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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:
39655
Service:
FM
Call Sign:
WMEA
File Number:
0000086266
FRN:
0003293008
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
09/01/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION

Doing Business As: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION

Jeffrey Mahaney

1450 LISBON STREET

LEWISTON, ME 04240

United States

+1 (207) 404-5118 jmahaney@mainepublic.org Not-for-Profit

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Jeffrey Mahaney

Chief Technology Officer

Maine Public Broadcasting Corp.

Jeffrey Mahaney

63 Texas ave

Bangor, ME 04401

United States

+1 (207) 404-5118 jmahaney@mainepublic.org

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 Build an Aux FM transmitter site to mitigate off-air time so WCSH TV can repack their television station. WCSH channel 6 is the owner of the tower and WMEA-FM is a tenant. Our WMEA 90.1 FM must be off the air while certain tower work is performed.

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 GV10
Year 2019
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Model Type Hybrid
Solid State Power Capacity 10.00 kW

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? No
Manufacturer
Model GV10D
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Model Type Hybrid
Solid State Power capacity 10 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Aux transmitter to mitigate our main WMEA FM transmitter being off the air during WCSH TV tower rebuild and antenna swap out for repack.
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? No
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? No

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? No
Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? No
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? No
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Rigid Conduit and Wiring Yes
Size 1.5 inches
Length 60.0 feet
Other Electrical Service No
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
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? No
Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? No
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? No

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Innovonics Justin

analog - HD sync

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? 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
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Circular
Type Other
Other Antenna Type ring stub
ERP: 24.5 kW
Manufacturer
Model 6810 1/2 wave 10 bay
Year 2000

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 Circular
Type Log Periodic
ERP: 100.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model 6025 4 bay
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna Needed for Aux transmitter to mitigate our main WMEA FM transmitter being off the air while WCSH TV rebuilds their tower and swaps out antennas

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? Yes
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? No
FM Band Pass Filters Do you require an FM band pass filter? No
Notch Filter Do you require a Notch filter? No
De-Icers Do you require De-Icers? No
Radomes Do you require Radomes? Yes
Number of bays 4

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 Rigid
Diameter 3 1/8 inches
Segment Length 20 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1300 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 1 5/8 inches
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 550 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Needed for Aux transmitter to mitigate when our main WMEA FM transmitter is off the air while WCSH TV rebuilds their tower and swaps out antennas for repack.
Interior RF Systems Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? Yes
Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require additional or replacement Inside RF system elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.? Yes

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 Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
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 No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1037792
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 43° 25' 00.3" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 070° 48' 15.2" W-
Overall Structure Height 535.75 feet
Support Structure Height 498.68 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 629.91 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner Maine Public Broadcasting Corp
Date Constructed 04/24/2018

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
39656 WMEA-TV DTV

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 80
Explanation WMEA-FM is part of a state-wide public broadcasting network and is operated on a nonprofit basis with a lean staff. Project management is needed to broaden the available resources to complete this project without disruption to the staff's regular work lo
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Prepare Form 601 Yes
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
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 No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Additional Legal Fees

Additional Legal Fees to assist statewide public broadcasting network navigate FCC reimbursement program.

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 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
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
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems Yes

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 $112,000.00 $104,610.50 N/A $69,834.02 N/A
Total for all systems $353,805.00 $231,199.90 N/A $120,706.16 N/A
Primary Transmitter GV10D $112,000.00 $104,610.50 $69,834.02
Innovonics Justin $3,600.00 $3,600.00 N/A $2,823.52 N/A
1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring $2,000.00 $2,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $32,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 7 - 10 kW Hybrid $68,200.00 $67,010.50 N/A $67,010.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Innovonics Justin

Component Description:
Quote # 3231
Amount:
$2,823.52
1.5" Rigid Conduit and Wiring Information not provided.
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp Information not provided.
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 7 - 10 kW Hybrid

