Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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VERMONT ETV, INC. Doing Business As: Vermont PBS |
Jack Efromson 10 East Allen street Suite 202 Winooski, VT 05404 United States |
+1 (802) 654-3682 | Jefromson@vermontpbs.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 | Replace transmitter and mask filter. Replace unused UHF antenna on top with new Channel 10 antenna. Operate on channels 9 & 10 through test phase. |
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 | Platinum | |
Year | 2005 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 3.5 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 | VAXTE-4 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 3.2 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Harris/GatesAir classifies existing transmitter as not retunable. |
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 | 90.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
Description | N/A | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | 5 tons | |
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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Factory Training |
3 people at 1895.00 tuition 3 people hotel total $800 |
Mask Filter |
FCC required |
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? | Yes | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Other | |
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 | THV-6A9/VP-R C160 SM | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THV-6A9/VP-R C160 SM | |
Year | 2005 |
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? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | Yes | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Full Power |
Mounting | Top Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Other | |
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 | THV-6A10-/VP-R C160 | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | THV-6A10-/VP-R C160 | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Present antenna is single channel (9) only. |
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? | 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? | |
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 | Flexible Air | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 240 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 | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 410 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | New antenna will be atop tower, replacing unused analog antenna. |
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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 | 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? | Yes | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1210439 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 43° 39' 31.4" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 06' 23.6" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 310.04 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 245.08 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1975.04 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | Vermont ETV, Inc. | |
Date Constructed | 03/06/2000 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 595 | |
Explanation | WVER requires the aid of outside project management services in order to fulfill the requirements of the repack. WVER does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all of the repack responsibilities. | |
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 | 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 | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
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 | Yes | |
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? | Yes | |
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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UAX-VAX-INSTALL |
GatesAir Installation of Transmitter and Mask Filter |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $194,355.32 | $181,565.32 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $965,176.77 | $942,911.77 | N/A | $304,697.31 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter VAXTE-4 | $194,355.32 | $181,565.32 | $0.00 | ||
Factory Training | $8,085.00 | $8,085.00 | Factory training cost ($1895 each), hotel and airfare ($800) on transmitter for 3 engineers. | $0.00 | N/A |
5 Ton system | $20,250.00 | $15,000.00 | Manufacturer strongly recommends air conditioning for this transmitter. | $0.00 | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $2,340.00 | $2,300.00 | $2250 for wiring and conduit $1510.82 for 3-phase surge suppressor | $0.00 | N/A |
High VHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1.1 . 4.4 kW | $152,500.00 | $145,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Mask Filter | $11,180.32 | $11,180.32 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $379,330.00 | $378,800.00 | N/A | $273,556.80 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $965,176.77 | $942,911.77 | N/A | $304,697.31 | N/A |
Primary Antenna THV-6A10-/VP-R C160 | $379,330.00 | $378,800.00 | $273,556.80 | ||
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | $7,600.00 | $7,400.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | see Justifying Quote WVER Dielectric Quote 800325CMZ-1 | $5,760.00 | N/A |
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized | $365,000.00 | $365,000.00 | N/A | $267,796.80 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 3 1/8. feedline (if needed) | Information not provided. |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
High VHF - High Power Top Mount One Station elliptically or circularly polarized |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $13,530.00 | $12,710.00 | N/A | $9,964.66 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $965,176.77 | $942,911.77 | N/A | $304,697.31 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $13,530.00 | $12,710.00 | $9,964.66 | ||
Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $13,530.00 | $12,710.00 | Installed cost | $9,964.66 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Air Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $185,000.00 | $180,200.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $965,176.77 | $942,911.77 | N/A | $304,697.31 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $185,000.00 | $180,200.00 | $0.00 | ||
Tower Helicopter Lift | $88,200.00 | $88,200.00 | Will attempt coordination with other stations within phase to reduce costs. CHI helicopter quote includes 40% cancellation charge within 15 days before lift. Added two of these in case of bad weather. | $0.00 | N/A |
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Structural engineering tower load study for well documented tower | $12,600.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $144,250.00 | $141,475.00 | N/A | $18,225.85 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $965,176.77 | $942,911.77 | N/A | $304,697.31 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $144,250.00 | $141,475.00 | $18,225.85 | ||
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $94,010.00 | $99,675.00 | Please see Widelity Services Quote labeled "WVER Strategic support quote 7-25-19" | $17,175.85 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $1,050.00 | Please see attached Justification Document for Engineering Study Costs | $1,050.00 | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | 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 | $0.00 | N/A |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase | Information not provided. |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $48,711.45 | $48,161.45 | N/A | $2,950.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $965,176.77 | $942,911.77 | N/A | $304,697.31 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $48,711.45 | $48,161.45 | $2,950.00 | ||
UAX-VAX-INSTALL | $11,011.45 | $11,011.45 | Installation & commissioning of transmitter, mask filter. | $0.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $500.00 | $500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $8,700.00 | $8,700.00 | rough mountain road to site | $0.00 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Non-zoning permits | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Local Zoning | $750.00 | $750.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $2,950.00 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UAX-VAX-INSTALL | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
Non-zoning permits | Information not provided. |
Local Zoning | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $965,176.77 | $942,911.77 | $304,697.31 |
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 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 Efromson CTO 03/19/2020 |
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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. | Jack Efromson CTO 03/19/2020 |