FCC Web Documents citing 73.1125

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  • 0003772761 ORDER Adopted: March 28, 2007 Released: March 30, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Order, we cancel a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) issued to Amaturo Group of L.A., Ltd. (``Amaturo''), licensee of station KLIT(FM) in Fountain Valley, California, for apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The alleged violation involved Amaturo's failure to maintain a local main studio for KLIT(FM). On May 31, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Amaturo for failing to maintain a local main studio for KLIT(FM). Amaturo filed a response to
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  • 0003787835 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600) to HTV/HTN/Hawaiian TV Network, Ltd. (``HTV''), licensee of station KHLU-LP, in Honolulu, Hawaii, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On September 28, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Honolulu Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to HTV for failing to maintain a local main studio in its community of license. In this Order, we consider HTV's arguments that the proposed forfeiture amount is not consistent
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  • Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration (``petition'') filed by Playa del Sol Broadcasters (``Playa del Sol''). Playa del Sol seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for violation of Sections 11.35, 11.61, and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Playa del Sol's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, failure to conduct required tests of Station KRCK-FM's EAS equipment and failure to maintain a main studio. In its petition, Playa del Sol does not dispute the violations but instead seeks rescission or reduction of the
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  • No. 200732560001 FRN 0011407814 Adopted: August 16, 2007 Released: August 20, 2007 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and 127, Inc. (``127''), licensee of station KLFJ, Springfield, Missouri. The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against 127 for possible violations of Sections 73.1125(a), 73.1745, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The Bureau and 127 have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter and terminate the investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 25, 2007 Released: September 27, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600) to Puget Sound Educational TV, Inc. ("PSETV"), licensee of station KWDK, in Tacoma, Washington, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On March 2, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to PSETV for failing to maintain a local main studio in its community of license. In this Order, we consider PSETV's arguments that there were extenuating circumstances outside of PSETV's control that
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  • Released: February 28, 2007 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by 127, Inc. of the Forfeiture Order issued September 6, 2006. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,800 on 127, Inc. for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and the willful violation of Section 73.3526(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved 127, Inc.'s failure to maintain a main studio, operating overpower during nighttime hours, and failure to make available for inspection the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND In response to a report of a violation, on December 13 and
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 15, 2008 Released: January 17, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800) to Claro Communications, LTD., (``Claro''), licensee of station KBRN, in Boerne, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and the repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Claro's failure to maintain a main studio and operation of its station at a power level exceeding that specified in its license. II. BACKGROUND On August 6, 2007, in response to a complaint, an agent from the Commission's Houston Office of
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  • electronic notification on the date said payment is made to SCR-Response@fcc.gov. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by First Class and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to FM 92 Broadcasters, Inc. at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Dennis P. Carlton Regional Director, South Central Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35(a), 73.1125(a). Station KWOX's EAS unit was not able to operate in automatic mode, because it could not be set to a valid date and time. In addition, it had no audio signal on two of the three connected inputs. Station KWOX received a separate Notice of Apparent Liability for failing to have operational EAS equipment. See Omni Communications, Inc., Notice of
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  • 2008 Released: June 20, 2008 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Claro Communications, LTD. (``Claro'') of the Forfeiture Order issued January 17, 2008. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,800 for Claro's willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved Claro's failure to maintain a main studio and operation of its station at a power level exceeding that specified in its license. II. BACKGROUND On August 6, 2007, in response to a complaint, an agent from the Commission's Houston Office of the
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  • July 28, 2008 Released: July 30, 2008 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5600) to Christopher H. Bennett Broadcasting of Washington, Inc. (``Bennett Broadcasting''), licensee of AM radio station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, for repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. On May 22, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $14,000 to Bennett Broadcasting for failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures, in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules, and for failing to maintain an
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  • it had no gross revenues for the three calendar years prior to the NAL, and supplies financial data to support that claim. To assess A-O's inability to pay argument, we must consider a related proceeding, where, on December 29, 2003, the Commission assessed a $25,000 forfeiture against A-O for operating KTMN in willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Rules. In the 2003 Forfeiture Order, the Commission took into account an argument from A-O concerning its inability to pay the forfeiture amount as A-O submitted documentation stating that it had no revenues. Generally, when analyzing a financial hardship claim, the Commission has looked to gross revenues as a reasonable and appropriate yardstick in determining whether
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  • 28, 2008 Released: January 30, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) to First Baptist Church, Inc. (``First Baptist''), licensee of non-commercial FM station WAKJ, DeFuniak Springs, FL, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve First Baptist's failure to install the required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failure to maintain full-time managerial and staff personnel at the main studio during normal business hours. II. BACKGROUND On August 9, 2006, agents from the Commission's Tampa Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Tampa Office'') were unable to inspect
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  • 0016367518 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 21, 2008 Released: November 25, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Perihelion Global, Inc. (``Perihelion''), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') . The noted violations involve Perihelion's failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failure to maintain a main studio, and failure to transmit the station identification. II. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') received a
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  • 2009 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800) to Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting Co. Inc. (``Sparta-Tomah''), licensee of AM Station WKLJ in Sparta, Wisconsin and FM Station WFBZ in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1745 and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating WKLJ at a power of more than 59 watts during nighttime hours, in direct contravention of the terms of its station authorization, and failing to maintain a main studio for WFBZ consistent with the Rules. In this Order, we consider Sparta-Tomah's arguments that the forfeiture amount should be cancelled in light of Sparta-Tomah's
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  • ID No. 7908 FRN: 0011053717 NoTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 15, 2009 Released: April 15, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Indianapolis Community Television, Inc. (``ICTI''), licensee of noncommercial television station WDTI(TV), Indianapolis, Indiana, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules by failing to maintain a publicly accessible main studio, a meaningful management and staff presence at its main studio, a listed local telephone number, and failing to notify the Commission of the relocation of its main studio. As discussed below, based upon the facts and circumstances of this case, we find that ICTI is apparently liable
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  • 2, 2010 Released: August 4, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) to LSM Radio Partners, L.L.C. (``LSM Radio''), licensee of station WWWK(FM), in Islamorada, FL for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve LSM Radio's failure to maintain: (1) operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment when station WWWK(FM) was in operation; and (2) a full-time managerial and staff presence at the station's main studio consistent with the Rules. II. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2009, in response to a complaint alleging that radio station WWWK(FM)
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  • 201032400002 FRN 0017570847 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: December 1, 2010 Released: December 1, 2010 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that J.M.J. Radio, Inc. (``J.M.J. Radio''), the licensee of radio station WQOR in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain a management and staff presence at the Station WQOR main studio. We conclude that J.M.J. Radio is apparently liable for a total forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). BACKGROUND On November 25, 2009, an agent from the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office (``Philadelphia Office'') conducted an inspection of Station
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  • (``NAL''), we find that Birach Broadcasting Corporation (``Birach''), licensee of Station WMFN(AM), Zeeland, Michigan (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), by engaging in an unauthorized transfer of control of the Station that occurred in the context of a time brokerage agreement. We further find that Birach apparently violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules by failing to staff the main studio of the Station with a managerial employee and staff level employee of its own while the Station was being operated by a time broker. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that Birach is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $15,000. We also order
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  • (``NAL''), we find that Birach Broadcasting Corporation (``Birach''), licensee of Station WMJH(AM), Rockford, Michigan (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), by engaging in an unauthorized transfer of control of the Station that occurred in the context of a time brokerage agreement. We further find that Birach apparently violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules by failing to staff the main studio of the Station with a managerial employee and staff level employee of its own while the Station was being operated by time brokers. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that Birach is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $15,000. We also order Birach,
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  • FRN 0003787835 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 5, 2010 Released: May 7, 2010 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to HTV/HTN/Hawaiian TV Network, Ltd. ("HTV"), licensee of station KHLU-LP, in Honolulu, Hawaii, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1225(a), 73.1125(c) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On March 27, 2009, the Enforcement Bureau's Honolulu Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $24,000 to HTV for failing to make the station available for FCC inspection, failing to maintain an accessible local main studio in its community of license, and failing to
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  • number two broadcast television network with more than 200 affiliated stations, including 17 company-owned television outlets. Its net yearly sales are $2,624,000,000. See Hoover's Company Records - In-depth Records, March 22, 2010. See Forfeiture Policy Statement, 12 FCC Rcd at 17099-100 � 24. See supra note 49. See 47 U.S.C. �� 310(d), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. �� 0.111, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 73.1125. (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 10-995 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-995 � � � � � ;� � 0 � 0 � 0
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: June 30, 2011 Released: June 30, 2011 By the Resident Agent, Houston Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Vision Latina Broadcasting, Inc. (``Vision Latina Broadcasting''), licensee of Station KBPO, Port Neches, Texas (the ``Station''), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.1125 and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain: (1) a main studio with a meaningful staff and management presence; and (2) a complete public inspection file and make that file available. We conclude that Vision Latina Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). In addition, no later than 30
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  • Radio''), licensee of Station WWWK(FM), in Islamorada, Florida. As discussed below, we conclude that the forfeiture should be reduced to four thousand seven hundred dollars ($4,700). LSM Radio seeks reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order issued on August 4, 2010, which imposed an eight thousand five hundred dollar ($8,500) monetary forfeiture for the willful and repeated violation of sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). The noted violations concerned LSM Radio's failure to maintain: (1) an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment when Station WWWK(FM) was in operation; and (2) a full-time managerial and staff presence at the station's main studio consistent with the Rules. The originally proposed forfeiture of $15,000 was reduced to $8,500 based upon LSM Radio's inability
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  • ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2011 Released: October 27, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Consolidated Radio, Inc. (``Consolidated Radio''), licensee of Station KVOZ(AM) in Del Mar Hills, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of sections 73.1125, 73.1745(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Consolidated Radio's failure to: (1) maintain a main studio in the community of license; (2) operate consistent with the terms of its station authorization; and (3) maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On May 16, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Houston Office (``Houston Office'')
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  • Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Mattoon Broadcasting Company (``Mattoon Broadcasting''), licensee of Stations WLBH(AM) and WLBH-FM, in Mattoon, Illinois, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose Station WLBH's towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and section 73.1125(a) by failing to maintain a management and staff presence at the stations' main studio. We conclude that Mattoon Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000). BACKGROUND On July 21, 2010, during normal business hours, an agent from the Enforcement Bureau's Chicago Office (``Chicago Office'') attempted to inspect Stations WLBH and WLBH-FM at
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: May 16, 2011 Released: May 16, 2011 By the Resident Agent, Houston Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Consolidated Radio, Inc. (``Consolidated Radio''), licensee of Station KVOZ(AM) in Del Mar Hills, Texas, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.1125, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to (1) maintain a main studio in the community of license; (2) operate consistent with the terms of its station authorization; and (3) maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. We conclude that Consolidated Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars
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  • Specifically, we reduce the forfeiture amount from $25,000 to $20,000 and deny the application for review in all other respects. In the Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Bureau denied Evangelism's petition for reconsideration of a Bureau Forfeiture Order issued to Evangelism on October 19, 2004, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a) and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted rule violations involve Evangelism's failure to maintain a main studio in its community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment during the hours of station operation, and failure to make the station's public inspection file available. II. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003, an agent
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  • Application for Review, filed by SM Radio, Inc. (``SM Radio''), licensee of AM Radio Station KUOL, San Marcos, Texas, of an Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Bureau Order'') released December 28, 2004. In affirming its finding that SM Radio failed to maintain a main studio presence within its community of license, in willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), the Bureau Order granted and denied in part SM Radio's petition for reconsideration of a Bureau Forfeiture Order, and reduced the underlying forfeiture amount from $7,000 to $5,600. SM Radio has challenged the Bureau Order. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003, an agent from the Commission's Dallas, Texas Office (``Dallas Office'') attempted to inspect the main
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  • pursuant to Section 1.115 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Twenty-One Sound seeks review of the Enforcement Bureau's (``Bureau'') Memorandum Opinion and Order denying Twenty-One Sound's petition for reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order issued July 27, 2005. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $18,000 on Twenty-One Sound for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Twenty-One Sound's failure to maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment in operational readiness condition, failure to maintain a main studio in compliance with the Rules, and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. II. DISCUSSION In its Application for Review, Twenty-One Sound reiterates past arguments raised at the
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  • that the current tolerance is too stringent. More over, no reply comments supported the suggestion. The comment regarding main studio location is outside the scope of this proceeding, as more than simply technical factors would be at issue, and they would require further analysis in a more appropriate forum. Therefore, the Com mission concludes that no revision to Sections 73.45. 73.1125, 73.1560 and 73.1570(a) will be made at this time. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 47. A Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is set forth in Appendix B. 2. Section 73.53 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(9) to read as follows: 73.53 Requirements for authorization of antenna moni tors. (b)*** (9) The monitor, if intended for use by stations operating directional antenna systems by remote
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit FederalCommunicationsCommission Beforethe FederalCommunicationsCommission Washington,D.C.20554 FCC99-118 IntheMatterof ReviewoftheCommission'sRules regardingthemainstudioand localpublicinspectionfilesof broadcasttelevisionandradiostations 47C.F.R.��73.1125, 73.3526and73.3527 J.)")))))))MMDocketNo.97-138 RM-8855 RM-8856 RM-8857 RM-8858 RM-8872 MEMOAANDUMOPINIONANDORDER Adopted:May25t1999 BytheCommission: TableofContents I.Introduction II.IssueAnalysis A. Accommodation B. DocumentRetentionRequirements C.MiscellaneousMatters III.AdministrativeMatters I.INTRODUCTION Released:May28,1999 Paragraph I33244147 I.Inthe ReportandOrderlinthisproceeding;weamendedourrulesregardingthemainstudio andlocalpublicinspectionfileforbroadcaststations.Indoingso,ourgoalsweretwofold:tostrikean appropriatebalancebetweenensuringthatthepublichasreasonableaccesstoeachstation'smainstudio andpublicfilewhileminimizingregulatoryburdensonlicensees,andtoadoptclearrulesthatareeasy toadministerandunderstand.2Consistentwiththesegoals,weprovidedbroadcastlicenseesadditional flexibilityinlocatingtheirmainstudios,requiredthecollocationofpublicfilesandmainstudios,and clarifiedandupdatedourrulesregardingtherequiredcontentsofthepublicinspectionfiles.Inaddition, weadoptedanaccommodationthatrequiresstationstomakeavailable,bymailupontelephonerequest, photocopiesofdocumentsinthepublicfile,includingourrevisedversionof"ThePublicand Broadcasting." 2.Wehavereceivedfivepartialorlimitedpetitionsforreconsiderationofthe ReportandOrder SeeReportandOrder inMMDocket97-138,13FCCRed15691(1998). SeeNoticeofProposedRuleMaking in MMDocket97-138,12FCCRed6993,6999(1997). 11113 FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC99-118 inthisproceedingandoneoppositiontothepetitionsforreconsideration.3Inresponsetothesepetitions forreconsideration,wetakethisopportunitytoaffirm,revise,orclarifycertainofouractions.Wewill modifytherolesbyamendingthescopeoftheaccommodationandbyrevisingslightlyandclarifyingthe documentretentionrequirements.Wealsoaddressotherrequestedchanges. n.ISSUEANALYSIS A.Accommodation 3.Background.PriortotheissuanceoftheReportandOrderinthisproceeding,abroadcast licenseecouldlocateitsmainstudiooutside communityoflicenseprovideditfellwithinthestation's principalcommunitycontour.4Underthepreviousrule,alicenseewasrequiredtomaintainitspublic filewithinthecommunityoflicense,eitheratthemainstudio,ifthemainstudiowaswithinthe community,oratanotheraccessiblelocationinthecommunity,ifthemainstudiowaslocatedoutsidethe community.5 4.Inthe ReportandOrder,weamendedSection73.1125ofourrulestoallowastationtolocate itsmainstudioatanylocationthatiswithineithertheprincipalcommunitycontourofanystation,ofany
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  • WS's station was KURA(FM). The call sign of the station was changed to KWGL on March 1, 1999. For ease of reference, we will use the current call letters when referring to the station. On March 16, 2000, the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau disposed of the remaining allegations in the complaint. WS was admonished for violating Section 73.1125(c)(1) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(c)(1), which requires a broadcast licensee to notify the Commission when it relocates its main studio. With respect to KZKS(FM), the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division concluded that there was no basis for taking action with regard to alleged violations of the main studio and public inspection file rules. See Letter dated March
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  • ) ) For a Forfeiture ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 28, 2000 Released: January 31, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we impose a forfeiture of $7,000 on Queen of Peace Radio, Inc., (``Queen of Peace''), licensee of Station WQOP, Atlantic Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violations of the main studio rules, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125. 2. By Notice of Apparent Liability (``NAL''), DA 99-2342, released October 29, 1999, the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, determined that from August 21, 1997, to January 1, 1999, Queen of Peace failed to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio for WQOP. In this regard, although the station's general manager reported to work at the main studio, spent
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  • 22.359 - Emission Masks Crown Communications Inc., Cannonsburgh, PA, KQK587. Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/11/00). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Broadcast Radio Services 47 C.F.R. � 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements W-B Broadcasting, Wahpeton, ND. Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (10/6/00). F.W. Robert Broadcasting Company, Inc., Metairie, LA. New Orleans, LA District Office (10/30/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 - Station Main Studio Rule Chesapeake-Portsmouth Broadcasting, Winston-Salem, NC. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (10/02/00). Taylor University Broadcasting, Fort Wayne, IN. Detroit, MI District Office (10/12/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1225 - Stations Inspections By FCC Brandywine School District, Wilmington DE, WMPH (FM). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/24/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1870 - Chief Operators B. B. Broadcasting, Inc., Lindsborg, KS.
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  • Philadelphia, PA District Office (ll/27/00). Radio Station KICO, Hanson Broadcasting Co. of California, Calexico, CA, issued NOV for failure to log EAS equipment repairs, 47 CFR 11.352. San Diego Office, 11/28/00 47 C.F.R. � 11.51 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements Candido D. Carrelo, WDJZ, Naugatuck, CT: Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.49 AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.3540 (Application for Voluntary Assignment or Transfer of Control), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Boston, MA District Office (11/7/00). Pinnacle FM Broadcasting, Inc., Gainesville, FL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61(Tests of EAS Procedures). Tampa, FL District Office (11/28/00). 47 C.F.R. � 11.52 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements Radio
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  • Permittee, KYCM(FM) ) Bastrop, Texas ) Facility ID # 85291 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 10, 2000 Released: March 13, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) against American Broadcasting Educational Foundation (``ABEF''). We conclude that ABEF willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules by not maintaining adequate staffing at the main studio for station KYCM(FM), Bastrop, Texas. We further conclude that ABEF willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.3527 of the Commission's rules by not maintaining its local public inspection file for KYCM(FM) at the station's main studio. However, after considering all of the facts and circumstances, we have determined
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  • deny a petition for reconsideration filed by Queen of Peace Radio, Inc., (``Queen of Peace''), licensee of Station WQOP, Atlantic Beach, Florida. Queen of Peace seeks reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order, DA 00-141, released January 28, 2000. That order imposed a $7,000 forfeiture against Queen of Peace for willful and repeated violations of the main studio rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125. 2. Reconsideration is appropriate only where the petitioner either shows a material error or omission in the original order or raises additional facts not known or not existing until after the petitioner's last opportunity to present such matters. WWIZ, Inc., 37 FCC 685, 686 (1964), aff'd sub nom. Lorain Journal Co. v. FCC, 351 F.2d 824 (D.C. Cir. 1965), cert.
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  • 1.89 - Failure to Respond to Notice of Violation Northeast Passage Corporation, Forked River, NJ. $7,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration). Philadelphia PA District Office (3/20/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. � 11.35 - Equipment Operations Readiness Radio One Licenses Inc., Lanham, MD. $22,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operations), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Boston, MA District Office (3/8/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4 - Antenna Structure Registration 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) - Registration Mitchell Communications,
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  • character issues involving Caroline K. Powley, a 50% owner of B&C, are resolved by the Commission. In addition, Pridemore filed a supplement to his objection on May 31, 2000, alleging that B&C has failed to operate WAOM(TV) in compliance with a number of Commission rules. For the reasons set forth below, we conclude that B&C willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules by not maintaining a main studio for WAOM(TV), Section 73.3527 of the rules by not maintaining its local public inspection file at the station's main studio, and Section 73.1201 by failing to regularly broadcast station identification announcements. We have determined that the appropriate sanction for these violations is a monetary forfeiture and admonishment, rather than a
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  • power on the notification date (EEX 44). We, therefore, do not find that Danville made misrepresentations to the Commission concerning this submission. 17. Main Studio Location. Powley further claims that WDRL-TV's main studio was moved to a site in Pelham, North Carolina, which she claims is outside of the station's principal community contour, without Commission authorization as required by Section 73.1125. However, Ms. Powley provided no contour map evidence to support her charge. Furthermore, our engineering staff has determined from a study of contour maps that the Pelham, North Carolina site is within the principal community contour of WDRL-TV. 18. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, That, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Sections 0.283 and
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  • ID # 64414 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 7, 2001 Released: May 9, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has apparently violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. � 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM), Burney, California. The apparent violations include periods of operation at unauthorized locations and on an unauthorized frequency, and a failure to maintain a local or toll-free telephone number in its community of license. We conclude that Allen is
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  • Emergency Alert System Rules 47 C.F.R. � 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook Aura Broadcasting Corp., Hatillo, PR. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (4/3/01). Twin Eagle Communications, Poplar Bluff, MO. 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (4/19/01). 47 C.F.R. � 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness Corry Communications Corp, WEYZ, Northeast, PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and
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  • to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (5/1/01). Lindsay Broadcasting, Garden Grove, CA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1225 (Station Inspections by FCC), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). San Francisco, CA District Office (5/4/01). Rogers Communications, Inc., Cartersville, GA.
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  • Agent Office (6/27/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. � 73.44 - AM Transmission System Emission Limitations Regent Broadcasting of Utica/Rome, Inc., WTNY, Utica, NY. 47 C.F.R. �� 73.57 (Remote Reading Antenna and Common Point Ammeters), 73.62 (Directional Antenna System Tolerances) and 73.158 (Directional Antenna Monitoring Points). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (6/27/01). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 - Station Main Studio Location CEA Broadcasting, Cambridge, MD. Columbia, MD District Office (6/1/01). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1225 - Station Inspection By FCC Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., WMGR, Bainbridge, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (6/19/01). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1800 - General Requirements Related to the Station Log IHR Educational Broadcasting, Tahoma, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (6/5/01). 47
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  • however, that there is a pending application for a new station to replace WTRA(TV). See File No. BPCT-920102KE. LIN filed an amendment on October 13, 2000, wherein it stated that, although it intended to operate WNJX-TV as a satellite of WAPA-TV, following consummation of the transfer of control, it would maintain a main studio for WNJX-TV in compliance with Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules. Federal Communications Commission DA 01-189 Federal Communications Commission DA 01-189 " � @& �|� ��� ��� ��� �"� �0� �\� �0� �0� �0� ! 1 A Q a q � ` � � � � � � �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �0� �`� �0�
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  • 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand five hundred dollars ($21,500) against Radio One Licenses, Inc. (``Radio One''), licensee of WBOT(AM), for willful violation of the following Sections of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''): 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 14, 2000, the Commission's Boston Field Office (``Boston Office'') conducted
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  • Other violations: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Denver, CO District Office (7/30/01). Pilgrim Communications, Inc., Buena Vista, CO, (KDMN, Facility ID #1153). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Denver, CO District Office (7/30/01). KJUL License, LLC, KJUL-FM, North Las Vegas, NV. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator).
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  • MO District Office (8/24/01). Liberty Cellular, Inc. dba Alltel Communications, Osborne, KS. Kansas City, MO District Office (8/24/01). 47 C.F.R. � 17.50 � Cleaning and Repainting Comm Systems Associates, Cameron, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (8/6/01). G & K Communications, Salina, Kansas. Kansas City, MO District Office (8/22/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 � Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 � Station Main Studio Location John Harvey Rees, KEJJ, Gunnison, CO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1225 (Station Inspection) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Denver, CO District Office (8/2/01). Northwestern College, KCFA, Arnold, CA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1225 (Station Inspection). San Francisco, CA District Office (8/7/01). Upstate-Carolina Broadcasting Co., LLC, WGVC, Newberry, SC. Other
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  • of the Rules which conflicts with Channel 233C1 at hemlock (BPH-20000310ACJ). The construction permit for Channel 233C2, Mackinaw City, expires February 22, 2004. We will serve Station WLJZ with a copy of this Order. On January 12, 2001, Wilks filed a ``Request for Forbearance'' from application of the main studio rule for Station WCEN-FM. That Request remains pending. See Section 73.1125 of the Rules. Here we point out that action taken in the Report and Order granting Wilks change of community proposal, has no bearing whatsoever on the pending Request for Forbearance of the request for waiver of Section 73.1125, or the fact that Wilks may have located its main studio at a site in contravention of Section 73.1125 without prior
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  • Licensee of Station KMCA(AM) ) Shasta, California ) Facility ID # 64414 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 28, 2001 Released: November 30, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. � 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM) (``KMCA''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances and after considering Allen's response to our Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 16 FCC Rcd 9505 (Enforcement Bureau 2001) (``NAL''), we conclude that Allen is liable for
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  • KNUS(AM), Denver, CO.. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Denver, CO District Office (10/23/01). C.V.L. Broadcasting, Inc., WCVI, Crawfordsville, IN. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Chicago, IL District Office (10/26/01). WJNN, Inc., WDOX, Fairplay, CO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/26/01). � 47 C.F.R. � 11.52 � EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements Murray Communications, WRZK, Kingsport, TN. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1820 (Station Log). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/4/01).
