATION Weird But True 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. 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 (6 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Bill Nye, the Science Guy (sub channel) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8 AM and 8:30 am 10/1/17-12/31/17 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
Total times aired | 28 |
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. | Comedian/scientist Bill Nye stars as the genial host of this fast-moving show designed to get kids interested in the science of everyday, and some not-so-everyday, things. On a full range of subjects, including ecology, biology, chemistry and physics, Nye gives an easy-to-understand, yet informative lesson that both kids and their parents can enjoy. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Beakman's World (Me-TV sub channel) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7 AM and 7:30 AM 10/1/17-12/31/17 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
Total times aired | 28 |
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. | Beakman's world is a live-action series based on the comic strip You Can with Beakman by Jok Church proves that learning about science and nature can be fun and fascinating. Performance artist Paul Zaloom stars as the slightly nutty but never boring scientist whose answers to kids' questions reveal the relationships between principles of science and nature and how they impact our daily environment. Topics are addressed with cutting-edge humor and state-of-the-art visuals designed to make learning fun. Joining Beakman in his quest "onward for science" are Josie (Alanna Ubach), his bright young apprentice, and an oversize, sarcastic rat named Lester (Mark Ritts). Watching the show on their South Pole TV set are the penguins Herb and Don, a cynical duo who provide comments and quips as Beakman struts his scientific stuff. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration: Nature Knows Best (main channel) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7am 10/7/17-12/30/17 |
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. | Xploration Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and marine biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how technology all around us 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 help kids to understand how getting outside and taking a look around can help them make the next great discovery. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration: Outer Space (Main) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays 7am 10/3/17-12/26/17 |
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. | We will collaborate with NASA to entertain, educate, fascinate, and stimulate... Floating in Zero Gravity, How to Wash Your Hair in Space, Is There Life Beyond Earth?, Space Weather etc. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Into The Outdoors (main channel) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 7am 10/1/17-12/31/17 |
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 | 7 years to 14 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Into the Outdoors is a show that is hosted by an adventure team of kids discovering the fun of exploring science and nature. This half-hour program takes viewers from the highs of flying over glacial features to the lows of exploring vast caverns underground. And whether it's probing active bear dens or diving under water with sturgeon, the show decodes some of nature's most curious mysteries using cutting-edge science. The show is also supported by an online educational network that delivers scores of serious science videos and lesson activities into classroom where teachers and students can expand their hands-on learning. So in the end, Into the Outdoors entertains and educates while helping excite our next generation of scientists and explorers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters (Me-TV sub channel) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | sundays 6am & 6:30am 10/1/17-12/31/17 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 28 |
Number of Preemptions | 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. | Mystery Hunters explores some of the world's greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on-site reporting and exciting adventures the Mystery Hunters uses science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. The program teaches children how to gather facts, meet with experts, debunk common myths and offer explanations for legends. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Questions | 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 | Danika Stagemeyer |
Address | 6301 Bandel Rd NW |
City | Rochester |
State | MN |
Zip | 55901 |
Telephone Number | (507) 535-8942 |
Email Address | dstagemeyer@myfox47.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. |
Other Matters (1 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration Nature Knows Best |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7am |
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. | Xploration Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and marine biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how technology all around us 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 help kids to understand how getting outside and taking a look around can help them make the next great discovery. |
Other Matters (2 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration: Weird But True |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays 7am |
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. | 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. |
Other Matters (3 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration: Earth 2050 (Main) |
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. | What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? From personal jet packs to self-driving cars, EARTH 2050 explores these ideas and more with technology gurus, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. |
Other Matters (4 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Saved By The Bell (ME-TV Secondary Channel) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 9:00am, 9:30a, 10:00a, 1030a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 48 |
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. | "Saved By The Bell" is a weekly television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen-aged friends at Bayside High who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi-ethnic cast members serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as dealing with the death of a loved one, the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
Other Matters (5 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Beakman's World (secondary channel) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7am & 7:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
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 live-action series based on the comic strip by Jok Church stars performance artist Paul Zaloom as the slightly nutty but never boring scientist who leads a journey of discovery while performing experiments that demonstrate how the world works. Topics are addressed with cutting-edge humor and state-of-the-art visuals that make learning fun. Joining Beakman in his quest are Josie (Alanna Ubach), his bright young apprentice, and an oversize, sarcastic rat named Lester (Mark Ritts). |
Other Matters (6 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Bill Nye, the Science Guy (secondary channel) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 8am & 8:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
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. | With 28 Emmys and a slew of other prestigious awards, Disney's resident way-cool scientist knows how to get kids fired up about science. From Earth science to complex discussions on genetics, Bill Nye's enthusiasm for all things science is contagious. |
Other Matters (7 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-ploration: Outer Space (Main) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 7am |
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. | We will collaborate with NASA to entertain, educate, fascinate, and stimulate... Floating in Zero Gravity, How to Wash Your Hair in Space, Is There Life Beyond Earth?, Space Weather |
Other Matters (8 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Xploration: DIY SCI (Main) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 7am |
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. | Each week, Spangler conducts a series of eye popping experiments using only accessible items. Trashcan smoke shooters, fizzy soda eruptions and ping pong ball cannons are all fair game in this DIY science show that's fun for the whole family. Whether in a garage, a park or even the local hardware store, Spangler uncovers the FUNdamentals of science that are hiding in plain sight. No two experiments will be the same, and with the help of slow-mo cameras, viewers don't miss a millisecond of the action, But each mind-boggling experiment is only the beginning, Xploration DIY SCI goes beyond the booms, bangs, fizzes and flickers to explain to kids how the scientific lessons from each experiment are also being used out in the real world by actual scientists. After seeing how two interlaced phone books can tow your car, Spangler will reveal how this same property keeps us safe by helping trains brake when they need to slow down. This how to, magazine format mash up comes together in a dazzling visual display that is as informative as it is entertaining. |
Other Matters (9 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | X-Ploration: Awesome Planet (Main) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 7am |
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 and experts explore the most spectacular places on earth and learn how it all came to be... X-plore bubbling volcanoes, Raft magnificent glacial lakes, Hike the deepest canyons, Dive the deepest oceans. |
Other Matters (10 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Into the Outdoors (Main) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7am |
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. | Into the Outdoors is a show that is hosted by an adventure team of kids discovering the fun of exploring science and nature. This half-hour program takes viewers from the highs of flying over glacial features to the lows of exploring vast caverns underground. And whether it's probing active bear dens or diving under water with sturgeon, the show decodes some of nature's most curious mysteries using cutting-edge science. The show is also supported by an online educational network that delivers scores of serious science videos and lesson activities into classroom where teachers and students can expand their hands-on learning. So in the end, Into the Outdoors entertains and educates while helping excite our next generation of scientists and explorers. |
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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. |
Danika Michelle Stagemeyer KXLT Program Manager 01/08/2018 |