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ION MEDIA GREENVILLE LICENSE, INC. Doing Business As: ION MEDIA GREENVILLE LICENSE, INC. |
Michael Hubner 810 Seventh Avenue 31st Floor New York, NY 10019 United States |
+1 (212) 603-8407 | MichaelHubner@ionmedia.com | Corporation |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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| Question | Response |
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| Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
| Briefly describe transition plan | Install and operate from interim antenna on pre repack channel utilizing current non retunable transmitter. Replace current top mount antenna, transmission line and transmitter for operation on post repack channel. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
| Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Model | DCX | |
| Year | 1998 | |
| Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
| IOT Power Type | Two | |
| Power Capacity | 40 kW |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | THU9-36 EVO | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
| Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Solid State Power capacity | 55 kW | |
| Justification for New Transmitter | See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
| Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
| Transformer (480V) | No | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
| Size | N/A | |
| Length | N/A | |
| Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
| Description | Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter | |
| HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
| Type | Cooling Only | |
| Size | 5 tons | |
| Other Size | N/A | |
| Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
| Size | N/A | |
| Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
| Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
| Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
| Number of Days | N/A |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Removal of Existing Equipment |
Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep |
RF Interconnect |
Interconnect between RF System and transmission line |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
| Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Circular | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
| Number of Panels | N/A | |
| Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
| Lower Limit | N/A | |
| Upper Limit | N/A | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 271.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | JSH-24/26-TCO | |
| Year | 2012 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Is antenna shared? | No | |
| Is antenna directional? | No | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Top Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Elliptical | |
| Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
| Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
| Lower Limit | N/A | |
| Upper Limit | N/A | |
| Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 334.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-28GTH/VP-R 06 (SP) | |
| Year | 2017 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Current slot antenna cannot be re-channeled |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
| Type | ||
| Number of channels supported | N/A | |
| Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
| Frequency | N/A | |
| Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
| Feed Line Size | 6 1/8 inches inches | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Antenna Description | Use | Interim |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Is antenna shared? | No | |
| Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
| Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
| New Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
| Mounting | Side Mount | |
| Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
| Polarization | Horizontal | |
| Type | Broadband Slot | |
| Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
| Number of Panels/Bays | 8 | |
| Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
| Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
| Design power capacity in use | 25.0 % | |
| Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
| ERP: | 250.0 kW | |
| Manufacturer | ||
| Model | TFU-WB-8 | |
| Year | 2017 | |
| Justification for New Antenna | Interim antenna needed to complete move to new channel |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
| Broadband or Single Channel? | S | |
| Feed Line Size | 4 1/16 inches | |
| Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for an antenna? | No |
| Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
| Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
| Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Owned | |
| Owner | N/A | |
| Site | N/A | |
| Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
| Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
| Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 548 feet per run |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Change Type | Purchase New | |
| Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
| Type | Rigid | |
| Diameter | 6 1/8 inches | |
| Other Diameter | N/A | |
| Segment Length | 20 inches | |
| Other Segment Length | N/A | |
| Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
| Length | 550 feet per run | |
| Justification for New Transmission Line | See attached Transmission Line Exhibit |
| Name | Description |
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Sweep existing transmission line |
Sweep existing transmission line |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
| Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
| Description of Use | N/A | |
| Ownership | Leased | |
| Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
| Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
| One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | N/A | |
| Others Types of Users | N/A | |
| Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Unknown | |
| Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
| Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
| ASR Number | 1050614 | |
| Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 35° 24' 10.0" N- |
| Longitude (NAD83) | 077° 25' 09.0" W- | |
| Overall Structure Height | 498.68 feet | |
| Support Structure Height | 495.73 feet | |
| Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 67.91 feet | |
| Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
| Tower Owner | SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC. | |
| Date Constructed | 04/01/1999 |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
| Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Major Reinforcements needed |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
| Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Interim antenna installation |
Install interim antenna to operate on current channel. Remove interim antenna after commencement of operations on new main antenna. |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
| Number of Hours | 180 | |
| Explanation | Required by tower landlord | |
| Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
| Critical Facility | N/A | |
| Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
| Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
| For Main Facility | Yes | |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
| Quantity | 1 | |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review | Yes | |
| Environmental Assessment | Yes | |
| ASR Modification | Yes | |
| FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | Yes | |
| Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | Yes | |
| Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
| RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
| RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
| Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
| Number of Days | N/A | |
| Justification | N/A |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
| Is Remediation needed? | No | |
| Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
| Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
| Name | N/A | |
| Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
| Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | Yes |
| Non-zoning permits | Yes | |
| BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
| FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
| FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
| FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | Yes | |
| Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
| Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-total | $1,933,250.00 | $1,505,071.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $3,484,920.00 | $2,820,045.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmitter THU9-36 EVO | $1,933,250.00 | $1,505,071.00 | $0.00 | ||
| UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | $1,788,000.00 | $1,360,821.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $19,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RF Interconnect | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Removal of Existing Equipment | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $514,330.00 | $339,450.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $3,484,920.00 | $2,820,045.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Interim Antenna TFU-WB-8 | $205,800.00 | $83,593.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 4 1/16. feedline (if needed) | $9,570.00 | $7,193.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, One station - 200-500 kW, horizontally polarized | $189,500.00 | $70,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Primary Antenna TFU-28GTH/VP-R 06 (SP) | $308,530.00 | $255,857.00 | $0.00 | ||
| UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized | $289,500.00 | $237,757.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $12,300.00 | $11,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $117,500.00 | $108,339.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $3,484,920.00 | $2,820,045.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Transmission Line | $117,500.00 | $108,339.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" | $111,100.00 | $101,939.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sweep existing transmission line | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $641,500.00 | $616,820.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $3,484,920.00 | $2,820,045.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Primary Tower TOWER | $641,500.00 | $616,820.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $26,820.00 | See AT Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
| Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | See AT Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
| Major tower reinforcement/modifications | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | See AT Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
| Interim antenna installation | $110,000.00 | $110,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $189,650.00 | $171,280.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $3,484,920.00 | $2,820,045.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Outside Professional Services | $189,650.00 | $171,280.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Project management of the transition | $28,440.00 | $18,530.00 | See AT Exhibit for more information. | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed | $6,310.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet | $10,520.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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| Sub-total | $88,690.00 | $79,085.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Total for all systems | $3,484,920.00 | $2,820,045.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
| Other Expenses | $88,690.00 | $79,085.00 | $0.00 | ||
| DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Local Zoning | $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Non-zoning permits | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. | N/A | N/A |
| MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for all systems | $3,484,920.00 | $2,820,045.00 | $0.00 |
| Question | Response |
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| The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | No |
| Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
| All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
| Section | Question | Response |
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| Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Mario Vasquez Vice President - Finance, Operations 07/12/2017 |
