Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WNYT-TV, LLC Doing Business As: WNYT-TV, LLC |
Ryan Vandewiele 3415 University Ave., West St. Paul, MN 55114 United States |
+1 (651) 642-4334 | KShuldes@hbi.com | Limited Liability Company |
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Charles R. Naftalin Legal Counsel Holland & Knight LLP |
800 17th Street, N.W. Suite #1100 Washington, DC 20006 United States |
+1 (202) 457-7040 | charles.naftalin@hklaw.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 | The DRT will install a new transmitter, transmission line, and antenna to replace its existing facility. |
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) | |
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 | MAGNUM DTT2.5KSU | |
Year | 2001 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 2500 W |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | UAXTE-4R37 | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 2400 W | |
Justification for New Transmitter | The existing transmitter is channel specific and cannot be retuned. The model is discontinued and the manufacturer is defunct. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
Does the transmitter installation require a Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation? | Yes | |
Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Yes | |
Size | 1 inches | |
Length | 150.0 feet | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Circuit Breaker Panel, Power Distribution Units | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Surge Suppressor |
Electrical Surge Suppressor |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | No | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | AL8-O | |
Year | 2010 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | No | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | ALP-12-L7-ESOC-27 | |
Year | 2020 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Existing antenna is channel specific. The translator is moving to a new channel. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
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 | Utilize Existing |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
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 | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 690 feet per run |
Name | Description |
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Jumper, Hangers, and Hardware |
Flexible Transmission Line Jumper from Existing Transmission Line to New Antenna |
Matching Section Adjustment |
RF Analysis to Adjust Matching Section Upon Installation |
Matching Section, Fine |
Matching Section for Antenna Input |
Monitor, Transmission Line Pressure |
Monitors pressurization in transmission lines |
Reducers |
Reducing Adapter |
Line Sections - Adapter, Internal |
Transmission Line for Inside Transmitter Room and 1-5/8" to 4-1/16" Adapter |
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) | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | Yes | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | No | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1004249 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 42° 47' 09.0" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 073° 37' 41.0" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 737.52 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 693.56 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 950.12 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | WNYT-TV, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1978 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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6613 | WQBK-FM | FM |
20922 | W254DA | FX |
Users |
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Public Safety |
Land Mobile |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study need for guyed or free-standing 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 | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | Yes |
Name | Description |
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Lighting, Obstruction |
FAA "E2" Level Obstruction Lighting System |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | No |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for displacement application | 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 | |
Prepare Form 601 | No | |
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 | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
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 | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
Name | Description |
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Abatement, Asbestos |
Removal of Asbestos Containing Material in Transmitter Room |
Evaluation, HVAC |
Study of Transmitter Room HVAC Requirements |
Floor Resurfacing |
Floor Preparation in Transmitter Room |
Testing, Asbestos |
Evaluation of Transmitter Room Floor Tiles for ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) |
Scanning, Blueprints |
Scanning of Antenna, Tower, and Building (Construction & Mechanical) Blueprints for Contractors' Use |
Section | Question | Response |
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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 | Yes | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Sales Tax |
NY State Sales Tax |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $111,600.00 | $105,973.51 | N/A | $80,409.51 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $638,333.76 | $502,862.47 | N/A | $171,810.85 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-4R37 | $111,600.00 | $105,973.51 | $80,409.51 | ||
Surge Suppressor | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | $10,000.00 | $10,958.00 | Estimates are based on manufacturer's quotes. | $2,994.00 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Circuit Breaker Panel, Power Distribution Units | $10,400.00 | $10,400.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $77,415.51 | N/A | $77,415.51 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Surge Suppressor | Information not provided. |
Transmitter Building Site Survey/Installation | |
Other Electrical Service: Circuit Breaker, Flexible Conduit, Circuit Breaker Panel, Power Distribution Units | Information not provided. |
1" Rigid Conduit and Wiring | Information not provided. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $28,672.50 | $27,571.10 | N/A | $27,571.10 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $638,333.76 | $502,862.47 | N/A | $171,810.85 | N/A |
Primary Antenna ALP-12-L7-ESOC-27 | $28,672.50 | $27,571.10 | $27,571.10 | ||
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $6,400.00 | Estimated cost is based on attached consultant's quote. | $6,400.00 | N/A |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | $18,317.50 | $18,317.50 | Quoted antenna upgrades an existing 8-bay H-Pol antenna to a 12-bay E-Pol one. 12-bay allows a smaller transmitter for equivalent ERP. Reimbursement requested/estimated cost also reflects standard mfr. 15% discount on H-Pol (not E-Pol) antenna. | $18,317.50 | N/A |
Side Mount antenna brackets | $4,625.00 | $2,853.60 | N/A | $2,853.60 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | |
Side Mount antenna brackets |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $15,662.10 | $15,662.10 | N/A | $3,998.73 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $638,333.76 | $502,862.47 | N/A | $171,810.85 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $15,662.10 | $15,662.10 | $3,998.73 | ||
Line Sections - Adapter, Internal | $2,271.41 | $2,271.41 | N/A | $2,271.41 | N/A |
Reducers | $725.05 | $725.05 | Adapter from 4-1/16" to 1-5/8" at Antenna End of Transmission Line | $725.04 | N/A |
Monitor, Transmission Line Pressure | $830.36 | $830.36 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Matching Section, Fine | $2,983.00 | $2,983.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Matching Section Adjustment | $7,850.00 | $7,850.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Jumper, Hangers, and Hardware | $1,002.28 | $1,002.28 | N/A | $1,002.28 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Line Sections - Adapter, Internal | |
Reducers | |
Monitor, Transmission Line Pressure | Information not provided. |
Matching Section, Fine | Information not provided. |
Matching Section Adjustment | Information not provided. |
Jumper, Hangers, and Hardware |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $348,910.00 | $251,214.10 | N/A | $51,250.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $638,333.76 | $502,862.47 | N/A | $171,810.85 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $348,910.00 | $251,214.10 | $51,250.00 | ||
Lighting, Obstruction | $18,662.06 | $18,662.06 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tower Helicopter Lift | $163,797.94 | $163,797.94 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | $8,700.00 | $8,000.00 | N/A | $8,000.00 | N/A |
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $60,754.10 | N/A | $43,250.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Lighting, Obstruction | Information not provided. |
Tower Helicopter Lift | Information not provided. |
Study needed for guyed or free-standing tower | |
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $122,389.75 | $91,647.25 | N/A | $927.25 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $638,333.76 | $502,862.47 | N/A | $171,810.85 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $122,389.75 | $91,647.25 | $927.25 | ||
Scanning, Blueprints | $152.25 | $152.25 | N/A | $152.25 | N/A |
Testing, Asbestos | $1,070.00 | $1,070.00 | N/A | $775.00 | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $52,600.00 | $25,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,575.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,050.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,700.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Floor Resurfacing | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Evaluation, HVAC | $3,200.00 | $3,200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Abatement, Asbestos | $32,000.00 | $32,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
RF Exposure Measurements | $12,100.00 | $9,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Scanning, Blueprints | |
Testing, Asbestos | |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | 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 | Information not provided. |
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 | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | Information not provided. |
Form 399 assistance or other Program Management costs | Information not provided. |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | Information not provided. |
Floor Resurfacing | Information not provided. |
Evaluation, HVAC | Information not provided. |
Abatement, Asbestos | Information not provided. |
RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $11,099.41 | $10,794.41 | N/A | $7,654.26 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $638,333.76 | $502,862.47 | N/A | $171,810.85 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $11,099.41 | $10,794.41 | $7,654.26 | ||
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $7,569.41 | $7,569.41 | Costs were slightly higher because palletized deliveries were made in trucks without liftgates, the building has no loading dock, and the parking area is grass/gravel -- so telehandlers were required. | $7,569.41 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $805.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sales Tax | $85.00 | $85.00 | N/A | $84.85 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | Information not provided. |
Sales Tax |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $638,333.76 | $502,862.47 | $171,810.85 |
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. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 12/09/2021 |
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. | Ryan Vandewiele Vice President 12/09/2021 |