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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
68490
Service:
LPD
Call Sign:
WZTD-LD
Channel:
34 (UHF)
File Number:
0000088517
FRN:
0019509470
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
07/24/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

NBC TELEMUNDO LICENSE LLC

Margaret L. Tobey

300 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NW

SUITE 700

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 524-6401 margaret.tobey@nbcuni.com Limited Liability Company

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

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Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Margaret L. Tobey

Assistant Secretary

NBCUniversal, LLC

Margaret L. Tobey

300 New Jersey Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20001

United States

+1 (202) 524-6401 margaret.tobey@nbcuni.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
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 new antenna in place of existing analog antenna and new transmitter for new channel. The old transmitter and antenna will remain in place for interim use until the cut-over.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model TVTX03M56
Year 2008
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 397 W

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model TMU9-3
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 1.8 kW
Justification for New Transmitter The old Transmitter, DMT System TVTX03M56, was no longer supported.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? Yes
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Install 1 40 3-phase dedicated circuit to new transmitter. Circuit will be installed in EMT Conduit with a flex-connection at entry of transmitter. Inspection upon completion of work.
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Installation Costs

Installation of transmitter

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
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
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model CS-2030-F-18
Year 2008

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Ownership Owned
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
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLP-12C/VP
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna The old antenna which was single channel would not operate on the new channel.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? No
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

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Installation Costs

Installation of new antenna and line. Removal of old antenna and line

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
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 Air
Diameter 7/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 538 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Flexible Air
Diameter 3 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 540 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line The current transmission line is obsolete and no longer supported by the manufacturer so if it is damaged it cannot be repaired.
Interior RF Systems Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? No

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Leased
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 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 1018227
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 37° 30' 45.6" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 077° 36' 04.8" W-
Overall Structure Height 1228.66 feet
Support Structure Height 907.80 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 357.94 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Date Constructed 02/20/2008

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
9987 WCVE-TV DTV
9989 WCVW DTV
74416 WRIC-TV DTV
182308 WFWG-LD LPD
190695 WWBK-LD LPD
10019 WNVT DTV
182288 WUDW-LD LPD
54972 W203CB FX
10016 WCVE-FM FM
65116 WRID-LD LPD
74168 WBTJ FM
412 WRLH-TV DTV
57832 WTVR-TV DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: Tower mapping and report for structural engineer
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: Major Reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 425
Explanation Project oversight of transmitter install, electrical connectivity, tower work, and antenna installation. Additional time will be spent tracking financial and legal process and coordinating with other broadcasters.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for displacement application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Prepare Form 601 No
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
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service Yes
Number of Days 5
Justification Site survey required

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Permit and Filing Costs FCC Construction Permit Major Change Yes
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
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? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $110,820.00 $102,492.71 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $692,420.83 $556,940.09 N/A $51,117.19 N/A
Primary Transmitter TMU9-3 $110,820.00 $102,492.71 $0.00
Installation Costs $14,550.00 $14,550.00 N/A N/A N/A
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation $10,000.00 $8,800.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Install 1 40 3-phase dedicated circuit to new transmitter. Circuit will be installed in EMT Conduit with a flex-connection at entry of transmitter. Inspection upon completion of work. $2,270.00 $2,270.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $84,000.00 $76,872.71 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $79,023.83 $75,843.83 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $692,420.83 $556,940.09 N/A $51,117.19 N/A
Primary Antenna TLP-12C/VP $79,023.83 $75,843.83 $0.00
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical $20,260.50 $20,260.50 N/A N/A N/A
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna $5,730.00 $2,550.00 N/A N/A N/A
Installation Costs $53,033.33 $53,033.33 For antenna & Transmission Line installation N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $31,860.00 $20,265.05 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $692,420.83 $556,940.09 N/A $51,117.19 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $31,860.00 $20,265.05 $0.00
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" $31,860.00 $20,265.05 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $346,306.00 $208,022.67 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $692,420.83 $556,940.09 N/A $51,117.19 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $346,306.00 $208,022.67 $0.00
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') $157,750.00 $36,466.67 N/A N/A N/A
Tower mapping and report for structural engineer $21,000.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Major tower reinforcement/modifications $167,556.00 $167,556.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $102,350.00 $128,254.83 N/A $51,117.19 N/A
Total for all systems $692,420.83 $556,940.09 N/A $51,117.19 N/A
Outside Professional Services $102,350.00 $128,254.83 $51,117.19
Project management of the transition $44,837.50 $69,292.33 400 hours @ $158 per hour $51,117.19 N/A
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days $7,500.00 $7,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs $31,600.00 $31,600.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $12,100.00 $12,100.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $3,025.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $3,160.00 20 hours @ $158/hr N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,577.50 $1,577.50 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
WZTD - Point B invoice March 2020
Amount:
$1,106.00

Component Description:
Point B - November 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$9,998.00

Component Description:
Point B - January 2020 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$2,528.00

Component Description:
AFF Conulting - August 2019 invoice for Project Management at WZTD
Amount:
$666.91

Component Description:
Point B - August 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$8,624.00

Component Description:
Point B - October 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$9,777.28

Component Description:
Point B - September 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$10,349.00

Component Description:
Point B - July 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$5,698.00

Component Description:
WZTD - Point B invoice April 2020
Amount:
$316.00

Component Description:
WZTD - Point B invoice May 2020
Amount:
$2,054.00

Component Description:
Point B - February 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$725.00

Component Description:
Point B - December 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$8,641.14

Component Description:
Point B - March 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$3,045.00

Component Description:
Point B - April 2019 invoice for Project Management work at WZTD
Amount:
$9,240.00
Additional Field Engineering Service, 5 Days Information not provided.
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $22,061.00 $22,061.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $692,420.83 $556,940.09 N/A $51,117.19 N/A
Other Expenses $22,061.00 $22,061.00 $0.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $0.00 $0.00 TBD N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $0.00 $0.00 The work hasn't been carried out yet so costs TBD N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 Major change CP application $4,960.00 $4,960.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $335.00 N/A N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $16,766.00 $16,766.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $692,420.83 $556,940.09 $51,117.19

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
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

Certification

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Section Question Response
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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Margaret L. Tobey

Assistant Secretary


07/24/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
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).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Margaret L. Tobey

Assistant Secretary


07/24/2020

Attachments

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