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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:
8272
Service:
LPD
Call Sign:
K21OO-D
Channel:
21 (UHF)
File Number:
0000089280
FRN:
0026809657
Eligibility Status:
Eligible
Date Submitted:
08/03/2022

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Sinclair Media Licensee, LLC

Doing Business As: Sinclair Media Licensee, LLC

Harvey Arnold

10706 Beaver Dam Road

Cockeysville, MD 21030

United States

 +1 (410) 568-1500 FCCContacts@sbgtv.com Limited Liability Company

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

Paul A. Cicelski , Esq. .

Lerman Senter PLLC

Paul A. Cicelski

2001 L Street NW

Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036

United States

 +1 (202) 416-6756 sinclair399s@summitridgegroup.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. No
Briefly describe transition plan Replace transmitter, mask filter, add fine matcher.

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 MXI-201U
Year 2010
Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power Capacity 100 W

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 UAXTE-100
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Air Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 125 W
Justification for New Transmitter Existing Larcan transmitter no longer supported.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
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

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Existing Antenna Information

Section Question Response
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: 328.0 W
Manufacturer
Model 4DR-8S
Year 2012

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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 Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 1
Number of Panels/Bays 2
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 560.00 MHz
Design power capacity in use 100.0 %
ERP: 328.0 W
Manufacturer
Model 4DR-8S
Year 2019
Justification for New Antenna The antenna is banded frequency specific.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
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? No
Power Dividers Does the panel antenna require power dividers? No
Cable Harness Does the panel antenna require cable harness? No

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 225
Explanation Outside consulting engineering, legal work, and accounting services, as well as project management for regional and comprehensive repack execution.
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 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
Prepare Form 601 Yes
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
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

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

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 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

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 $13,750.00 $13,750.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $70,817.50 $70,817.50 N/A $11,197.74 N/A
Primary Transmitter UAXTE-100 $13,750.00 $13,750.00 $0.00
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 50.001 - 150 Watts $13,750.00 $13,750.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

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 $8,125.00 $8,125.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $70,817.50 $70,817.50 N/A $11,197.74 N/A
Primary Antenna 4DR-8S $8,125.00 $8,125.00 $0.00
Side Mount antenna brackets $4,625.00 $4,625.00 N/A N/A N/A
UHF Broadband panel antenna (per panel), horizontally-polarized $3,500.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

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.

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 $42,537.50 $42,537.50 N/A $11,197.74 N/A
Total for all systems $70,817.50 $70,817.50 N/A $11,197.74 N/A
Outside Professional Services $42,537.50 $42,537.50 $11,197.74
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,235.00 $2,235.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $3,262.50 $3,262.50 N/A N/A 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
Project management of the transition $23,737.50 $23,737.50 N/A $11,197.74 N/A
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form $1,710.00 $1,710.00 N/A N/A N/A
Perform engineering study for displacement application $1,800.00 $1,800.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $2,102.50 $2,102.50 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $1,280.00 $1,280.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
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.
Project management of the transition

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #488527
Amount:
$230.86

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #154
Amount:
$9.11

Component Description:
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Amount:
$300.09

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Amount:
$447.50

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #489265
Amount:
$88.84

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #487614
Amount:
$512.98

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #481393
Amount:
$314.85

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #479375
Amount:
$420.54

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #481962
Amount:
$264.19

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #274
Amount:
$4.80

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #488864
Amount:
$102.01

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #401
Amount:
$394.07

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #296
Amount:
$62.50

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #1157
Amount:
$32.69

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #485232
Amount:
$97.69

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #477913
Amount:
$340.72

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #478862
Amount:
$190.59

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #477401
Amount:
$867.06

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #486771
Amount:
$360.76

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #485675
Amount:
$157.98

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #479898
Amount:
$297.73

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #480826
Amount:
$735.24

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #487960
Amount:
$119.25

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #450
Amount:
$1,156.00

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #482406
Amount:
$76.44

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Amount:
$419.38

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #478344
Amount:
$1,392.45

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #205
Amount:
$31.70

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #1168
Amount:
$7.19

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #490791
Amount:
$30.57

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #248
Amount:
$36.05

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #354
Amount:
$67.30

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #133
Amount:
$14.53

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #142
Amount:
$112.25

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #307
Amount:
$60.09

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #289
Amount:
$115.38

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #369
Amount:
$38.46

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Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #171
Amount:
$4.84

Component Description:
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Amount:
$102.40

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Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #478344
Amount:
$1,392.45

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #473490
Amount:
$173.26

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #486184
Amount:
$177.88

Component Description:
Portion of general repack matter invoice attributable to this station - divided by 26 stations. #487962
Amount:
$1,129.61
Prepare/ Review 399 reimbursement form Information not provided.
Perform engineering study for displacement application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization 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 $6,405.00 $6,405.00 N/A $0.00 N/A
Total for all systems $70,817.50 $70,817.50 N/A $11,197.74 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 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 $1,110.00 N/A 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 $70,817.50 $70,817.50 $11,197.74

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. 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

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.

Lucy Rutishauser

CFO


08/03/2022

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.

Lucy Rutishauser

CFO


08/03/2022

Attachments

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