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  • KNUS(AM), Denver, CO.. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Denver, CO District Office (10/23/01). C.V.L. Broadcasting, Inc., WCVI, Crawfordsville, IN. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Chicago, IL District Office (10/26/01). WJNN, Inc., WDOX, Fairplay, CO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (10/26/01). 47 C.F.R. � 11.52 - EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements Murray Communications, WRZK, Kingsport, TN. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1820 (Station Log). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/4/01). Clear
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  • � 47 C.F.R. � 11.32 � EAS Encoder Twin City Baptist Temple, Inc., WCMX, Lunenburg, MA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Boston, MA District Office (11/5/01). Great Lakes Community Broadcasting, Inc., WAAQ, Onsted, MI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 3 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Detroit, MI District Office (11/19/01). � 47 C.F.R. � 11.35 � Equipment Operational Readiness John Harvey Rees, Gunnison, CO (KEJJ, Facility ID #57338). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. ��
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  • LA District Office (1/24/01). Hancock Broadcasting Corporation, WBSL(AM), Bay St. Louis, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). New Orleans, LA District Office (1/29/01). Don L. Cook, Otterville, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (1/30/01). Pacifica Foundation, Licensee of Station WBAI(FM), New York, NY. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1870
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  • 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. � 1.5 - Mailing Address Furnished By Licensee Zachery Broadcasting Company, WDWZ(AM),West Point, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (2/14/01). 47 C.F.R. � 1.89 - Failure to Respond to Notice of Violation Woodhaven Investment Trust Inc, Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office (2/22/01). 47
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  • Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Willow, AK. Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (4/2/02). Adelphia Communications Corp., 1013366, Geneva, OH. Detroit, MI District Office (4/26/02). Adelphia Communications Corp., 1016302, Ashtabula, OH. Detroit, MI District Office (4/26/02). Adelphia Communications Corp., 1016634, Chardon, OH. Detroit, MI District Office (4/26/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 - Station Main Studio Location Castle Rock Investments, WPMW, Mullens, WV. Columbia, MD District Office (4/2/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1201 - Station Identification Mark Hellinger, Radio Station WABV, Abbeville, SC. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1225 (Station Inspection by the FCC). Atlanta, GA District Office (4/19/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1225 - Station Inspection by the FCC Alaska Broadcast Television, Inc.,
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  • Juan, PR. $10,000 NAL. San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (5/29/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Rules 47 C.F.R. � 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements Sam Bushman, KNAL(AM) - Delta, UT. $ 7,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (5/17/02). Commonwealth License Subsidiary, LLC, KLMR(AM), Lamar, CO. $7,000 NAL. Denver, CO District Office (5/30/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 - Station Main Studio Location American Family Association, KBKC, Moberly, MO. $7,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (5/28/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350 - Transmission System Operation Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., WZMX(FM), Hot Springs, SD. $3,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control). Denver, CO District Office (5/31/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560 - Operating Power
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  • Communications, Inc., WRRL, Rainelle, WV. $8,000 NAL. Columbia, MD District Office (6/19/02). � 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 � Tests of EAS Procedures o Reef Broadcasting, Inc., WRRA, WAXJ and WDHP, Christianstead, USVI. $2,000 NAL. San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (6/18/02). o First National Broadcasting Corporation, KXOL(AM) and KSOS(AM) - Brigham City, UT. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location) and 73.1820 (Station Log). Denver, CO District Office (6/28/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 � Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures � 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) � Antenna Structure Registration o Mitchell Communications, Inc., Danville, VA. $13,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record). Norfolk, VA
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  • 2001, the Free Lance-Star Publishing Co. of Fredericksburg, Virginia (``Free Lance-Star'') filed a complaint against Telemedia Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Telemedia''), licensee of WGRQ(FM), Colonial Beach, Virginia and Rappahannock River Broadcasting, LLC. (Rappahannock''), licensee of WGRX(FM), Falmouth, Virginia. The complaint alleged: 1) that Telemedia failed to maintain a main studio for Station WGRQ(FM) at a proper location as required by Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125, 2) that Telemedia failed to maintain and provide public access to a complete local public inspection file for Station WGRQ(FM) as required by Section 73.3526 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.3526, and 3) that Rappahannock filed a pleading interposed solely for the purpose of delay contrary to Commission policy prohibiting
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  • C.F.R. �� 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration Number) and 17.21 (Painting and Lighting, When Required). Philadelphia, PA District Office (12/21/01). 47 C.F.R. Part 11 - Emergency Alert System 47 C.F.R. � 11.15 - EAS Operating Handbook KM Radio of Merced, LLC, Merced, CA (KBKY(FM)). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 73.267 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1225 (Station Inspection by FCC), 73.1226 (Availability to FCC of Station Logs and Records), 73.1230 (Posting of Station Licenses) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). San Francisco, CA District Office (12/17/01). 47 C.F.R. � 11.35 - Equipment Operational Readiness King Broadcasting Company, Roswell, NM, KBIM(AM) (Facility ID #34871). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures),
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  • C.F.R. Part 73 - Radio Broadcast Services 47 C.F.R. � 73.49 - AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements WOYK, Inc., York, PA. $7,000 NAL. Philadelphia, PA District Office (7/17/02). Metro Birch Enterprises, Inc., KPBA(AM), Pine Bluff, AR. $17,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/22/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 - Station Main Studio Location New Life Evangelistic Center, Inc., KBIY, Van Buren, MO. $13,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (7/11/02). KGGF-KUSN, Inc., KGGF-FM, Fredonia, KS. $7,000 NAL. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/12/02). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350 - Transmission System Operation Farnell O'Quinn, WUFF,
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  • deny a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Radio One Licenses, Inc. ("Radio One"), licensee of WBOT(FM), of the Forfeiture Order issued by the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') assessing a twenty-one thousand five hundred dollar forfeiture ($21,500) against Radio One for willful violation of the following Sections of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''): 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 14, 2000, the Commission's Boston, Massachusetts Field Office (``Boston Office'')
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  • Missouri ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 20, 2002 Released: September 24, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to American Family Association (``AFA''), licensee of Station KBKC, a noncommercial, educational FM station licensed to Moberly, Missouri, for willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves AFA's operation of Station KBKC without a main studio. On May 28, 2002, the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri, Field Office (``Kansas City Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to AFA for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). AFA filed a response to the
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  • proceeding. Pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules ("the Rules"), the Enforcement Bureau found Radio One liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $21,500 for willful violation of the following sections of the Rules: 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file). Radio One has presented new information which has persuaded the Bureau to reconsider and reverse
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  • 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3527 (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (9/28/02). Southern Media Communications, Inc., Bay Minnette, AL. $11,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration). Atlanta, GA District Office (9/24/02). Aracelis Ortiz, Excutrix of the Estate of Carlos Ortiz, KCOS-LP, Phoenix, AZ. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location). San Diego, CA District Office (9/30/02). Hunt Broadcasting Group, Inc., KPWB AM and FM, Piedmont, MO. $19,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirements), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (9/30/02). 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 - Tests of EAS Procedures
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  • � 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (10/3/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 -Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration B&H Broadcasting Systems, Inc., Texarkana, AR. $3,000 NAL. Dallas, TX District Office (10/7/02). Piedmont Radio Co, WPID, Piedmont, AL. $10,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location). Atlanta, GA District Office (10/15/2002). Meade County Communications, Inc., WMMG-FM, Bradenburg, KY. $3,000 NAL. Chicago, IL District Office (10/18/02). Three Angels Corp., St. Thomas, USVI. $13,000 NAL. Other violation: �17.21 (Lighting and Painting Requirements, When Required). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (10/22/02). Grass Roots Broadcasting, LLC, WAMM, Woodstock, VA. $20,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R.
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  • Detroit, MI District Office (11/6/02). Arrow Communications of N.Y., Inc., WPIG(FM), WDHL(AM), Williamsport, PA. $8,000 NAL. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (11/7/02). Small Town Radio, Inc., WDGR(AM), Alpharetta, GA. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.49 (AM Transmission Fencing Requirement). Atlanta, GA District Office (11/13/02). Pilgrim Communications, Inc., KWYD(AM), Colorado Springs, CO. $19,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Denver, CO District Office (11/20/02). HBC License Corporation, licensee of Station KHOT-FM, Paradise Valley, Arizona and Station KHOV-FM, Wickenburg, Arizona. $ 8,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). San Diego, CA District Office (11/29/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking
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  • (Local Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Educational Stations). Columbia, MD District Office (1/22/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration Truth Broadcasting Corp., Winston-Salem, NC. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location) and 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation). Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (1/31/02). 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(g) - Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers Ameritech Mobile Communications LLC, Dallas, TX. Kansas City, MO District Office (1/8/02). AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Washington, DC. Tampa, FL District Office (1/14/02). C.M.L. Communications, Inc., Okeechobee, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (1/14/02). Okeechobee
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  • licensed pursuant to a time-sharing proposal, a change of the regular schedule set forth therein will be permitted only where a written agreement signed by each time-sharing licensee and complying with requirements (i) through (iii) of paragraph (c)(1) of this section is filed with the Commission, Attention: Audio Division, Media Bureau, prior to the date of the change. ***** Section 73.1125 is amended by revising paragraph (d)(2) to read as follows: � 73.1125 Station main studio location. ***** (d) (2) Written authority to locate a main studio outside the locations specified in paragraphs (a) or (c) of this section for the first time must be obtained from the Audio Division, Media Bureau for AM and FM stations, or the Video Division
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  • Unauthorized Operation). Atlanta, GA District Office (2/27/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking & Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a) - Antenna Structure Registration Metro Communications, Inc., Radio Station WWCA, Gary, IN. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 17.48 (Notice of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights) and 73.1125 (Main Studio Location). Chicago, IL District Office (2/12/02). Jordan Realty, Pottsville, PA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.7 (Antenna Structures Requiring notification to the FAA) and 17.21 (Painting and Lighting, When Required). Philadelphia, PA District Office (2/14/02). Meade County Communications Inc., WMMG, Brandenburg, KY. Chicago, IL District Office (2/26/02). Indian River County Board of Commissioners, Vero Beach, FL. Tampa, FL
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  • Procedures). San Diego, CA District Office (3/13/02). 47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Antenna Structure Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures 47 C.F.R. � 17.47 - Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment Citicasters Licenses, Inc., KACD-AM, Thousand Oaks, CA. $10,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (3/12/02). NOTICES OF VIOLATION 47 C.F.R. Part 1 - Practice and Procedure 47 C.F.R. � 1.903 - Authorization Required Fennessey Broadcasting Stations Corp., Scranton, PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring
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  • C.F.R. � 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Philadelphia, PA District Office (3/28/03). Desert Television LLC, KPSP-LP, Cathedral City - Palm Springs, CA. $8,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). San Diego, CA District Office (3/31/03). Playa Del Sol Broadcasters, KRCK-FM, Mecca, CA. $15,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. �� 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location). San Diego, CA District Office (3/31/03). 47 C.F.R. � 11.61 - Tests of EAS Procedures IW Limited Liability Company, WRCN-FM, Newton, MA. $3,000 NAL. New York, NY District Office (1/31/03). Cablevision Systems of New York City Corporation, Bethpage, NY. $3,000 NAL. New York, NY District Office (2/14/03). Pearson Broadcasting of Mena, Inc., KTTG(FM), Mena, Arkansas. $2,000
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  • No. 200232940006 ) San Marcos, CA ) FRN 0003-7774-06 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2003 Released: July 22, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) to Blue Skies Broadcasting Corporation (``Blue Skies''), for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Blue Skies' failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') installed, and its failure to have a main studio within the predicted Grade B contour of station KSKT-CA. On July 31, 2002, the Commission's San Diego, California, Field Office (``San Diego Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200232480027 ) FRN 0003-7625-64 Licensee of Station WMSR (AM) ) McMinnville, Tennessee ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 28, 2003 Released: January 31, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Coffee County Broadcasting, Inc. (``Coffee County''), for willful violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Coffee County's failure to maintain a presence at its main studio during normal business hours. 2. On September 30, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Coffee County. Coffee County
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  • qualifications to be and remain a Commission licensee. II. Background 2. The Commission designated this case for hearing. The OSC specified the following issues: to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding RMI's operation of WMGA(AM), Moultrie, Georgia, in connection with possible violation of Section 310(d) of the Act, and/or Sections 73.3540, 73.3615(a), 73.1745, 17.50, 17.51, 17.48, 17.4, 11.35, 11.15, 73.1820, 73.1125, and 73.1870 of the Commission's rules, as well as orders from the Enforcement Bureau to provide responses to letters of inquiry; and to determine, in light of the evidence adduced pursuant to issue (a), whether RMI has the requisite qualifications to be or remain a Commission licensee and thus whether its captioned broadcast license should be revoked. 3. The OSC
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  • Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to Piedmont Radio Co. (``Piedmont''), licensee of radio station WPID(AM), Piedmont, Alabama, and owner of the antenna structure located at 33� 55'45'' North Longitude by 85� 35' 42'' West Longitude in Piedmont, Alabama, for willful violation of Sections 17.4(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Piedmont's failure to register its antenna structure and failure to maintain a presence at its man studio during its normal business hours. 2. On October 15, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by American Family Association (``AFA''), licensee of Station KBKC-FM, Moberly, Missouri, of a Forfeiture Order issued in this proceeding. The Forfeiture Order issued a $5,000 forfeiture to AFA for operating Station KBKC without a main studio in willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). II. BACKGROUND On April 8, 2002, an FCC agent from the Kansas City Office attempted an inspection of Station KBKC-FM, which is licensed to AFA in Moberly, Missouri. Investigation revealed no listing for the station in the local telephone directories. The agent went to the station's transmitter site and found a sign on the tower
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  • 200232800014 Licensee, Station KDEF(AM) ) Albuquerque, New Mexico ) FRN 0006-1600-48 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2003 Released: March 17, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Ramh Corporation (``Ramh''), licensee of Station KDEF(AM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, for willful violation of Sections 73.1125, 73.1350, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violations involve Ramh's failure to maintain a main studio management and staff presence, and its failure to establish monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with authorized operating power, mode of operation, and AM directional system parameters. Further, we find that Ramh willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1560 of the Rules
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  • grant in part and deny in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Piedmont Radio Co. (``Piedmont''), licensee of radio station WPID(AM), Piedmont, Alabama. Piedmont seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Piedmont's willful and repeated failure to maintain a presence at its main studio during normal business hours and register its antenna structure. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the forfeiture amount from $10,000 to $3,000. II. BACKGROUND On June 26, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia
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  • File Number EB-02-OR-274 NAL/Acct. No.200332620003 FRN 0007-0069-84 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 10, 2004 Released: May 12, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000), to Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. (``Metropolitan''), licensee of Station KTKC-FM, Springhill, Louisiana, for willful violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(b) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Metropolitan's failure to maintain the required staff and management presence at the station's main studio and failure to maintain all of the required material in the station's public inspection file. 2. On November 19, 2002, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana, Field Office ("New Orleans Office") issued a Notice of
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  • 200332800004 ) FRN 0006-1472-19 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2004 Released: May 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: inTroduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to Pilgrim Communications, Inc. ("Pilgrim"), licensee of AM radio station KSKE in Vail, Colorado, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and willful violation of Sections 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Pilgrim's failure to maintain a main studio for station KSKE, its failure to reduce KSKE's power at sunset to the nighttime level required by the station authorization and its exceeding KSKE's authorized nighttime power level. On November 20, 2002, the
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  • FRN 0006-1472-19 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2004 Released: May 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) to Pilgrim Communications, Inc. ("Pilgrim"), licensee of AM radio station KWYD in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.1125(a), 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Pilgrim's failure to have fully operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment, its failure to maintain the requisite main studio presence, its failure to reduce KWYD's power at sunset to the nighttime level required by the station authorization, its failure to increase KWYD's power at sunrise to the daytime
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  • and does not warrant a reduction in the forfeiture amount. Finally, Metro Radio claims that the forfeiture should be reduced or cancelled in light of its overall history of compliance with the Rules. We disagree. We recently issued a Forfeiture Order in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) against the Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. for willful violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(b) of the Rules. Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. owns 100 percent of the assets of Metro Radio. Because Metro Radio's parent company has previously violated the rules, we find that a reduction of the assessed forfeiture amount is not warranted. We have examined Metro Radio's response to the NAL pursuant to the statutory factors above, and in conjunction with
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  • 200332260001 FRN 0004 0757 35 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 19, 2004 Released: July 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) to FNX Broadcasting, LLC (``FNX''), licensee of radio station WPHX(AM), Sanford, Maine, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125 and 73.3526(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve FNX's failure to maintain a meaningful managerial and staff presence at its main studio, and failure to maintain the public inspection file at the main studio. On October 29, 2002, the Commission's Boston, Massachusetts Office (``Boston Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to FNX for
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  • 200332260002 FRN 0004 0757 35 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 19, 2004 Released: July 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) to FNX Broadcasting, LLC (``FNX''), licensee of radio station WPHX-FM, Sanford, Maine, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125 and 73.3526(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve FNX's failure to maintain a meaningful managerial and staff presence at its main studio, and failure to maintain the public inspection file at the main studio. On October 29, 2002, the Commission's Boston, Massachusetts Office (``Boston Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to FNX for
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  • Adopted: July 27, 2004 Released: July 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that American Family Association (``AFA''), licensee of non-commercial radio Station KBMP(FM), Enterprise, Kansas, apparently violated the main studio rule by willfully and repeatedly failing to meet the location requirements set forth in section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's rules, and by willfully and repeatedly failing to maintain a meaningful management and staff presence at its main studio. We also find that AFA apparently failed to comply with a Bureau order by failing to respond fully to a Bureau inquiry that directed AFA to produce certain information concerning the main studio of Station KBMP(FM). Based on
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  • No. 200332700026 FRN 0008028938 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 30, 2004 Released: February 3, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to RJM Communications, Inc. (``RJM''), licensee of radio station WGSR(AM), Fernandina Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and for willful violation of Section 73.3526(c)(1) of the Rules. The noted violations involve RJM's failure to maintain a presence at its main studio, operation in excess of authorized nighttime operating power, and failure to make station WGSR(AM)'s public inspection file available during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND On July 15, 2003, the
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  • above and found that a reduction is warranted on the basis of a history of overall compliance and good faith. We have examined the Radio One orders and find nothing which supports a different result. Radio One involved a monetary forfeiture originally imposed for willful violation of the following Rules: 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file). In a series of rulings, the Enforcement Bureau and the Commission reduced the originally proposed
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  • 200332340005 Brunswick, Maryland ) FRN: 0006-1615-09 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 17, 2004 Released: August 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to JMK Communications, Inc. (``JMK''), licensee of WTRI, Brunswick, Maryland for willful violation of Sections 1.89, 73.49, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve failure to respond to Commission correspondence, failure to enclose station antenna within an effective locked fence or enclosure, and failure to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio. On April 28, 2003, the Commission's Columbia, Maryland Field Office (``Columbia Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')
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  • FRN 000-425-6426 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 19, 2004 Released: August 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Playa del Sol Broadcasters (``Playa del Sol''), licensee of station KRCK-FM, Mecca, California, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 11.61, and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Playa del Sol's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, failure to conduct required tests of KRCK-FM's EAS equipment and failure to maintain a main studio. 2. On March 31, 2003, the Commission's San Diego, California Office (``San Diego Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • NAL/Acct No. 200432500001 FRN 0005733662 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 14, 2004 Released: October 19, 2004 By the Assistant Bureau Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Paulino Bernal Evangelism (``Paulino''), licensee of radio broadcast station KBRN(AM), Boerne, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a) and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted rule violations involve its failure to maintain a main studio in its community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment during the hours of station operation, and failure to make available a public inspection file. In a December 19, 2003 Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • November 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to American Family Association (``AFA''), licensee of non-commercial educational radio Station KBMP(FM), Enterprise, Kansas. AFA violated the main studio rule by willfully and repeatedly failing to meet the location requirements set forth in section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's rules, and by willfully and repeatedly failing to maintain a meaningful management and staff presence at its main studio. AFA also willfully failed to comply fully with a Bureau communication that directed it to produce certain information concerning the main studio of Station KBMP(FM). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for
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  • Adopted: February 20, 2004 Released: February 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Aracelis Ortiz, Executrix for the Estate of Carlos Ortiz (``Aracelis Ortiz''), licensee of Class A Television Broadcast station KCOS-LP, Phoenix, Arizona, for willfully violating Sections 73.1125(c) and 11.35(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Aracelis Ortiz's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational at station KCOS-LP and Mrs. Ortiz's failure to have a main studio at a location within KCOS-LP's predicted Grade B contour on June 25, 2002. 2. On September 30, 2002, the District Director of the
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  • No. EB-03-KC-082 NAL/Acct. No. 200332560030 FRN 0006-1497-93 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 6, 2004 Released: December 8, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to Twenty-One Sound Communications (``Twenty-One''), licensee of Station KKAC(FM), Vandalia, Missouri, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Twenty-One's failure to maintain a presence at its main studio. 2. On October 6, 2003, the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Office (``Kansas City Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Twenty-One for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). Twenty-One filed its response to
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  • for station KMDY-FM during normal business hours. 2. On February 13, 2004, the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Office (``Kansas City Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Moody for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful violation of Section 73.3527(c) of the Rules and for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. In its March 15, 2004 response, Moody seeks rescission of the forfeiture. II. BACKGROUND On June 23, 2003, a Commission agent from the Kansas City Office inspected the main studio of station KMDY-FM, Keokuk, Iowa. During the inspection, station personnel could not produce various items that are required to be in the public inspection file, including: the
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  • EB-02-DL-295 NAL/Acct. No.200432500004 FRN 0001-5952-14 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 22, 2004 Released: December 27, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nine thousand dollars ($9,000), to Citadel Broadcasting Company (``Citadel''), licensee of Station KSYY(FM), Kingfisher, Oklahoma, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Citadel's failure to maintain the required staff and management presence at the station's main studio and failure to maintain all of the required material in the station's public inspection file. 2. On March 8, 2004, the Commission's Dallas, Texas, Field Office ("Dallas Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • EB-02-DL-295 NAL/Acct. No.200432500004 FRN 0001-5952-14 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 22, 2004 Released: December 27, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nine thousand dollars ($9,000), to Citadel Broadcasting Company (``Citadel''), licensee of Station KSYY(FM), Kingfisher, Oklahoma, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Citadel's failure to maintain the required staff and management presence at the station's main studio and failure to maintain all of the required material in the station's public inspection file. 2. On March 8, 2004, the Commission's Dallas, Texas, Field Office ("Dallas Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Order (``Order''), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by SM Radio, Inc. (``SM Radio''), licensee of Station KUOL(AM), San Marcos, Texas. SM Radio seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves SM Radio's failure to maintain a main studio presence within its community of license. II. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003, an agent from the Commission's Dallas, Texas Office (``Dallas Office'') attempted to inspect the main studio of Station KUOL. A building located at the station's tower site appeared to be the
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  • In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Coffee County Broadcasting, Inc. (``Coffee County''), licensee of radio station WMSR(AM), Manchester, Tennessee. Coffee County seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for willful violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Coffee County's willful failure to maintain a presence at its main studio during normal business hours. II. BACKGROUND 2. On July 11, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Office (``Atlanta Office'') attempted to inspect station WMSR(AM)'s main studio; however, the agent was unable to gain access to the studio.
