Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION Doing Business As: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION |
Larry D. Unger, President & CEO 11767 OWINGS MILLS BOULEVARD OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117 United States |
+1 (410) 356-5600 | lunger@mpt.org | Government Entity |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Joseph L. Snelson , Jr . Technical Consultant Meintel, Sgrignoli & Wallace |
1282 Smallwood Drive, Suite 372 Waldorf, MD 20603 United States |
+1 (303) 344-8037 | joe.snelson@mswdtv.com |
Question | Response |
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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 | Current transmission system consists of a transmitter feeding a transmission line which connects to an antenna on the tower. Work includes installing new transmission line, attaching to antenna and connecting to new repack channel 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 | Auxiliary (Backup) | |
Description of Use | Auxiliary use in case of main transmitter failure | |
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 | TDU2-10K0LV | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Auxiliary (Backup) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PRLX-U8 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 13 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter is not supported for a channel change. See attached Transmitter Replace Justification letter from manufacturer. Power upgrade is part of an agreement provided to the FCC to move WCPB to Ch. 16 to accommodate moving WETA to channel 31. |
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 | Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | |
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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Bag Filter |
Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. |
Coolant |
The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price |
Rigid Coax Line |
Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. |
Remote Control Interface |
License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system |
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 | TDU2-10K0LV | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 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 | MPTV-PRLX-U8 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 13 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Current transmitter is not supported for a channel change. See attached Transmitter Replace Justification letter from manufacturer. Power upgrade is part of an agreement provided to the FCC to move WCPB to Ch. 16 to accommodate moving WETA to channel 31. |
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 | Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | |
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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Coolant |
The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price |
8-Pole Mask Filter |
A more rigid mask filter to protect adjacent land mobile stations on Ch. 17 in Washington DC. |
Site Design and Survey |
Incorporates all aspects of the transmitter room design, including power distribution requirements, equipment placement, RF system layout, plumbing, and remote control. |
Rigid Coax Line |
Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. |
Motorized Switch |
Electric actuated switch to switch main/auxiliary transmitters into antenna |
Remote Control Interface |
License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system |
Bag Filter |
Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. |
CIF Mask filter |
Constant Impedance mask Filter. Station currently utilizes a CIF. |
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 | Retune Existing |
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 | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Top | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 16 | |
Design power capacity in use | 50.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 698.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 132.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | DIE | |
Model | TUP-16-O4-1 | |
Year | 2009 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Sweep Test of Existing Antenna | Do you need a sweep test of existing antenna? | Yes |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Antenna Optimizing |
Optimize match to operate on channel 16 from 28 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 280 | |
Explanation | Applicant has limited internal resources to oversee installing and commissioning this repack project. It will rely on outside services to manage all work required. | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Number of Days | 1 | |
Justification | Initial sweep of the antenna to verify if antenna could operate on original repack channel 21. |
Name | Description |
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Progress Reports |
Prepare and file 8 required progress reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 on a quarterly basis with the FCC. |
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)? | Yes |
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? | No | |
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 | $1,153,275.00 | $1,104,275.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,566,075.00 | $1,262,645.00 | N/A | $5,111.82 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U8 | $631,988.50 | $607,488.50 | $0.00 | ||
CIF Mask filter | $60,207.00 | $60,207.00 | Constant Impedance mask Filter. Current mask filter is a CIF. | N/A | N/A |
Remote Control Interface | $2,197.50 | $2,197.50 | License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system. These are in use now on the Comark transmitters. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Motorized Switch | $20,195.00 | $20,195.00 | Electric actuated switch to switch main/auxiliary transmitters into antenna. Current transmitter has this capability but switch cannot be moved as it is in pre-repack service. | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Coax Line | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 | Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. Part of the internal RF systems and will be cut to length needed. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Site Design and Survey | $15,300.00 | $15,300.00 | Incorporates all aspects of the transmitter room design, including power distribution requirements, equipment placement, RF system layout, plumbing, and remote control. | N/A | N/A |
