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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
65669
Service:
FM
Call Sign:
WETA
File Number:
0000086616
FRN:
0002107274
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
08/23/2021

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.

Doing Business As: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.

Legal & Business Affairs Department

3939 CAMPBELL AVENUE

ARLINGTON, VA 22206

United States

+1 (703) 998-2600 repack@weta.org Not-for-Profit

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

Samuel Hariton

Widelity

4031 University Drive

Suite 100

Fairfax, VA 22030

United States

+1 (339) 222-8107 sam.hariton@widelity.com

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
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 WETA-FM will move temporarily to its existing auxiliary location. There it will use the existing auxiliary antenna, auxiliary transmission line, and auxiliary tower. A fully reimbursable upgraded transmitter will be installed at this location.

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Ownership Owned
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model 6 kW
Year 2008
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Model Type Analog
Solid State Power Capacity 6 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model GV20D
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Model Type Hybrid
Solid State Power capacity 20 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing transmitter was too weak and would have greatly reduced WETA-FM's coverage during the displacement. This power upgrade is reimbursable because it was required to minimize the loss of coverage.
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Importer? Yes
Does the transmitter require the purchase of a new HD Exporter? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Other Transmitter Costs Does the transmitter installation require an Additional Exciter? Yes
Does the transmitter installation require any additional transmitter installation costs? Yes
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? No
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) Yes
Transformer (480V) No
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Panel Mount, Breakers, and Other Electrical Expenses
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? No
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? No
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Does the replacement transmitter require a Remote Control? Yes
Does the replacement transmitter require an RDS Encoder? No
Does the replacement transmitter require Audio Processing? Yes
Audio Processing Analog/HD Upgraded

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Surge Suppressor

Surge suppressor purchased separately, required for transmitter to recreate pre-displacement contour

Primary Transmitter - Additional Parts

Primary Transmitter - Additional Parts

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? No

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? No

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 157
Explanation WETA-FM requires the aid of outside project management services in order to fulfill the requirements of the repack. WETA-FM does not have sufficient resource capacity and expertise in house to handle all tasks related to the FM displacement.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Prepare Form 601 No
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility No
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Form 399 assistance or other program management costs Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 - aux - Construction Permit Application

Category required because LMS does not generate the proper category for auxiliary facilities.

Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 - aux - License to Cover Application

Category required because LMS does not generate the proper category for auxiliary facilities.

Perform engineering study

Creation of contour maps required to prove repack eligibility

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Permit and Filing Costs FCC Construction Permit Major Change 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
Point to Point Microwave (STL/ICR) Frequency Coordination for Unidirection System No
Frequency Coordination for Bi-Direction System No
New Point to Point Microwave System No
1 pair IP-only Codecs for fiber, internet or IP microwave systems No

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $249,641.32 $136,276.51 N/A $133,472.94 N/A
Total for all systems $295,582.32 $196,904.36 N/A $180,903.94 N/A
Primary Transmitter GV20D $249,641.32 $136,276.51 $133,472.94
Other Electrical Service: Panel Mount, Breakers, and Other Electrical Expenses $139.45 $139.45 Please see WETA-FM Primary Transmitter - Switchgear, Additional Parts, Electrical Budgets Justification Letter $139.45 N/A
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp $38,200.00 $522.73 Please see WETA-FM Primary Transmitter - Switchgear, Additional Parts, Electrical Budgets Justification Letter $522.73 N/A
HD Importer $2,550.00 $4,266.50 Please see attached Nautel Quote 19TN1252, Nautel Invoice 10023714 and accompanying cover letter for cost breakdown. $4,256.88 N/A
HD Exporter $2,550.00 $4,266.50 Please see attached Nautel Quote 19TN1252, Nautel Invoice 10023714 and accompanying cover letter for cost breakdown. $4,256.88 N/A
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 15 - 20 kW Hybrid $104,200.00 $83,326.80 Please see attached Nautel Quote 19TN1252, Nautel Invoice 10023714 and accompanying cover letter for cost breakdown. $81,255.73 N/A
Surge Suppressor $3,487.89 $3,487.89 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WETA-FM-110-Primary Transmitter - Surge Suppressor v0 $2,778.40 N/A
Primary Transmitter - Additional Parts $2,613.98 $2,613.98 Please see WETA-FM Primary Transmitter - Switchgear, Additional Parts, Electrical Budgets Justification Letter $2,613.98 N/A
Audio Processing - Analog /HD upgraded $11,000.00 $5,009.32 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time $5,009.32 N/A
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control $2,400.00 $6,782.84 Please see attached SCMS Quote 004Q6033-02 and SCMS Invoice129699, which includes $46.47 in freight expenses. $6,782.84 N/A
Transmitter Installation $70,500.00 $16,010.00 Please see Estimated Cost Justification WETA-FM-110-Primary Transmitter - Installation v0 $16,010.00 N/A
Additional exciter $12,000.00 $9,850.50 Please see attached Nautel Quote 19TN1252, Nautel Invoice 10023714 and accompanying cover letter for cost breakdown. $9,846.73 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Other Electrical Service: Panel Mount, Breakers, and Other Electrical Expenses

Component Description:
WETA-FM-110-Primary Transmitter - Other Electrical
Amount:
$139.45
Switchgear - industrial 800 amp

Component Description:
Repack expenses
Amount:
$522.73
HD Importer

Component Description:
WTA-FM-110-Primary Transmitter - HD Importer
Amount:
$4,256.88
HD Exporter

Component Description:
WETA-FM-110-Primary Transmitter - HD Exporter
Amount:
$4,256.88
Air Cooled Solid State FM Transmitter 15 - 20 kW Hybrid

