| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | Yes |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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OTA BROADCASTING (BOS), LLC Doing Business As: OTA BROADCASTING (BOS), LLC |
William Tolpegin 11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE SUITE 2000 RESTON, VA 20190 United States |
+1 (703) 865-4442 |
tolpegin@otabroadcasting.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PATRICIA M. Chuh WILKINSON BARKER KNAUER, LLP |
1800 M Street, NW Suite 800N Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 783-4141 |
PCHUH@WBKLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
|
Lucinda Hutter Cavell Consultant Cavell Mertz & Associates, Inc. |
7724 Donegan Drive Manassas, VA 20109 United States |
+1 (703) 392-9090 |
ccavell@cavellmertz.com |
Technical Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | My Family TV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Boston (Manchester) | |
| Web Home Page Address | http://www.tv13nashua.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 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: | 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 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11:30 AM |
| 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. | Main. Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wild life biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face to face with some of the planets most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat. " |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company Teens (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9 AM |
| 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. | Main. Eco Company brings a fresh, engaging and optimistic perspective to environmental issues through interviews and conversational reportage. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11 AM |
| 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. | Main. Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wild life biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face to face with some of the planets most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat. " |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too (13.2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon - Fri, 7:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 65 |
| Total times aired | 65 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 13 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. | Multicast. A popular program for children and teens whose focus is on music appreciation both popular, original live recordings by the Engelbert twins and their younger sibling, Eli, and American standards performed with such groups as the Ann Arbor Symphony. Additionally, the program depicts the trio serving children their age whose parents have been adversely effected by military service in the Middle East. Dubbed "Operation Sweet Company" and "Celebration of Our Military Kids' Star Power," Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too travel across the country performing for various nonprofits and hospitals like Walter Reed. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Beta Records (13.2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 7 AM |
| 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. | Multicast. BETA Records TV is a weekly half-hour music centric show that follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major & indie artist interviews and unplugged performances in BETA's studios, "Electro" Ross Blomgren's tutorials and how-to's, producer & music executive tips, Internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists), and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wonderful World (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10 AM |
| 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. | Main. "Wonderful World" educates and entertains the whole family. We go right into the natural habitats of polar bears, exotic monkeys, penguins, bald eagles, and grizzly bears as we tour the globe to witness wildlife as it's meant to be. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company Teen (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9:30 AM |
| 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. | Main. Eco Company brings a fresh, engaging and optimistic perspective to environmental issues through interviews and conversational reportage. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wonderful World (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:30 AM |
| 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. | Main. Main. "Wonderful World" educates and entertains the whole family. We go right into the natural habitats of polar bears, exotic monkeys, penguins, bald eagles, and grizzly bears as we tour the globe to witness wildlife as it's meant to be. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | Carol LaFever |
| Address | 3223 3rd Ave. S., Suite 200 |
| City | Seattle |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98134 |
| Telephone Number | (206) 624-2222 |
| Email Address | clafever@otabroadcasting.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. | In reference to the broadcast of the same programming on the analog and the digital channel both, Licensee asserts that there is no analog and that the programming is digital-only, as indicated. |
| Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tomorrow Today (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11 AM |
| 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. | Main. "Tomorrow Today" features teens learning about the latest advances in science and technology. The series gives teenagers exposure to different areas of new science innovations and ideas from various areas ranging from space to medicine to ecology. |
| Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | So You Want to Be (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10 AM |
| 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. | Main. "So You Want to Be" features teens learning about a wide variety of jobs and career paths as well as what it takes to get ahead in the working world. Each week "So You Want to Be" goes on location to an actual working job site, allowing teens an up close and personal experience with a particular occupation. |
| Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 12:30 PM |
| 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. | "Main. Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wild life biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face to face with some of the planets most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat. " |
| Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 12 PM |
| 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. | "Main. Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wild life biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face to face with some of the planets most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat. " |
| Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Beta Records (13.2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7 AM |
| 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. | Multicast. BETA Records TV is a weekly half-hour music centric show that follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major & indie artist interviews and unplugged performances in BETA's studios, "Electro" Ross Blomgren's tutorials and how-to's, producer & music executive tips, Internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists), and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. |
| Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too (13.2) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon - Fri 7:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 65 |
| 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. | Multicast. A popular program for children and teens whose focus is on music appreciation both popular, original live recordings by the Engelbert twins and their younger sibling, Eli, and American standards performed with such groups as the Ann Arbor Symphony. Additionally, the program depicts the trio serving children their age whose parents have been adversely effected by military service in the Middle East. Dubbed "Operation Sweet Company" and "Celebration of Our Military Kids' Star Power," Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too travel across the country performing for various nonprofits and hospitals like Walter Reed. |
| Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tomorrow Today (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11:30 AM |
| 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. | Main. "Tomorrow Today" features teens learning about the latest advances in science and technology. The series gives teenagers exposure to different areas of new science innovations and ideas from various areas ranging from space to medicine to ecology. |
| Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | So You Want to Be (13.1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:30 AM |
| 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. | Main. "So You Want to Be" features teens learning about a wide variety of jobs and career paths as well as what it takes to get ahead in the working world. Each week "So You Want to Be" goes on location to an actual working job site, allowing teens an up close and personal experience with a particular occupation. |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
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. |
Carol LaFever COO 10/02/2017 |
| File Name | Uploaded By | Attachment Type | Description | Upload Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit to FCC 398_3rd Quarter 2017.pdf | Applicant | All Purpose | Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion |
