Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP Applicant Doing Business As: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP |
Greg Yadon 904 SOUTH SIDE DRIVE DECATUR, IL 62521 United States |
+1 (217) 424-2500 | Greg.Yadon@wandtv.com | Other |
Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Applicant | Address | Phone | |
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Sam Hariton Widelity, Inc. |
Sam Hariton 4031 University Drive Suite 100 Fairfax, VA, VA 22030 United States |
+1 (339) 222-8107 | sam.hariton@widelity.com |
Question | Response |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | W29ES-D is planning to purchase a new upgraded transmitter, a new like-for-like antenna, and a new like-for-like transmission line. |
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 | Innovator 2000 | |
Year | 2011 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | 2 kW |
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 | UAX-2000AT | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 2.5 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | Re-tuning the existing main transmitter is not an option because the manufacturer is bankrupt and unable to support the transmitter. See narrative for further details. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Other Transmitter Costs | ||
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) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Other Electrical Service | No | |
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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Mask Filter |
Mask Filter |
Transmitter - Proof |
Transmitter - Proof |
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? | 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 | ||
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Not in Stack | |
Polarization | Horizontal | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | DL-12B | |
Year | 2002 |
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? | Yes | |
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 | AL12-29-PLE | |
Year | 2017 | |
Justification for New Antenna | The previous antenna was cut to frequency and could not be retuned. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | Yes |
Broadband or Single Channel? | Single Channel | |
Feed Line Size | 3 1/8 inches inches | |
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 |
Name | Description |
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Primary Antenna Other Expenses |
Primary Antenna Other Expenses |
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) | |
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 | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
Segment Length | 20 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 900 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Rigid | |
Diameter | 3 1/8 inches | |
Segment Length | 19 1/2 inches | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 956 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | The new transmission line is required because a structural analysis found that the existing tower would not support the tower owner's antenna. W29ES-D is being forced to switch towers and get a new line as a result. | |
Interior RF Systems | Does the Installation of the Transmission Line require an additional or replacement Inside RF system including switching, patch panels, and dehydrators? | No |
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 | Leased | |
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 | No | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | Yes | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | Yes |
ASR Number | 1221865 | |
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 36' 09.2" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 090° 02' 47.4" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 976.04 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 915.67 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 672.89 feet | |
Structure Type | TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure | |
Tower Owner | West Central Illinois Educational Telecommunications Corporation | |
Date Constructed | 09/23/2002 |
Facility ID | Call Sign | Service |
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70536 | WSEC | DTV |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | No study needed |
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? | No |
Name | Description |
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Installation Work on Pre-Displacement Tower |
Replacing original antenna with new antenna on original tower. W29ES-D installed post-displacement antenna on pre-displacement tower, then tower owner required them to move from that structure which forced them to deinstall and move to a new location |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 254 | |
Explanation | W29ES-D requires the aid of outside project management services to fulfill the requirements of the repack. W29ES-D will hire an outside firm to facilitate and support W29ES-D in these tasks and others to ensure a timely and well managed transition. | |
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 | Yes | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | Yes | |
Quantity | 1 | |
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 | No | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | No |
RF exposure measurements | No | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No |
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 | Yes |
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)? | No |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | No | |
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 |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $93,732.56 | $27,873.85 | N/A | $27,873.84 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $434,142.68 | $349,947.30 | N/A | $330,564.29 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter UAX-2000AT | $93,732.56 | $27,873.85 | $27,873.84 | ||