Component Description:
GV20-D, GV20-20kW TX w/ XGN-Digital,, GV-D-EX-R, GV M/A Digital IBOC Exciter Kit - FACTORY, IPR/XPR-HDMC STD AUDIO
Amount:
$81,255.73
Surge Suppressor

Component Description:
WETA-110-Primary Transmitter - Surge Suppressor
Amount:
$85.99

Component Description:
120/208 V 3-Phase Wye Silicon/MOV 160kA - Transtector APEX
Amount:
$2,692.41
Primary Transmitter - Additional Parts

Component Description:
WETA-FM-110-Primary Transmitter - Additional Parts
Amount:
$2,613.98
Audio Processing - Analog /HD upgraded

Component Description:
WETA-FM-110-Primary Transmitter - Audio Processing, Analog/HD Upgraded
Amount:
$522.14

Component Description:
Orban 5700I FM/HD Audio Processor DEMO STOCK, FULL
Amount:
$4,487.18
Other Transmitter-Related Expenses Remote Control

Component Description:
ARC Plus Touch V5 Remote Control
Amount:
$6,782.84
Transmitter Installation

Component Description:
INSTALL AND WIRE A NEW TRANSMITTER AFTER REMOVAL AND DEMO
Amount:
$13,750.00

Component Description:
"Equipment: (1) Nautel GV20 - 72.5"" x 36"" x 33"" - 830 lbs"
Amount:
$2,260.00
Additional exciter

Component Description:
WETA-FM-110-Primary Transmitter - Additional Exciter
Amount:
$9,846.73

Cost Information

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Antennas

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Information not provided.

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $42,856.00 $57,542.85 N/A $47,431.00 N/A
Total for all systems $295,582.32 $196,904.36 N/A $180,903.94 N/A
Outside Professional Services $42,856.00 $57,542.85 $47,431.00
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations $1,280.00 $3,800.35 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $3,800.35 not exceeded
Perform engineering study $600.00 $600.00 Please see Chesapeake RF Consultants Invoice #4998 and attached justification cover letter. This expense was required in order to produce the contour maps to prove repack eligibility $600.00 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 - aux - License to Cover Application $1,577.50 $1,577.50 This amount comes from the catalog of costs. LMS does not generate a category for filing the Form 2100 for auxiliary facilities. N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 - aux - Construction Permit Application $3,025.00 $3,025.00 This amount comes from the catalog of costs. LMS does not generate a category for filing the Form 2100 for auxiliary facilities. N/A N/A
RF Exposure Measurements $12,100.00 $3,275.00 see Estimated Cost Justification WETA-FM-580-Field Engineering Service - RF Exposure Measurements v0 $3,275.00 N/A
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Please see attached quote from GMP. $2,200.65 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $1,710.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Project management of the transition $16,563.50 $37,555.00 The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. $37,555.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of Lease and other matters for Shared Locations

Component Description:
Work on FM reimbursement issue relating to old transmitter equipment disposal.
Amount:
$95.20

Component Description:
Review, complete and file online FCC Form 302-FM
Amount:
$398.65

Component Description:
FM Reimbursement (Repack) (Fees)
Amount:
$109.65

Component Description:
Work on WETA-FM reimbursement cost estimates
Amount:
$871.25

Component Description:
Work on online FCC Form 340 minor change
Amount:
$868.70

Component Description:
Work on WETA-FM
Amount:
$238.00

Component Description:
Work on WETA-FM issues regarding disruptions due
Amount:
$1,218.90
Perform engineering study

Component Description:
WETA(FM) auxiliary antenna options: provide predicted coverage maps to show licensed FM operation and 4 options for auxiliary antenna sites at WAMU tower
Amount:
$600.00
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 - aux - License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 - aux - Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
RF Exposure Measurements

Component Description:
"RF Measurements around WAMU transmission tower for WETA Auxillary operation - 3 hours 5/30/2019"
Amount:
$2,400.00

Component Description:
Consulting Engineer
Amount:
$875.00
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs

Component Description:
WETA-FM-590-Form 399 Assistance and/or Other Program Management Costs
Amount:
$190.40

Component Description:
Work on WETA FM reimbursement issues for service
Amount:
$742.90

Component Description:
WETA-FM-590-Form 399 Assistance and/or Other Program Management Costs
Amount:
$1,267.35
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,547.30

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$775.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$516.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$507.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$490.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,381.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$510.00

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$5,773.75

Component Description:
Project management
Amount:
$775.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,030.10

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,546.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,438.45

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$3,891.00

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$153.90

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,712.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$645.60

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,546.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,122.50

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$671.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$2,361.25

Component Description:
Project Management
Amount:
$1,159.90

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $3,085.00 $3,085.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $295,582.32 $196,904.36 N/A $180,903.94 N/A
Other Expenses $3,085.00 $3,085.00 $0.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $2,260.00 $2,260.00 Please see the attached A&A Transfer Quote 26069 N/A N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $825.00 $825.00 Please see attached email from WETA-FM Engineer William Harrison and A&A Transfer Estimate 28351 N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $295,582.32 $196,904.36 $180,903.94

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. No
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. Yes
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

Certification

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Section Question Response
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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Sarah Gurfein-Amron

Contracts & Regulatory Specialist


08/23/2021

Certification

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Section Question Response
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).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Sarah Gurfein-Amron

Contracts & Regulatory Specialist


08/23/2021

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Final Allocation or Accounting Information 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.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  3. The above-named entity certifies that all costs identified as "actual costs" herein accurately represent the costs actually paid by the above-named entity, including any discounts, refunds, or rebates.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  5. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Sarah Gurfein-Amron

Contracts & Regulatory Specialist


08/23/2021

Attachments

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