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PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. Doing Business As: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. |
Jack Anderson PO Box 3240 FARGO, ND 58108 United States |
+1 (701) 241-6900 | janderson@prairiepublic.org | Not-for-Profit |
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[Confidential] |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | No |
Briefly describe transition plan | Total replacement of existing single channel RF system consisting of 942 ft guyed tower, side-mounted antenna and 3-1/8 rigid line with new equal height tower, line size and top-mounted antenna. See attached. |
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? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | DHD20P1 | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 5.5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | Maxiva UAXTE-8R37 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 4.8 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | The existing transmitter and mast filter is channel-specific and must be replaced to accommodate the channel change. Proposed KW size based on top-mounted antenna and 3-1/8 rigid transmission line. TX upgraded from 3.6KW to 4.8K for coverage maximization. |
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 | Yes | |
Description | Relocation of main building transformer. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 5 tons | |
Other Size | N/A tons | |
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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Electrician - TX |
Funding for labor and materials to install new transmitter and associated surge suppressor. |
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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
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 | N/A | |
ERP: | 146.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 881-24 | |
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? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
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 | N/A | |
ERP: | 36.2 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TFU-15JTH-R-C250 | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | The existing side mounted antenna is channel-specific and must be replaced to accommodate the channel change. Proposed top mounted antenna allows for minimal outage times during testing and transition periods. |
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? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 3 1/8 inches inches | |
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 |
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 | Rigid | |
Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 0 | |
Length | 800 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 | Rigid | |
Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1000 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Proposed rigid transmission line allows for minimal outage times during testing and transition periods. Line and antenna will be installed concurrently with replacement tower. |
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 | Construct New |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | No | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | N/A | |
Others Types of Users | N/A | |
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 | 1037968 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 48° 03' 02.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 101° 23' 27.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1030.83 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 943.89 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 2118.08 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC | |
Date Constructed | 11/08/1983 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Construct New Tower | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Height | 944.00 feet | |
Justification for New Tower | Results of structural analysis of the existing tower built in 1983 determined it was not feasible to perform upgrades necessary to comply with the EIA/TIA 222-G national standard. Best-case antenna loading was used, with removal of the top mounted antenna |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Number of Hours | N/A | |
Explanation | N/A | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | Yes | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | Yes | |
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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Project Management |
Consideration for Inside project management labor cost. |
Tower Soil Analysis |
Soil testing performed to determine type and design of replacement tower foundations. |
Tower Structural Analysis |
Tower analysis performed on existing tower to determine if upgrading structure was feasible. |
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 | $448,675.12 | $211,175.12 | N/A | $205,835.60 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,801,345.12 | $3,498,653.12 | N/A | $3,478,580.37 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter Maxiva UAXTE-8R37 | $448,675.12 | $211,175.12 | $205,835.60 | ||
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 3.6 kW | $172,925.12 | $172,925.12 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $172,925.12 | N/A |
Electrician - TX | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | N/A | $743.07 | N/A |
5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $19,250.00 | N/A | $17,192.41 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4 - 6 kW | $236,500.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Relocation of main building transformer. | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | $14,975.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 3.6 kW | |
Electrician - TX | |
5 Ton system | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4 - 6 kW | Information not provided. |
Other Electrical Service: Relocation of main building transformer. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $261,330.00 | $214,845.00 | N/A | $214,047.53 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,801,345.12 | $3,498,653.12 | N/A | $3,478,580.37 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TFU-15JTH-R-C250 | $261,330.00 | $214,845.00 | $214,047.53 | ||
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $201,069.00 | The existing side mounted antenna is channel-specific and must be replaced to accommodate the channel change. Proposed top mounted antenna allows for minimal outage times during testing and transition periods. | $200,381.52 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $6,347.94 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $7,600.00 | $7,376.00 | N/A | $7,318.07 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $104,000.00 | $98,383.00 | N/A | $97,514.70 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,801,345.12 | $3,498,653.12 | N/A | $3,478,580.37 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $104,000.00 | $98,383.00 | $97,514.70 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8" | $104,000.00 | $98,383.00 | Shipping and 5% Use Tax included in pricing. | $97,514.70 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,890,500.00 | $2,880,000.00 | N/A | $2,879,956.19 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,801,345.12 | $3,498,653.12 | N/A | $3,478,580.37 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Primary Tower | $2,890,500.00 | $2,880,000.00 | $2,879,956.19 | ||
New tower | $2,680,000.00 | $2,680,000.00 | N/A | $2,679,956.19 | N/A |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $210,500.00 | $200,000.00 | N/A | $200,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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New tower | |
Tall Tower (greater than 500') |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $81,290.00 | $79,250.00 | N/A | $74,385.35 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,801,345.12 | $3,498,653.12 | N/A | $3,478,580.37 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $81,290.00 | $79,250.00 | $74,385.35 | ||
Tower Structural Analysis | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Tower Soil Analysis | $9,600.00 | $9,600.00 | N/A | $9,557.50 | N/A |
Project Management | $36,400.00 | $36,400.00 | Consideration for inside project management labor. | $36,390.00 | N/A |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $1,739.00 | N/A |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $1,544.30 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | $3,500.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $2,086.80 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $4,891.00 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,050.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $9,197.25 | A percentage of these costs could be allocated for FAA engineering services as noted on invoice. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $2,479.50 | The budgeted KSRE legal review cost were estimated. The actual legal costs are more than was anticipated. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tower Structural Analysis | |
Tower Soil Analysis | |
Project Management | |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $15,550.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | $6,841.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $3,801,345.12 | $3,498,653.12 | N/A | $3,478,580.37 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $15,550.00 | $15,000.00 | $6,841.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $1,175.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $4,136.50 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $1,529.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $3,801,345.12 | $3,498,653.12 | $3,478,580.37 |
Question | Response |
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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. | Yes |
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. | Jack William Anderson Director of Engineering 10/07/2021 |
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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. |
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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. | Jack William Anderson Director of Engineering 10/07/2021 |