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  • ORDER Adopted: March 3, 2004 Released: March 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a proposed monetary forfeiture issued in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Grass Roots Broadcasting, LLC (``Grass Roots''), licensee of AM Station WAMM, Woodstock, Virginia, for willful violation of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.50, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') . The violations involve Grass Roots' failure to register and paint its antenna structure and to maintain a main studio. On October 23, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Columbia, Maryland Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Grass Roots for
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  • of KUOL(AM) ) ) San Marcos, Texas ) FRN 0010-0455-32 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 31, 2004 Released: April 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to SM Radio, Inc. (``SM Radio''), licensee of KUOL(AM), San Marcos, Texas, for willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). The noted violation involves SM Radio's failure to maintain a main studio in its community of license. 2. On December 24, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's Dallas, Texas Field Office (``Dallas Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to SM Radio. SM Radio has
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  • By: _____________________________ David H. Solomon, Chief Date: ____________________________ TABLE I VIOLATIONS Violation Citation Station(s) Unauthorized Transfer of Control 47 U.S.C. � 310(d) KFRA, KDDK Failure to Install/Maintain EAS Equipment 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35, 73.1250, 73.1300, 73.1350(h) KFRA, KDDK Failure to Register Antenna Structure and Post Registration 47 C.F.R. � 17.4(a)(1), (g) KDDK Failure to Maintain/Staff Main Studio 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 KFRA, KDDK Failure to Designate Chief Operator 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1350(a)-(c), 73.1870 KFRA, KDDK Excess operating power 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560(b) KDDK Failure to conduct equipment performance measurements 47 C.F.R. � 73.1590(a)(6) KFRA Failure to maintain station logs 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1800, 73.1820, 73.1840 KFRA, KDDK Failure to maintain public file and make public file available 47 C.F.R. � 73.3526
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  • addition, we have before us the above-referenced application of GGCB for renewal of license for WQYZ(FM) (``Renewal Application'') and a May 3, 2004, Petition to Deny or Designate for Hearing the Renewal Application, filed by WJZD (``Renewal Petition''). For the reasons set forth below, we issue a NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR A FORFEITURE to GGCB for violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules due to GGCB's failure to maintain the requisite presence at its main studio. We also grant the Assignment Application and Renewal Application, and deny the Sale Petition, the Renewal Petition, and the Objection. WQYZ(FM) Assignment Application Background. Capstar and GGCB originally filed an application to assign the WQYZ(FM) license to Capstar on December 24, 2002. In
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  • Walker, LLP 875 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Re: WPSX-TV, WPSX-DT, Clearfield, PA Request for Waiver of Main Studio Rule Facility ID No. 66219 Dear Mr. Johnson: This letter is in response to your request, filed on behalf of the Pennsylvania State University (University), licensee/permittee of noncommercial educational television stations WPSX-TV and WPSX-DT, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, for waiver of Section 73.1125(a) of the rules, the main studio rule. For the reasons set forth below, we grant your request. The University has been operating WPSX-TV since the early 1960's. At the time it received the authorization for WPSX-TV, the University sought and was granted a waiver of the main studio rule to permit the location of its main studio at the Wagner
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 25, 2005 Released: July 27, 2005 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to Twenty-One Sound Communications, Inc. (``Twenty-One Sound''), licensee of Station KNSX(FM) in Steelville, Missouri, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Twenty-One Sound's failure to maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment in operational readiness condition, failure to maintain a main studio in compliance with the Rules, and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. background On March 1, 2005, an agent with the Commission's Kansas City Office of the
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  • Channel 276A can also be allotted to Georgetown in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements provided there is a site restriction 12.1 kilometers (7.5 miles) east of at reference coordinates 38-52-14 North Latitude and 83-45-55 West Longitude.. Commission records indicate that while Station WVXU(FM), File No. BPED-19930628KD, was granted a waiver of the Commission's main studio rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125, to operate as a ``satellite'' of Station WVXU-FM, Cincinnati, Ohio, the primary obligation of a broadcast licensee, including a satellite station, is to serve the local problems, needs and interests of its community of license. See Fort Bragg and Willits, California, 11 FCC Rcd 16421 (MMB 1996). (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 05-2207 Federal Communications Commission
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  • INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration (``petition'') filed by Pilgrim Communications, Inc. (``Pilgrim''), licensee of Station KSKE(AM), Vail, Colorado. Pilgrim seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $11,000 for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Sections 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Rules. II. BACKGROUND On November 20, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $11,000 to Pilgrim. The NAL was based on findings by the Denver Office that Pilgrim violated Section
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  • this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration (``petition'') filed by Pilgrim Communications, Inc. (``Pilgrim''), licensee of Station KWYD(AM), Colorado Springs, Colorado. Pilgrim seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $19,000 for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.1125(a), 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). II. BACKGROUND On November 20, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $19,000 to Pilgrim. The NAL was based on findings by the Denver Office that: between March 2001 and August 22, 2001, Pilgrim did not have
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 17, 2005 Released: October 19, 2005 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Clamor Broadcasting Network Inc. (``Clamor''), licensee of non-commercial educational station WJVP-FM, Culebra, Puerto Rico, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Clamor's failure to maintain the station's main studio within the community of license, within the principal community contour of any broadcast station licensed to the station's community of license, or within twenty-five miles from the reference coordinates of the center of its community of license. We also cancel the proposed forfeiture
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  • the smaller community of Mount Pleasant (pop. 25,946) to the larger city of Saginaw, Michigan (pop. 130,000). In support of this position, MacDonald stated that Mount Pleasant is located about 50 miles from Saginaw while Hemlock is merely 10 miles from Saginaw. In addition, MacDonald claimed that Wilks already located its studio for WCEN-FM in Saginaw in violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's rules and that the change of community proposal was an attempt to legitimize the studio change. Under these circumstances, MacDonald asserted that a Tuck showing is required to determine whether Hemlock (pop. 1,601) is sufficiently independent of Saginaw to warrant a first local service preference. The R&O granted the reallotment and change of community of license for
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  • Desert Sky or its parent corporations are violating any Commission rule in the manner in which they operate their stations, and that its allegations are actually based on false information. Specifically, Petitioner points out that contrary to Hodson's allegation, the location of Station KVGS's main studio is not Las Vegas, but rather is Bullhead City Arizona, in compliance with Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's rules. These allegations are unsupported by any reference to a specific violation of Commission rules, and in any event, these matters are outside the scope of a rulemaking proceeding such as this. We will not consider these allegations further. File No. BMJP-20001023ABT. Petitioner supplemented its petition for rulemaking with a request to consider another AM change of
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  • the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Twenty-One Sound Communications, Inc. (``Twenty-One Sound'') of the Forfeiture Order issued July 27, 2005. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $18,000 on Twenty-One Sound for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Twenty-One Sound's failure to maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment in operational readiness condition, failure to maintain a main studio in compliance with the Rules, and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On March 1, 2005, an agent with the Kansas City Office of the
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  • deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Aracelis Ortiz, Executrix for the Estate of Carlos Ortiz (``Aracelis Ortiz'') licensee of Class A Television Broadcast Station KCOS-LP, Phoenix, Arizona. Aracelis Ortiz seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found her liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for willful violation of Sections 73.1125(c) and 11.35(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Aracelis Ortiz's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational at Station KCOS-LP and Mrs. Ortiz's failure to have a main studio at a location within KCOS-LP's predicted Grade B contour on June 25, 2002. II. BACKGROUND 2. After conducting an investigation and determining that
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  • 11, 2005 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) to Chester P. Coleman c/o American Radio Brokers, Inc. (``Coleman''), San Francisco, California, licensee of stations KAXX (AM), Eagle River, Alaska, and KADX(FM), Houston, Alaska, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and (e), 73.1740(a)(1) and 73.1745(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves failure by Coleman to maintain main studios, local or toll-free telephone numbers, and minimum operating schedules, for KAXX and KADX, and for departing, without authorization, from the terms of the stations' authorizations. 2. On December 10, 2004, the Resident Agent of the Commission's Anchorage Resident Agent
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  • ) File No. EB-04-SD-033 NAL/Acct. No. 200432940001 FRN 0006911291 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 2, 2005 Released: September 8, 2005 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Farmworker Educational Radio Network, Inc. (``Farmworker'') for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) and (e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violation involves Farmworker's failure to maintain a local main studio and a public phone number in its community of license. background On February 9, 2004, a field agent from the Commission's San Diego Office attempted to conduct a routine inspection of FM Station KRIT in Parker, Arizona. The field agent discovered
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  • competition in metropolitan communities. The Commission adopted, instead, a presumption that an applicant intends to serve its designated community of license so long as (1) the applicant provides a city-grade service to the designated community of license; (2) the applicant proposes programming that will serve the designated community of license; and (3) the applicant's main studio location complies with Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules. In Suburban Community, the Commission concluded that "the risk of a renewal challenge for failure actually to serve the designated community constitutes a more effective regulatory tool than utilization in advance of guidelines and factors that are inexact in divining intent." Thus, the Commission decided that if an application satisfies the three objective factors adopted in
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  • � Mark III Media, Inc. DA 06-1180 c/o John Borsari, Esq. Released: May 31, 2006 Borsari & Associates, PLLC P.O. Box 29 Arlington, Virginia 22210 Re: Request for Continuing Waivers of Main Studio Rule for KGWR-TV, Rock Springs, Wyoming, ID No. 63170 KGWL-TV, Lander, Wyoming, ID No. 63162 Dear Counsel: This concerns the above-referenced request for continuing waivers of Section 73.1125, the Commission's main studio rule, filed by Mark III Media, Inc. (``Mark III''). Specifically, Mark III seeks authority to continue operating stations KGWR-TV and KGWL-TV without main studios, utilizing the main studio of KGWC-TV, Casper, Wyoming. Background. KGWR-TV and KGWL-TV have long operated as 100% satellites of KGWC-TV, as authorized by the Commission's satellite exemption to the television duopoly rule.
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  • studio rule'' and directing it to provide nine categories of information and copies of all documents relevant to AFA's responses. AFA responded with a letter dated November 21, 2003, that only addressed two categories of information and provided only one responsive document. 5. The NAL proposed a forfeiture in the base amount of $7,000 for AFA's apparent violation of section 73.1125. With respect to the Bureau's LOI to AFA, the Bureau found that AFA had failed to provide seven out of nine categories of information identified by the Bureau and had not offered any explanation for its incomplete response. The Bureau accordingly proposed a forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 for this violation, reduced from the base amount of $4,000 because
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  • integrity of the EAS system in the event of an actual emergency. Farmworkers also argues that the forfeiture amount should be reduced because the agent found overall compliance with the Commission's Rules, and because KCEC-FM has an overall history of compliance with the Rules. In 2005, however, Farmworkers was assessed a $7,000 forfeiture for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125 of the Rules. Because Farmworkers was previously the subject of an enforcement action, we find Farmworkers does not have an overall history of compliance and that reduction of the assessed forfeiture amount is not warranted. Farmworkers also seeks a reduction based on its good faith and voluntary disclosure of the facts and circumstances in this case. A good faith reduction
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  • 38803. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Robert H. Ratcliffe Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau See American Family Association, Order on Reconsideration, DA 06-1307 (Enf. Bur. rel. June 23, 2006) (``Order on Reconsideration''). Letter from William D. Freedman, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Patrick J. Vaughn, dated November 13, 2003 (``LOI''). The main studio rule is set forth in section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125. See LOI at 1. Licensees are generally expected to respond fully to requests for information from the Commission. See, e.g., SBC Communications, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 17 FCC Rcd 7589, 7591, � 4 (2002). Federal Communications Commission DA 06-1495 Federal Communications Commission DA 06-1495 F G N O z � � � �
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  • DA 06-1547 In Reply Refer to: 1800B3-JP Released: July 31, 2006 Max Radio of the Carolinas Licenses, LLC PO Box 1897 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 In re: Max Radio of the Carolinas Licenses, LLC WCMS-FM, Hatteras, North Carolina Facility ID: 83211 File No. 20051213ADD To Whom It May Concern: We have before us a Request for Waiver of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'') for Station WCMS-FM, Hatteras, North Carolina, filed by Max Radio of the Carolinas Licenses, LLC (``Max Radio'') on December 13, 2005. For the reasons discussed below, we waive Section 73.1125 of the Rules. Background. Section 73.1125 of the Rules (``Main Studio Rule'') requires a station's main studio to be located either: (1) within a
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  • introduction In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by Paulino Bernal Evangelism (``Evangelism''), former licensee of AM broadcast station KBRN, Boerne, Texas. Evangelism filed for reconsideration of a Bureau Forfeiture Order issued to Evangelism on October 19, 2004, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a) and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted rule violations involve Evangelism's failure to maintain a main studio in its community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment during the hours of station operation, and failure to make the station's public inspection file available. II. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003, an agent
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  • ) ) File Number EB-05-KC-143 NAL/Acct. No. 200632560002 FRN 0011407814 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 1, 2006 Released: September 6, 2006 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of sixteen thousand eight hundred dollars ($16,800) to 127, Inc. for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and for willful violation of Section 73.3526(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve failure to maintain a main studio, operating overpower during nighttime hours and failure to make available for inspection the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On December 13, 2005, an agent from the Commission's Kansas City Office of the
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  • Construction Permit Or License, dated November 14, 2005, file number BALH-20051115AAP, that is pending as of the Effective Date in the Commission's Media Bureau; ``Checklists'' means the FCC's Broadcast Self-Inspection Checklists (http://www.fcc.gov/eb/be-chklsts/) as of the Effective Date; ``Violations'' means violations of section 310(d) of the Act and section 73.3540 of the Rules by Diebel and R&M, and violations of section 73.1125 of the Rules by Diebel, as described in this Consent Decree; and ``Crossett Studio'' is a broadcast facility located in Crossett, Arkansas that is owned and operated by R&M and used as the Station's main studio. III. BACKGROUND On October 10, 2004, the Bureau received a complaint alleging that, for five years, R&M had been operating the Station from the
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  • Rcd 14777, 14780 (MB 2004) (Order on Reconsideration) (same). Northeast Cellular Telephone Co. v. FCC, 897 F.2d 1164, 1166 (D.C. Cir. 1990). WAIT Radio, 418 F.2d at 1159. Northeast Cellular, 897 F.2d at 1166. See ``Request for re-classification of KTVY-TV Channel 7 - Goldfield, NV from the Reno, NV DMA to the Las Vegas, NV DMA'' (attached to Reply). Section 73.1125 states: (a) Except for those stations described in paragraph (b) of this section, each AM, FM, and TV broadcast station shall maintain a main studio at one of the following locations: (1) Within the station's community of license; (2) At any location within the principal community contour of any AM, FM, or TV broadcast station licensed to the station's community
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  • 24, 2006 Released: March 28, 2006 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership (``Alpine''), former licensee of AM Station KWYS in West Yellowstone, Montana, ACS Wireless (``ACS'') for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by failing to maintain a meaningful managerial and staff presence at the KWYS main studio. On January 14, 2005, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Alpine. In this Order, we consider Alpine's arguments that the NAL is unenforceable against Alpine, and
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit � � DA 06-979 Released: May 10, 2006 Living Faith Ministries, Inc. c/o John M. Burgett, Esq. Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP 1776 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Re: Request for Waiver of Main Studio Rule for WAGV(TV), Harlan, KY WLFB(TV), Bluefield, WV Dear Counsel: This concerns the above-referenced request for a waiver of Section 73.1125, the Commission's main studio rule, filed by Living Faith Ministries, Inc. (``Living Faith''), licensee of WAGV(TV), Harlan, Kentucky and WLFB(TV), Bluefield, West Virginia. Specifically, Living Faith seeks authority to permit it to operate WAGV(TV) and WLFB(TV) with the main studio of WLFG(TV), Grundy, Virginia. Background. Living Faith asserts that it is a 501(c)(3) corporation that simulcasts religious television programming on
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  • Clear Channel's basic character qualifications before making a determination whether grant of the Application would serve the public interest. In the Staff Ruling, the Bureau rejected these arguments and granted the Application. It also, however, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, proposing a $7,000 forfeiture to Golden Gulf for its apparent violation of the main studio rule, Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''). Discussion. Reconsideration in this case is governed by Section 1.106 of the Rules. Under that section, as interpreted by established case law, ``reconsideration is appropriate only when the petitioner either shows a material error or omission in the original order or raises additional facts not known or not existing until after the petitioner's last
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  • 0003772761 ORDER Adopted: March 28, 2007 Released: March 30, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Order, we cancel a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) issued to Amaturo Group of L.A., Ltd. (``Amaturo''), licensee of station KLIT(FM) in Fountain Valley, California, for apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The alleged violation involved Amaturo's failure to maintain a local main studio for KLIT(FM). On May 31, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Amaturo for failing to maintain a local main studio for KLIT(FM). Amaturo filed a response to
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  • and has failed to provide any specific allegations of fact relating to the operation of the Station sufficient to establish a prima facie showing that grant of the Application would be inconsistent with the public interest. The Licensee maintains that it provides service to its community of license; has a main studio within the 25 mile limit imposed by Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''); that WTMX(FM)'s station identification announcements properly specify Skokie, in compliance with the Rules, and that the Station complies with the Commission's requirement that it include quarterly community issue/programs lists in the Station's public file. Finally, the Licensee claims that many allegations raised by Struhar should be barred from consideration because they relate to either
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  • April 6, 2007 LMC BET Holdings, LLC c/o Robert L. Hoegle, Esq. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Suite 900 101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Re: Request for Continuing Waiver of Main Studio Rule for WJMN-TV, Escanaba, Michigan Facility ID No. 9630 Dear Counsel: This concerns the above-referenced request (the ``Liberty Request'') for a continuing waiver of Section 73.1125, the Commission's main studio rule, filed by LMC BET Holdings, LLC. (``Liberty''). Specifically, Liberty seeks authority to continue operating station WJMN-TV without a main studio, utilizing the main studio of WFRV-TV, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Liberty has submitted this request in connection with its pending application to acquire control of WFRV and WJMN Television Station, Inc., licensee of WFRV-TV, Green Bay,
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  • L.P. v. FCC, 857 F.2d 1556 (D.C. Cir. 1988). Further, referencing the declaration of the of the editor of the Apache County Observer and his January 4, 1996, editorial (Petition, Attachment A), as well as two phone directories covering Eagar (Reply, Exhibit D), Navajo alleges that KTHQ(FM) did not have a local telephone number as required by 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(e). We note, however, Konopnicki's assertion that KTHQ(FM) has had an Eagar telephone number since it began operation in October 1995 (Opposition at p. 5). Significantly, we further note that the referenced directories were published in April 1995, and inasmuch as Navajo's petition is dated February 28, 1996 and the editorial and declaration are dated January 4 and February 28, 1996,
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  • 0003787835 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600) to HTV/HTN/Hawaiian TV Network, Ltd. (``HTV''), licensee of station KHLU-LP, in Honolulu, Hawaii, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On September 28, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Honolulu Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to HTV for failing to maintain a local main studio in its community of license. In this Order, we consider HTV's arguments that the proposed forfeiture amount is not consistent
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  • Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration (``petition'') filed by Playa del Sol Broadcasters (``Playa del Sol''). Playa del Sol seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for violation of Sections 11.35, 11.61, and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Playa del Sol's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, failure to conduct required tests of Station KRCK-FM's EAS equipment and failure to maintain a main studio. In its petition, Playa del Sol does not dispute the violations but instead seeks rescission or reduction of the
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  • letter is styled as an ``informal objection,'' and thus we will so consider it. SMCCD filed a letter opposing the Objection on November 30, 2005 (``Opposition''). Discussion. DCRB lodges a number of complaints, primarily concerning what it believes is a lack of local programming on KCRI(FM). DCRB first notes that the KCRI(FM) authorization has a special operating condition waiving Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'') and allowing KCRI(FM) to operate as a satellite of station KCRW(FM), Santa Monica, California. DCRB contends that SMCCD does not provide sufficient local programming, and thus requests that the special operating condition be revoked so that a new licensee could ``become a local voice for the community.'' DCRB goes on to list what it
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  • an ``informal objection,'' and thus we will so consider it. USC filed its Response on November 9, 2005, to which DCRB replied on December 12, 2005. Discussion. DCRB lodges a number of complaints, primarily concerning what it believes is a lack of local programming on KPSC(FM). DCRB first notes that the KPSC(FM) authorization has a special operating condition waiving Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules'') and allowing KPSC(FM) to operate as a satellite of station KUSC(FM), Los Angeles, California. DCRB contends that USC does not provide sufficient local programming, and thus requests that the special operating condition be revoked so that a new licensee could ``become a local voice for the community.'' DCRB goes on to list what it
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  • 200732700013 FRN: 0005008016 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 30, 2007 Released: August 1, 2007 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of station WKIQ, in Eustis, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a), 73.1350(b)(2) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Rama's failure to maintain full-time managerial and staff personnel at the main studio during normal business hours, failure to maintain the continuous ability to turn its transmitter off, and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file at its main studio. 2. On June 6, 2007, the Commission's
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  • represents less than 15% of the daily program content, this arrangement would not address the need to continue to obligate WYTV(TV) to meet its public responsibilities to provide local programming. However, the local program origination requirements were eliminated by the Commission in 1987, and have never dictated the nature of the programming to be originated locally. See Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of the Commission's Rules, the Main Studio and Program Origination Rules for Radio and Television Broadcast Stations, 2 FCC Rcd 3215 (1987). Though under no obligation to do so, Parkin states that it hopes that increased efficiencies made available under the SSA will provide enhanced opportunities for local service. Furthermore, Parkin states that it will maintain editorial control
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  • No. 200732560001 FRN 0011407814 Adopted: August 16, 2007 Released: August 20, 2007 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and 127, Inc. (``127''), licensee of station KLFJ, Springfield, Missouri. The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against 127 for possible violations of Sections 73.1125(a), 73.1745, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The Bureau and 127 have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter and terminate the investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 25, 2007 Released: September 27, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600) to Puget Sound Educational TV, Inc. ("PSETV"), licensee of station KWDK, in Tacoma, Washington, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On March 2, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to PSETV for failing to maintain a local main studio in its community of license. In this Order, we consider PSETV's arguments that there were extenuating circumstances outside of PSETV's control that
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  • Informal Objection, the Senators allege that the Assignment Application should be denied because: (1) the Broker allowed a delegate to the Virgin Islands Constitutional Convention to host a program on the Station the day before the election, in violation of Section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') (``Section 315 Allegation''); (2) the Licensees violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''); and (3) an unauthorized transfer of control of the Station occurred between the Licensees and the Broker. Additionally, the Informal Objections filed by the Objectors claim that granting the Assignment Application is not in the best interests of the residents of St. Croix because: (1) Rain, as current operator of the Station, is using
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  • Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Re: Petition for Waiver of Main Studio Rule KBSL-TV, Goodland, Kansas Fac. ID 66416 Dear Mr. Goodman: This is in reference to the Petition for Waiver of Main Studio Rule filed by Sunflower Broadcasting, Inc. (``Sunflower'') on June 15, 2007. The petition is unopposed. The petition requests a waiver of the main studio rule, Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules, with respect to KBSL-TV, Goodland, Kansas. We will grant the request for a main studio waiver, but only on a temporary basis. Section 73.1125(a) requires that each broadcast station operate a main studio within either the principal community contour of any station, of any service, licensed to its community of license or within 25 miles of
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  • No. 20373, Application for Assignment of License, File No. BALCT-20061121AIK Dear Counsel: This is in regard to the above referenced unopposed application for the assignment of the license of KMAS-TV, Steamboat Springs, Colorado from NBC Telemundo License Co. (Telemundo) to Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network, Inc. (Rocky Mountain). In connection with the application, Rocky Mountain seeks a waiver of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules to permit it to operate KMAS-TV on a non-commercial basis without a main studio in its city of license. Rocky Mountain plans to operate KMAS-TV as a satellite/repeater station of non-commercial educational station KRMA-TV, Denver, Colorado. For the reasons stated below we grant the application and the requested waiver. Rocky Mountain is a Colorado nonprofit corporation
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  • Released: February 28, 2007 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by 127, Inc. of the Forfeiture Order issued September 6, 2006. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,800 on 127, Inc. for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and the willful violation of Section 73.3526(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved 127, Inc.'s failure to maintain a main studio, operating overpower during nighttime hours, and failure to make available for inspection the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND In response to a report of a violation, on December 13 and
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  • the Licensee ``illegally re-tuned the transmitter to power it up causing more damage and interference''; and (9) the required license renewal announcements were ``not in clear understandable English.'' In response, the Licensee states that: (1) Jeantet's allegations regarding the Station's main studio do not establish a violation of any Commission Rule, and that the Station's main studio complies with Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules; (2) it has always located the Station's public inspection file at the Station's main studio location, both when it was located at the transmitter site and at its current location in Jericho, New York; (3) Jeantet's EAS allegation does not establish a violation of the Commission's Rules, that the Station uses an automated EAS logging system,
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 15, 2008 Released: January 17, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800) to Claro Communications, LTD., (``Claro''), licensee of station KBRN, in Boerne, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and the repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Claro's failure to maintain a main studio and operation of its station at a power level exceeding that specified in its license. II. BACKGROUND On August 6, 2007, in response to a complaint, an agent from the Commission's Houston Office of
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  • electronic notification on the date said payment is made to SCR-Response@fcc.gov. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by First Class and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to FM 92 Broadcasters, Inc. at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Dennis P. Carlton Regional Director, South Central Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35(a), 73.1125(a). Station KWOX's EAS unit was not able to operate in automatic mode, because it could not be set to a valid date and time. In addition, it had no audio signal on two of the three connected inputs. Station KWOX received a separate Notice of Apparent Liability for failing to have operational EAS equipment. See Omni Communications, Inc., Notice of
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  • 2008 Released: June 20, 2008 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Claro Communications, LTD. (``Claro'') of the Forfeiture Order issued January 17, 2008. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $8,800 for Claro's willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved Claro's failure to maintain a main studio and operation of its station at a power level exceeding that specified in its license. II. BACKGROUND On August 6, 2007, in response to a complaint, an agent from the Commission's Houston Office of the
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  • and maintenance, and that he issued a verbal and written warning about the ``dangerous condition'' of the AM towers at both stations, which included tower structure, lighting, and painting problems. Roach maintains that these ``complaint matters'' remained unresolved as of March 3, 2006. In addition, Roach alleges that the Licensees ``repeatedly violated'' the Commission's rules regarding ``city-of-license requirements'' in Sections 73.1125, 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Rules at Stations WCDL(AM) and WLNP(FM) by not maintaining ``properly manned and supervised space'' in the City of Carbondale and by not having the capability of transmitting from the city of license ``on demand.'' Roach states that despite repeated warnings by the Chief Operator and the Contract Engineer, along with requests for additional capital to
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  • July 28, 2008 Released: July 30, 2008 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5600) to Christopher H. Bennett Broadcasting of Washington, Inc. (``Bennett Broadcasting''), licensee of AM radio station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, for repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules. On May 22, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $14,000 to Bennett Broadcasting for failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures, in violation of Section 73.49 of the Rules, and for failing to maintain an
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  • it had no gross revenues for the three calendar years prior to the NAL, and supplies financial data to support that claim. To assess A-O's inability to pay argument, we must consider a related proceeding, where, on December 29, 2003, the Commission assessed a $25,000 forfeiture against A-O for operating KTMN in willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Rules. In the 2003 Forfeiture Order, the Commission took into account an argument from A-O concerning its inability to pay the forfeiture amount as A-O submitted documentation stating that it had no revenues. Generally, when analyzing a financial hardship claim, the Commission has looked to gross revenues as a reasonable and appropriate yardstick in determining whether
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  • 28, 2008 Released: January 30, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) to First Baptist Church, Inc. (``First Baptist''), licensee of non-commercial FM station WAKJ, DeFuniak Springs, FL, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve First Baptist's failure to install the required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failure to maintain full-time managerial and staff personnel at the main studio during normal business hours. II. BACKGROUND On August 9, 2006, agents from the Commission's Tampa Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``Tampa Office'') were unable to inspect
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  • dBu signal of a first-adjacent channel station. For example, ``Darin Johnson'' claims that ICR did not run the newspaper notice required by Section 73.3580 of the Rules; did not include in the Application any record of permission to use the transmitter site specified in the Application; and failed to request a waiver of the main studio location rule [47 C.F.R. 73.1125] even though ICR could not house a main studio in Watkins Glen, the proposed community of license. See Letter from Melodie A. Virtue, Esq., filed June 4, 2008, at Attachment 1. Id. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.52 (``The original of all petitions, motions, pleadings, briefs, and other documents filed by any part shall be signed . . . .''), 73.3587 (``.