Component Description:
GV10-D-NMI Transmitter
Amount:
$67,010.50

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 $20,600.00 $23,134.40 N/A $23,134.40 N/A
Total for all systems $353,805.00 $231,199.90 N/A $120,706.16 N/A
Primary Antenna 6025 4 bay $20,600.00 $23,134.40 $23,134.40
Radomes (per bay) $5,400.00 $1,120.00 N/A $1,120.00 N/A
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost) $5,600.00 $5,600.00 N/A $5,600.00 N/A
High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized $9,600.00 $16,414.40 Estimated Cost is based on information provided by vendor. $16,414.40 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Radomes (per bay)

Component Description:
Radome Kit for Shively 6025. $1120 after $280 Discount.
Amount:
$1,120.00
Pattern scatter analysis for side mount (if not included in antenna base cost)

Component Description:
FCC Pattern Study for Log
Amount:
$5,600.00
High Power 51 - 100 kW Circularly-polarized

Component Description:
Log Periodic Antenna single directional antenna. $16,414.40 after $4,103.60 discount. Marked on Invoice.
Amount:
$16,414.40

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 $24,805.00 $14,905.00 N/A $14,858.32 N/A
Total for all systems $353,805.00 $231,199.90 N/A $120,706.16 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $24,805.00 $14,905.00 $14,858.32
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc. $1,850.00 $1,850.00 N/A $1,810.38 N/A
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" $18,150.00 $8,250.00 N/A $8,243.30 N/A
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators $4,805.00 $4,805.00 N/A $4,804.64 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Interior RF Systems: Elbows, fitting, hangers, etc.

Component Description:
Last 5 items on invoice for Hanger Kits, Adapter, Grounding Kit, Lace up hoisting and Freight. Marked on Invoice.
Amount:
$1,213.85

Component Description:
Positive Stop Connector for 1/2 in LDF4-50A cable 1-5/8" EIA to 7/8" plate reducer et. al.
Amount:
$596.53
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8"

Component Description:
First three items on invoice $7279 Air Coax 1-5/8" cable plus two EIA GAS PASS and BLOCK items for $482.15 each.
Amount:
$8,243.30
Interior RF Systems: Inside RF system including switching, patch panels and dehydrators

Component Description:
Air Dryer 115/1/50-60
Amount:
$4,804.64

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 $157,750.00 $50,000.00 N/A $5,000.00 N/A
Total for all systems $353,805.00 $231,199.90 N/A $120,706.16 N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $157,750.00 $50,000.00 $5,000.00
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') $157,750.00 $50,000.00 N/A $5,000.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
Payment on Quote 18153-ME
Amount:
$5,000.00

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 $32,800.00 $32,700.00 N/A $4,547.00 N/A
Total for all systems $353,805.00 $231,199.90 N/A $120,706.16 N/A
Outside Professional Services $32,800.00 $32,700.00 $4,547.00
Additional Legal Fees $1,000.00 $1,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations $1,280.00 $1,280.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $1,280.00 $1,280.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs $4,000.00 $4,000.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $1,710.00 N/A $1,087.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $8,440.00 $8,440.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $12,100.00 $12,000.00 N/A $3,460.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,235.00 $2,235.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Prepare Form 601 $755.00 $755.00 N/A $0.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Additional Legal Fees Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs Information not provided.
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form

Component Description:
WMEA FM items clearly marked on invoices to total $1087.
Amount:
$1,087.00
Project management of the transition Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements

Component Description:
Adjust/verify azimuth per NPC Quote 18-360 R1
Amount:
$2,460.00

Component Description:
Invoice # is the word INVOICE. Item $1K towards FM WMEA is clearly marked.
Amount:
$1,000.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare Form 601 Information not provided.

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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 $5,850.00 $5,850.00 N/A $3,332.42 N/A
Total for all systems $353,805.00 $231,199.90 N/A $120,706.16 N/A
Other Expenses $5,850.00 $5,850.00 $3,332.42
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems $5,850.00 $5,850.00 N/A $3,332.42 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR): 1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems

Component Description:
Telos Equipment
Amount:
$3,332.42

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $353,805.00 $231,199.90 $120,706.16

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.

Michael Breton

Controller


09/01/2020

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