Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C. Doing Business As: TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C. |
Pat Gans 1055 EAST 10TH STREET HAZLETON, PA 18201 United States |
+1 (570) 459-1869 | theresagmi@ptd.net | Limited Liability Company |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Clarence M Beverage Broadcast Engineering Consultant Communications Technologies, Inc. |
PO Box 1130 Marlton, NJ 08053 United States |
+1 (609) 451-5296 | cbeverage@commtechrf.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 | Not Applicable |
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 | Retune Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | 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 | Rohde & Schwarz |
Model | SCx8302E | |
Year | 2015 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 0.9 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New IOT Tubes | Number of Tubes (including accessories) needed | N/A |
New Mask Filter | ||
Power | 1.5 kW | |
Other Power | N/A | |
New Exciter | Is a new exciter needed? | No |
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 |
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? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels | 8 | |
Design power capacity in use | 90.0 % | |
Lower Limit | 560.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 656.00 MHz | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 4DR | |
Year | 1995 |
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? | No | |
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? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Broadband Panel | |
Number of Stations Supported | 1 | |
Number of Panels/Bays | 8 | |
Lower Limit | 470.00 MHz | |
Upper Limit | 560.00 MHz | |
Design power capacity in use | 90.0 % | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 4.55 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | 4DR | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna can not be retuned and has outlived its expected life |
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 | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | No |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | 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 Foam | |
Diameter | 7/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 150 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 Foam | |
Diameter | 7/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 150 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Old line in place since 1995 and has outlived its useful life |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | Located on Building | |
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? | Unknown | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1060097 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 40° 58' 10.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 075° 57' 23.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 98.42 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 98.42 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 1879.90 feet | |
Structure Type | BANT - Building with an Antenna | |
Tower Owner | GANS MULTIMEDIA PARTNERSHIP | |
Date Constructed | 07/01/1990 |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | No reinforcements needed |
Section | Question | Response |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | Located on Building |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 595 | |
Explanation | Coordination for testing, tower crew scheduling, order coordination, and 399 prep. | |
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 | 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 | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | Yes | |
Number of Days | 3 | |
Justification | SUPERVISE RIGGERS, INSTALL FILTER, RETUNE AND PROOF TRANSMITTER |
Name | Description |
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Attorney Fees and Other Matters |
Legal Services |
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? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Internal Labor Costs |
Repack work performed in-house |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $108,230.00 | $17,800.00 | N/A | $11,750.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $783,213.50 | $272,576.61 | N/A | $202,935.52 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter SCx8302E | $108,230.00 | $17,800.00 | $11,750.00 | ||
UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | $105,200.00 | $15,000.00 | N/A | $11,750.00 | N/A |
1.5 kW mask filter | $3,030.00 | $2,800.00 | CHANNEL CHANE EXISTING FILTER CANNOT BE RETUNED | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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UHF and VHF - minor banding issues | |
1.5 kW mask filter | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $43,110.00 | $28,165.24 | N/A | $25,165.23 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $783,213.50 | $272,576.61 | N/A | $202,935.52 | N/A |
Primary Antenna 4DR | $43,110.00 | $28,165.24 | $25,165.23 | ||
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | $10,080.00 | $0.00 | QUOTE FROM SJ RAMER FROM SCALA WITH SHIPPING | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $25,165.24 | QUOTE 1835R FROM SJ RAMER FROM SCALA WITH SHIPPING, Invoice 19026. | $25,165.23 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of existing antenna | Information not provided. |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A broadband panel (cost per panel) | Information not provided. |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,650.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $783,213.50 | $272,576.61 | N/A | $202,935.52 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $1,650.00 | $1,500.00 | $0.00 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 7/8" | $1,650.00 | $1,500.00 | 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 | $447,300.00 | $44,400.00 | N/A | $44,400.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $783,213.50 | $272,576.61 | N/A | $202,935.52 | N/A |
Primary Tower BANT | $447,300.00 | $44,400.00 | $44,400.00 | ||
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | $421,000.00 | $35,200.00 | See Justifying Quote - WYLN Convergence Communications LLC Proposal #15050701, Lines 2, 3 and 4 | $35,200.00 | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $9,200.00 | Please see the attached invoice from CONVERGENCE Communications, LLC # 083012 | $9,200.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) | |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $126,474.50 | $126,812.37 | N/A | $94,383.09 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $783,213.50 | $272,576.61 | N/A | $202,935.52 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $126,474.50 | $126,812.37 | $94,383.09 | ||
Project management of the transition | $94,010.00 | $99,675.00 | per quote | $79,766.85 | N/A |
Attorney Fees and Other Matters | $2,984.50 | $2,984.50 | The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. | $2,984.50 | N/A |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 3 Days | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | PER QUOTE | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $3,503.00 | Please see Estimated Cost Justification WYLN-550-Attorney - License to Cover Application (Main) v0 | $3,503.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $1,228.87 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $1,750.00 | N/A | $1,750.00 | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $500.00 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $4,649.87 | Womble Bond Dickinson invoices #2648035, #2656709 | $4,649.87 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Project management of the transition | |
Attorney Fees and Other Matters | |
Additional Field Engineering Service, 3 Days | Information not provided. |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
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 | 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 | $56,449.00 | $53,899.00 | N/A | $27,237.20 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $783,213.50 | $272,576.61 | N/A | $202,935.52 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $56,449.00 | $53,899.00 | $27,237.20 | ||
Internal Labor Costs | $24,899.00 | $24,899.00 | Please see WYLN-CD Internal Labor Budget Justification Letter | $23,337.20 | N/A |
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | N/A | $1,000.00 | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $9,000.00 | N/A | $2,900.00 | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Internal Labor Costs | |
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) | Information not provided. |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | Information not provided. |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $783,213.50 | $272,576.61 | $202,935.52 |
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. | Joseph S Gans owner 05/19/2021 |
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. | Joseph S Gans owner 05/19/2021 |