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  • 0016367518 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 21, 2008 Released: November 25, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) to Perihelion Global, Inc. (``Perihelion''), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') . The noted violations involve Perihelion's failure to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failure to maintain a main studio, and failure to transmit the station identification. II. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2008, the Commission's New Orleans Office of the Enforcement Bureau (``New Orleans Office'') received a
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  • of the Rules for Cumulus's failure to maintain issues/programs lists for the Station. In its Response, Cumulus states that it subsequently discovered that all but one of the Station's quarterly issues/programs lists in fact were timely filed and placed in the public file at the Station's then main studio location in Neenah, Wisconsin, within the geographical parameters specified in Section 73.1125 of the Rules. Specifically, Cumulus reports that: The main studio for Station WDUZ-FM was shared by several stations in Neenah, Wisconsin, until the Fall of 2003, when it moved to a new location in Green Bay, while certain other of the stations relocated to a new studio in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. During the time the studio was shared, Station WDUZ-FM simulcast
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  • University of North Carolina c/o Marcus W. Trathen, Esq. Brooks Pierce 150 Fayetteville Street Wachovia Capital Center, Suite 1600 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Re: Request for Waiver of Main Studio Rule for a New Noncommercial Educational Station at Canton, North Carolina File No. BPET-19960919KW Facility ID No. 83822 Dear Counsel: This concerns the above-referenced request for a waiver of Section 73.1125, the Commission's main studio rule, filed by the University of North Carolina (``UNC''), to locate the main studio of a new noncommercial station in Canton, North Carolina, at its flagship station, WUNC-TV, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. UNC asserts that its educational public television network consists of WUNC-TV plus ten full-power satellite stations located throughout the state of North Carolina. Moreover,
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  • absence of a management or staff presence, an incomplete public inspection file, lack of operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, lack of monthly EAS tests, no personnel or remote control equipment to control the transmitter, failure to post the license, failure to designate a chief operator, and failure to have equipment performance measurements available. See 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35, 11.61, 73.1125, 73.1230, 73.1300, 73.1350(b), (h), and (i), 73.1400, 73.1590, 73.1870 and 73.3527. See LOI at 2-3 and Ex. B. Response at 5. Id. at 4. See LOI, Ex. B. The only defense asserted by GLBC and GLBA in their Response is to claim that their pattern of constructing quasi-translators (if that) instead of the full-service NCE-FM stations authorized in their construction
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  • 2009 By the Regional Director, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800) to Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting Co. Inc. (``Sparta-Tomah''), licensee of AM Station WKLJ in Sparta, Wisconsin and FM Station WFBZ in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1745 and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating WKLJ at a power of more than 59 watts during nighttime hours, in direct contravention of the terms of its station authorization, and failing to maintain a main studio for WFBZ consistent with the Rules. In this Order, we consider Sparta-Tomah's arguments that the forfeiture amount should be cancelled in light of Sparta-Tomah's
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  • Trustee filed an Opposition to ``Informal Objection'' and on September 29, 2008, Gulf South filed an Opposition to Informal Objection. Mizell filed a Response to Opposition to ``Informal Objection'' on September 30, 2008. See Stage Door Development, Inc., Case No. 07-11638-DHW (Bankr. M.D. Ala. Jan. 10, 2008). File No. BALH-20080130AAA. See Gulf South Opposition, Exhibit A. Id. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125. Informal Objection at 2. See David D. Burns, Esq., Letter, Ref. 1800B3-RBG (Dec. 17, 2008). Main Studio Response at 1. See Gulf South Opposition at 2, note 4. See Policy Regarding Character Qualifications in Broadcast Licensing, Report, Order and Policy Statement, 102 FCC 2d 1179, 1196-98 (1986), recons. granted in part on other grounds, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 1 FCC
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  • ID No. 7908 FRN: 0011053717 NoTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 15, 2009 Released: April 15, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Indianapolis Community Television, Inc. (``ICTI''), licensee of noncommercial television station WDTI(TV), Indianapolis, Indiana, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules by failing to maintain a publicly accessible main studio, a meaningful management and staff presence at its main studio, a listed local telephone number, and failing to notify the Commission of the relocation of its main studio. As discussed below, based upon the facts and circumstances of this case, we find that ICTI is apparently liable
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  • that Wilmington's local news needs are met through other avenues, such as WHYY's website or radio station. It should be noted that prior Commission authorization to relocate a station's main studio from one location to another within the community of license is not required. Subsequent to the relocation, the licensee should notify the Commission of their move. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(d)(1). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.65. City also asserts that WHYY failed in its renewal application to advise the Commission of its plans to close its main studio in Wilmington. We have already addressed and denied City's allegation regarding WHYY's main studio. WHYY Opposition to Informal Objection at 5. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -
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  • 2, 2010 Released: August 4, 2010 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) to LSM Radio Partners, L.L.C. (``LSM Radio''), licensee of station WWWK(FM), in Islamorada, FL for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve LSM Radio's failure to maintain: (1) operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment when station WWWK(FM) was in operation; and (2) a full-time managerial and staff presence at the station's main studio consistent with the Rules. II. BACKGROUND On February 6, 2009, in response to a complaint alleging that radio station WWWK(FM)
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Skytower Communications - 94.3, LLC Licensee of Station WULF(FM), Hardinsburg, Kentucky Request for Determination of Compliance with the Main Studio Location Rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Facility I.D. No. 25799 NAL/Acct. No. MB-201041410015 FRN: 0001790724 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER AND NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: September 16, 2010 Released: September 17, 2010 By the Chief, Audio Division We have before us a Request for Determination Regarding Compliance with Main Studio Rule (the ``Request for Determination'')
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  • No. 201132700001 FRN: 0005023643 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 1, 2010 Released: November 3, 2010 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of AM station WRHB, in Leesburg, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain full-time managerial and staff personnel at its main studio and failing to maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. We conclude that Rama is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). BACKGROUND On September 3, 2009, in response to a complaint,
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  • 201032400002 FRN 0017570847 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: December 1, 2010 Released: December 1, 2010 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that J.M.J. Radio, Inc. (``J.M.J. Radio''), the licensee of radio station WQOR in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain a management and staff presence at the Station WQOR main studio. We conclude that J.M.J. Radio is apparently liable for a total forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). BACKGROUND On November 25, 2009, an agent from the Enforcement Bureau's Philadelphia Office (``Philadelphia Office'') conducted an inspection of Station
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  • Satellite Stations''). Id at 4213-4214. Stations KSNG(TV), Garden City, Kansas, and KSNK(TV), McCook, Nebraska, also rebroadcast KSNC(TV), but do not have any contour overlap with any of the other co-owned stations and, therefore, no ownership waiver is required. These stations also maintain their own studios. Therefore, no waiver of the main studio rule is required either. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125 (2008). File No. BTCCDT-20091118ABB, Attachment 1, Exhibit E-1. Id. at 4215. Id. Although NVT only asked for a satellite exemption for KSNC(TV), Cobb included all three stations in his analysis. Supra � 4. Although Cobb did not raise it in his letter, we do take note of the applicant's recent emergence from bankruptcy and the possible issues that this might
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  • (``NAL''), we find that Birach Broadcasting Corporation (``Birach''), licensee of Station WMFN(AM), Zeeland, Michigan (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), by engaging in an unauthorized transfer of control of the Station that occurred in the context of a time brokerage agreement. We further find that Birach apparently violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules by failing to staff the main studio of the Station with a managerial employee and staff level employee of its own while the Station was being operated by a time broker. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that Birach is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $15,000. We also order
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  • (``NAL''), we find that Birach Broadcasting Corporation (``Birach''), licensee of Station WMJH(AM), Rockford, Michigan (the ``Station''), apparently willfully violated Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), by engaging in an unauthorized transfer of control of the Station that occurred in the context of a time brokerage agreement. We further find that Birach apparently violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules by failing to staff the main studio of the Station with a managerial employee and staff level employee of its own while the Station was being operated by time brokers. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act, that Birach is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $15,000. We also order Birach,
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  • FRN 0003787835 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 5, 2010 Released: May 7, 2010 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to HTV/HTN/Hawaiian TV Network, Ltd. ("HTV"), licensee of station KHLU-LP, in Honolulu, Hawaii, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 73.1225(a), 73.1125(c) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). On March 27, 2009, the Enforcement Bureau's Honolulu Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $24,000 to HTV for failing to make the station available for FCC inspection, failing to maintain an accessible local main studio in its community of license, and failing to
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  • number two broadcast television network with more than 200 affiliated stations, including 17 company-owned television outlets. Its net yearly sales are $2,624,000,000. See Hoover's Company Records - In-depth Records, March 22, 2010. See Forfeiture Policy Statement, 12 FCC Rcd at 17099-100 � 24. See supra note 49. See 47 U.S.C. �� 310(d), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. �� 0.111, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 73.1125. (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 10-995 Federal Communications Commission DA 10-995 � � � � � ;� � 0 � 0 � 0
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: June 30, 2011 Released: June 30, 2011 By the Resident Agent, Houston Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Vision Latina Broadcasting, Inc. (``Vision Latina Broadcasting''), licensee of Station KBPO, Port Neches, Texas (the ``Station''), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.1125 and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain: (1) a main studio with a meaningful staff and management presence; and (2) a complete public inspection file and make that file available. We conclude that Vision Latina Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). In addition, no later than 30
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  • from WFRV and WJMN Television Station, Inc. (``WWTS'') to Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. (``Nexstar''). Nexstar has requested a continuing waiver of the main studio rule for WJMN-TV. Nexstar states that the station has been rebroadcasting the programming of WFRV-TV and that it will continue to do so. For the reasons stated below, we grant the application and the requested waiver. Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules requires that a television broadcast station operate a main studio at one of the following locations: (1) within its community of license; (2) within the principal community contour of any AM, FM, or TV broadcast station licensed to its community of license; or (3) within 25 miles of the reference coordinates of the center of its
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  • booster stations. SUBPART H-RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL BROADCAST STATIONS Brief Description: This rule requires each broadcast station to maintain a local or toll-free telephone number in its community of license. Need: This rule is necessary to promote the localism goals on which the main studio rule is based. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303 and 307 Section Number and Title: 73.1125(e) Station main studio location. Brief Description: This rule identifies Part K as the part of the rules which sets forth restrictions on the assignment or transfer of licenses awarded pursuant to noncommercial educational comparative procedures. Need: This rule is unnecessary. The applicability of the Part K rules and their requirements are clearly set forth therein. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154,
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  • 1G. 2 District to "realize valuable economies of scale which would allow it to restore and enhance the noncommercial educational programming provided" by the Station. The District observes that the WMKV(FM) studio is approximately 3.8 miles from the center of West Chester, Ohio, and within the Station's principal community contour; it therefore complies with the geographic limitation specified in Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (the "Rules").3However, the District seeks to "outsource" the staffing requirements for the Station's main studio to MKC, and therefore requests waiver of the main studio rules to permit the Station's designated main studio to be staffed by MKC employees. In support of the waiver, the District argues that the Commission traditionally considers requests for waivers of
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  • Radio''), licensee of Station WWWK(FM), in Islamorada, Florida. As discussed below, we conclude that the forfeiture should be reduced to four thousand seven hundred dollars ($4,700). LSM Radio seeks reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order issued on August 4, 2010, which imposed an eight thousand five hundred dollar ($8,500) monetary forfeiture for the willful and repeated violation of sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). The noted violations concerned LSM Radio's failure to maintain: (1) an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment when Station WWWK(FM) was in operation; and (2) a full-time managerial and staff presence at the station's main studio consistent with the Rules. The originally proposed forfeiture of $15,000 was reduced to $8,500 based upon LSM Radio's inability
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  • ORDER Adopted: October 27, 2011 Released: October 27, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Consolidated Radio, Inc. (``Consolidated Radio''), licensee of Station KVOZ(AM) in Del Mar Hills, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of sections 73.1125, 73.1745(a), and 73.3526 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Consolidated Radio's failure to: (1) maintain a main studio in the community of license; (2) operate consistent with the terms of its station authorization; and (3) maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On May 16, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Houston Office (``Houston Office'')
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  • probative evidence that Faehn in fact controls the Station's personnel, programming, and finances. Additionally, regarding Dakota's intent in filing the Modification Application, the Commission will generally presume that an applicant intends to serve its designated community of license, where the applicant: (1) provides principal community signal service to the designated community; (2) locates its main studio in compliance with Section 73.1125 of the Rules; and (3) proposes programming that will serve the designated community. Minor modifications are, of course, exempt from providing new service program statements, and there is no issue as to the first two criteria here. Therefore, we find that Three Eagles has provided no probative evidence to counter the Commission's presumption that the Modification Application is designed to
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  • Studio Relocation Dear Mr. Prak: This letter concerns the August 25, 2011, request, filed on behalf of Scott Savage, Receiver (``Savage''), licensee of Station WJSJ(FM), Fernandina Beach, Florida (the ``Station''), for approval of the relocation of the Station's main studio to 9090 Hogan Road in Jacksonville, Florida (the ``Request''). For the reasons set forth below, we sua sponte waive Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules to permit the temporary relocation of the Station's main studio. Background. The Commission's main studio rule requires that each broadcast station operate a main studio within the station's community of license; at any location within the principal community contour of any station, of any service, licensed to its community of license; or within 25 miles of
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  • Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Mattoon Broadcasting Company (``Mattoon Broadcasting''), licensee of Stations WLBH(AM) and WLBH-FM, in Mattoon, Illinois, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose Station WLBH's towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and section 73.1125(a) by failing to maintain a management and staff presence at the stations' main studio. We conclude that Mattoon Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000). BACKGROUND On July 21, 2010, during normal business hours, an agent from the Enforcement Bureau's Chicago Office (``Chicago Office'') attempted to inspect Stations WLBH and WLBH-FM at
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE AND ORDER Adopted: May 16, 2011 Released: May 16, 2011 By the Resident Agent, Houston Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (``NAL''), we find that Consolidated Radio, Inc. (``Consolidated Radio''), licensee of Station KVOZ(AM) in Del Mar Hills, Texas, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated sections 73.1125, 73.1745(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to (1) maintain a main studio in the community of license; (2) operate consistent with the terms of its station authorization; and (3) maintain and make available a complete public inspection file. We conclude that Consolidated Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars
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  • Group II, WMNY, Buffalo, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 and 11.52. Buffalo, NY Office (3/3/00). Jacor Communications, Inc., WHAM, Rochester, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. � 11.61. Buffalo, NY Office (3/14/00). WBJX, Inc., Radio Station WBJX, Racine, Wisconsin. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 17.48, 73.49, and 73.1125. Chicago, IL Office (3/15/00). Girdwood Community Club, Inc.. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 11.52,11.61, and 73.1870. Anchorage, AK Office (3/21/00). Radio One Licenses, Inc. WBOT(FM), Brockton, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125(a), 73.1125(d), 73.1230(a), 73.1350(c)(l), 73.1560(b), 73.1590(a)(l), 73.1800(a), 73.1870(a), and 73.3526(a)(2). New England District Office (3/28/00). 47 American Family Association, WARN,
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  • Group II, WMNY, Buffalo, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 11.35 and 11.52. Buffalo, NY Office (3/3/00). Jacor Communications, Inc., WHAM, Rochester, NY. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. � 11.61. Buffalo, NY Office (3/14/00). WBJX, Inc., Radio Station WBJX, Racine, Wisconsin. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 17.48, 73.49, and 73.1125. Chicago, IL Office (3/15/00). Girdwood Community Club, Inc.. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 11.52,11.61, and 73.1870. Anchorage, AK Office (3/21/00). Radio One Licenses, Inc. WBOT(FM), Brockton, MA. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125(a), 73.1125(d), 73.1230(a), 73.1350(c)(l), 73.1560(b), 73.1590(a)(l), 73.1800(a), 73.1870(a), and 73.3526(a)(2). New England District Office (3/28/00). 47 American Family Association, WARN,
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  • the RFR exposure limits in apparent violation of Section 1.1310 of the Commission's Rules. The Commission also proposes that A-O be held liable for an $8,000 forfeiture for failure to install Emergency Alert System equipment in apparent violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules, a $7,000 forfeiture for failure to have a main studio in apparent violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules, and a $3,000 forfeiture for failure to have adequate transmission system control in apparent violation of Section 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules. Action by the Commission on November 14, 2002, by Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (FCC 02-312). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps and Martin. - FCC - Enforcement Bureau Contacts: John Winston at (202)
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  • Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit JeffreyD.Southmayd,Esq. Southmayd&Miller 122019thStreet,N.W. Suite400 Washington,D.C.20036 DearMr.Southmayd: FEDERALCOMMUNICATIONSCOMMISSION WASHINGTON,D.C.20554 DEC102002 1MoodyBiblesupplementedthewaiverrequestonOctober29,2002. INREPLYREFERTO: 1800113-RAB InRe:WVML(FM),Millersburg.OH TheMoodyBibleInstituteofChicago FacilityIDNo.85908 BMPED-200200314ABK RequestforWaiverof47C.F.R.�73.1125 (MainStudioRule) ThestaffhasunderconsiderationthecaptionedapplicationofTheMoodyBible InstituteofChicago("MoodyBible")forminormodificationoftheconstructionpermit forstationWVML(FM),Millersburg,Ohioanditsrequestforawaiverofthe Commission'sMainStudioRule,Section73.1125,1inordertooperatestation WVML(FM)asa"satellite"ofcommonlyownednoncommercialeducational("NCE") stationWCRF-FM,Cleveland,Ohio.2Forthereasonssetforthbelow,wewillwaive Section73.1125andgrantMoodyBible'sapplication. MainStudioWaiver.PursuanttoSection73.1125(a),abroadcaststation'smain studiomustbelocatedeither(1)withinastation'scommunityoflicense,(2)withinthe principalcommunitycontourofanyotherbroadcaststationlicensedtoitscommunity,or 2A"satellite"stationmeetsalloftheCommission'stechnicalrules.However,itoriginatesno programmingandinsteadrebroadcaststheparentstation'sprogramming.SeeAmendmentofMultiple OwnershipRules,MemorandumOpinionandOrder,3RR2d1554,1562(1964). (3)within25milesofthecenterofitscommunityoflicensee3However,underSection 73.1125(b)(2),theCommissionwillwaivetheserequirementswhere"goodcause"exists todosoandwheretheproposedstudiolocation"wouldbeconsistentwiththeoperation ofthestationinthepublicinterest."EachwaiverrequestbyanNCEstationseekingto operateasthesatelliteofanotherNCEstationisconsideredonacase-by-casebasis.The CommissionhasrecognizedthebenefitsofcentralizedoperationsforNCEstations,given theirlimitedfunding,andthusfound"goodcause"existstowaivethemainstudio locationrequirementwheresatelliteoperationsareproposed.Asatellitestationmust, however,demonstratethatitwillmeetitslocalserviceobligationtosatisfytheSection 73.1125"publicinterest"standards MoodyBible'srequestisbasedontheeconomiesofscale,whichwouldbe realizedbygrantofitswaiver.Weagreeandconcludethatthereis"goodcause"to waive47C.F.R.Section73.1125(a)(4)underthesecircumstances. MoodyBibleproposestooperateWVML(FM),Millersburg,Ohioasasatellite stationofWCRF-FM,Cleveland,Ohio,approximately80.27milesfromMillersburg. Wherethereisagreatdistancebetweentheparentandsatellitestation,ashere,weare particularlyconcernedthatthelicenseetakeadequatemeasurestomaintainitsawareness ofthesatellitecommunity'sneedsandinterests.Tothatend,MoodyBiblehaspledged to:(1)establishacitizen'sadvisoryboardmadeupofresidentsofthecommunityof Millersburg,whowillmeetperiodicallyviaconferencecallswithamanagement employeeofWCRF-FMtodiscusslocalissuesofpublicconcernfacingthecommunity; (2)engageinquarterlyascertainmentofproblems,needsandinterestsofthelocal communitythroughthecitizensadvisoryboard;(3)periodicallybroadcastpublicaffairs programmingresponsivetothelocalissuesofpublicconcerntoMillersburgresidents; (4)maintainapublicinspectionfileforWVML(FM)attheWCRF-FMstudios;and(5) maintainatoll-freetelephonenumber,asrequiredbySection73.1125(d)oftherules. Inthesecircumstances,wearepersuadedthatMoodyBiblewillmeetitslocal serviceobligationandthus,thatgrantoftherequestedwaiverisconsistentwiththe publicinterest.WeremindMoodyBible,however,oftherequirementthatitmaintaina publicfilefortheMillersburg,Ohiostationatthemainstudioofthe"parent"station, WCRF-FM,Cleveland,Ohio.Itmustalsomakereasonableaccommodationforlisteners wishingtoexaminethefile'scontents.6WefurtherremindMoodyBiblethat, notwithstandingthegrantofthewaiverrequestedhere,thepublicfileforWVML(FM) mustcontainthequarterlyissuesandprogramslistforMillersburg,Ohiorequiredby47 C.F.R.Section73.3527(e)(8). 3SeeReviewoftheCommission'sRulesRegardingtheMainStudioandLocalPublicInspectionFilesof BroadcastTelevisionandRadioStations,13FCCRcd15691(1998),recon.grantedinpart,14FCCRcd 11113(1999)("ReconsiderationOrder"). Id 5Id sSeeReconsiderationOrder,14FCCRcdat11129,Paragraph45. 2 ModificationofConstructionPermit.Wehaveexaminedtheapplication (BMPED-20020314ABK)tomodifytheconstructionpermitforWVML(FM).Wefind thattheapplicationcomplieswithallpertinentstatutoryandregulatoryrequirementsand thusthatthepublicinterest,convenienceandnecessitywouldbefurtheredbyitsgrant.
