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December 2019
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0002777365
File Number:
0000208093
Submit Date:
01/26/2023
Call Sign:
KTRK-TV
Facility ID:
35675
City:
HOUSTON
State:
TX
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/26/2023
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for year 2022

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? No

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

KTRK TELEVISION, INC.

Doing Business As: KTRK TELEVISION, INC.

77 WEST 66TH STREET, 16TH FLR

ATTN: JOHN W. ZUCKER, ESQ.

NEW YORK, NY 10023

United States

+1 (212) 456-7387

john.w.zucker@abc.com

Company

Contact Representatives (3)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Susan Fox

The Walt Disney Company

425 3rd Street SW

Suite 1100

Washington, DC 20024

United States

+1 (202) 222-4780

Susan.Fox@disney.com

Legal Representative

William J. Getz

Consulting Engineer

Carl T. Jones Corporation

7901 Yarnwood Ct.

Springfield, VA 22153

United States

+1 (703) 569-7704

wgetz@ctjc.com

Technical Representative

Grace Kavadoy

ABC, Inc.

77 W 66th St., 16th FL.

New York, NY 10023

United States

+1 (212) 456-6686

Grace.Kavadoy@disney.com

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network ABC
Nielsen DMA Houston
Web Home Page Address www.abc13.com

Digital Core Programming

Question Response
Indicate which of the Core Programming safe harbor processing guidelines the station elected to utilize during the covered reporting period to demonstrate compliance with the Children's Television Act of 1990 (See 47 CFR Section 73.671(d)) Category A, Option 2: 156 hours annually of Core Programming, including at least 26 hours per quarter of regularly scheduled weekly programming. The remaining 52 hours of Core Programming may include programs of at least 30 minutes in length that are not regularly scheduled on a weekly basis, such as educational specials and regularly scheduled non-weekly programming.
State the total number of hours of regularly scheduled weekly Core Programming broadcast per quarter by the station on its main program stream

Q1: 13.0

Q2: 13.0

Q3: 13.0

Q4: 14.0

State the total number of hours of Core Programming that is not regularly scheduled weekly programming broadcast by the station on its main program stream during the reporting period

53.0

State the total number of hours of regularly scheduled weekly Core Programming broadcast per quarter by the station on a multicast stream

Q1: 13.0

Q2: 13.0

Q3: 13.0

Q4: 14.0

Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station to publishers of program guides as required by 47 CFR Section 73.673? Yes

Digital Core Programs(8)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 8) Response
Title of Program Vets Saving Pets (13.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Program that is not regularly scheduled on a weekly basis, such as regularly scheduled non-weekly program or educational special at least 30 minutes in length
Total Times Aired 14
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:7.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 8) Response
Title of Program Oh Baby (13.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 53
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:7.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted Yes
Number of Preemptions 12
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12
Number of Preemptions for Breaking News or Non-Regularly Scheduled Locally Produced Live Programming 0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/24/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of ABC College Football
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/25/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Date Preempted 10/23/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 12:30 PM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network coverage of the Formula 1 US Grand Prix
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 10/22/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Date Preempted 04/30/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 05/07/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/19/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of NCAA Men's Basketball
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/19/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/11/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 12:30 PM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Network broadcast of the Heisman Trophy Ceremony
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/10/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/25/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 12:30 PM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of NBA basketball
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/24/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/17/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of ABC College Football
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/18/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Date Preempted 01/01/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of the 2022 Rose Parade
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 01/02/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #9

Questions Response
Date Preempted 08/06/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of Bundesliga Soccer
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 08/06/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #10

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/03/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of ABC College Football
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/04/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #11

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/10/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of ABC College Football
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/11/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #12

Questions Response
Date Preempted 07/02/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:30 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Network broadcast of UFC Live: Adesanya vs Cannonier Pre-Show
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 07/02/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y
Digital Core Program (3 of 8) Response
Title of Program Hearts of Heroes 2 (13.2)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 53
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:7.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 8) Response
Title of Program Hearts of Heroes 1 (13.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Program that is not regularly scheduled on a weekly basis, such as regularly scheduled non-weekly program or educational special at least 30 minutes in length
Total Times Aired 53
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:7.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 8) Response
Title of Program Free Enterprise (13.1 )
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Program that is not regularly scheduled on a weekly basis, such as regularly scheduled non-weekly program or educational special at least 30 minutes in length
Total Times Aired 39
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 8) Response
Title of Program Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin (13.1)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 53
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:7.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted Yes
Number of Preemptions 11
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 11
Number of Preemptions for Breaking News or Non-Regularly Scheduled Locally Produced Live Programming 0
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/24/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of ABC College Football
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/25/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/25/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 12:00 PM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of NBA basketball
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/24/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/03/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of ABC College Football
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/04/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Date Preempted 08/06/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of Bundesliga Soccer
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 08/06/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Date Preempted 04/30/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 04/30/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Date Preempted 01/01/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of the 2022 Rose Parade
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 01/02/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/17/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of ABC College Football
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/18/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Date Preempted 07/02/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of UFC Live: Adesanya vs Cannonier Pre-Show
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 07/02/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #9

Questions Response
Date Preempted 12/11/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 12:00 PM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Network broadcast of the Heisman Trophy Ceremony
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 12/10/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #10

Questions Response
Date Preempted 09/10/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live network broadcast of ABC College Football
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 09/11/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y

Digital Preemption Programs #11

Questions Response
Date Preempted 02/26/2022
Preempted Program Originally Scheduled Air Time 11:00 AM
Preemption Reason Other (e.g., syndicated or network public affairs, sports, general audience specials, etc.)
Please Specify Live local broadcast of the 2022 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade
Was the preempted program rescheduled on the same program stream on which it was originally scheduled to air? Y
List date preempted program was aired (must be seven days before or seven days after the preemption) 02/26/2022
Did the station provide the required on-air notification of the schedule change? Y
Digital Core Program (7 of 8) Response
Title of Program Free Enterprise (13.2 )
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 14
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:7.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 8) Response
Title of Program Outback Adventures (13.2)
Did each broadcast of the program, including any rescheduled preemptions, occur between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM? Yes
Does the program have serving the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Type of Core Programming Regularly scheduled weekly program
Total Times Aired 39
State the number of hours the program was aired on the station's main program stream and/or a multicast stream Main Program Stream
Q1:0.0,
Q2:0.0,
Q3:0.0,
Q4:0.0
Multicast Stream
Q1:6.5,
Q2:6.5,
Q3:6.5,
Q4:0.0
Were any regular scheduled weekly programs preempted No
Length of Program 30 minutes
Age Range of Target Child Audience 13-16
For each broadcast of the program on a commercial or Class A station, did the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the E/I symbol? Yes

Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact/Other Efforts

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Question Response
Name of children's programming liaison Ben Wolverton
Address 3310 Bissonnet St, KTRK ABC 13
City Houston
State TX
Zip 77005
Telephone Number (713) 663-4626
Email Address andrew.wolverton@abc.com

Certification

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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).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Andrew Ben Wolverton , Wolverton .

Programming Coordinator


01/26/2023

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