Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WPBN LICENSEE, LLC Doing Business As: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP |
Miles Mason PO Box 20036 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 663-8195 | miles.mason@pillsburylaw.com | Limited Liability Company |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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[Confidential] |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Paul A. Cicelski , Esq . Lerman Senter PLLC |
Paul A. Cicelski, Esq. 2001 L Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 United States |
+1 (202) 416-6756 | sinclair399s@summitridgegroup.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. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | See Exhibit A. |
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 | QXD2 SV700 | |
Year | 2007 | |
Type | Inductive Output Tube | |
IOT Power Type | Single | |
Power Capacity | 30 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 | THU9evo-36 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 55 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Per the manufacturer, the current transmitter cannot be retuned. See Exhibit B. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | Yes | |
Transformer (480V) | Yes | |
Power | 300 kVA | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 2 inches | |
Length | 800.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Installation | |
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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Retune and Structural |
Retune and Structural |
Additional Installation Materials |
Additional Installation Materials |
Additional parts |
Additional parts |
Travel Time |
Travel Time |
Transmitter Building |
Transmitter Building |
Consolidation Service |
Consolidation Service |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Interim |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | NV8608 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 7 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Necessary to meet the proposed FCC deadline to get on the air. |
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 | No | |
Description | N/A | |
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 | |
Inside RF System | Is an additional interior RF system required to support this interim transmitter? | No |
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? | No | |
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 | 48 | |
Design power capacity in use | 41.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 860.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 500.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | DIELECTRIC | |
Model | TUF-P4-12/48H-1 | |
Year | 2007 |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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59280 | WGTU |
9922 | WCMV |
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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29 |
34 |
35 |
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 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 | 6 1/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | Broadband | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 1240 feet per run |
Facility ID | Call Sign |
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59280 | WGTU |
9922 | WCMV |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | 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 | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Sinclair Internal 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 | 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? | 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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Tax |
Tax |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $2,140,476.36 | $955,558.86 | N/A | $849,934.36 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,585,784.24 | $1,287,248.66 | N/A | $932,971.16 | N/A |
Interim Transmitter NV8608 | $39,155.00 | $39,155.00 | $39,155.00 | ||
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7 kW | $39,155.00 | $39,155.00 | N/A | $39,155.00 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter THU9evo-36 | $2,101,321.36 | $916,403.86 | $810,779.36 | ||
Consolidation Service | $21,259.01 | $21,259.01 | N/A | $21,259.01 | N/A |
Additional Installation Materials | $3,745.00 | $3,745.00 | N/A | $3,745.00 | N/A |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | $1,788,000.00 | $607,582.50 | N/A | $607,582.50 | N/A |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | $38,200.00 | $36,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | $36,800.00 | $35,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | $20,800.00 | $20,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Installation | $78,522.35 | $78,522.35 | N/A | $76,902.85 | N/A |
Retune and Structural | $56,800.00 | $56,800.00 | N/A | $56,800.00 | N/A |
Additional parts | $30,372.00 | $30,372.00 | N/A | $22,942.00 | N/A |
Travel Time | $21,548.00 | $21,548.00 | N/A | $21,548.00 | N/A |
Transmitter Building | $5,275.00 | $5,275.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 7 kW | |
Consolidation Service | |
Additional Installation Materials | |
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 52 - 61 kW | |
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp | Information not provided. |
Transformer 3 phase/480v - 300 KVA | Information not provided. |
2" Rigid Conduit and Wiring (Cost per foot) | |
Other Electrical Service: Installation | |
Retune and Structural | |
Additional parts | |
Travel Time | |
Transmitter Building |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $94,571.01 | $10,041.01 | N/A | $8,641.01 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,585,784.24 | $1,287,248.66 | N/A | $932,971.16 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TUF-P4-12/48H-1 | $94,571.01 | $10,041.01 | $8,641.01 | ||
Antenna Input | $3,641.01 | $3,641.01 | N/A | $3,641.01 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $5,000.00 | N/A |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | $84,200.00 | $0.00 | See Response to August 1 Inquiry and WCMV Schedule 399. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Antenna Input | |
Sweep test of existing antenna | |
New combiner, cost per channel (without antenna) | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,585,784.24 | $1,287,248.66 | N/A | $932,971.16 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $205,328.02 | $176,789.94 | N/A | $61,248.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,585,784.24 | $1,287,248.66 | N/A | $932,971.16 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $205,328.02 | $176,789.94 | $61,248.50 | ||
Project management of the transition | $63,200.00 | $60,000.00 | N/A | $43,563.09 | N/A |
Sinclair Internal Costs | $13,068.02 | $13,068.02 | N/A | $9,593.20 | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $80,000.00 | N/A | N/A | 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 | N/A | N/A |
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) | $2,105.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $7,360.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $4,210.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $221.92 | N/A | $221.92 | N/A |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization | $4,100.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $1,995.00 | 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 | $1,740.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $1,687.50 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $2,447.79 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Project management of the transition | |
Sinclair Internal Costs | |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | 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 request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
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 | Information not provided. |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $145,408.85 | $144,858.85 | N/A | $13,147.29 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $2,585,784.24 | $1,287,248.66 | N/A | $932,971.16 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $145,408.85 | $144,858.85 | $13,147.29 | ||
Tax | $292.85 | $292.85 | N/A | $292.85 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $11,000.00 | N/A | $2,950.00 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $28,566.00 | $28,566.00 | See Response to August 1 Inquiry. | $1,040.75 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | See Exhibit J. | $8,863.69 | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | See Exhibit J. | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $75,000.00 | $75,000.00 | See Response to August 1 Inquiry. | N/A | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | See Exhibit J. | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Tax | |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $2,585,784.24 | $1,287,248.66 | $932,971.16 |
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. | Lucy Rutishauser CFO 03/29/2021 |
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. | Lucy Rutishauser CFO 03/29/2021 |