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  • FORFEITURE Released: November 20, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Pilgrim Communications, Inc. ("Pilgrim"), licensee of AM radio station KWYD in Colorado Springs, Colorado, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.1125(a), 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). Specifically, we find Pilgrim apparently liable for failing to have Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment operational, failing to maintain the requisite main studio presence, failing to maintain power levels between 90% and 105% of authorized power levels and exceeding the authorized nighttime power level at station KWYD. BACKGROUND During routine station inspections
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  • ) ) File No. EB-02-SD-288 NAL/Acct. No. 200332940004 FRN: 000-425-6426 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 31, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau: San Diego Office INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Playa Del Sol Broadcasters (``Playa Del Sol''), the licensee of broadcast station KRCK-FM, apparently willfully violated Sections 11.35, 11.61 and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by failing to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, by failing to conduct required tests of the station's EAS equipment and by failing to maintain a local main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Playa Del Sol Broadcasters is apparently
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 19, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, New Orleans Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. (``Metropolitan''), licensee of radio station KTKC, Springhill, Louisiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Metropolitan apparently liable for failing to maintain a presence at the station's main studio and failing to maintain all of the required material in the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 10, 2002, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's New Orleans Office inspected broadcast station KTKC(FM)
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE By the Enforcement Bureau, Norfolk Office: Released: April 2, 2003 I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Commonwealth Broadcasting L.L.C. (``Commonwealth'), licensee of FM radio station WEXM, Exmore, Virginia, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Commonwealth apparently liable for failing to maintain a presence at its main studio during normal business hours, and failing to transmit official station identification. BACKGROUND On July 18, 2002, an agent of the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Norfolk Office attempted to conduct an inspection of commercial FM broadcast station WEXM, licensed
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE By the Enforcement Bureau, Norfolk Office: Released: April 2, 2003 I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Sinclair Telecable, Inc., (``Sinclair'), licensee of FM radio station WROX, Cape Charles, Virginia, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Sinclair apparently liable for failing to maintain a presence at its main studio during normal business hours, and failing to transmit official station identification. BACKGROUND On July 18, 2002, the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Norfolk Office received a complaint concerning alleged overpower operation by WROX's translator station causing interference to mobile
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  • FRN: 0003-7774-06 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 31, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau: San Diego Office INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Blue Skies Broadcasting Corp. (``Blue Skies''), the licensee of Class A Television Broadcast (``Class A'') station KSKT-CA in San Marcos, California, apparently willfully violated Sections 11.35(a), 11.61 and 73.1125(c) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations (``Rules''), by failing to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational and failing to establish a main studio at a location within the station's predicted Grade B contour (as outlined in Section 73.683 of the Rules). We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),
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  • 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Piedmont Radio Co., licensee of radio station WPID, Piedmont, Alabama, and owner of an unregistered antenna structure near Piedmont, Alabama, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Piedmont Radio Co. apparently liable for not maintaining a presence at its main studio during normal business hours and failing to register its antenna structure. II. BACKGROUND On June 26, 2002, at 1:45 P.M. local time, and again at 3:50 P.M. local time, an agent of the Commission's Atlanta Field
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  • ) ) ) ) ) File Number: EB-02-BS-114 NAL/Acct. No. 200332260001 FRN: 0004 0757 35 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 29, 2002 By the District Director, Boston Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that FNX Broadcasting, LLC. (``FNX''), licensee of radio station WPHX has apparently violated Sections 73.1125, and 73.3526(b) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations (``Rules''), by failing to staff the main studio, and by failing to maintain the public inspection file at the main studio. We conclude that FNX is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000). II. BACKGROUND On May 14, 2002, District Director Vincent Kajunski from the Commission's Boston
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  • ) ) ) ) ) File Number: EB-02-BS-185 NAL/Acct. No. 200332260002 FRN: 0004 0757 35 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 29, 2002 By the District Director, Boston Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that FNX Broadcasting, LLC. (``FNX''), licensee of radio station WPHX-FM has apparently violated Sections 73.1125, and 73.3526(b) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations (``Rules''), by failing to staff the main studio, and by failing to maintain the public inspection file at the main studio. We conclude that FNX is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000). II. BACKGROUND On May 14, 2002, District Director Vincent Kajunski from the Commission's Boston
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  • EB-02-BS-301 ) ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332260004 ) ) FRN 0003-7598-42 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 19, 2003 By the District Director, Boston Office, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Great Northern Radio, L.L.C. ("Great Northern"), licensee of FM radio station WVAY in Wilmington, Vermont, has apparently violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). Specifically, we find Great Northern apparently liable for failing to maintain the requisite main studio presence. We conclude that Great Northern is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On November 20, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Boston Office attempted an inspection at the WVAY main studio
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  • Grass Roots Broadcasting, LLC ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332340001 WAMM ) Woodstock, Virginia ) FRN: 0006-5780-41 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 23, 2002 By the District Director, Columbia Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Grass Roots Broadcasting, LLC (``Grass Roots'') has apparently violated Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.50, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by failing to register its antenna structure, failing to paint its antenna structure, and failing to maintain a main studio. We conclude that Grass Roots is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). II. BACKGROUND On December 12, 2001, an agent from the Commission's Columbia, Maryland office attempted an
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  • ) FRN 0000-0175-25 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 28, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that First National Broadcasting Corporation ("First National"), licensee of AM broadcast stations KXOL and KSOS, licensed to serve Brigham City, Utah, apparently willfully violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain a main studio, and apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.61 and 73.1820 of the Commission's Rules by failing to conduct and log required Emergency Alert System ("EAS") tests.1 We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),2 that First National is apparently liable for
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  • ) File Number: EB-00-DV-495 ) NAL/Acct. No. 200232800014 ) FRN 0006-1600-48 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 28, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Ramh Corporation ("Ramh"), licensee of station KDEF in Albuquerque, New Mexico, apparently willfully violated Sections 73.1125, 73.1350 and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain a main studio presence, and failing to establish monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with authorized operating power, mode of operation and AM directional system parameters. We further find that Ramh apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1560 of the Rules, by exceeding nighttime power levels and operating with
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  • as amended (``Act'') and has apparently willfully violated sections 17.47(a)(1) and 17.49 of the Commission's Rules by not making an observation of the antenna structures' lights at least once each 24 hours and not maintaining a record of observed or otherwise known extinguishment or improper functioning of a structure light. We also find that Citicasters has apparently willfully violated sections 73.1125 and 73.1400(a) of the Commission's Rules by not maintaining a meaningful staff presence at the main studio and operating station KACD unattended. Further, we find that Citicasters apparently willfully violated sections 73.1870(a) and 73.1870(c)(3) of the Commission's Rules by not designating a person to serve as the station's chief operator and the failure of a chief operator to review the
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  • No. EB-02-CF-723 ) JMK Communications, Inc. ) NAL/Acct. No. 200332340005 WTRI ) Brunswick, Maryland ) FRN: 0006-1615-09 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: April 28, 2003 By the District Director, Columbia Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that JMK Communications, Inc. (``JMK'') has apparently violated Sections 1.89, 73.49, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to respond to Commission correspondence, failing to enclose their antenna in an effective locked fence, and failure to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio. We conclude that JMK is apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000). II. BACKGROUND On November 14, 2002, an agent from
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  • FRN 0003-7625-64 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 30, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Atlanta Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Coffee County Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of radio station WMSR, Manchester, Tennessee, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Coffee County Broadcasting, Inc. apparently liable for not maintaining a presence at its main studio during normal business hours. II. BACKGROUND On July 11, 2002, at 10:45 A.M. local time, and again at 1:50 P.M. local time, an agent of the Commission's Atlanta Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') attempted an inspection of radio
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  • Tupelo, Mississippi ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Number EB-02-KC-236 NAL/Acct. No.200232560005 FRN 0005-0259-11 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 28, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that American Family Association, licensee of FM broadcast station KBKC in Moberly, Missouri, willfully violated Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating KBKC without a main studio. We conclude that American Family Association is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). II BACKGROUND On April 8, 2002, an agent of the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Kansas City Field Office (``Kansas City Office'') attempted an inspection of FM radio station KBKC
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  • ) ) ) ) File Number EB-02-KC-400 NAL/Acct. No.200232560014 FRN 0003-2285-90 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 11, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find that New Life Evangelistic Center, Inc., licensee of FM broadcast station KBIY in Van Buren, Missouri, willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1125 and 73.3527 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating KBIY without a main studio, by failing to make the public file available to the public during regular business hours and failing to retain all required materials in the public file. We conclude that New Life Evangelistic Center, Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand
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  • 0002534055 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 12, 2002 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find KGGF-KUSN, Inc., licensee of radio station KGGF-FM, Fredonia, Kansas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find KGGF-KUSN, Inc. apparently liable for not maintaining a presence at its main studio during normal business hours. II. BACKGROUND On June 5, 2002, at 4:15 P.M. local time, an agent of the Commission's Kansas City Field Office (``Kansas City Office'') attempted an inspection of radio station KGGF-FM's main studio located at 200
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  • No. EB-00-BS-106 WBOT ) Brockton, MA ) NAL/Acct. No. 200132260001 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 8, 2001 By the District Director, Boston Office, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that RADIO ONE LICENSES INC. (``Radio One''), licensee and operator of WBOT (FM), Brockton, MA, apparently violated Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(d), 73.1350(c)(1), 73.1800(a), and 73.3526(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (the ``Rules''). The violations include failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment, failure to conduct and log required EAS tests, failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license, failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power, failure to
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  • notifications. The antenna structure located at 43� 04' 52'' North Latitude and 70� 00' 58'' West Longitude in Niagara Falls, New York, was not registered with the Commission. The written designation of the chief operator was not available. On September 23, 2002, the Buffalo Office issued a Notice of Violation (``NOV'') to Phillips, citing Sections 11.35(a), 11.52(d), 11.61(a)(1)(i), 11.61(a)(2)(i)(A), 17.4(c), 73.1125(d)(1), 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1870(b)(3). On October 6, 2002, Phillips submitted a written response. The response stated that the failure to conduct and log required EAS tests was inadvertent and the problem will not reoccur, the station was now monitoring two EAS sources, the station will submit proper forms to register the tower, and the station provided a copy of the written
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 15, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find RJM Communications, Inc. (``RJM''), licensee of radio station WGSR, Fernandina Beach, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.3526(c)(1) of the Rules. Specifically, we find RJM Communications, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain a presence at its main studio, exceeding authorized nighttime operating power, and failure to make available a public inspection file during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND RJM is the licensee of AM
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 15, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Tampa Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find RJM Communications, Inc. (``RJM''), licensee of radio station WGSR, Fernandina Beach, Florida, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.3526(c)(1) of the Rules. Specifically, we find RJM Communications, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain a presence at its main studio, exceeding authorized nighttime operating power, and failure to make available a public inspection file during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND RJM is the licensee of AM
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE By the Enforcement Bureau: San Diego Office Released: September 30, 2002 INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Aracelis Ortiz, Executrix of the Estate of Carlos Ortiz (``Aracelis Ortiz''), the licensee of Class A Television Broadcast (``Class A'') station KCOS-LP in Phoenix, Arizona, apparently willfully violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(c) of the Commission's Rules and Regulations (``Rules''), by failing to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational and failing to establish a main studio at a location within the station's predicted Grade B contour (as outlined in Section 73.683 of the Rules). We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 20, 2002 By the District Director, Denver Office, Enforcement Bureau: inTroduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Pilgrim Communications, Inc. ("Pilgrim"), licensee of AM radio station KSKE in Vail, Colorado, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a), 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Pilgrim apparently liable for failing to maintain the requisite main studio presence at station KSKE, and failing to maintain power levels between 90% and 105% of authorized power levels and exceeding the authorized nighttime power level at station KSKE. BACKGROUND During routine station inspections in the spring and summer
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: October 6, 2003 By the, Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Twenty-One Sound Communications, Inc., (``Twenty-One''), licensee of FM radio station KKAC, Vandalia, Missouri, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules.1 Specifically, we find Twenty-One Sound Communications, Inc. apparently liable for failure to maintain a main studio presence. BACKGROUND On April 22, 2003, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Kansas City Office (``Kansas City Office'') attempted an inspection of KKAC during regular business hours. The studio building was locked with no indication of any persons present, and
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  • special RFR operating conditions set forth in its license. The forfeiture against A-O includes $10,000 for exceeding the RFR exposure limits, in violation of Section 1.1310 of the Commission's Rules; $6,400 for failure to install Emergency Alert System equipment, in violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules: $5,600 for failure to have a main studio, in violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules; and $3,000 for failure to have adequate transmission system control, in violation of Section 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules. Action by the Commission on December 29, 2003, by Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (FCC 03-332). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps, Martin and Adelstein. - FCC - Enforcement Bureau Contacts: Suzanne Tetreault at (202) 418-1769 or
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  • 0005733662 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 19, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Dallas Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Paulino Bernal Evangelism, Inc. (``PAULINO''), licensee of radio station KBRN, Boerne, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a), and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find PAULINO apparently liable for failure to maintain a main studio in the community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment during the times the station was in operation, and failure to make available a public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003
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  • 0005733662 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 19, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Dallas Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Paulino Bernal Evangelism, Inc. (``PAULINO''), licensee of radio station KBRN, Boerne, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a), and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find PAULINO apparently liable for failure to maintain a main studio in the community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment during the times the station was in operation, and failure to make available a public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003
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  • 0010045532 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 19, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Dallas Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find SM Radio Inc. (``SM''), licensee of radio station KUOL, San Marcos, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find SM apparently liable for failure to maintain a main studio presence in the community of license. II. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Dallas Field Office (``Dallas Office'') attempted an inspection of AM broadcast station KUOL in San Marcos, Texas. A building located at the station's
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  • 0010045532 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 19, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Dallas Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find SM Radio Inc. (``SM''), licensee of radio station KUOL, San Marcos, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) for willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find SM apparently liable for failure to maintain a main studio presence in the community of license. II. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003, an agent from the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Dallas Field Office (``Dallas Office'') attempted an inspection of AM broadcast station KUOL in San Marcos, Texas. A building located at the station's
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: 2/13/2004 By the Enforcement Bureau, Kansas City Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago (``Moody''), licensee of radio station KMDY, Keokuk, Iowa, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Section 73.3527(c) of the Rules. Specifically, we find The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago apparently liable for failing to maintain full time management presence at its main studio and failing to make available a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On June 23, 2003, an agent from the FCC, Enforcement Bureau,
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 8, 2004 By the Enforcement Bureau, Dallas Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Citadel Broadcasting Company (``Citadel''), licensee of radio station KSYY(FM), Kingfisher, Oklahoma, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of nine thousand dollars ($9,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Citadel Broadcasting Company apparently liable for failing to maintain a presence at the station's main studio and failing to make available for inspection all of the required material in the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On June 6, 2002, the FCC Enforcement Bureau's Dallas Field Office (``Dallas Office'') received
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  • must monitor two EAS sources. The monitoring assignments of each broadcast station and cable system and wireless cable system are specified in the State EAS Plan and FCC Mapbook. They are developed in accordance with FCC monitoring priorities.'' At the time of the inspection the audio level from the second receiver was too low to be monitored. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(c): ``Each Class A television station shall maintain a main studio at a location within the station's predicted Grade B contour, as defined in � 73.683 and calculated using the method specified in � 73.684. With respect to a group of commonly controlled stations, Class A stations whose predicted Grade B contours are physically contiguous to each other may locate their
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 10, 2004 By the Enforcement Bureau, South Central Region, San Juan Office: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find HQ-103, Inc. (``HQ''), licensee of radio station WDIN Camuy, Puerto Rico, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful and repeated violation of Section(s) 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find HQ apparently liable for failing to maintain a presence at the station's main studio and failing to make available for inspection all of the required materials in the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND On November 20, 2003, the FCC Enforcement Bureau's San Juan Office (``San Juan Office'') received a
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200432940001 FRN: 0006911291 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 30, 2004 By the District Director, San Diego Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Farmworker Educational Radio Network, Inc. (``Farmworker''), the licensee of FM Station KRIT in Parker, Arizona, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) and (e) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by failing to maintain a local main studio and a public phone number in its community of license. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Farmworker is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On February 9,
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  • a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Perry Broadcasting Systems, licensee of AM broadcast station WSQD in Lajas, Puerto Rico. On September 2, 2004, an agent of the Commission's San Juan Office attempted to inspect radio station WSQD, licensed to serve Lajas, Puerto Rico, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a)(1): Except for those stations described in paragraph (b) of this section, each AM, FM and TV broadcast station shall maintain a main studio at one of the following locations: (1) Within the station's community of license; (2) At any location within the principal community contour of any AM, FM, or TV broadcast station licensed to the station's community of license;
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  • By the Resident Agent, San Juan Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Clamor Broadcasting Network Inc. (``Clamor''), licensee of radio station WJVP-FM, Culebra, Puerto Rico, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35 and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Clamor Broadcasting Network Inc. apparently liable for not having installed the required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and not maintaining the station's main studio within the community of license, within the principal community contour, or within twenty-five miles from the reference coordinates of the center of its community of license. II. BACKGROUND
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  • 21693 BALH-20040816ABW AZ , ASTORIA 92.9 MHZ E OR Voluntary Assignment of License, as amended From: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC To: SALEM MEDIA OF OREGON, INC. Form 314 NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC KAST-FM 82062 BALH-20041012ADS OR FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE TO COVER GRANTED , CARBONDALE 88.9 MHZ E CO Lic. to cover Engineering Amendment filed 11/12/2004 Waiver of section 73.1125 not required for shared main studio. ROARING FORK PUBLIC RADIO, INC. KCJX 85785 BLED-20040907AAD CO Page 8 of 12 Broadcast Actions 12/6/2004 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications Commission 445 Twelfth Street SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Recorded listing of releases and texts202 / 418-2222 202 / 418-0500 News media information REPORT NO.45875 APPLICANT AND LOCATION CALL LETTERS N A T U R E
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 10, 2004 By the Resident Agent, Anchorage Resident Agent Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Chester P. Coleman, c/o American Radio Brokers, Inc. (``Coleman''), San Francisco, California, licensee of stations KAXX (AM), Eagle River, Alaska, and KADX(FM), Houston, Alaska, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1125(a) and (e), 73.1740(a)(1) and 73.1745(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Coleman apparently liable for failing to maintain main studios, local or toll-free telephone numbers, and minimum operating schedules, for KAXX and KADX, and for departing, without authorization, from the terms of the stations' authorizations. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as
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  • No. 200532980001 FRN: 0005952668 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: January 14, 2005 By the Acting District Director, Seattle District Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership (``Alpine''), former licensee of AM Station KWYS in West Yellowstone, Montana, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by failing to maintain a meaningful managerial and staff presence at the KWYS main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Alpine is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars, $7,000. BACKGROUND On May 17, 2004, an agent from the
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  • T U R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N FILE NUMBER STATE E/P 02/04/2005 Actions of: FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , SELMA 89.5 MHZ E AL CP FOR NEW NCE STATION SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/19/2001. Engineering Amendment filed 01/21/2005 Settlement filed 2/3/2005 Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station WMBV, Dixons Mills, AL Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO 970630MA 87367 BPED-19970630MA AL FM TRANSLATOR APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION
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  • MHZ P IN CP FOR NEW FM ED STATION SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/19/2001. Settlement filed 8/12/2004 for MX group 970517 to dismiss BPED-19971001MA and grant BPED-19971009MC. Granted 2/17/2005. BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK INC 971009MC 88656 BPED-19971009MC IN , DUBUQUE 88.5 MHZ E IA CP FOR NEW NCE STATION SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/19/2001. Engineering Amendment filed 09/03/2004 Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station WAFR(FM), Tupelo, MS (facility ID # 1592). Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proffered in the waiver request. AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION 980908MA 91585 BPED-19980908MA IA Page 10 of 18 Broadcast Actions 2/23/2005 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal
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  • Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Maria L. Salazar, licensee of radio station KTCM. On February 16, 2005, an agent of the Commission's Kansas City Office attempted an inspection of radio station KTCM located in Kingman, Kansas, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125: ``Each FM broadcast station shall maintain a main studio.'' The Commission has determined that this includes maintaining a full-time managerial and non-managerial presence during normal business hours. This also includes providing access to the station's public inspection file during normal business hours. Normal business hours are typically an 8-hour period between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. local time Monday through
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  • BLH-20050112ADB OR FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF LICENSE GRANTED , CHESTERTON 88.3 MHZ E IN License to modify DUNELAND SCHOOL CORP. WDSO 17731 BMLED-20050107ABH IN FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , REDWOOD VALLEY 88.7 MHZ E CA CP FOR NEW NCE STN. SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/19/2001. Engineering Amendment filed 10/12/2004. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KLRD(FM), Yucaipa, CA, Fac. ID 60144. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION 970917ME 88397 BPED-19970917ME CA Page 12 of 21 Broadcast Actions 4/28/2005 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications
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  • By the District Director, Kansas City Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Twenty-One Sound Communications, Inc. (``Twenty-One Sound''), licensee of Station KNSX(FM) in Steelville, Missouri, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find Twenty-One Sound apparently liable for failing to maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment in operational readiness condition, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to maintain a public inspection file consistent with the Rules. II. BACKGROUND On March 1, 2005, an agent with the Commission's Kansas City Office of
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  • 05 32 WL Granted 5/25/2005 GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 980210MB 89986 BMPED-20050330ABV NC FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , GLENEDEN BEACH 89.3 MHZ P OR CP FOR NCE STATION Settlement filed 7/19/01 for MX group 980703 to grant 980707MG, 980715ME, 990104MD, 990104MG and to dismiss 980826MF, 990104MU. SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/16/2001. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KOPB-FM, Portland, OR (facility ID 50607). Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. Granted 5/25/2005 per settlement agreement. OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING 980707MG 91095 BPED-19980707MG OR Page 8 of 39 Broadcast
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  • 97.5 MHZ E UT CP New Station. 3 POINT MEDIA - FRANKLIN, LLC KTPM-FM6 164755 BNPFTB-20050310ABZ UT FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE GRANTED , CINCINNATI 91.7 MHZ E OH Voluntary Assignment of License From: XAVIER UNIVERSITY To: CINCINNATI CLASSICAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. Form 314 Letter Granting Applications for Assignments of Licenses and Requests for Satellite Waivers of Section 73.1125. XAVIER UNIVERSITY WVXU 74302 BALED-20050311ACN OH , ROGERS CITY 96.7 MHZ E MI Voluntary Assignment of License From: XAVIER UNIVERSITY To: CINCINNATI CLASSICAL PUBLIC RADIO, INC. Form 314 Letter Granting Applications for Assignments of Licenses and Requests for Satellite Waivers of Section 73.1125. XAVIER UNIVERSITY WVXA 49304 BALED-20050311ACO MI Page 3 of 11 Broadcast Actions 6/24/2005 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications Commission
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  • BMPED-20050523AHY NY FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , RIRIE 91.3 MHZ P ID CP FOR NEW NCE STATION RENUMBERED FROM 981215MK TO 990527MF DUE TO MAJOR AMENDMENT FILED 5/27/1999. SETTLEMENT FILED 7/19/01. Universal settlement proposes grant of 990907MD, 990527MF and dismissal of 990901MB. Settlement filed 10/5/01 Engineering Amendment filed 12/06/2002 Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KSOS(FM), Las Vegas, NV. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. Main studio waiver and application granted 6/24/2005. FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 981215MK 92376 BPED-19990527MF ID Page 3 of 16 Broadcast
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  • T U R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N FILE NUMBER STATE E/P 06/30/2005 Actions of: FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , BELGRADE 90.9 MHZ E MT CP New Stn. Engineering Amendment filed 11/2/2000. LEGAL AMENDMENT FILED 2/26/02 Engineering Amendment filed 1/20/2004. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KLRD, Yucaipa, CA. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION NEW 122022 BNPED-19991115AAY MT FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL GRANTED , CARBONDALE 91.1 MHZ E IL Renewal
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  • O N FILE NUMBER STATE E/P 07/08/2005 Actions of: FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , GALLUP 88.9 MHZ P NM CP FOR NEW NCE STN. Settlement filed 7/18/01 for MX group 990304 to grant BPED-19990319ME, BPED-19990901MC, as amended, BPED-19990907MC, as amended, and to dismiss 990325MD. AMENDMENTS FILED 7/18/2001 & 1/22/2002. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KLVR, Santa Rosa, CA, Fac. ID No. 18801. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request is GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proffered in the waiver request. Main studio waiver and application granted 07/08/2005 per settlement agreement. No letter sent. EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
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  • MHZ E GA Voluntary Assignment of License, as amended From: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P. To: RADIO SEOUL GEORGIA, LLC Form 314 CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P. WHEL 26854 BALH-20050525AJR GA FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , BELDING 90.9 MHZ P MI CP FOR NEW NCE STATION SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/19/2001, also DA pattern amendment. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station WLGH, Leroy Twp., MI. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS 980814MD 91446 BPED-19980814MD MI FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR CHANGE TO A LICENSED FACILITY GRANTED , MOSES
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  • 164095 BLH-20050509ACC OK , ARKANSAS CITY 91.3 MHZ E KS License to cover AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION KAXR 85167 BLED-20050510ABI KS , NORWICH 95.3 MHZ E NY License to cover DOUBLE O CENTRAL NEW YORK CORPORATION WBKT 73139 BLH-20050510ACO NY , BAY CITY 89.5 MHZ E TX License to cover Engineering Amendment filed 08/04/2005. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KSBJ(FM), Humble, TX. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. KSBJ EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION KZBJ 91535 BLED-20050624AAV TX Page 6 of 18 Broadcast Actions 8/22/2005 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications Commission 445 Twelfth
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  • STN. RETURNED BY STAFF LETTER. *PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION FLD ON 06/18/99 PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION GRANTED AND APPLICATION RETURNED TO PENDING STATUS BY ACTION OF PUBLIC NOTICE 24532. Settlement filed 7/18/01 for MX group 990304 to grant BPED-19990319ME, BPED-19990901MC, as amended, BPED-19990907MC, as amended, and to dismiss 990325MD. Engineering Amendments filed 5/26 & 8/11/2005. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KANW, Albuquerque, NM, Fac. ID No. 4273. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request is GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proffered in the waiver request. Main studio waiver and application granted 08/18/2005 per settlement agreement. No letter sent. BOARD OF EDUCATION
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  • prior to operating its station with a directional antenna, and failing to operate within the terms of the station's broadcast and studio transmitter link (``STL'') authorizations. We also find that Southern Media apparently willfully violated Section 73.3526(e) of the Rules by failing to maintain a complete public inspection file. In addition, we admonish Southern Media for its violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules by failing to comply with the main studio location requirements. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Southern Media is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000). BACKGROUND On June 29, 2005, in response to a complaint of alleged violations, agents
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  • MALAKOFF 95.9 MHZ E TX Voluntary Assignment of License From: CEDAR CREEK RADIO COMPANY, INC. To: LAKE COUNTRY RADIO, L.P. Form 314 CEDAR CREEK RADIO COMPANY, INC. KCKL 9715 BALH-20050930BCM TX FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , RIVERSIDE 88.7 MHZ P MI CP FOR NEW NCE STATION SUPPLEMENT FILED 7/19/2001. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station WHYT, Goodland Township, MI. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS 980512MC 90658 BPED-19980512MC MI Page 3 of 6 Broadcast Actions 11/18/2005 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications Commission 445 Twelfth
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  • cover. SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC WLRW 58542 BLH-20051107ABO IL FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , FRISCO 90.3 MHZ E CO Mod of CP to chg EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC. 990903MA 94204 BMPED-20050726AFS CO , BELGRADE 90.9 MHZ E MT Mod of CP to chg Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KLVR, Santa Rosa, CA, Facility ID 18801. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION KQLU 122022 BMPED-20050726AGD MT Page 3 of 6 Broadcast Actions 11/21/2005 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal
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  • (CBCBC) Engineering Amendment filed 03/24/2005 Response to Informal Objection filed 4/14/05 by (Gaston) Engineering Amendment filed 04/28/2005 Informal objection denied and license granted 11/29/2005 GASTON COLLEGE WSGE 23324 BLED-20050310ABN NC FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , NANTY GLO 90.7 MHZ E PA Mod of CP to chg Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station WAFR(FM), Tupelo, MS. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION WLGY 90689 BMPED-20050815ADM PA , CALICO ROCK 97.1 MHZ E AR Mod of CP to chg MALVERN
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  • News media information REPORT NO.46156 APPLICANT AND LOCATION CALL LETTERS N A T U R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N FILE NUMBER STATE E/P 01/18/2006 Actions of: FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE TO COVER GRANTED , LEXINGTON 88.7 MHZ E TN License to cover. Applicant requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate the proposed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station WAFR, Tupelo, MS. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION WIGH 25543 BLED-20051229AAB TN FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF LICENSE GRANTED , RAMSEY 93.3 MHZ E
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  • ) ) ) ) ) EB-05-KC-143 NAL/Acct. No.200632560002 FRN 0011407814 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 3, 2006 By the District Director, Kansas City Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that 127, Inc., licensee of station KLFJ, in Springfield, Missouri, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and willfully violated Section 73.3526(a) of the Rules by failing to maintain a main studio, operating overpower during nighttime hours and not providing access to a public file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that 127, Inc. is apparently liable for a forfeiture in
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  • FRN 0002 8348 10 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 29, 2006 By the District Director, New York Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Cumulus Licensing, LLC (``Cumulus''), the licensee of FM Broadcast Radio station WZAD in Wurtsboro, New York, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain a management or staff presence at WZAD's main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Cumulus is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On September 9, 2005, in preparation for a routine broadcast
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  • D.C. 20554. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and regular mail, to Entravision Holdings, LLC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION William R. Zears Jr. District Director San Diego Office Western Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. � 73.3526. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See File No. BRH-20050801ATH (KMXX(FM)), filed August 1, 2005, File No. BR-20050801ATJ (KWST(AM)), filed August 1, 2005, and File No. BRH-20050801ATE (KSEH(FM)), filed August 1, 2005. Public Notice: Broadcast Actions, Report No. 46123, released December 2, 2005 (``Public Notice''). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.4(b)(4), 1.106(f). Section 312(f)(1) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 312(f)(1), which applies
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  • Number EB-05-LA-328 NAL/Acct. No.200632900010 FRN 0003772761 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 31, 2006 By the District Director, Los Angeles Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Amaturo Group of L.A., Ltd. (``Amaturo''), licensee of station KLIT(FM) in Fountain Valley, California, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by failing to maintain a local main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Amaturo is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On November 30, 2005, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office inspected the
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  • E O F A P P L I C A T I O N FILE NUMBER STATE E/P 06/09/2006 Actions of: FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , DEL RIO 90.5 MHZ E TX CP FOR NEW FM ED STATION Engineering Amendments filed 1/26, 1/27, 3/21, 4/7 & 5/20/2005. Paulino Bernal Evangelism requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate this station as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational FM station KCZO(FM), Carrizo Springs, TX, Facility ID no. 51959. Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Paulino Bernal Evangelism shall abide by each representation proferred in the waiver request. PAULINO BERNAL EVANGELISM 970513MB 86722 BPED-19970513MB TX FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR CHANGE TO
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  • Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Big Broadcasting Inc., licensee of radio station KOKO-FM in Kerman, California. On March 29, 2006, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office inspected the main studio of radio station KOKO-FM, located at 2775 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, California, and observed the following violations: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a): ``Each FM broadcast station shall maintain a main studio.'' The Commission has determined that this includes maintaining a full-time managerial and non-managerial presence during normal business hours. At the time of the inspection, only one employee was present at the studio and that employee was unable to assist the agent in finding the necessary information to complete the inspection. Pursuant
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  • of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to the Huron Broadcasting LLC., licensee of radio station KHRN-FM in Huron, California. On March 30, 2006, an agent of the Commission's San Francisco Office inspected the main studio of radio station KHRN-FM located at 504 E Polk, Coalinga, California, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a): ``Each FM broadcast station shall maintain a main studio.'' The Commission has determined that this includes maintaining a full-time managerial and non-managerial presence during normal business hours. At the time of the inspection, only the staff assistant was present at the main studio. Pursuant to Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1.89 of the
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  • ) File Number EB-06-HL-056 NAL/Acct. No. 200632860003 FRN 0003787835 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 28, 2006 By the Resident Agent, Honolulu Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that HTV/HTN/Hawaiian TV Network, Ltd. ("HTV"), licensee of station KHLU-LP, in Honolulu, Hawaii, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain a local main studio in its community of license. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that HTV is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On Wednesday, May 17, 2006, an agent from the Enforcement
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  • Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Nevada Channel 6 Inc., licensee of KNBX-CA, in Las Vegas, NV. On August 17, 2006, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office inspected KNBX-CA located at Las Vegas, Nevada, and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(e): ``Each AM, FM, TV and Class A TV broadcast station shall maintain a local telephone number in its community of license or a toll free number.'' A review of telephone directory listings in Las Vegas revealed that there was no listing for Nevada Channel 6 Inc. and/or KNBX-CA. 47 C.F.R. � 11.52(d): ``Broadcast stations and cable systems must monitor two
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  • AND LOCATION CALL LETTERS N A T U R E O F A P P L I C A T I O N FILE NUMBER STATE E/P 12/18/2006 Actions of: FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE TO COVER GRANTED , NATCHITOCHES 89.7 MHZ E LA License to cover Engineering Amendment filed 12/14/2006 Radio Maria, Inc. requests waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125 to operate this licensed facility as a "satellite" of co-owned noncommercial educational AM station KJMJ(AM), Alexandria, Louisiana (Facility ID # 20492). Based upon the specific representations contained therein, the waiver request IS GRANTED. Applicant shall abide by each representation proffered in the waiver request. RADIO MARIA, INC. KBIO 85510 BLED-20010711ABB LA , LAYTONVILLE 88.5 MHZ E CA License to cover
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  • EB-06-LA-215 NAL/Acct. No.: 200732900005 FRN: 0006320501 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: February 13, 2007 By the District Director, Los Angeles Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Hispanic Bakersfield, LLC (``Hispanic''), licensee of Class A television station KBBV-CA in Bakersfield, California, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), by failing to maintain a local main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Hispanic is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On June 14, 2006, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office attempted to
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  • Number: EB-06-ST-111 NAL/Acct. No.: 200732980001 FRN: 0008778623 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 2, 2007 By the District Director, Seattle District Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Puget Sound Educational TV Inc. ("PSETV"), licensee of station KWDK, in Tacoma, Washington, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain a local main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that PSETV is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On Friday, May 12, 2006, agents from the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office attempted to conduct
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  • EB-07-SD-019 NAL/Acct. No.: 200732940006 FRN: 0011532553 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 21, 2007 By the District Director, San Diego Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Phoenix 6 TV, LLC ("Phoenix 6"), licensee of television station KMOH-TV, in Kingman, Arizona, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain a local main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Phoenix 6 is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000). BACKGROUND On January 19, 2007, an agent from the Enforcement Bureau's San Diego Office attempted
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  • of having received a required monthly test (RMT) from any of its monitoring sources during the month of January 2007. In addition, required weekly tests (RWT) had not been documented for all required monitoring sources during the weeks of 1/7/07 - 1/20/07. No log entries were found indicating the reasons why these tests had not been received. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(d)(1): ``Relocation of the main studio may be made ... but notification to the FCC in Washington shall be made promptly.'' The station's main studio was moved during calendar year 2006, but, as of the date of the inspection, notification had not been received by the FCC, Media Bureau in Washington, D.C. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1201(a)(2): ``Broadcast station identification announcements shall
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  • File Number: EB-05-TP-452 NAL/Acct. No.: 200732700013 FRN: 0005008016 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: June 6, 2007 By the District Director, Tampa Field Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Rama Communications, Inc. (``Rama''), licensee of station WKIQ, in Eustis, Florida, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1125(a), 73.1350(b)(2) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain full-time managerial and staff personnel at the main studio during normal business hours, failing to maintain the continuous ability to turn its transmitter off, and failing to maintain a complete public inspection file at its main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of
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  • File Number: EB-07-HU-009 NAL/Acct. No. 200732540005 FRN: 0005838883 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 10, 2007 By the Resident Agent, Houston Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Radio Woodville, Inc. (``Radio Woodville''), licensee of station KVLL-FM, in Wells, Texas, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain a main studio and by failing to make maintain or make available a complete public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Radio Woodville is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000).
