Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC. Doing Business As: WNED-TV |
JOSEPH C. PUMA PO Box 1263 BUFFALO, NY 14240 United States |
+1 (716) 845-7000 | jpuma@wned.org | Not-for-Profit |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | Sweep line/antenna to asses performance on new channel, remove existing IOT main & backup transmitters & channel-specific indoor RF systems, replace w/solid-state transmitters and appropriate indoor RF systems, tune & optimize antenna/line on new channel |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | backup | |
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 | DCXP | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 25 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-10 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 6.6 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Retuning high-power IOT transmitter from ch.43 to 31 requires a new IOT, new circuit assemblies, "additional costs for sustaining engineering" and exceeds the cost of a properly sized solid-state transmitter. Please see retune quote and letter attached. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 40.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
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 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | DCXP | |
Year | 2002 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 25 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ULXTE-10 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 6.6 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Retuning high-power IOT transmitter from ch.43 to 31 requires a new IOT, new circuit assemblies, "additional costs for sustaining engineering" and exceeds the cost of a properly sized solid-state transmitter. Please see retune quote and letter attached. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 150 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 3 inches | |
Length | 40.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
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 |
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Coaxial switch controller |
Controller for coaxial switch |
Coaxial switch |
Indoor 4-port 3-1/8" coax antenna line switch to switch between main & aux transmitters |
Control cable |
Control cable for switch to controller interconnection |
Dummy Load |
Indoor air-cooled broadband dummy load |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Retune Existing |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 16 | |
Design power capacity in use | 10.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 806.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 123.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUC-05-16/80H-1 | |
Year | 2002 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 |
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Test transition assembly |
Broadband test assembly for initial transmission line & antenna sweep and post channel change sweep & tune, 6-1/8" to Type-N 50 ohm. |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Utilize Existing |
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 | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 8 3/16 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1100 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Un-Flanged indoor transmission line |
3-1/8" un-flanged indoor transmission line |
Un-Flanged indoor transmission line elbows |
3-1/8" un-flanged indoor transmission line elbows |
Adapter-transformer |
6-1/8" 75 Ohm to 3-1/8" 50 Ohm transmission line adapter/transformer |
Field Flanges |
3-1/8" indoor field flanges |
Flanged indoor transmission line |
3-1/8" flanged indoor transmission line |
Flanged indoor transmission line elbows |
3-1/8" flanged indoor transmission line elbows |
Hangers |
3-1/8" line ceiling hangers |
Reducer assembly |
8-3/16" to 6-1/8" indoor transmission line reducer assembly |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1033433 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 43° 01' 48.2" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 078° 55' 14.1" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1133.84 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1067.90 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 577.09 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Western New York Public Broadcasting Assocation | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1986 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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71905 | WNLO | DTV |
Users |
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LPFM |
Microwave relay |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Rigging |
Crew mobilization, winch, rig & unrig tower to facilitate transmission line and elbow complex retuning (Item #2 on Warmus & Associates quote attached). |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Number of Hours | N/A | |
Explanation | N/A | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
Number of Days | 7 | |
Justification | Disassemble & deconstruct old high-power, channel-specific RF systems & plumbing. Tune and optimize antenna, elbow complex & line sections. Post-transition sweep test of entire system following retuning. Issue report. See vendor quote items 3 & 4 attached |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | No | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
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? | No | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | No | |
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 |
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Sub-total | $472,133.07 | $470,643.07 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,062,560.68 | $601,590.68 | N/A | $13,337.59 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter ULXTE-10 | $259,096.98 | $257,726.98 | $0.00 | ||
Dummy Load | $12,322.77 | $12,322.77 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Coaxial switch | $4,900.95 | $4,900.95 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,080.00 | $1,960.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 150 KVA | $25,550.00 | $24,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Coaxial switch controller | $3,033.73 | $3,033.73 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Control cable | $253.44 | $253.44 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.6 kW | $210,956.09 | $210,956.09 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter ULXTE-10 | $213,036.09 | $212,916.09 | $0.00 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 6.6 kW | $210,956.09 | $210,956.09 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,080.00 | $1,960.00 | 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 | $257,457.92 | $10,127.92 | N/A | $6,071.07 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,062,560.68 | $601,590.68 | N/A | $13,337.59 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUC-05-16/80H-1 | $257,457.92 | $10,127.92 | $6,071.07 | ||
Test transition assembly | $3,727.92 | $3,727.92 | N/A | $3,727.92 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $2,343.15 | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Test transition assembly | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $21,544.69 | $21,544.69 | N/A | $2,933.52 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,062,560.68 | $601,590.68 | N/A | $13,337.59 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $21,544.69 | $21,544.69 | $2,933.52 | ||
Reducer assembly | $2,933.52 | $2,933.52 | N/A | $2,933.52 | N/A |
Flanged indoor transmission line elbows | $4,253.71 | $4,253.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Un-Flanged indoor transmission line | $3,437.71 | $3,437.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Un-Flanged indoor transmission line elbows | $2,970.51 | $2,970.51 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Adapter-transformer | $2,607.31 | $2,607.31 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Field Flanges | $933.71 | $933.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hangers | $1,245.71 | $1,245.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Flanged indoor transmission line | $3,162.51 | $3,162.51 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Reducer assembly | |
Flanged indoor transmission line elbows | Information not provided. |
Un-Flanged indoor transmission line | Information not provided. |
Un-Flanged indoor transmission line elbows | Information not provided. |
Adapter-transformer | Information not provided. |
Field Flanges | Information not provided. |
Hangers | Information not provided. |
Flanged indoor transmission line | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $231,600.00 | $21,100.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,062,560.68 | $601,590.68 | N/A | $13,337.59 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $231,600.00 | $21,100.00 | $0.00 | ||
Rigging | $21,100.00 | $21,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $0.00 | 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 | $59,275.00 | $58,175.00 | N/A | $4,333.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,062,560.68 | $601,590.68 | N/A | $13,337.59 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $59,275.00 | $58,175.00 | $4,333.00 | ||
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $735.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $3,175.00 | Included engineering study and calculation of transmission system losses on post repack channel in order to insure accuracy |
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 and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $423.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | 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 |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 7 Days | $36,925.00 | $36,925.00 | 5 days, $5275/day f/5-man crew for disassembly & deconstruction of old high-power channel-specific RF systems & plumbing. 2 days, $5275/day f/5-man crew to tune & optimize antenna/line & conduct post-transition sweep. See vendor quote items 3 & 4 attached | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 7 Days | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $20,550.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,062,560.68 | $601,590.68 | N/A | $13,337.59 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $20,550.00 | $20,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,062,560.68 | $601,590.68 | $13,337.59 |
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. | Joseph Charles Puma Vice President Engineering and Technology 12/13/2017 |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (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 AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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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. | Joseph Charles Puma Vice President - Engineering and Technology 12/13/2017 |