8-Pole Mask Filter | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | A more stringent mask filter to protect adjacent land mobile stations on Ch. 17 in Washington DC. | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | $14,200.00 | $14,200.00 | Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $470,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Coolant | $814.00 | $814.00 | The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price. See attached coolant quote. | N/A | N/A |
Bag Filter | $6,975.00 | $6,975.00 | Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Transmitter PRLX-U8 | $521,286.50 | $496,786.50 | $0.00 | ||
Remote Control Interface | $2,197.50 | $2,197.50 | License required to interface transmitter into current remote control system. Current Comark transmitters have this interface. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Rigid Coax Line | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 | Rigid interconnection coax lines from transmitter to filter to antenna switch. Part of the internal RF systems and will be cut to length needed. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Coolant | $814.00 | $814.00 | The coolant used for the transmitter heat exchanger is not included in the transmitter price. See attached coolant quote. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | $494,500.00 | $470,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | $14,200.00 | $14,200.00 | Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. See attached electrical quote. | N/A | N/A |
Bag Filter | $6,975.00 | $6,975.00 | Bag type water filtration for heat exchanger system. Current pre-repack cooling system has this filtering. This IS NOT an upgrade. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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CIF Mask filter | Information not provided. |
Remote Control Interface | Information not provided. |
Motorized Switch | Information not provided. |
Rigid Coax Line | Information not provided. |
Site Design and Survey | |
8-Pole Mask Filter | Information not provided. |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | Information not provided. |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | Information not provided. |
Coolant | Information not provided. |
Bag Filter | Information not provided. |
Remote Control Interface | Information not provided. |
Rigid Coax Line | Information not provided. |
Coolant | Information not provided. |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 8.2 - 13 kW | Information not provided. |
Other Electrical Service: Electrical contractor to connect transmitter into existing electrical panel and wire heat exchanger into transmitter. Includes material and labor. | Information not provided. |
Bag Filter | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $256,730.00 | $9,400.00 | N/A | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,566,075.00 | $1,262,645.00 | N/A | $5,111.82 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUP-16-O4-1 | $256,730.00 | $9,400.00 | $3,000.00 | ||
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | $247,000.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $3,000.00 | N/A |
Antenna Optimizing | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | Optimize antenna match from channel 28 to channel 16 | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna, horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
Antenna Optimizing | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $105,200.00 | $102,650.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,566,075.00 | $1,262,645.00 | N/A | $5,111.82 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $105,200.00 | $102,650.00 | $0.00 | ||
Progress Reports | $28,000.00 | $28,000.00 | Prepare and file 8 required progress reports on FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 on a quarterly basis with the FCC. | N/A | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 1 Days | $6,400.00 | $6,400.00 | Initial sweep of antenna to evaluate operation on channel 21 from channel 28. | 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 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 | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $5,000.00 | Fees related to multi-party resolution agreement with Maryland Public TV, WETA and HME Equity Fund II, LLC. Involved several stations moving channels to accommodate WETA moving from ch 14 to 31. | N/A | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $44,240.00 | $42,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $50,870.00 | $46,320.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $1,566,075.00 | $1,262,645.00 | N/A | $5,111.82 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $50,870.00 | $46,320.00 | $0.00 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Notification will need to be made to MVPD's as required. Applicant to explore using an outside firm to determine which facilities will need to be notified and send the appropriate notification letters. | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $18,320.00 | $18,320.00 | Transmitter shipping shown as options on attached quotes. | N/A | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Applicant will be required to dispose of the current transmission line and transmitter and heavy oil filled high voltage power supplies. These cannot be disposed of in a typical landfill. | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $1,566,075.00 | $1,262,645.00 | $5,111.82 |
Question | Response |
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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 |
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. | Holly Davenport Fiscal Accounts Clerk 04/03/2018 |