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  • Notice of Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to Radio Wise, Inc., licensee of radio station WNVA in Norton, Virginia. On June 20, 2006, an agent of the Commission's Norfolk Resident Agent Office of the Enforcement Bureau attempted to inspect radio station WNVA located at Norton, Virginia and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a): ``Each AM, FM and TV broadcast station shall maintain a main studio...'' The Commission has determined that this includes maintaining a full-time managerial and non-managerial presence during normal business hours. Normal business hours are typically an 8 hour period between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm local time Monday through Friday. At 3:05 pm, a representative of the FCC attempted to
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  • In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Christopher H. Bennett Broadcasting of Washington, Inc. (``Bennett Broadcasting''), licensee of AM radio station KBMS in Vancouver, Washington, apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.49 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to enclose the KBMS antenna towers within effective locked fences or other enclosures and apparently repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules by failing to maintain an accessible main studio in its community of license. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Bennett Broadcasting is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000). BACKGROUND 2. On March 21, 2007, an agent from the Enforcement Bureau's
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  • ) File Number EB-07-HU-048 NAL/Acct. No. 200832540001 FRN 0015929763 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 21, 2007 By the Resident Agent, Houston Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Claro Communications, LTD., (``Claro''), licensee of station KBRN, in Boerne, Texas, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain a main studio and repeatedly violated Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules by operating the station at a power level exceeding that specified in its license. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Claro is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount
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  • FRN: 00074611536 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 28, 2007 By the District Director, Tampa Field Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that First Baptist Church, Inc. (``First Baptist''), licensee of non-commercial FM station WAKJ, DeFuniak Springs, FL, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35 and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to install the required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and failing to maintain full-time managerial and staff personnel at the main studio during normal business hours. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that First Baptist is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount
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  • Number: EB-08-OR-0013 NAL/Acct. No. 200832620005 FRN: 0016367518 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 9, 2008 By the District Director, New Orleans Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Perihelion Global, Inc. (``Perihelion''), licensee of station WTKN-AM, in Corinth, Mississippi, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.49, 73.1125(a) and 73.1201(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to enclose its antenna structure within an effective locked fence or other enclosure, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to transmit the station identification. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Perihelion is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the
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  • 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to Red Zebra Broadcasting Licensee, LLC (``Red Zebra''), licensee of radio station WWXX in Warrenton, Virginia and radio station WWXT in Prince Frederick, Maryland. On November 27, 2007, agents of the Commission's Columbia Field Office inspected radio station WWXX located at 7308 Cedar Run Drive, Warrenton, Virginia and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a): ``FM. . .broadcast station[s] shall maintain a main studio. . . .'' ``A station must equip the main studio with production and transmission facilities that meet applicable standards, maintain continuous program transmission capability, and maintain a meaningful management and staff presence.'' The Commission has defined a minimally acceptable ``meaningful presence'' as full-time managerial and full-time staff personnel. Based on the
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  • Commission's Rules (``Rules'') to Alpine Broadcasting Corporation (``Alpine''), licensee of radio stations KCTO, Cleveland, MO and KCXL, Liberty, MO. On October 30, 2008 and November 3, 2008, agents of the Commission's Kansas City Office of the Enforcement Bureau inspected radio station KCTO located at Cleveland, MO, and co-owned station KCXL, Liberty, MO and observed the following violation(s): 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a): ``... each AM... broadcast station shall maintain a main studio at one of the following locations: (1) Within the station's community of license; (2) At any location within the principal community contour of any AM, FM or TV broadcast station licensed to the station's community of license; or (3) Within twenty-five miles from the reference coordinates of the center of
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  • March 27, 2009 By the Resident Agent, Honolulu Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that HTV/HTN/Hawaiian TV Network, Ltd. ("HTV"), licensee of station KHLU-LP, in Honolulu, Hawaii, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1225(a) of the Rules by failing to make the station available for FCC inspection; Section 73.1125(c) of the Rules by failing to maintain an accessible local main studio in its community of license, and Section 73.3526(c) of the Rules for failing to make the KHLU-LP public inspection file available for public inspection during regular business hours. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that HTV is apparently liable
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: May 23, 2008 By the District Director, Chicago Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting Co. Inc. (``Sparta-Tomah''), licensee of AM Station WKLJ in Sparta, Wisconsin and FM Station WFBZ in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 73.1745 and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by operating WKLJ at a power of more than 59 watts during nighttime hours, in direct contravention of the terms of its station authorization, and failing to maintain a main studio for WFBZ consistent with the Rules. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Sparta-Tomah is
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  • NAL/Acct. No.: 200932600001 FRN: 0010245207 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 8, 2009 By the Resident Agent, Miami Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that LSM Radio Partners, L.L.C. (``LSM Radio''), licensee of station WWWK(FM), in Islamorada, FL, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to maintain an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') and failing to maintain a main studio for WWWK(FM) consistent with the Rules. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that LSM Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
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  • modify. CC LICENSES, LLC WZCR 63532 BMLH-20100727ABY NY , RALSTON 88.1 MHZ E NE License to modify. EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION KMLV 85846 BMLED-20100729AEG NE FM STATION APPLICATIONS FOR MINOR MODIFICATION TO A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT GRANTED , LYNCHBURG 91.9 MHZ E TN This permit modifies permit no.: BNPED-20071015AEW, as modified by BMPED-20081118AFV, to seek waiver of the main studio rule, Section 73.1125. Granted 8/9/2010 NETWORK OF GLORY, INC. WGBQ 171691 BMPED-20090122ABK TN Page 58 of 64 Broadcast Actions 8/12/2010 PUBLIC NOTICEFederal Communications Commission 445 Twelfth Street SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Recorded listing of releases and texts202 / 418-2222 202 / 418-0500 News media information REPORT NO.47298 APPLICANT AND LOCATION CALL LETTERS N A T U R E O F A P P
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  • is "[t]o provide each community with at least one television broadcast station." TV Allocation Priorities Order, 41 FCC at 167. Although AM sta- tions are not allotted, where mutually exclusive AM applications are filed, they are first evaluated under similar section 307(b) criteria. 144 FCC v. Allentown Broadcasting Corp., 349 U.S. 358, 362 (1955). 145 Localism NOI (citing 47 C.F.R.� 73.1125). 146 Localism NOI (citing Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of the Commission's Rules, the Main Studio and Program Origination Rules for Radio and Television Broadcast Stations, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 3 FCC Rcd 5024, 5026 (1988)). 147 Localism NOI (citing 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3526(e)(11)(i) (commercial TV issues/program list), 73.3526(e)(12) (commercial AM and FM issues/ program list)). "These lists must
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  • of an AM radio station KWDP in Waldport, Oregon. On December 6, 2010, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Office attempted to contact the station using the number listed for the station in the local yellow page directory and determined that this number was disconnected and no longer in service. The agent observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(e): ``Each AM, FM, TV, and Class A TV broadcast station shall maintain a local telephone number in its community of license or a toll-free number.'' On December 6, 2010, the Portland agent determined that the station's listed telephone number was disconnected and no longer in service. Pursuant to Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Section
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  • cable systems must monitor two EAS sources. The monitoring assignments of each broadcast station and cable system and wireless cable system are specified in the State EAS Plan and FCC Mapbook....'' According to the Pennsylvania State EAS Plan, Station WTZN is required to monitor WGGY-FM and WVIA-FM. At the time of inspection, WTZN was only monitoring WKSB. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(d)(1): ``Relocation of the main studio may be made: From one point to another within the locations described in paragraph (a) or (c) of the section, or from a point outside the locations specified in paragraph (a) or (c) to one within those locations, without specific FCC authority, but notification to the FCC in Washington shall be made promptly.'' The address
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  • to WCCO-TV, KCCO-TV, and KCCW-TV, which are all located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota DMA. A satellite exemption is no longer required to permit common ownership of WJMN-TV and WFRV-TV pursuant to the local television multiple ownership rule, 47 CFR �73.3555(b), as they are licensed to separate DMAs. Viacom requests, instead, a waiver of the main studio rule, 47 CFR �73.1125, to permit continued operation of WJMN-TV without a local main studio. Viacom bases its requests for satellite exemptions on the standards adopted in Television Satellite Stations, 6 FCC Rcd 4212, 4215 (1991). Under that standard, applicants acquiring satellite stations must show that the stations meet our satellite policy at the time of the assignment. However, an applicant will be entitled
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  • Beach, Florida. Queen of Peace seeks review of a Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 00-876, released April 17, 2000. In that Order, the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, denied reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order, DA 00-141, released January 31, 2000, which imposed a $7,000 forfeiture against Queen of Peace for willful and repeated violations of the main studio rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125. 2. After considering all of the facts and circumstances, we believe the licensee made significant good faith efforts to comply with the main studio rules. We conclude that no sanction should be imposed. See generally The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines, 12 FCC Rcd 17087, 17101, 17116 (1997),
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  • (adopted Dec. 6, 2000). In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Main Studio and Local Public Inspection Files of Broadcast Television and Radio Stations, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15691 (1998), revised in part on reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd 11113 (1999) (Main Studio and Public File Rules Report and Order). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125; 73.3526 and 73.3527. The Commission's goals in amending these rules was to strike an appropriate balance between ensuring that the public has reasonable access to each station's main studio and public file, minimizing regulatory burdens on licensees, and establishing rules that are easy to administer and understand. 47 U.S.C. � 534(b)(4)(B). Telecommunications Services Inside Wiring: Customer Premises Equipment and Implementation
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  • Attribution Report and Order). In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Main Studio and Local Public Inspection Files of Broadcast Television and Radio Stations, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15691 (1998), revised in part on reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd 11113 (1999) (Main Studio and Public File Rules Report and Order). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125; 73.3526 and 73.3527. Memorandum Opinion and Order, MM Docket Nos. 94-150, 92-51, and 87-154, FCC 00-xxx (adopted Dec. 14, 2000). In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 Relating to Call Sign Assignments for Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd 1235 (1998) (Call Sign Report and Order). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3550.
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  • PART 73 - RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES 1. The authority citation for Part 73 continues to read as follows: Authority: (47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 336.) * * * * * 2. The authority citation for Subpart J of Part 73 continues to read as follows: Subpart J - Class A Television Broadcast Stations Authority: (47 U.S.C. 336(f)) ***** 3. Section 73.1125 is revised to read as follows: � 73.1125 Station main studio location. ***** (c) Each Class A television station shall maintain a main studio at a location within the station's predicted Grade B contour, as defined in Section 73.683 and calculated using the method specified in Section 73.684 of this part. With respect to a group of commonly controlled stations,
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  • the antenna supporting structure where that specified on the station authorization either differs from that specified in FCC Rules, part 17, or is not appropriate for other reasons. (2) Relocation of a main studio outside the principal community contour may require the filing and approval of a letter request for authority to make this change prior to implementation. See Sec. 73.1125. See 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes, Report and Order in MM Docket No. 98-43, 12 FCC Rcd 23506 (released Nov. 25, 1998); 63 Fed. Reg. 70,039 (Dec. 18, 1998). Directional FM licensees incur substantially lesser incremental expenses in constructing, licensing, and maintaining their facilities. The five broadcast consulting firms which filed the
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  • school board or private board of trustees having sufficient knowledge about its respective communities to run schools in a way that responds to that community's educational needs. Indeed, such boards have vested interests in being responsive because they will be held accountable to their communities for schools that do not live up to their community's standards. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a)(3) (establishing 25 miles from the reference coordinates of the center of the community of license as one of three acceptable locations for a broadcast station's main studio). See Ascertainment of Community Problems by Broadcast Applicants, 41 Fed. Reg. 1372, 1384 (January 7, 1976). Although we no longer require formal ascertainment, the elements articulated in a ``community leader checklist'' continue to
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  • school board or private board of trustees having sufficient knowledge about its respective communities to run schools in a way that responds to that community's educational needs. Indeed, such boards have vested interests in being responsive because they will be held accountable to their communities for schools that do not live up to their community's standards. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a)(3) (establishing 25 miles from the reference coordinates of the center of the community of license as one of three acceptable locations for a broadcast station's main studio). See Ascertainment of Community Problems by Broadcast Applicants, 41 Fed. Reg. 1372, 1384 (January 7, 1976). Although we no longer require formal ascertainment, the elements articulated in a ``community leader checklist'' continue to
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  • number 1057462 near Spivey, Kansas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 301 and 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and Sections 73.1350(a) and 17.51 of the Commissions Rules (``Rules''). Ms. Salazar is also apparently liable for the willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526 of the Rules. Specifically, we find Ms. Salazar apparently liable for operating a radio station from an unauthorized location; failing to maintain prescribed obstruction lighting on antenna structure number 1057462; failing to install and maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at station KTCM(FM); failing to maintain a main studio at an authorized location; and failing to maintain a
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  • ) FRN # 0005-0204-74 Facility ID #89049 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 14, 2002 Released: November 18, 2002 By the Commission: I. Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to comply with radio frequency radiation maximum permissible exposure limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have EAS equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio and failing to have adequate transmission system control. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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  • Georgia; Section 17.4 (antenna structure registration) by failing to register its station towers with this agency; Section 11.35 (equipment operational readiness) by failing to maintain EAS equipment readiness; Section 11.15 (EAS operating handbook) by failing to maintain a copy of the EAS Operating Handbook at normal duty stations; Section 73.1820 (station log) by failing to keep a station log; Section 73.1125 (station main studio location and staffing) by leaving the station's main studio unattended; and Section 73.1870 (chief operators) by failing to designate a chief operator at the station. III. Discussion 7. Unauthorized Transfer of Control. Section 310(d) of the Act provides in pertinent part: No construction permit or station license, or any rights thereunder, shall be transferred, assigned or disposed
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  • interest. The staff denied the petition to deny February 4, 1999, due to lack of evidence, and subsequently denied a petition for reconsideration. 67. A Commission field agent inspected KZPO on September 18, 1998, more than seven months after LB had certified in its covering license application that the station complied with the main studio requirements set forth at Section 73.1125 of our Rules. That inspection revealed that, as of that date, KZPO did not have a main studio. On February 21, 2001, agents from the Commission's Los Angeles Field Office inspected the transmitter site of KZPE(FM), Ford City, California. At that time they met Stevens, who indicated that due to Zawila's inability to find a suitable studio site for KZPE,
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  • and Order issued by the Enforcement Bureau in this proceeding. 2. On August 14, 2001, the Enforcement Bureau issued a Forfeiture Order to Radio One, finding it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $21,500 for willful violation of the following sections of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''): 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file). 3. On September 13, 2001, Radio One filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the Forfeiture
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  • filed by Radio One Licenses, LLC (``Radio One''), licensee of WBOT(FM), Brockton, Massachusetts, of the July 22, 2003 Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') issued in this proceeding. The MO&O imposed a forfeiture of $8,000 against Radio One for willful violations of the following sections of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''): 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); and 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log). 2. Radio One now asserts that its forfeiture should be cancelled because ``newly available evidence'' suggests that the Bureau applied its forfeiture policies
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  • ID #89049 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 22, 2003 Released: December 29, 2003 By the Commission: I. Introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), former licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve A-O's failing to comply with radio frequency radiation (``RFR'') maximum permissible exposure (``MPE'') limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have EAS equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio and failing to have adequate transmission system control. On November 18, 2002, the Commission issued a
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  • L. Salazar, licensee of Station KTCM(FM), Kingman, Kansas, and owner of antenna structure number 1057462 near Spivey, Kansas, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 301 and 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), and Sections 73.1350(a) and 17.51 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''). Ms. Salazar is also liable for the willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526 of the Rules. Specifically, we find Ms. Salazar liable for operating a radio station from an unauthorized location; failing to maintain prescribed obstruction lighting on antenna structure number 1057462; failing to install and maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at station KTCM(FM); failing to maintain a main studio at an authorized location; and failing to maintain a public
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  • they are first evaluated under similar section 307(b) criteria. Pacific Broadcasting of Missouri LLC, 18 FCC Rcd 2291 (2003) (quoting Public Service Broadcasting of West Jordan, Inc., 97 F.C.C.2d 960, 962 (Rev. Bd. 1984)). FCC v. Allentown Broadcasting Corp., 349 U.S. 358, 362 (1955). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.24(i) (for AM), 73.315(a) (for FM), 73.685(a) (for TV). See id. � 73.1125. Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of the Commission's Rules, the Main Studio and Program Origination Rules for Radio and Television Broadcast Stations, 3 FCC Rcd 5024, 5026 � 24 (1988). 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3526(e)(11)(i) (commercial TV issues/program list), 73.3526(e)(12) (commercial AM and FM issues/program list). These lists must be retained until final action has been taken on the station's
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  • 3, 2005 By the Commission: Introduction In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), former licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, of our Forfeiture Order issued December 29, 2003, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve A-O's failing to comply with radio frequency radiation (``RFR'') maximum permissible exposure (``MPE'') limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to have adequate transmission system control. Background On November 14, 2001,
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  • the Forfeiture Order issued on April 22, 2003, and reduce the assessed forfeiture against Salazar to thirty-four thousand dollars ($34,000). The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000) against Salazar, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 301 and 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (the ``Act'') and Sections 11.35(a), 17.51, 73.1125(a), 73.1350(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules. BACKGROUND On April 8, 2002, agents from the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Field Office (``Field Office'') conducted an on-site investigation of Station KTCM(FM). The agents determined that Salazar was licensed to operate Station KTCM(FM) and that the license specified Kingman, Kansas as the station's community of license. However, the agents found that the
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  • the Forfeiture Order issued on April 22, 2003, and reduce the assessed forfeiture against Salazar to thirty-four thousand dollars ($34,000). The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000) against Salazar, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 301 and 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (the ``Act'') and Sections 11.35(a), 17.51, 73.1125(a), 73.1350(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules. BACKGROUND On April 8, 2002, agents from the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Field Office (``Field Office'') conducted an on-site investigation of Station KTCM(FM). The agents determined that Salazar was licensed to operate Station KTCM(FM) and that the license specified Kingman, Kansas as the station's community of license. However, the agents found that the
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  • reliance on ultimate grant of the Joint Request. Accordingly, we grant the Stockton Petition for the limited purpose of enabling its participation in the settlement. 11. Main Studio Waiver: CPBC requests waiver of the Commission's main studio requirement in order to operate the proposed Heathsville station as a satellite of commonly owned NCE station WCVE-FM, Richmond, Virginia. Pursuant to Section 73.1125(a) of our rules, a main studio must be located either (1) within a station's principal community contour; (2) within the contour of any other broadcast station licensed to its community; or (3) within 25 miles of the center of its community. However, under Section 73.1125(b)(2), the Commission will waive these requirements where good cause exists to do so and where
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  • 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 73.1350(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), failed to maintain antenna structure lighting in willful and repeated violation of Sections 303(q) of the Act and Section 17.51 of the Rules, and failed to comply with the Emergency Alert System, the main studio and the public information requirements in willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a) and 73.3526 of the Rules. Based on the findings, the Order assessed a forfeiture in the amount of thirty-four thousand dollars ($34,000) against Salazar. In her petition, Salazar provided new information regarding her financial condition. Given the new information, we are reducing the forfeiture amount from $34,000 to $15,500. As reduced, the forfeiture amount is well below the $39,000 total
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  • of release of this Order, VISC must file an application (FCC Form 316) to obtain our consent to the involuntary transfer of control from Mr. Bahr to the Estate of Joseph Bahr. VISC must also, within this same 30-day timeframe: (1) file a new ownership report; and (2) maintain a staffed main studio at a location that complies with Section 73.1125 of the Rules. 10. Second, the licenses of all radio stations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands expired on February 1, 2004. VISC did not file an application for license renewal because its WVIS(FM) license had been forfeited. VISC must electronically file a complete and acceptable license renewal application on FCC Form 303-S within 90 days of the release
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  • television translator licenses from the above-captioned, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (``Clear Channel'') to Newport Television LLC (``Newport''). In connection with the proposed acquisition, Newport has requested six months to bring its investors into compliance with Section 73.3555(b) of the Commission's Rules (the ``local television ownership rule'') in nine markets. Newport also requests a continuing waiver of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (the ``main studio rule'') to permit it to utilize the studio of station KSAS-TV, Wichita, Kansas, as the main studio for commonly-owned stations KAAS-TV, Salina, Kansas, and KOCW(TV), Hoisington, Kansas. We grant the applications, subject to the conditions set forth below. We also deny in part a petition filed by Buckley Broadcasting of Monterey (``Buckley''), seeking
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  • Of course, broadcasters with only rudimentary websites that they update irregularly, if at all, or who would find the requirement unduly burdensome may always seek a waiver of the requirement by the Commission. See, e.g., Review of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Main Studio and Local Public Inspection Files, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15691 (1998); Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of The Commission's Rules, Report and Order, 2 FCC Rcd 3215 (1987). Id. at 18; see also Comments of NAB at 25. Comments of NBC at 15. Comments of Viacom at 26. Comments of the Walt Disney Company at 17. (Indicating that those most interested in the public file are advocacy groups, political candidates and the press ``each
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  • See Renewal Primer, 57 F.C.C.2d at 442. See, e.g., Comments of the Alaska Broadcasters Association (Nov. 1, 2004) at 3-4. See, e.g., Comments of Gannett Broadcasting (Nov. 1, 2004) at 2-5. See, e.g., Reply Comments of the Arizona Broadcasters Association (Jan. 3, 2005) at 3. See, e.g., Comments of Univision Communications (Nov. 1, 2004) at 4. See Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of the Commission's Rules, the Main Studio and Program Origination Rules for Radio and Television Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 2 FCC Rcd 3215 (1987) (``Main Studio R&O''). See Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unattended Operation of Broadcast Stations and to Update Broadcast Station Transmitter Control and Monitoring Requirements, Report and
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  • at 19-28, 47-69; PIC Comments at 19-29, 47-69; PIC Ex Parte (filed July 26, 2006); PIC Ex Parte (filed August 10, 2006). NAB Reply Comments at 16-17. See Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations, 15 FCC Rcd 19816 (2000) (``Enhanced Disclosure NPRM''). Enhanced Disclosure NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 19816. Id. Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of the Commission's Rules, the Main Studio and Program Origination Rules for Radio and Television Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 2 FCC Rcd 3215 (1987). Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Unattended Operations of Broadcast Stations and to Update Broadcast Station Transmitter Control and Monitoring Requirements, Report and Order, 10 FCC Rcd
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  • Specifically, we reduce the forfeiture amount from $25,000 to $20,000 and deny the application for review in all other respects. In the Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Bureau denied Evangelism's petition for reconsideration of a Bureau Forfeiture Order issued to Evangelism on October 19, 2004, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a) and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted rule violations involve Evangelism's failure to maintain a main studio in its community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment during the hours of station operation, and failure to make the station's public inspection file available. II. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003, an agent
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  • rules to ensure that a broadcaster is responsive to the unique interests and needs of individual communities. For example, the Commission's main studio rule requires that a station maintain its main studio in or near its community of license to facilitate interaction between the station and the members of the local community it is licensed to serve. See id. � 73.1125. In addition, the main studio also must house a public inspection file, the contents of which must include ``a list of programs that have provided the station's most significant treatment of community issues during the preceding three month period.'' See id. � 73.3526(e)(11)(i) (commercial TV issues/program list). The purpose of this requirement is to provide both the public and the
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  • Application for Review, filed by SM Radio, Inc. (``SM Radio''), licensee of AM Radio Station KUOL, San Marcos, Texas, of an Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Bureau Order'') released December 28, 2004. In affirming its finding that SM Radio failed to maintain a main studio presence within its community of license, in willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), the Bureau Order granted and denied in part SM Radio's petition for reconsideration of a Bureau Forfeiture Order, and reduced the underlying forfeiture amount from $7,000 to $5,600. SM Radio has challenged the Bureau Order. BACKGROUND On October 28, 2003, an agent from the Commission's Dallas, Texas Office (``Dallas Office'') attempted to inspect the main
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  • pursuant to Section 1.115 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Twenty-One Sound seeks review of the Enforcement Bureau's (``Bureau'') Memorandum Opinion and Order denying Twenty-One Sound's petition for reconsideration of a Forfeiture Order issued July 27, 2005. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $18,000 on Twenty-One Sound for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involved Twenty-One Sound's failure to maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment in operational readiness condition, failure to maintain a main studio in compliance with the Rules, and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. II. DISCUSSION In its Application for Review, Twenty-One Sound reiterates past arguments raised at the
