Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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HC2 STATION GROUP, INC. |
RENEE ILHARDT 450 PARK AVENUE 29TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10022 United States |
+1 (646) 431-8489 | RILHARDT@HC2BROADCASTING.COM | Corporation |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | Perform structural analysis and tower modifications if needed. Tower expenses will be shared with other tenant WBUY (FAC ID 60830) but exact arrangement are TBD. Replace antenna and transmitter. |
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 | DTU2KU-50 | |
Year | 2010 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 2 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 | TXUD3000AAC | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 3 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Transmitter is in working condition. Please see details in attachment "W50EA-D transmitter justification". |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 50.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | RF Consulting Engineer | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | No |
Type | N/A | |
Size | N/A | |
Other Size | N/A | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | No |
Size | N/A | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Additional Field Engineering Time |
Additional Field Engineering Time |
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? | 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 | Class | Class A |
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: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | JA/SS-Omni | |
Year | 2010 |
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? | Yes | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Circular | |
Type | Broadband Slot | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 12 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 862.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 75.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ATC-BCSE16M-U1-16 | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing coaxial slot antenna will not function on repacked channel. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 3 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 120 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 3 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 120 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Added 120' to existing transmission line to move to a new location in the building. |
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 | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Candelabra | |
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 | 1057943 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 35° 16' 33.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 089° 46' 38.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 1198.80 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 1195.85 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 250.00 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 05/16/1999 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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58397 | WEGR | FM |
11907 | WATN-TV | DTV |
60830 | WBUY-TV | DTV |
68518 | WLMT | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for tower with candelabra |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Candelabra |
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? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 400 | |
Explanation | Outside consulting engineering, legal work, and accounting services, as well as project management for regional and comprehensive repack execution. | |
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 | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Repacking Related Tax Services |
Repacking Related Tax Services |
Internal Employee Time Costs |
Internal Employee Time Costs |
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 | Yes |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | Yes | |
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? | Yes | |
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? | No |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $332,659.20 | $142,991.90 | N/A | $141,624.47 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,074,989.47 | $872,999.77 | N/A | $278,139.74 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter TXUD3000AAC | $332,659.20 | $142,991.90 | $141,624.47 | ||
Other Electrical Service: RF Consulting Engineer | $10,191.46 | $10,191.46 | N/A | $10,074.03 | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Time | $1,367.74 | $1,367.74 | N/A | $1,367.74 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,300.00 | $1,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $47,684.00 | See attached quote from Ellendale. | $47,684.00 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | $155,600.00 | $75,934.57 | N/A | $75,934.57 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $126,000.00 | $6,564.13 | ***System Notice: Estimate adjusted and locked because line has been superseded.*** | $6,564.13 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Other Electrical Service: RF Consulting Engineer | |
Additional Field Engineering Time | |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 2.501 - 3.999 kW | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $26,300.00 | $78,690.18 | N/A | $78,690.18 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,074,989.47 | $872,999.77 | N/A | $278,139.74 | N/A |
Primary Antenna ATC-BCSE16M-U1-16 | $26,300.00 | $78,690.18 | $78,690.18 | ||
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $78,690.18 | See attached quote from Kathrein. The reimbursed ERI invoices should be interim antenna. | $78,690.18 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $7,080.00 | $7,613.42 | N/A | $7,613.42 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,074,989.47 | $872,999.77 | N/A | $278,139.74 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $7,080.00 | $7,613.42 | $7,613.42 | ||
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" | $7,080.00 | $7,613.42 | See attached quote from Kathrein, freight cost was not included in the quote. | $7,613.42 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 3" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $599,000.00 | $569,000.00 | N/A | $11,544.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,074,989.47 | $872,999.77 | N/A | $278,139.74 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $599,000.00 | $569,000.00 | $11,544.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $400,000.00 | N/A | $8,294.00 | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $150,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra | $20,000.00 | $19,000.00 | N/A | $3,250.00 | The third item should be removed. |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
Structural engineering tower load study for a documented tower with candelabra |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $94,234.58 | $59,593.58 | N/A | $34,864.21 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,074,989.47 | $872,999.77 | N/A | $278,139.74 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $94,234.58 | $59,593.58 | $34,864.21 | ||
Repacking Related Tax Services | $120.74 | $120.74 | N/A | $120.74 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | 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 | $621.45 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $320.00 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $580.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $63,200.00 | $30,389.00 | N/A | $30,388.18 | N/A |
Internal Employee Time Costs | $2,833.84 | $2,833.84 | N/A | $2,833.84 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Repacking Related Tax Services | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare 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 | |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition | |
Internal Employee Time Costs |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $15,715.69 | $15,110.69 | N/A | $3,803.46 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,074,989.47 | $872,999.77 | N/A | $278,139.74 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $15,715.69 | $15,110.69 | $3,803.46 | ||
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $1,830.00 | $1,830.00 | N/A | $1,830.00 | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $1,777.77 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $195.69 | $195.69 | N/A | $195.69 | N/A |
Local Zoning | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | $195.00 | $190.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,074,989.47 | $872,999.77 | $278,139.74 |
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. | Michael Voge Director of Engineering Operations 12/08/2021 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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). |
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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. | Michael Voge Director of Engineering Operations 12/08/2021 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. | Michael Voge Director of Engineering Operations 12/08/2021 |