Mask Filter | $5,182.56 | $5,182.56 | Please see Electronics Research, Inc. proposal 20171003-856, plus proportional freight and tax on invoice W40CV-D-50631 | $5,182.56 | N/A |
Transmitter - Proof | $4,550.00 | $4,550.00 | Please see GatesAir quote Q-88389. (Please note that this quote has a typo. This work was performed for a UAX-2000AT transmitter, not a UAXTE-6.) | $4,550.00 | N/A |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $84,000.00 | $18,141.29 | Please see GatesAir quote GA-00024361, plus actual freight and tax on invoice US0310489 | $18,141.28 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Mask Filter | |
Transmitter - Proof | |
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 | $26,528.48 | $31,187.54 | N/A | $31,187.54 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $434,142.68 | $349,947.30 | N/A | $330,564.29 | N/A |
Primary Antenna AL12-29-PLE | $26,528.48 | $31,187.54 | $31,187.54 | ||
Primary Antenna Other Expenses | $4,156.27 | $4,156.27 | Please see Estimated Cost Justification W29ES-D-210-New Primary Antenna - Other Expenses v0 | $4,156.27 | N/A |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | $5,730.00 | $12,714.91 | per Estimated Cost Justification W29ES-D-210-New Primary Antenna - Sweep Test v0 | $12,714.91 | N/A |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | $9,042.21 | $9,042.21 | The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. | $9,042.21 | N/A |
Elbow complex, single channel, 3 1/8” input (if needed) | $7,600.00 | $5,274.15 | Please see Estimated Cost Justification W29ES-D-210-New Primary Antenna - Elbow complex V0 | $5,274.15 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Primary Antenna Other Expenses | |
Sweep test of transmission line and antenna | |
UHF-Low Power, Side Mount, Slotted Coaxial, 15.0kW input, Elliptical | |
Elbow complex, single channel, 3 1/8” input (if needed) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $88,430.00 | $103,142.89 | N/A | $103,142.89 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $434,142.68 | $349,947.30 | N/A | $330,564.29 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $88,430.00 | $103,142.89 | $103,142.89 | ||
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8" | $88,430.00 | $103,142.89 | Please see Estimated Cost Justification W29ES-D-310-New Primary Transmission Line - Rigid Copper, 3 ⅛ V4 | $103,142.89 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 3 1/8" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $174,729.64 | $116,049.92 | N/A | $116,049.92 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $434,142.68 | $349,947.30 | N/A | $330,564.29 | N/A |
Primary Tower TOWER | $174,729.64 | $116,049.92 | $116,049.92 | ||
Installation Work on Pre-Displacement Tower | $16,979.64 | $16,979.64 | The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time | $16,979.64 | N/A |
Tower Rigging Tall Tower (greater than 500') | $157,750.00 | $99,070.28 | Estimated Cost Justification W29ES-D-410-Existing Primary Tower - Tower Rigging, Tall Tower V1 | $99,070.28 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Installation Work on Pre-Displacement 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 | $44,317.00 | $65,288.10 | N/A | $52,310.10 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $434,142.68 | $349,947.30 | N/A | $330,564.29 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $44,317.00 | $65,288.10 | $52,310.10 | ||
Project management of the transition | $26,797.00 | $41,910.00 | See quote from Widelity | $41,526.50 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | $2,235.00 | $75.00 | Please see W29ES-D Attorney - STA Budget Revision Justification Letter | $75.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | $3,262.50 | $3,262.50 | N/A | $763.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,577.50 | $1,577.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare Form 601 | $755.00 | $755.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,025.00 | $3,025.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $2,102.50 | $2,102.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for displacement application | $1,800.00 | $9,818.10 | The estimated cost has been adjusted to include all invoices submitted for reimbursement at this time. | $9,818.10 | N/A |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form | $1,710.00 | $1,710.00 | N/A | $127.50 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Project management of the transition | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization | |
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | Information not provided. |
Prepare Form 601 | 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 | |
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $6,405.00 | $6,405.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $434,142.68 | $349,947.30 | N/A | $330,564.29 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $6,405.00 | $6,405.00 | $0.00 | ||
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 Major change CP application | $4,960.00 | $4,960.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application | $1,110.00 | $1,110.00 | 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 |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $434,142.68 | $349,947.30 | $330,564.29 |
Question | Response |
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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. | 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. | Keith W V 06/07/2022 |
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. | Keith Wilkowski VP, Legal Affairs 06/07/2022 |
Section | Question | Response |
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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. |
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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. | Keith Wilkowski VP, Legal Affairs 06/07/2022 |