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  • See, e.g., Comments of Benedek Broadcasting et al at 3; Comments of State Broadcasters Associations at 21; Reply Comments of STC at 5; Comments of Viacom at 25-26; Comments of NAB at 22. See, e.g., Review of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Main Studio and Local Public Inspection Files, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15691 (1998); Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of The Commission's Rules, Report and Order, 2 FCC Rcd 3215 (1987). See 5 U.S.C. � 603. Pub. L. No. 104-13. Pub. L. No. 107-198. 44 U.S.C. � 3506(c)(4). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1200 et seq. See id. �� 1.415, 1.419. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, GC Docket No. 97-113, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd
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  • (adopted Dec. 6, 2000). In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Main Studio and Local Public Inspection Files of Broadcast Television and Radio Stations, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15691 (1998), revised in part on reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd 11113 (1999) (Main Studio and Public File Rules Report and Order). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125; 73.3526 and 73.3527. The Commission's goals in amending these rules was to strike an appropriate balance between ensuring that the public has reasonable access to each station's main studio and public file, minimizing regulatory burdens on licensees, and establishing rules that are easy to administer and understand. 47 U.S.C. � 534(b)(4)(B). Telecommunications Services Inside Wiring: Customer Premises Equipment and Implementation
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  • 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(g). Exhibit required. 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(h). Exhibit required. Power and Antenna Height 18.The proposed facility complies with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.614. Yes No Community Coverage 19.The proposed facility complies with community coverage requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.685(a) and (b).. Yes No Main Studio Location 20.The main studio complies with the requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1125. Yes No Exhibit No. Exhibit No. Exhibit No. Exhibit No. Exhibit No. DRAFT - FCC 301 (Page 10) March 1998 22. 23. The requirements of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1030 regarding notification to radio astronomy installations, radio receiving installations and FCC monitoring stations have either been satisfied or are not applicable. If the proposed facility is required to be notified to
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  • 855, 863 (1975). 49 Temporary Suspension of Certain Portions of Sections 73.313, 73.333, 73.684, and 73.699, FCC 75-1226, 56 FCC 2d 749(1975), stay extended indefinitely, 40 Rad. Reg. 2d 965 (1977). 50 We have accepted supplemental showings aimed at demonstrating compliance with the city coverage requirement in 47 C.F.R. � 73.315 and the main studio requirement in 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125, since there can be no interference created to other stations by such use. See Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast facilities Without a Construction Permit, Report and Order, MM Docket 96-58, 12 FCC Rcd 12371 at 12401-03. 15 A. Introduction 28. In this section we propose certain rule and policy changes to expand opportunities for enhanced service and reduce regulatory burdens
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  • that now apply to LPTV stations must also apply to Class A stations; for example, the prohibitions on the broadcasting of obscene material. In creating the LPTV Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-257 69 Report and Order in BC Docket No. 78-253 at para 105. Citation given in footnote 5, supra. 70 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.3526 and 73.3527. 71 47 C.F.R. �73.1125. 72 47 C.F.R. � 73.671. 73 47 C.F.R. �73.670. 22 service, the Commission determined that the "equal time" and "lowest unit charge" provisions in Sections 312(a)(7) and 315 of the Communications Act would apply to LPTV stations "to the extent their origination capacity permits...[T]he reasonable requests of legally qualified candidates for federal elective office who seek to purchase reasonable amounts
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  • of the principal community is encompassed by the nighttime 5 mV/m contour or the nighttime interference-free contour, whichever value is higher, see Section 73.182(k). Class D stations holding nighttime authorizations do not need to demonstrate nighttime principal community coverage. Item 9: Main Studio Location. The applicant must certify that its proposed main studio location comply with the requirements of Section 73.1125. In order to answer "Yes" to this question, the applicant's proposed main studio must be either (1) within the principal community contour of any station licensed to that community; or (2) within 25 miles from the reference coordinates of the center of its community of license. A community's reference coordinates are generally the coordinates listed in the United States Department
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  • in MM Docket 97-138, 12 FCC Rcd 6993, 6999 (1997). Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of )) MM Docket No. 97-138 Review of the Commission's Rules ) RM-8855 regarding the main studio and ) RM-8856 local public inspection files of ) RM-8857 broadcast television and radio stations ) RM-8858 ) RM-8872 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125, ) 73.3526 and 73.3527 ) MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: May 25, 1999 Released: May 28, 1999 By the Commission: Table of Contents Paragraph I. Introduction 1 II. Issue Analysis 3 A. Accommodation 3 B. Document Retention Requirements 24 C. Miscellaneous Matters 41 III. Administrative Matters 47 I. INTRODUCTION 1. In the Report and Order1 in this proceeding, we amended
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  • time-sharing arrangement that will accommodate both parties. Main Studio Rule, Public File Rule and Ownership Reporting Requirements Background. In the Notice, we invited comment on whether LPFM stations of each class should be subject to the variety of other rules in Part 73 with which full power stations must comply, including, for example, the main studio rule (47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a)), public file rule (47 C.F.R. �� 73.3526, 73.3527), and the periodic ownership reporting requirements (47 C.F.R. � 73.3615). Given the purposes and power levels of LP1000 stations, we tentatively concluded that LP1000 licensees should generally meet the Part 73 rules applicable to full power FM stations. However, the Notice sought comment on whether sufficient useful purpose would be served in
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  • is revised to read as follows: � 73.1120 Station location. Each AM, FM, TV and Class A TV broadcast station will be licensed to the principal community or other political subdivision which it primarily serves. This principal community (city, town or other political subdivision) will be considered to be the geographical station location. * * * * * 13. Section 73.1125 is amended by adding paragraph (c), and amending the remaining paragraphs to read as follows: � 73.1125 Station main studio location. * * * * * (c) Each Class A television station shall maintain a main studio at the site used by the station as of November 29, 1999 or a location within the station's Grade B contour, as defined
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  • school board or private board of trustees having sufficient knowledge about its respective communities to run schools in a way that responds to that community's educational needs. Indeed, such boards have vested interests in being responsive because they will be held accountable to their communities for schools that do not live up to their community's standards. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a)(3) (establishing 25 miles from the reference coordinates of the center of the community of license as one of three acceptable locations for a broadcast station's main studio). See Ascertainment of Community Problems by Broadcast Applicants, 41 Fed. Reg. 1372, 1384 (January 7, 1976). Although we no longer require formal ascertainment, the elements articulated in a ``community leader checklist'' continue to
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  • school board or private board of trustees having sufficient knowledge about its respective communities to run schools in a way that responds to that community's educational needs. Indeed, such boards have vested interests in being responsive because they will be held accountable to their communities for schools that do not live up to their community's standards. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(a)(3) (establishing 25 miles from the reference coordinates of the center of the community of license as one of three acceptable locations for a broadcast station's main studio). See Ascertainment of Community Problems by Broadcast Applicants, 41 Fed. Reg. 1372, 1384 (January 7, 1976). Although we no longer require formal ascertainment, the elements articulated in a ``community leader checklist'' continue to
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  • PART 73 - RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES 1. The authority citation for Part 73 continues to read as follows: Authority: (47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 336.) * * * * * 2. The authority citation for Subpart J of Part 73 continues to read as follows: Subpart J - Class A Television Broadcast Stations Authority: (47 U.S.C. 336(f)) ***** 3. Section 73.1125 is revised to read as follows: � 73.1125 Station main studio location. ***** (c) Each Class A television station shall maintain a main studio at a location within the station's predicted Grade B contour, as defined in Section 73.683 and calculated using the method specified in Section 73.684 of this part. With respect to a group of commonly controlled stations,
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  • Attribution Report and Order). In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Main Studio and Local Public Inspection Files of Broadcast Television and Radio Stations, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15691 (1998), revised in part on reconsideration, 14 FCC Rcd 11113 (1999) (Main Studio and Public File Rules Report and Order). See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1125; 73.3526 and 73.3527. In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 Relating to Call Sign Assignments for Broadcast Stations, Report and Order, 14 FCC Rcd 1235 (1998) (Call Sign Report and Order). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3550. 47 C.F.R. � 74.783. Pub. Law No. 105-33, 111 Stat. 251 (1997). In the Matter of Implementation
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  • ) 200332940004 Mecca, California ) FRN: 000-425-6426 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: March 31, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau: San Diego Office I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Playa Del Sol Broadcasters (``Playa Del Sol''), the licensee of broadcast station KRCK-FM, apparently willfully violated Sections 11.35, 11.61 and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),1 by failing to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, by failing to conduct required tests of the station's EAS equipment and by failing to maintain a local main studio. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),2 that Playa Del Sol Broadcasters is apparently
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  • The antenna structure located at 43 04' 52'' North Latitude and 70 00' 58'' West Longitude in Niagara Falls, New York, was not registered with the Commission. The written designation of the chief operator was not available. 3. On September 23, 2002, the Buffalo Office issued a Notice of Violation (``NOV'') to Phillips, citing Sections 11.35(a), 11.52(d), 11.61(a)(1)(i), 11.61(a)(2)(i)(A), 17.4(c), 73.1125(d)(1), 73.1560(a)(1), and 73.1870(b)(3)2. On October 6, 2002, Phillips submitted a written response. The response stated that the failure to conduct and log required EAS tests was inadvertent and the problem will not reoccur, the station was now monitoring two EAS sources, the station will submit proper forms to register the tower, and the station provided a copy of the written
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 19, 2003 By the Enforcement Bureau, Dallas Office: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Paulino Bernal Evangelism, Inc. (``PAULINO''), licensee of radio station KBRN, Boerne, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a), and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''). Specifically, we find PAULINO apparently liable for failure to maintain a main studio in the community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment during the times the station was in operation, and failure to make available a public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 28,
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  • the Resident Agent, San Juan Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Clamor Broadcasting Network Inc. (``Clamor''), licensee of radio station WJVP-FM, Culebra, Puerto Rico, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35 and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Clamor Broadcasting Network Inc. apparently liable for not having installed the required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment and not maintaining the station's main studio within the community of license, within the principal community contour, or within twenty-five miles from the reference coordinates of the center of its community of license. II. BACKGROUND
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  • the District Director, Kansas City Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Twenty-One Sound Communications, Inc. (``Twenty-One Sound''), licensee of Station KNSX(FM) in Steelville, Missouri, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 Specifically, we find Twenty-One Sound apparently liable for failing to maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment in operational readiness condition, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to maintain a public inspection file consistent with the Rules. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 1, 2005, an agent with the Commission's Kansas City Office
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  • prior to operating its station with a directional antenna, and failing to operate within the terms of the station's broadcast and studio transmitter link (``STL'') authorizations. We also find that Southern Media apparently willfully violated Section 73.3526(e) of the Rules2 by failing to maintain a complete public inspection file. In addition, we admonish Southern Media for its violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Rules3 by failing to comply with the main studio location requirements. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),4 that Southern Media is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On June 29, 2005, in response to a complaint of alleged
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  • Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Nevada Channel 6 Inc., licensee of KNBX-CA, in Las Vegas, NV. 2. On August 17, 2006, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office inspected KNBX-CA located at Las Vegas, Nevada, and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S 73.1125(e): "Each AM, FM, TV and Class A TV broadcast station shall maintain a local telephone number in its community of license or a toll free number." A review of telephone directory listings in Las Vegas revealed that there was no listing for Nevada Channel 6 Inc. and/or KNBX-CA. b. 47 C.F.R. S 11.52(d): "Broadcast stations and cable systems must monitor
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  • having received a required monthly test (RMT) from any of its monitoring sources during the month of January 2007. In addition, required weekly tests (RWT) had not been documented for all required monitoring sources during the weeks of 1/7/07 - 1/20/07. No log entries were found indicating the reasons why these tests had not been received. b. 47 C.F.R. S 73.1125(d)(1): "Relocation of the main studio may be made ... but notification to the FCC in Washington shall be made promptly." The station's main studio was moved during calendar year 2006, but, as of the date of the inspection, notification had not been received by the FCC, Media Bureau in Washington, D.C. c. 47 C.F.R. S 73.1201(a)(2): "Broadcast station identification announcements
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: November 28, 2007 By the District Director, Tampa Field Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that First Baptist Church, Inc. ("First Baptist"), licensee of non-commercial FM station WAKJ, DeFuniak Springs, FL, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35 and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to install the required Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment and failing to maintain full-time managerial and staff personnel at the main studio during normal business hours. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that First Baptist is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount
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  • ("Rules") to Alpine Broadcasting Corporation ("Alpine"), licensee of radio stations KCTO, Cleveland, MO and KCXL, Liberty, MO. 2. On October 30, 2008 and November 3, 2008, agents of the Commission's Kansas City Office of the Enforcement Bureau inspected radio station KCTO located at Cleveland, MO, and co-owned station KCXL, Liberty, MO and observed the following violation(s): a. 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1125(a): "... each AM... broadcast station shall maintain a main studio at one of the following locations: (1) Within the station's community of license; (2) At any location within the principal community contour of any AM, FM or TV broadcast station licensed to the station's community of license; or (3) Within twenty-five miles from the reference coordinates of the center of
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  • 34355 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 8, 2009 By the Resident Agent, Miami Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that LSM Radio Partners, L.L.C. ("LSM Radio"), licensee of station WWWK(FM), in Islamorada, FL, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to maintain an operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") and failing to maintain a main studio for WWWK(FM) consistent with the Rules. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that LSM Radio is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
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  • the RFR exposure limits in apparent violation of Section 1.1310 of the Commission's Rules. The Commission also proposes that A-O be held liable for an $8,000 forfeiture for failure to install Emergency Alert System equipment in apparent violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules, a $7,000 forfeiture for failure to have a main studio in apparent violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules, and a $3,000 forfeiture for failure to have adequate transmission system control in apparent violation of Section 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules. Action by the Commission on November 14, 2002, by Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture [6](FCC 02-312). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps and Martin. - FCC - Enforcement Bureau Contacts: John Winston at (202)
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  • special RFR operating conditions set forth in its license. The forfeiture against A-O includes $10,000 for exceeding the RFR exposure limits, in violation of Section 1.1310 of the Commission's Rules; $6,400 for failure to install Emergency Alert System equipment, in violation of Section 11.35 of the Commission's Rules: $5,600 for failure to have a main studio, in violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules; and $3,000 for failure to have adequate transmission system control, in violation of Section 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules. Action by the Commission on December 29, 2003, by Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture [5](FCC 03-332). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps, Martin and Adelstein. - FCC - Enforcement Bureau Contacts: Suzanne Tetreault at (202) 418-7450 or
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  • ID # 64414 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 7, 2001 Released: May 9, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has apparently violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. � 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM), Burney, California. The apparent violations include periods of operation at unauthorized locations and on an unauthorized frequency, and a failure to maintain a local or toll-free telephone number in its community of license. We conclude that Allen is
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  • 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand five hundred dollars ($21,500) against Radio One Licenses, Inc. (``Radio One''), licensee of WBOT(AM), for willful violation of the following Sections of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''): 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file). II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 14, 2000, the Commission's Boston Field Office (``Boston Office'') conducted
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  • Licensee of Station KMCA(AM) ) Shasta,1 California ) Facility ID # 64414 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: November 28, 2001 Released: November 30, 2001 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we find that M.C. Allen Productions (``Allen'') has violated Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), 47 U.S.C. 301, and sections 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1125(e), 73.1615 and 73.1620, in connection with its operation of Station KMCA(AM) (``KMCA''). Based on our review of the facts and circumstances and after considering Allen's response to our Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, 16 FCC Rcd 9505 (Enforcement Bureau 2001) (``NAL''), we conclude that Allen is liable for a
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  • 2001, the Free Lance-Star Publishing Co. of Fredericksburg, Virginia (``Free Lance-Star'') filed a complaint against Telemedia Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Telemedia''), licensee of WGRQ(FM), Colonial Beach, Virginia and Rappahannock River Broadcasting, LLC. (Rappahannock''), licensee of WGRX(FM), Falmouth, Virginia. The complaint alleged: 1) that Telemedia failed to maintain a main studio for Station WGRQ(FM) at a proper location as required by Section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1125, 2) that Telemedia failed to maintain and provide public access to a complete local public inspection file for Station WGRQ(FM) as required by Section 73.3526 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.3526, and 3) that Rappahannock filed a pleading interposed solely for the purpose of delay contrary to Commission policy prohibiting the filing
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  • a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Radio One Licenses, Inc. ("Radio One"), licensee of WBOT(FM), of the Forfeiture Order1 issued by the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') assessing a twenty- one thousand five hundred dollar forfeiture ($21,500) against Radio One for willful violation of the following Sections of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''): 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e)2 (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file).3 II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 14, 2000, the Commission's Boston, Massachusetts Field Office (``Boston Office'')
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 20, 2002 Released: September 24, 2002 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to American Family Association (``AFA''), licensee of Station KBKC, a noncommercial, educational FM station licensed to Moberly, Missouri, for willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves AFA's operation of Station KBKC without a main studio. 2. On May 28, 2002, the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri, Field Office (``Kansas City Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to AFA for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000).2 AFA filed a response to
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  • proceeding. Pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("the Act"),4 and Section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules ("the Rules"),5 the Enforcement Bureau found Radio One liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $21,500 for willful violation of the following sections of the Rules: 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file).6 2. Radio One has presented new information which has persuaded the Bureau to reconsider and
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  • number 1057462 near Spivey, Kansas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 301 and 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'')1, and Sections 73.1350(a) and 17.51 of the Commissions Rules (``Rules'').2 Ms. Salazar is also apparently liable for the willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526 of the Rules.3 Specifically, we find Ms. Salazar apparently liable for operating a radio station from an unauthorized location; failing to maintain prescribed obstruction lighting on antenna structure number 1057462; failing to install and maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at station KTCM(FM); failing to maintain a main studio at an authorized location; and failing to maintain a
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  • FRN # 0005-0204-74 Facility ID #89049 ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: November 14, 2002 Released: November 18, 2002 By the Commission: I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), licensee of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 by failing to comply with radio frequency radiation maximum permissible exposure limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have EAS equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio and failing to have adequate transmission system control. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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  • Georgia;11 Section 17.4 (antenna structure registration) by failing to register its station towers with this agency;12 Section 11.35 (equipment operational readiness) by failing to maintain EAS equipment readiness;13 Section 11.15 (EAS operating handbook) by failing to maintain a copy of the EAS Operating Handbook at normal duty stations;14 Section 73.1820 (station log) by failing to keep a station log;15 Section 73.1125 (station main studio location and staffing) by leaving the station's main studio unattended;16 and Section 73.1870 (chief operators) by failing to designate a chief operator at the station.17 III. Discussion 7. Unauthorized Transfer of Control. Section 310(d) of the Act provides in pertinent part: No construction permit or station license, or any rights thereunder, shall be transferred, assigned or disposed
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  • 200232940006 ) San Marcos, CA ) FRN 0003-7774-06 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 18, 2003 Released: July 22, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) to Blue Skies Broadcasting Corporation (``Blue Skies''), for willful violations of Sections 11.35(a) and 73.1125(c) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Blue Skies' failure to have an operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') installed, and its failure to have a main studio within the predicted Grade B contour of station KSKT-CA. 2 2. On July 31, 2002, the Commission's San Diego, California, Field Office (``San Diego Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • No. 200232480027 ) FRN 0003-7625-64 Licensee of Station WMSR (AM) ) McMinnville, Tennessee ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 28, 2003 Released: January 31, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Coffee County Broadcasting, Inc. (``Coffee County''), for willful violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Coffee County's failure to maintain a presence at its main studio during normal business hours. 2. On September 30, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $7,000 to Coffee County.2 Coffee County
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  • to be and remain a Commission licensee. II. Background 2. The Commission designated this case for hearing.4 The OSC specified the following issues: (a) to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding RMI's operation of WMGA(AM), Moultrie, Georgia, in connection with possible violation of Section 310(d) of the Act, and/or Sections 73.3540, 73.3615(a), 73.1745, 17.50, 17.51, 17.48, 17.4, 11.35, 11.15, 73.1820, 73.1125, and 73.1870 of the Commission's rules, as well as orders from the Enforcement Bureau to provide responses to letters of inquiry; and (b) to determine, in light of the evidence adduced pursuant to issue (a), whether RMI has the requisite qualifications to be or remain a Commission licensee and thus whether its captioned broadcast license should be revoked.5 3. The
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  • Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to Piedmont Radio Co. (``Piedmont''), licensee of radio station WPID(AM), Piedmont, Alabama, and owner of the antenna structure located at 33 55'45'' North Longitude by 85 35' 42'' West Longitude in Piedmont, Alabama, for willful violation of Sections 17.4(a) and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Piedmont's failure to register its antenna structure and failure to maintain a presence at its man studio during its normal business hours. 2. On October 15, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Field Office (``Atlanta Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount
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  • Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by American Family Association (``AFA''), licensee of Station KBKC-FM, Moberly, Missouri, of a Forfeiture Order1 issued in this proceeding. The Forfeiture Order issued a $5,000 forfeiture to AFA for operating Station KBKC without a main studio in willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 8, 2002, an FCC agent from the Kansas City Office attempted an inspection of Station KBKC-FM, which is licensed to AFA in Moberly, Missouri. Investigation revealed no listing for the station in the local telephone directories. The agent went to the station's transmitter site and found a sign on the
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  • Station KDEF(AM) ) Albuquerque, New Mexico ) FRN 0006- 1600-48 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 12, 2003 Released: March 17, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) to Ramh Corporation (``Ramh''), licensee of Station KDEF(AM), Albuquerque, New Mexico, for willful violation of Sections 73.1125, 73.1350, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Ramh's failure to maintain a main studio management and staff presence, and its failure to establish monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with authorized operating power, mode of operation, and AM directional system parameters. Further, we find that Ramh willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1560 of the Rules2
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  • and Order2 issued by the Enforcement Bureau in this proceeding. 2. On August 14, 2001, the Enforcement Bureau issued a Forfeiture Order3 to Radio One, finding it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $21,500 for willful violation of the following sections of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''): 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file).4 3. On September 13, 2001, Radio One filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the Forfeiture
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  • by Radio One Licenses, LLC (``Radio One''), licensee of WBOT(FM),1 Brockton, Massachusetts, of the July 22, 2003 Memorandum Opinion and Order 2 (``MO&O'') issued in this proceeding. The MO&O imposed a forfeiture of $8,000 against Radio One for willful violations of the following sections of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules''): 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); and 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log).3 2. Radio One now asserts that its forfeiture should be cancelled because ``newly available evidence'' suggests that the Bureau applied its forfeiture policies
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  • #89049 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 22, 2003 Released: December 29, 2003 By the Commission: I. Introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), former licensee2 of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').3 The noted violations involve A-O's failing to comply with radio frequency radiation (``RFR'') maximum permissible exposure (``MPE'') limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have EAS equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio and failing to have adequate transmission system control. 2. On November 18, 2002, the Commission issued
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  • L. Salazar, licensee of Station KTCM(FM), Kingman, Kansas, and owner of antenna structure number 1057462 near Spivey, Kansas, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 301 and 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''),1 and Sections 73.1350(a) and 17.51 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').2 Ms. Salazar is also liable for the willful violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526 of the Rules.3 Specifically, we find Ms. Salazar liable for operating a radio station from an unauthorized location; failing to maintain prescribed obstruction lighting on antenna structure number 1057462; failing to install and maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment at station KTCM(FM); failing to maintain a main studio at an authorized location; and failing to maintain a public
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  • grant in part and deny in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Piedmont Radio Co. (``Piedmont''), licensee of radio station WPID(AM), Piedmont, Alabama. Piedmont seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 17.4(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Piedmont's willful and repeated failure to maintain a presence at its main studio during normal business hours and register its antenna structure. For the reasons discussed below, we reduce the forfeiture amount from $10,000 to $3,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. On June 26, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Atlanta,
