Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL Doing Business As: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL |
Greg Catlin 601 GATES ROAD, SUITE 4 VESTAL, NY 13850 United States |
+1 (607) 729-0100 | gcatlin@wskg.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 | Pre-transition: Install transfer switch between existing combiner output and feed to antenna, install new WSKA-DT transmission system into transfer switch. Day-of-transition: switch. Post-transition: tune DigiTline for optimal performance on new channel. |
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 | Ultimate TEU2-2K50LV | |
Year | 2003 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 2.5 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | MPTV-PRLX-U4 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 6.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Different manufacturer, price matches already approved Widelity cost. Quote attached as "P2984AR6 WSKA Parallax U4 6.5kW Proposal" |
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 | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 60.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | 208v 3ph step-down transformer, 30kVA, plus 110v equipment feeds/switchgear was required by prior transmitter vendor. New electrical contractor will review needs for the quoted transm and we believe it should be less. | |
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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ATSC Analyzer |
Rental of Device to test and ensure complex multiple transmitter system compliance with FCC rules and regulations. |
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? | Yes | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
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 | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 3 | |
Number of Panels | 28 | |
Design power capacity in use | 31.5 % | |
Lower Limit | 566.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 722.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 25.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | Dielectric | |
Model | TUA-C4SP-8/28M-1-T | |
Year | 2003 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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62219 | WYDC |
71508 | WENY-TV |
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? | Yes |
Type | New | |
Number of channels supported | 3 | |
Frequencies of channels supported | RF channel | |
Frequency | N/A |
RF Channel Number |
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35 |
25 |
30 |
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Transfer switch and Dummy Load |
Switch and load to facilitate testing of new transmission system and changeover from old combiner to new combiner. |
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 | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmission currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 795 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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62219 | WYDC |
71508 | WENY-TV |
Name | Description |
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Tune existing Transmission line |
Tune Dielectric digit line |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Utilize Existing |
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? | Yes | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | Dielectric |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 795 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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62219 | WYDC |
71508 | WENY-TV |
Name | Description |
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Retune |
Retune existing Dielectric digiTLine |
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 | 180 | |
Explanation | Outside consultant has 5 years experience at this facility and 38 years maintaining transmission systems and managing related projects. Staff is limited and contains new staff in key positions. | |
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 | 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 | Yes | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
Number of Days | 3 | |
Justification | Proof of performance, RF exposure level calculations and instalation/proof of combiner performance. |
Name | Description |
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NETA Financial Management |
Support provided to facilitate reimbursement. NETA is currently handling WSKG-TV and WSKA's accounting and bookkeeping services. This is an additional service. |
Additional Attorney Fees |
Additional attorney fees for advice and consultation on repack matters for small market public TV station |
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? | 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 |
Name | Description |
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Additional Legal Expenses |
Additional legal expenses for small market public TV station |
Quarterly Progress Reports |
Assist with and prepare FCC-required reports |
Site Survey |
Site survey by transmitter manufacturer to predetermine precise measurements and ensure a smooth installation. |
Concrete pad expansion |
Expanded concrete pad and roof for outside heat exchanger, will not fit properly on existing pad as-is. Quotation attached as WSKA ACP Concrete and Roof |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $283,410.00 | $269,850.00 | N/A | $130,000.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $594,530.00 | $489,723.50 | N/A | $205,539.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter MPTV-PRLX-U4 | $283,410.00 | $269,850.00 | $130,000.00 | ||
ATSC Analyzer | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: 208v 3ph step-down transformer, 30kVA, plus 110v equipment feeds/switchgear was required by prior transmitter vendor. New electrical contractor will review needs for the quoted transm and we believe it should be less. | $8,350.00 | $8,350.00 | Transformer was required by prior transmitter vendor. Electrical contractor will review needs for the quoted transmitter and provide a quotation which we believe should be less than this value. New transmitter does require switchgear and feeds. | N/A | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $1,560.00 | $1,500.00 | Predetermined cost based on 60' of 2" rigid with wiring. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW | $273,500.00 | $260,000.00 | See Comark Parallax U4 quote, P2984A-R9b Section 1 - 249140 Section 2, items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 (transport, offload, coolant): 3760+4500+2600 3760+4500+2600+249140 = 260000 | $130,000.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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ATSC Analyzer | Information not provided. |
