Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION Doing Business As: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION |
Nathan D. Widener 222 COMMERCE ST KINGSPORT, TN 37660 United States |
+1 (423) 723-6134 | davidw@wtfm.com | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | tower and building is shared with these stations |
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 | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | Yes | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | TAU 2-5K00AA | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 1 kW |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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27504 | WKPT-TV |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | EC701HP-BB | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 0.85 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | We need to keep our existing channel 36 signal on the air while we build out our new assigned channel 16. |
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 | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
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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Remote Control Upgrade |
Upgrade of remote control system to be compatible with the new Comark transmitter |
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 | 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? | Yes | |
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 | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
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 | 6 Parapanels | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SCA-4DR4S | |
Year | 2003 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Other | |
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 | Parapanel | |
ERP: | 9.63 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | SCA-4DR4S | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | We need a new antenna because they are channel specific and we are moving from 36 to 16. |
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 | 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? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
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? | Yes |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
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 | 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 | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 185 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 | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 225 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | We have to have a new antenna so we will need additional transmission line to keep both channels on air. The new location of the antenna and the transmitter will require additional length of line. |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | ||
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 360 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | To serve the existing primary antenna when it is moved to a nearby rental tower for interim operation through the transition |
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 | Move Equipment |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Terrain Constrained | |
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 | No | |
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 | 1054538 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 36° 25' 53.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 082° 08' 15.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 225.72 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 169.29 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 4172.85 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION | |
Date Constructed | 10/01/1994 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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27489 | WTFM | FM |
27490 | WOPI-CD | DTV |
27504 | WKPT-TV | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Terrain constrained |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
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? | Terrain Constrained | |
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 | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1054538 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 36° 25' 53.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 082° 08' 15.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 225.72 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 169.29 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 4172.85 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION | |
Date Constructed | 10/01/1994 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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27504 | WKPT-TV | DTV |
77676 | WAPW-CD | DTV |
27489 | WTFM | FM |
27490 | WOPI-CD | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Serious Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Terrain constrained |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Name | Description |
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Tower Rental |
9 months rent to mount primary antenna on nearby tower for interim operation while tower is being modified |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 8 | |
Explanation | To prepare and submit quarterly reports and special progress reports near the end of the phase | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Other Engineering Services |
Engineering services not included in any other Form 399 OPS section |
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)? | No |
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 | $78,399.75 | $78,399.75 | N/A | $41,751.16 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,088,088.75 | $411,229.25 | N/A | $127,666.36 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter EC701HP-BB | $78,399.75 | $78,399.75 | $41,751.16 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 0.85 kW | $75,478.00 | $75,478.00 | new Comark quote for one-step up transmitter because the existing transmitter has more than 10 pct headroom | $40,150.65 | N/A |
Remote Control Upgrade | $2,921.75 | $2,921.75 | 50 pct of the cost to upgrade the Burk remote control to be compatible with the new Comark transmitters | $1,600.51 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 0.85 kW | |
Remote Control Upgrade |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $33,030.00 | $14,254.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,088,088.75 | $411,229.25 | N/A | $127,666.36 | N/A |
Primary Antenna SCA-4DR4S | $33,030.00 | $14,254.00 | $0.00 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $7,854.00 | quote from PSI for new LP8 antenna | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $14,040.00 | $13,740.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,088,088.75 | $411,229.25 | N/A | $127,666.36 | N/A |
Interim Transmission Line | $8,640.00 | $8,640.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $8,640.00 | $8,640.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $5,400.00 | $5,100.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $5,400.00 | $5,100.00 | 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 | $1,913,350.00 | $279,353.50 | N/A | $80,977.70 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,088,088.75 | $411,229.25 | N/A | $127,666.36 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $1,492,350.00 | $277,353.50 | $78,977.70 | ||
Tower Rental | $6,750.00 | $6,750.00 | 50 pct of cost to rent tower for 9 months shared with WKPT | N/A | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $0.00 | Included Equipment Movement | N/A | N/A |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $37,935.50 | N/A | $9,177.30 | N/A |
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | $1,052,000.00 | $232,668.00 | N/A | $69,800.40 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $421,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $2,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Rental | Information not provided. |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | Information not provided. |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Serious tower reinforcement/modifications | |
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $35,719.00 | $20,232.00 | N/A | $4,937.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,088,088.75 | $411,229.25 | N/A | $127,666.36 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $35,719.00 | $20,232.00 | $4,937.50 | ||
Other Engineering Services | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Engineering services not included in any other OPS section | $3,437.50 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $0.00 | included in CP application costs | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $1,350.00 | N/A |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $1,264.00 | $1,232.00 | N/A | $150.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Other Engineering Services | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $13,550.00 | $5,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,088,088.75 | $411,229.25 | N/A | $127,666.36 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $13,550.00 | $5,250.00 | $0.00 | ||
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $3,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $2,088,088.75 | $411,229.25 | $127,666.36 |
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. | Robert Gehman Consulting Engineer 08/20/2018 |