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  • 0007-0069-84 in Springhill, Louisiana ) Springfield, Missouri FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 10, 2004 Released: May 12, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000), to Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. (``Metropolitan''), licensee of Station KTKC-FM, Springhill, Louisiana, for willful violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(b) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules").1 The noted violations involve Metropolitan's failure to maintain the required staff and management presence at the station's main studio and failure to maintain all of the required material in the station's public inspection file. 2. On November 19, 2002, the Commission's New Orleans, Louisiana, Field Office ("New Orleans Office") issued a Notice of
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  • FRN 0006-1472-19 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2004 Released: May 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eleven thousand dollars ($11,000) to Pilgrim Communications, Inc. ("Pilgrim"), licensee of AM radio station KSKE in Vail, Colorado, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''), and willful violation of Sections 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Rules.1 The noted violations involve Pilgrim's failure to maintain a main studio for station KSKE, its failure to reduce KSKE's power at sunset to the nighttime level required by the station authorization and its exceeding KSKE's authorized nighttime power level. 2. On November 20, 2002,
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  • ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 17, 2004 Released: May 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nineteen thousand dollars ($19,000) to Pilgrim Communications, Inc. ("Pilgrim"), licensee of AM radio station KWYD in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.1125(a), 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules").1 The noted violations involve Pilgrim's failure to have fully operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment, its failure to maintain the requisite main studio presence, its failure to reduce KWYD's power at sunset to the nighttime level required by the station authorization, its failure to increase KWYD's power at sunrise to the daytime
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  • does not warrant a reduction in the forfeiture amount.12 7. Finally, Metro Radio claims that the forfeiture should be reduced or cancelled in light of its overall history of compliance with the Rules. We disagree. We recently issued a Forfeiture Order in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) against the Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. for willful violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526(b) of the Rules.13 Metropolitan Radio Group, Inc. owns 100 percent of the assets of Metro Radio.14 Because Metro Radio's parent company has previously violated the rules, we find that a reduction of the assessed forfeiture amount is not warranted. 8. We have examined Metro Radio's response to the NAL pursuant to the statutory factors above, and in conjunction
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  • 0757 35 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 19, 2004 Released: July 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) to FNX Broadcasting, LLC (``FNX''), licensee of radio station WPHX(AM), Sanford, Maine, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125 and 73.3526(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve FNX's failure to maintain a meaningful managerial and staff presence at its main studio, and failure to maintain the public inspection file at the main studio. 2. On October 29, 2002, the Commission's Boston, Massachusetts Office (``Boston Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to FNX
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  • 0757 35 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 19, 2004 Released: July 22, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirteen thousand six hundred dollars ($13,600) to FNX Broadcasting, LLC (``FNX''), licensee of radio station WPHX-FM, Sanford, Maine, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125 and 73.3526(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve FNX's failure to maintain a meaningful managerial and staff presence at its main studio, and failure to maintain the public inspection file at the main studio. 2. On October 29, 2002, the Commission's Boston, Massachusetts Office (``Boston Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to FNX
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  • Adopted: July 27, 2004 Released: July 28, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that American Family Association (``AFA''), licensee of non-commercial radio Station KBMP(FM), Enterprise, Kansas, apparently violated the main studio rule by willfully and repeatedly failing to meet the location requirements set forth in section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's rules, and by willfully and repeatedly failing to maintain a meaningful management and staff presence at its main studio.1 We also find that AFA apparently failed to comply with a Bureau order by failing to respond fully to a Bureau inquiry that directed AFA to produce certain information concerning the main studio of Station KBMP(FM). Based on
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  • 0008028938 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: January 30, 2004 Released: February 3, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to RJM Communications, Inc. (``RJM''), licensee of radio station WGSR(AM), Fernandina Beach, Florida, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 and for willful violation of Section 73.3526(c)(1) of the Rules.2 The noted violations involve RJM's failure to maintain a presence at its main studio, operation in excess of authorized nighttime operating power, and failure to make station WGSR(AM)'s public inspection file available during regular business hours. II. BACKGROUND 2. On July 15, 2003,
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  • above and found that a reduction is warranted on the basis of a history of overall compliance and good faith. We have examined the Radio One orders and find nothing which supports a different result. Radio One involved a monetary forfeiture originally imposed for willful violation of the following Rules: 11.35(a) (failure to have operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment); 73.1125(e) (failure to establish a local or toll-free telephone number in the community of license); 73.1350(c)(1) (failure to establish monitoring procedures to determine compliance with Section 73.1560 regarding operating power); 73.1800(a) (failure to maintain a station log); and 73.3526(a)(2) (failure to maintain a public inspection file). In a series of rulings, the Enforcement Bureau and the Commission reduced the originally proposed
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  • Brunswick, Maryland ) FRN: 0006-1615-09 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 17, 2004 Released: August 19, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to JMK Communications, Inc. (``JMK''), licensee of WTRI, Brunswick, Maryland for willful violation of Sections 1.89, 73.49, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1. The noted violations involve failure to respond to Commission correspondence, failure to enclose station antenna within an effective locked fence or enclosure, and failure to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the main studio. 2. On April 28, 2003, the Commission's Columbia, Maryland Field Office (``Columbia Office'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: August 19, 2004 Released: August 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Playa del Sol Broadcasters (``Playa del Sol''), licensee of station KRCK-FM, Mecca, California, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 11.61, and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Playa del Sol's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational, failure to conduct required tests of KRCK-FM's EAS equipment and failure to maintain a main studio. 2.On March 31, 2003, the Commission's San Diego, California Office (``San Diego Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for
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  • ) FRN 0005733662 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: October 14, 2004 Released: October 19, 2004 By the Assistant Bureau Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a forfeiture in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to Paulino Bernal Evangelism (``Paulino''), licensee of radio broadcast station KBRN(AM), Boerne, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a) and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted rule violations involve its failure to maintain a main studio in its community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment during the hours of station operation, and failure to make available a public inspection file. 2. In a December 19, 2003 Notice of Apparent
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  • November 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $10,000 to American Family Association (``AFA''), licensee of non-commercial educational radio Station KBMP(FM), Enterprise, Kansas. AFA violated the main studio rule by willfully and repeatedly failing to meet the location requirements set forth in section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's rules, and by willfully and repeatedly failing to maintain a meaningful management and staff presence at its main studio.1 AFA also willfully failed to comply fully with a Bureau communication that directed it to produce certain information concerning the main studio of Station KBMP(FM). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for
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  • Adopted: February 20, 2004 Released: February 23, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to Aracelis Ortiz, Executrix for the Estate of Carlos Ortiz (``Aracelis Ortiz''), licensee of Class A Television Broadcast station KCOS-LP, Phoenix, Arizona, for willfully violating Sections 73.1125(c) and 11.35(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Aracelis Ortiz's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational at station KCOS-LP and Mrs. Ortiz's failure to have a main studio at a location within KCOS- LP's predicted Grade B contour on June 25, 2002. 2. On September 30, 2002, the District Director of
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  • Vandalia, Missouri ) Flourissant, Missouri FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 6, 2004 Released: December 8, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to Twenty-One Sound Communications (``Twenty-One''), licensee of Station KKAC(FM), Vandalia, Missouri, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Twenty-One's failure to maintain a presence at its main studio. 2.On October 6, 2003, the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Office (``Kansas City Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') to Twenty-One for a forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000).2 Twenty-One filed its response to the
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  • file for station KMDY-FM during normal business hours. 2.On February 13, 2004, the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Office (``Kansas City Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')2 to Moody for a forfeiture in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for willful violation of Section 73.3527(c) of the Rules and for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a)3 of the Rules.4 In its March 15, 2004 response, Moody seeks rescission of the forfeiture. II. BACKGROUND 2. On June 23, 2003, a Commission agent from the Kansas City Office inspected the main studio of station KMDY-FM, Keokuk, Iowa. During the inspection, station personnel could not produce various items that are required to be in the public inspection file, including:
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  • 0001-5952-14 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: December 22, 2004 Released: December 27, 2004 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of nine thousand dollars ($9,000), to Citadel Broadcasting Company (``Citadel''), licensee of Station KSYY(FM), Kingfisher, Oklahoma, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules").1 The noted violations involve Citadel's failure to maintain the required staff and management presence at the station's main studio and failure to maintain all of the required material in the station's public inspection file. 2. On March 8, 2004, the Commission's Dallas, Texas, Field Office ("Dallas Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability
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  • Order (``Order''), we grant in part and deny in part the petition for reconsideration filed by SM Radio, Inc. (``SM Radio''), licensee of Station KUOL(AM), San Marcos, Texas. SM Radio seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violation involves SM Radio's failure to maintain a main studio presence within its community of license. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 28, 2003, an agent from the Commission's Dallas, Texas Office (``Dallas Office'') attempted to inspect the main studio of Station KUOL. A building located at the station's tower site appeared to be
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  • In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Coffee County Broadcasting, Inc. (``Coffee County''), licensee of radio station WMSR(AM), Manchester, Tennessee. Coffee County seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $7,000 for willful violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violation involves Coffee County's willful failure to maintain a presence at its main studio during normal business hours. II. BACKGROUND 2. On July 11, 2002, an agent from the Commission's Atlanta, Georgia Office (``Atlanta Office'') attempted to inspect station WMSR(AM)'s main studio; however, the agent was unable to gain access to the studio.
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  • Adopted: March 3, 2004 Released: March 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we cancel a proposed monetary forfeiture issued in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Grass Roots Broadcasting, LLC (``Grass Roots''), licensee of AM Station WAMM, Woodstock, Virginia, for willful violation of Sections 17.4(a)(2), 17.50, and 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'')1 . The violations involve Grass Roots' failure to register and paint its antenna structure and to maintain a main studio. 2. On October 23, 2002, the District Director of the Commission's Columbia, Maryland Field Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Grass Roots
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  • KUOL(AM) ) ) San Marcos, Texas ) FRN 0010-0455-32 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: March 31, 2004 Released: April 5, 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to SM Radio, Inc. (``SM Radio''), licensee of KUOL(AM), San Marcos, Texas, for willful violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``the Rules'').1 The noted violation involves SM Radio's failure to maintain a main studio in its community of license. 2. On December 24, 2003, the District Director of the Commission's Dallas, Texas Field Office (``Dallas Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')2 in the amount of $7,000 to SM Radio. SM Radio has
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  • Order issued on April 22, 2003,2 and reduce the assessed forfeiture against Salazar to thirty- four thousand dollars ($34,000). The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of thirty- nine thousand dollars ($39,000) against Salazar, for willfully and repeatedly violating Sections 301 and 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, (the ``Act'')3 and Sections 11.35(a), 17.51, 73.1125(a), 73.1350(a) and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules. II. BACKGROUND 2. On April 8, 2002, agents from the Commission's Kansas City, Missouri Field Office (``Field Office'') conducted an on-site investigation of Station KTCM(FM). The agents determined that Salazar was licensed to operate Station KTCM(FM) and that the license specified Kingman, Kansas as the station's community of license. However, the agents found
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  • BUREAU FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION By: _____________________________ David H. Solomon, Chief Date: ____________________________ TABLE I VIOLATIONS Violation Citation Station(s) Unauthorized 47 U.S.C. KFRA, KDDK Transfer of 310(d) Control Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Install/Maintain 11.35, 73.1250, EAS Equipment 73.1300, 73.1350(h) Failure to 47 C.F.R. KDDK Register Antenna 17.4(a)(1), (g) Structure and Post Registration Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Maintain/Staff 73.1125 Main Studio Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Designate Chief 73.1350(a)-(c), Operator 73.1870 Excess operating 47 C.F.R. KDDK power 73.1560(b) Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA conduct 73.1590(a)(6) equipment performance measurements Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK maintain station 73.1800, 73.1820, logs 73.1840 Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK maintain public 73.3526 file and make public file available TABLE II PAYMENT
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  • Adopted: July 25, 2005 Released: July 27, 2005 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to Twenty-One Sound Communications, Inc. (``Twenty-One Sound''), licensee of Station KNSX(FM) in Steelville, Missouri, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violations involve Twenty-One Sound's failure to maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment in operational readiness condition, failure to maintain a main studio in compliance with the Rules, and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 1, 2005, an agent with the Commission's Kansas City Office
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  • 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration (``petition'') filed by Pilgrim Communications, Inc. (``Pilgrim''), licensee of Station KSKE(AM), Vail, Colorado.1 Pilgrim seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order2 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $11,000 for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and willful violation of Sections 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Rules.3 II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 20, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')4 in the amount of $11,000 to Pilgrim. The NAL was based on findings by the Denver Office that Pilgrim violated
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  • this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration (``petition'') filed by Pilgrim Communications, Inc. (``Pilgrim''), licensee of Station KWYD(AM), Colorado Springs, Colorado.1 Pilgrim seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order2 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $19,000 for willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35, 73.1125(a), 73.1560(a) and 73.1745(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').3 II. BACKGROUND 2. On November 20, 2002, the Commission's Denver, Colorado Field Office (``Denver Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'')4 in the amount of $19,000 to Pilgrim. The NAL was based on findings by the Denver Office that: between March 2001 and August 22, 2001, Pilgrim did not
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  • Adopted: October 17, 2005 Released: October 19, 2005 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Clamor Broadcasting Network Inc. (``Clamor''), licensee of non-commercial educational station WJVP-FM, Culebra, Puerto Rico, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves Clamor's failure to maintain the station's main studio within the community of license, within the principal community contour of any broadcast station licensed to the station's community of license, or within twenty-five miles from the reference coordinates of the center of its community of license. We also cancel the proposed forfeiture
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Twenty- One Sound Communications, Inc. (``Twenty-One Sound'') of the Forfeiture Order issued July 27, 2005.1 The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $18,000 on Twenty-One Sound for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a), and 73.3526(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involved Twenty- One Sound's failure to maintain Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment in operational readiness condition, failure to maintain a main studio in compliance with the Rules, and failure to maintain a complete public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On March 1, 2005, an agent with the Kansas City Office
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  • deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Aracelis Ortiz, Executrix for the Estate of Carlos Ortiz (``Aracelis Ortiz'') licensee of Class A Television Broadcast Station KCOS-LP, Phoenix, Arizona. Aracelis Ortiz seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order1 in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau''), found her liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for willful violation of Sections 73.1125(c) and 11.35(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').2 The noted violations involve Aracelis Ortiz's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment was operational at Station KCOS-LP and Mrs. Ortiz's failure to have a main studio at a location within KCOS-LP's predicted Grade B contour on June 25, 2002.3 II. BACKGROUND 2. After conducting an investigation and determining that
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  • 2005 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) to Chester P. Coleman c/o American Radio Brokers, Inc. (``Coleman''), San Francisco, California, licensee of stations KAXX (AM), Eagle River, Alaska, and KADX(FM), Houston, Alaska, for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and (e), 73.1740(a)(1) and 73.1745(b) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').1 The noted violation involves failure by Coleman to maintain main studios, local or toll-free telephone numbers, and minimum operating schedules, for KAXX and KADX, and for departing, without authorization, from the terms of the stations' authorizations. 2. On December 10, 2004, the Resident Agent of the Commission's Anchorage Resident Agent
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  • By the Commission: I. Introduction 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Order''), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by A-O Broadcasting Corporation (``A-O''), former licensee2 of FM radio station KTMN, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, of our Forfeiture Order issued December 29, 2003,3 in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 1.1310, 11.35, 73.1125, and 73.1400 of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'').4 The noted violations involve A-O's failing to comply with radio frequency radiation (``RFR'') maximum permissible exposure (``MPE'') limits applicable to transmitters on towers, failing to have Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') equipment installed and operating, failing to maintain a main studio, and failing to have adequate transmission system control. II. Background 2. On November
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  • 1934, as amended (``Act'') and Section 73.1350(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules''),3 failed to maintain antenna structure lighting in willful and repeated violation of Sections 303(q) of the Act and Section 17.51 of the Rules,4 and failed to comply with the Emergency Alert System, the main studio and the public information requirements in willful and repeated violation of Sections 11.35(a), 73.1125(a) and 73.3526 of the Rules.5 Based on the findings, the Order assessed a forfeiture in the amount of thirty-four thousand dollars ($34,000) against Salazar. 2. In her petition, Salazar provided new information regarding her financial condition. Given the new information, we are reducing the forfeiture amount from $34,000 to $15,500. As reduced, the forfeiture amount is well below the $39,000
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  • studio rule" and directing it to provide nine categories of information and copies of all documents relevant to AFA's responses. AFA responded with a letter dated November 21, 2003, that only addressed two categories of information and provided only one responsive document. 5. The NAL proposed a forfeiture in the base amount of $7,000 for AFA's apparent violation of section 73.1125. With respect to the Bureau's LOI to AFA, the Bureau found that AFA had failed to provide seven out of nine categories of information identified by the Bureau and had not offered any explanation for its incomplete response. The Bureau accordingly proposed a forfeiture in the amount of $3,000 for this violation, reduced from the base amount of $4,000 because
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  • of the EAS system in the event of an actual emergency. 12. Farmworkers also argues that the forfeiture amount should be reduced because the agent found overall compliance with the Commission's Rules, and because KCEC-FM has an overall history of compliance with the Rules. In 2005, however, Farmworkers was assessed a $7,000 forfeiture for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125 of the Rules. Because Farmworkers was previously the subject of an enforcement action, we find Farmworkers does not have an overall history of compliance and that reduction of the assessed forfeiture amount is not warranted. 13. Farmworkers also seeks a reduction based on its good faith and voluntary disclosure of the facts and circumstances in this case. A good faith
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  • 38803. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Robert H. Ratcliffe Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau See American Family Association, Order on Reconsideration, DA 06-1307 (Enf. Bur. rel. June 23, 2006) ("Order on Reconsideration"). Letter from William D. Freedman, Deputy Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, to Patrick J. Vaughn, dated November 13, 2003 ("LOI"). The main studio rule is set forth in section 73.1125 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. S 73.1125. See LOI at 1. Licensees are generally expected to respond fully to requests for information from the Commission. See, e.g., SBC Communications, Inc., Forfeiture Order, 17 FCC Rcd 7589, 7591, P 4 (2002). Federal Communications Commission DA 06-1495 2 Federal Communications Commission DA 06-1495 References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1495A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1495A1.doc
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  • 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny a petition for reconsideration filed by Paulino Bernal Evangelism ("Evangelism"), former licensee of AM broadcast station KBRN, Boerne, Texas. Evangelism filed for reconsideration of a Bureau Forfeiture Order issued to Evangelism on October 19, 2004, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125, 11.35(a) and 73.3527(c)(1) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted rule violations involve Evangelism's failure to maintain a main studio in its community of license, failure to install and maintain operational Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment during the hours of station operation, and failure to make the station's public inspection file available. II. BACKGROUND 2. On October 28, 2003, an
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  • 17137 ) FRN 0011407814 Springfield, Missouri ) ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 1, 2006 Released: September 6, 2006 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of sixteen thousand eight hundred dollars ($16,800) to 127, Inc. for willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), and for willful violation of Section 73.3526(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve failure to maintain a main studio, operating overpower during nighttime hours and failure to make available for inspection the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. On December 13, 2005, an agent from the Commission's Kansas City Office of
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  • Or License, dated November 14, 2005, file number BALH-20051115AAP, that is pending as of the Effective Date in the Commission's Media Bureau; q. "Checklists" means the FCC's Broadcast Self-Inspection Checklists (http://www.fcc.gov/eb/be-chklsts/) as of the Effective Date; r. "Violations" means violations of section 310(d) of the Act and section 73.3540 of the Rules by Diebel and R&M, and violations of section 73.1125 of the Rules by Diebel, as described in this Consent Decree; and s. "Crossett Studio" is a broadcast facility located in Crossett, Arkansas that is owned and operated by R&M and used as the Station's main studio. III. BACKGROUND 3. On October 10, 2004, the Bureau received a complaint alleging that, for five years, R&M had been operating the Station
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  • 2006 Released: March 28, 2006 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) to Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership ("Alpine"), former licensee of AM Station KWYS in West Yellowstone, Montana, ACS Wireless ("ACS") for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"), by failing to maintain a meaningful managerial and staff presence at the KWYS main studio. On January 14, 2005, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Alpine. In this Order, we consider Alpine's arguments that the NAL is unenforceable against Alpine, and
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  • ORDER Adopted: March 28, 2007 Released: March 30, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order, we cancel a monetary forfeiture in the amount of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) issued to Amaturo Group of L.A., Ltd. ("Amaturo"), licensee of station KLIT(FM) in Fountain Valley, California, for apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The alleged violation involved Amaturo's failure to maintain a local main studio for KLIT(FM). 2. On May 31, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to Amaturo for failing to maintain a local main studio for KLIT(FM). Amaturo filed a response
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  • FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 22, 2007 Released: May 24, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600) to HTV/HTN/Hawaiian TV Network, Ltd. ("HTV"), licensee of station KHLU-LP, in Honolulu, Hawaii, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On September 28, 2006, the Enforcement Bureau's Honolulu Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to HTV for failing to maintain a local main studio in its community of license. In this Order, we consider HTV's arguments that the proposed forfeiture amount is not consistent
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  • I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny the petition for reconsideration ("petition") filed by Playa del Sol Broadcasters ("Playa del Sol"). Playa del Sol seeks reconsideration of the Forfeiture Order in which the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, found it liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for violation of Sections 11.35, 11.61, and 73.1125 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Playa del Sol's failure to ensure that required Emergency Alert System ("EAS") equipment was operational, failure to conduct required tests of Station KRCK-FM's EAS equipment and failure to maintain a main studio. In its petition, Playa del Sol does not dispute the violations but instead seeks rescission or reduction of the
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  • ) ) ORDER Adopted: August 16, 2007 Released: August 20, 2007 By the Associate Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and 127, Inc. ("127"), licensee of station KLFJ, Springfield, Missouri. The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against 127 for possible violations of Sections 73.1125(a), 73.1745, and 73.3526 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). 2. The Bureau and 127 have negotiated the terms of a Consent Decree that resolves this matter and terminate the investigation. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. Based on the record before us, and in the absence of material new evidence relating to this
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  • ORDER Adopted: September 25, 2007 Released: September 27, 2007 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of five thousand, six hundred dollars ($5,600) to Puget Sound Educational TV, Inc. ("PSETV"), licensee of station KWDK, in Tacoma, Washington, for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules"). On March 2, 2007, the Enforcement Bureau's Seattle Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $7,000 to PSETV for failing to maintain a local main studio in its community of license. In this Order, we consider PSETV's arguments that there were extenuating circumstances outside of PSETV's control that
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  • February 28, 2007 By the Assistant Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order ("Order"), we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by 127, Inc. of the Forfeiture Order issued September 6, 2006. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $16,800 on 127, Inc. for the willful and repeated violation of Sections 73.1125(a) and 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and the willful violation of Section 73.3526(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involved 127, Inc.'s failure to maintain a main studio, operating overpower during nighttime hours, and failure to make available for inspection the station's public inspection file. II. BACKGROUND 2. In response to a report of a violation, on December 13
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  • ORDER Adopted: January 15, 2008 Released: January 17, 2008 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800) to Claro Communications, LTD., ("Claro"), licensee of station KBRN, in Boerne, Texas, for willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1125(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") and the repeated violation of Section 73.1745(a) of the Rules. The noted violations involve Claro's failure to maintain a main studio and operation of its station at a power level exceeding that specified in its license. II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 6, 2007, in response to a complaint, an agent from the Commission's Houston Office