Other Electrical Service: 208v 3ph step-down transformer, 30kVA, plus 110v equipment feeds/switchgear was required by prior transmitter vendor. New electrical contractor will review needs for the quoted transm and we believe it should be less. | Information not provided. |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | Information not provided. |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 4.9 . 6.5 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $127,190.00 | $42,660.00 | N/A | $18,130.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $594,530.00 | $489,723.50 | N/A | $205,539.00 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUA-C4SP-8/28M-1-T | $127,190.00 | $42,660.00 | $18,130.00 | ||
Transfer switch and Dummy Load | $36,260.00 | $36,260.00 | Transfer switch and transmission line to reach switch from new transmitter installation location without new combiner and related items. P2984A-R9b Comark Parallax U4 quote Section 2, items 2.4 and 2.5, 6700+29560 = 36260. | $18,130.00 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna horizontally polarized | $0.00 | $0.00 | Existing antenna will remain in service. | N/A | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | predetermined cost | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Transfer switch and Dummy Load | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | Information not provided. |
UHF - High Power Top Mount Three Station broadband panel antenna horizontally polarized | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $594,530.00 | $489,723.50 | N/A | $205,539.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tune existing Transmission line | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Line is Dielectric DigitLine, elbows at the tower base and at the antenna to be tuned post-change. Guess for work on the tower proper. Pending quotation from a contractor as the one we expected would be providing a quote has recently declined the job. | N/A | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
Retune | $0.00 | $0.00 | 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 | $83,810.00 | $86,408.50 | N/A | $9,902.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $594,530.00 | $489,723.50 | N/A | $205,539.00 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $83,810.00 | $86,408.50 | $9,902.50 | ||
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $4,095.00 | Cost of negotiations for equipment use given change in plans of other stations using WSKA shared equipment. | $4,898.50 | Due to a change in plans by other stations using the multi-party shared combiner at the site, WSKA required additional legal expense. |
Additional Attorney Fees | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Additional attorneys fees for advice and consultation on FCC compliance and on implementation of new repack plan in light of other stations' decision to leave shared equipment arrangement. | $707.00 | N/A |
NETA Financial Management | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | Half of attached quotation is for WSKG-TV the other half is for WSKA | $2,500.00 | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 3 Days | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $3,680.00 | $3,585.00 | STA for WSKA interim operations, if needed, due to change in plans for other stations sharing equipment. | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | Predetermined. | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $893.50 | Actual cost incurred. | $893.50 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | Predetermined. | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $9,275.00 | Actual cost incurred. | $0.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $10,335.00 | Actual cost incurred | $0.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate. |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | Predetermined cost estimate | $353.50 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $6,975.00 | Actual cost incurred plus additional for refiling. | $0.00 | Billing for MSW's services is based on a rate and actual time spent. This rate multiplied by the time spent resulted in the numbers billed which was higher than the estimate |
Project management of the transition | $28,440.00 | $22,500.00 | Predetermined cost estimate | $550.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Additional Attorney Fees | |
NETA Financial Management | |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 3 Days | Information not provided. |
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 | |
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 | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Project management of the transition |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $90,120.00 | $80,805.00 | N/A | $47,506.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $594,530.00 | $489,723.50 | N/A | $205,539.00 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $90,120.00 | $80,805.00 | $47,506.50 | ||
Concrete pad expansion | $9,840.00 | $9,840.00 | quotation titled WSKA ACP Concrete and Roof, $9840 Pad and roof over existing heat exchanger does not have enough space for new heat exchanger adjacent per site-survey performed, expansion size recommended by manufacturer. | $9,840.00 | N/A |
Quarterly Progress Reports | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | Assist with and prepare FCC-required quarterly progress reports for station. | $471.00 | N/A |
Additional Legal Expenses | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | Additional legal expenses necessary to advise and assist small market public TV station with repack requirements. | $363.00 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $1,665.00 | $1,665.00 | Estimate on page 3 of MSW DTVMedicalMVPDEstimates PDF | $1,665.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Cost of producing a 1 minute spot and producing a informational crawl. | $0.00 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $35,265.00 | $35,265.00 | Removal and disposal of existing combiner system and transmitter post-transition. Quotations attached as P2984ONSITE-R6 and P3635, respectively. $7550+$27715=$35265 | $17,632.50 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $2,235.00 | Estimate on page 4 of MSW DTVMedicalMVPDEstimates PDF | $2,235.00 | N/A |
Site Survey | $15,300.00 | $15,300.00 | Quotation by Comark attached as P3636 | $15,300.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Concrete pad expansion | |
Quarterly Progress Reports | |
Additional Legal Expenses | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
Site Survey |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $594,530.00 | $489,723.50 | $205,539.00 |
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. | George Walter Senior Controller 04/26/2019 |