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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:
18795
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
WNET
Channel:
13 (High VHF)
File Number:
0000025445
FRN:
0018265660
Date Submitted:
02/14/2022

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

WNET

Doing Business As: WNET

Robert A. Feinberg

825 EIGHTH AVENUE

ATTN: GENERAL COUNSEL

NEW YORK, NY 10019

United States

+1 (212) 560-6981 FEINBERG@WNET.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

Hollis Paquette-Capuano

Senior Budget Controller

WNET

Hollis Paquette-Capuano

825 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY 10019

United States

+1 (212) 560-3047 capuanoh@wnet.org

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 The WNET Four Times Square Auxiliary location with a shared (WABC) antenna will be modified by changing the filter and combiner module and placed on air. Similar work will then be done at WNET's One WTC facility which will then become the Primary location

Question Response
Sharee Station Facility ID 1328
Call Sign WABC-TV
Type Commercial
Licensee Name AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC
Status LICENSED
DTS No
Community of License NEW YORK, NY
Pre-auction RF Channel 7
Post-auction RF Channel 7
Neilsen DMA NEW YORK
Network Affiliation

Transmitters

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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Add Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Backup Aux Transmitter
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 TTU
Year 2002
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 6.0 kW

Auxiliary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Manufacturer
Model THV9
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing Larcan is not longer in business

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
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

Auxiliary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Re-Tune Auxilliary Transmitter

Re-Tune Auxiliary Transmitter to new Frequency and Power

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
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 TVU
Year 2001
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 6.0 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 THV9
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 5 kW
Justification for New Transmitter Existing Larcan Transmitter is no longer supported. Manufacturer Larcan is out of business.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Exisiting Transmitter Removal

Removal of existing Channel 13 Larcan main and standby transmitters.

Re-Tune Primary Transmitter

Re-Tune Primary Transmitter to new Frequency and Power

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? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
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? No
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer Myat
Type Rigid
Diameter 4 1/16 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length Broadband
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 300 feet per run

Primary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Re-Tune Primary Combiner

Re-tune the Existing Channel 13 Primary Combiner input modules to Channel 12.

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Add Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Utilize Existing
Use Auxiliary (Backup)
Description of Use Auxiliary Transmission line
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmission currently shared with any other stations? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer Myat
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 300 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
1328 WABC-TV

Auxiliary Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Replacement Aux Mask Filter

Replacement of existing channel 13 Mask filter with a Channel 12 Mask Filter.

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? No
Number of Hours N/A
Explanation N/A
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development No
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
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 Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility Yes
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review No
Environmental Assessment No
ASR Modification No
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) No
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations No
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers No
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study No
RF exposure measurements No
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Legal Fees

Consolidation of all various FCC related legal expenses

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning No
Non-zoning permits No
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change No
FCC License to Cover Application No
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application No
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? No
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? No
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Internal Project Management

See attached.

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 $579,720.00 $334,409.86 N/A $348,524.95 N/A
Total for all systems $706,536.50 $444,061.36 N/A $417,118.00 N/A
Primary Transmitter THV9 $322,720.00 $216,909.98 $216,909.98
Re-Tune Primary Transmitter $7,950.00 $7,950.00 Re-Tune and set new power level on the primary transmitter from channel 13 to channel 12. $7,950.00 N/A
Exisiting Transmitter Removal $65,270.00 $65,270.00 N/A $65,270.00 Larcan Transmitter removal - Empire State Building - (We acknowledge that we are not submitting for the full amount of the invoice.) This invoice includes costs from the overall larger project.
High VHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 3.3 . 6.5 kW $249,500.00 $143,689.98 N/A $143,689.98 The submitted cost includes a redundant amplifier which provide overhead to maintain licensed TPO in the event of a failure. WNET currently has this capability in its existing system.
Auxiliary Transmitter THV9 $257,000.00 $117,499.88 $131,614.97
Re-Tune Auxilliary Transmitter $7,500.00 $7,500.00 Re-Tune and set new power level on the Auxiliary transmitter from channel 13 to channel 12. $7,500.00 N/A
High VHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 3.3 . 6.5 kW $249,500.00 $109,999.88 N/A $124,114.97 Information was entered incorrectly for the estimated amount.

