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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:
53930-35
Service:
DRT
Call Sign:
WGAL
Channel:
35 (UHF)
File Number:
0000088290
FRN:
0002538445
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
07/02/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Hearst Properties Inc.

Doing Business As: Hearst Properties Inc.

PO Box 1800

Raleigh, NC 27602

United States

+1 (919) 839-0300 cramsey@brookspierce.com Corporation

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

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

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. Yes
Briefly describe transition plan Replace existing transmitter and antenna.

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 DTT3.3KSWUSP1
Year 2011
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 3.3 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 UAXTE-4R37
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 2.4 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Original Larcan manufacturer closed. Transmitter support by 3rd parties marginal.

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 transmitter electrical installation
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
Size 5 tons
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

Transmitter de-install

removal and disposal of old transmitter

Change Orders

additional equipment, hardware and services to complete installation

Shipping

transmitter freight charges

Electrical Accessories

Manufacturer required surge suppressor

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? No
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 DLP-8H
Year 2011

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? No
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types
Mounting Side Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Horizontal
Type Slotted Coaxial
ERP: 15.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TLP-8H
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna existing antenna channel specific and will not operate on 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? Yes
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

Shipping

freight charges for antenna delivery

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? No

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 1040042
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 40° 20' 43.6" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 076° 52' 07.6" W-
Overall Structure Height 723.09 feet
Support Structure Height 671.58 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 1310.02 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner WITF, INC.
Date Constructed 09/01/1977

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
10213 WPMT DTV
73084 WITF-FM FM
73083 WITF-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: Study need for guyed or free-standing tower
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No 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? No
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for displacement application 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
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 No
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Non-Catalog legal expenses

Non-Catalog expenses for legal advice and services, including financial/reimbursement review, transition reporting, transition procedures, and other transition-related issues

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 Yes
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)? 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

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

in-house labor

in-house labor directly related to station's repack

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 $115,619.79 $93,671.58 N/A $93,671.58 N/A
Total for all systems $321,135.94 $128,799.83 N/A $128,799.83 N/A
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-4R37 $115,619.79 $93,671.58 $93,671.58
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation $10,000.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Electrical Accessories $1,618.74 $1,618.74 per quote $1,618.74 N/A
Transmitter de-install $3,663.00 $3,663.00 per G.R. Sponaugle invoice 35283 $3,663.00 N/A
Change Orders $8,307.79 $8,307.79 per GatesAir quote $8,307.79 N/A
Shipping $2,755.26 $2,755.26 per GatesAir invoice $2,755.26 N/A
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW $84,000.00 $72,051.79 N/A $72,051.79 -
Other Electrical Service: transmitter electrical installation $5,275.00 $5,275.00 per quote $5,275.00 N/A
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) $0.00 $0.00 per quote N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation Information not provided.
Electrical Accessories

Component Description:
WGAL transmitter surge suppressor
Amount:
$1,618.74
Transmitter de-install

Component Description:
WGAL transmitter de-install
Amount:
$3,663.00
Change Orders

Component Description:
WGAL transmitter change order Q-81594
Amount:
$8,307.79
Shipping

Component Description:
WGAL transmitter shipping
Amount:
$2,755.26
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW

Component Description:
WGAL transmitter and mask filter
Amount:
$59,689.30

Component Description:
WGAL transmitter installation
Amount:
$12,362.49
Other Electrical Service: transmitter electrical installation

Component Description:
WGAL transmitter electrical installation
Amount:
$5,275.00
Other -- HVAC Service Type: H Size:5 (Other) 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 $23,353.00 $14,701.00 N/A $14,701.00 N/A
Total for all systems $321,135.94 $128,799.83 N/A $128,799.83 N/A
Primary Antenna TLP-8H $23,353.00 $14,701.00 $14,701.00
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna $5,730.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Side Mount antenna brackets $4,625.00 $1,703.00 N/A $1,703.00 N/A
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Horizontal $11,513.00 $11,513.00 per quote $11,513.00 N/A
Shipping $1,485.00 $1,485.00 per Dielectric invoice $1,485.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna Information not provided.
Side Mount antenna brackets

Component Description:
WGAL antenna side mount brackets
Amount:
$1,703.00
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Horizontal

Component Description:
WGAL antenna
Amount:
$11,513.00
Shipping

Component Description:
WGAL antenna shipping
Amount:
$1,485.00

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

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 $166,450.00 $13,340.00 N/A $13,340.00 N/A
Total for all systems $321,135.94 $128,799.83 N/A $128,799.83 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $166,450.00 $13,340.00 $13,340.00
Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower $8,700.00 $6,840.00 N/A $6,840.00 N/A
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') $157,750.00 $6,500.00 per quote $6,500.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower

Component Description:
WGAL tower structural analysis down payment
Amount:
$3,420.00

Component Description:
WGAL tower structural analysis completion payment
Amount:
$3,420.00
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
WGAL antenna replacement labor
Amount:
$6,500.00

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 $12,670.40 $5,319.50 N/A $5,319.50 N/A
Total for all systems $321,135.94 $128,799.83 N/A $128,799.83 N/A
Outside Professional Services $12,670.40 $5,319.50 $5,319.50
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,577.50 $1,160.10 N/A $1,160.10 N/A
Non-Catalog legal expenses $3,065.90 $3,065.90 per invoice $3,065.90 N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $2,102.50 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs $47.00 $47.00 per invoice $47.00 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $1,046.50 N/A $1,046.50 N/A
Perform engineering study for displacement application $1,800.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,052.50 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application

Component Description:
WGAL DRT Prepare and file FCC Form 2100 License to Cover Application
Amount:
$1,160.10
Non-Catalog legal expenses

Component Description:
WGAL DRT Non-Catalog expenses for legal advice and services
Amount:
$3,065.90
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs

Component Description:
WGAL DRT Form 399 assistance
Amount:
$47.00
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
WGAL DRT Prepare and File FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application
Amount:
$1,046.50
Perform engineering study for displacement application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of 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 $3,042.75 $1,767.75 N/A $1,767.75 N/A
Total for all systems $321,135.94 $128,799.83 N/A $128,799.83 N/A
Other Expenses $3,042.75 $1,767.75 $1,767.75
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $170.00 N/A $170.00 N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
in-house labor $1,597.75 $1,597.75 per invoices $1,597.75 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application

Component Description:
WGAL DRT license to cover application fee
Amount:
$170.00
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
in-house labor

Component Description:
WGAL DRT in-house labor 2
Amount:
$334.53

Component Description:
WESH DRT in-house labor 1
Amount:
$632.21

Component Description:
WESH DRT in-house labor 2
Amount:
$631.01

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $321,135.94 $128,799.83 $128,799.83

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
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.

John Drain

Hearst Television SVP Chief Financial Officer


07/02/2021

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.

Douglas Durkee

Hearst Television Manager of Spectrum Repack


07/02/2021

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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 and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

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

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. 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.

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

  6. 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.

Douglas Durkee

Hearst Television Manager of Spectrum Repack


07/02/2021

Attachments

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