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Re-Tune Primary Transmitter

Component Description:
Re-tune Primary Transmitter
Amount:
$7,950.00
Exisiting Transmitter Removal

Component Description:
Larcan Transmitter removal - Empire State Building - (We acknowledge that we are not submitting for the full amount of the invoice.)
Amount:
$65,270.00
High VHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 3.3 . 6.5 kW

Component Description:
OWTC Transmitter Final Payment
Amount:
$8,500.00

Component Description:
OWTC Transmitter - Milestone Payment
Amount:
$101,564.36

Component Description:
OWTC Transmitter Down Payment
Amount:
$33,625.62
Re-Tune Auxilliary Transmitter

Component Description:
Re-tune Aux Transmitter
Amount:
$7,500.00
High VHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 3.3 . 6.5 kW

Component Description:
4TS Transmitter Down Payment
Amount:
$33,625.61

Component Description:
4TS Transmitter Final Payment
Amount:
$8,500.00

Component Description:
4TS Transmitter Milestone Payment
Amount:
$81,989.36

Cost Information

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Antennas

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

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 $41,666.50 $41,666.50 N/A $41,666.50 N/A
Total for all systems $706,536.50 $444,061.36 N/A $417,118.00 N/A
Primary Transmission Line $24,528.00 $24,528.00 $24,528.00
Re-Tune Primary Combiner $24,528.00 $24,528.00 Primary Combiner Input Module must be Re-Tuned on site by manufacturer. $24,528.00 N/A
Auxiliary Transmission Line $17,138.50 $17,138.50 $17,138.50
Replacement Aux Mask Filter $17,138.50 $17,138.50 Primary Transmitter Channel 13 Mask Filter must be replaced with a Channel 12 Filter. Cost includes new filter and labor $17,138.50 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Re-Tune Primary Combiner

Component Description:
Primary Trans Line Re-tune/Primary Combiner
Amount:
$24,528.00
Replacement Aux Mask Filter

Component Description:
Filter HI VHF 6 Pole
Amount:
$6,150.00

Component Description:
Filter HI VHF 6 Pole Freight Cost
Amount:
$1,417.50

Component Description:
1 of 2 Flange Field
Amount:
$85.50

Component Description:
Aux Trans Line / Aux Mask Filter
Amount:
$9,400.00

Component Description:
2 of 2 Flange Field
Amount:
$85.50

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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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 $51,615.00 $35,000.00 N/A $21,676.55 N/A
Total for all systems $706,536.50 $444,061.36 N/A $417,118.00 N/A
Outside Professional Services $51,615.00 $35,000.00 $21,676.55
Legal Fees $23,000.00 $23,000.00 Consolidation of all FCC related Legal expenses $21,676.55 N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $0.00 Moved to "Legal Fees" catagory $0.00 N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $0.00 Moved to "Legal Fees" category N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application $4,210.00 $0.00 Moved to "Legal Fees" category N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $0.00 Moved to "Legal Fees" category N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A 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
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application $2,105.00 $2,000.00 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 N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Legal Fees

Component Description:
FCC related Legal Fees
Amount:
$541.12

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$549.00

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$1,577.25

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$156.25

Component Description:
FCC related Legal Fees
Amount:
$393.75

Component Description:
FCC related Legal Fees
Amount:
$2,995.86

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$274.50

Component Description:
FCC related Legal Fees
Amount:
$1,428.72

Component Description:
FCC related Legal Fees
Amount:
$2,130.73

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$1,487.25

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$2,877.75

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$396.00

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$558.00

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$1,696.50

Component Description:
FCC related Legal Fees
Amount:
$1,001.00

Component Description:
FCC related Legal Fees-revised for FCC submission
Amount:
$285.74

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$137.25

Component Description:
FCC related Legal Fees - revised for FCC submission
Amount:
$2,368.13

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$365.00

Component Description:
FCC Related Legal Fees
Amount:
$456.75
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Aux Antenna, prepare and File Form 2100 Construction Permit or License Application Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
RF Consulting Engineer Fees- Aux Antenna: Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100, Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.

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 $33,535.00 $32,985.00 N/A $5,250.00 N/A
Total for all systems $706,536.50 $444,061.36 N/A $417,118.00 N/A
Other Expenses $33,535.00 $32,985.00 $5,250.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $3,500.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $4,985.00 $4,985.00 See attached estimate. N/A N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $1,500.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $11,000.00 N/A $5,250.00 N/A
Internal Project Management $12,000.00 $12,000.00 See attached Exhibit. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
MVPD Notification of Channel Change Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Medical Notification
Amount:
$5,250.00
Internal Project Management Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $706,536.50 $444,061.36 $417,118.00

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
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. Yes

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.

Frank Graybill

Senior Director of Engineering


02/14/2022

Attachments

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