FCC Web Documents citing 73.1635

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  • Larson-Wynn that its September 27, 2004, payment was received on October 4, 2004, and deposited by the Commission. Consequently, we find that Larson-Wynn's efforts to secure an STA extension request justify a good faith reduction of the proposed forfeiture amount and we reduce the proposed forfeiture from $4,000 to $2,000. We decline, however, to cancel the forfeiture. According to Section 73.1635(a)(4) of the Rules, an STA ``may be granted for an initial period not to exceed 180 days. A limited number of extensions of such authorizations may be granted for additional periods not exceeding 180 days per extension.'' The mere filing of an application for an STA or an application for an extension does not grant the applicant a variance on
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  • Order, 6 FCC Rcd 4387 (1991). Id., citing MCI Telecommunications Group, Order and Notice of Apparent Liability, 3 FCC Rcd 509, 514 n.22 (1988); Hale Broadcasting Corporation, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 79 FCC Rcd 169, 171 (1980). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes, Report and Order, 13 FCCR 23056, 23060 (1998). Id. at 23061. Section 73.1635(a) of the Commission's Rules provides that an STA ``is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization or requirements of the FCC rules applicable to the particular class of station.'' 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(a). AAT Electronics Corp.,
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  • be true that operation at a reduced power level will not cause harm to other licensees, it is well established that the absence of harm is not considered a mitigating factor of a rule violation. More importantly, as noted in the NAL, the Commission contemplated the kind of situation PTDC faced when its antenna was damaged by a storm. Section 73.1635(a) of the Rules permits a licensee to seek special temporary authority to operate a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. Section 73.1635(a)(3) of the Rules specifically states that a request for an STA necessitated by unforeseen equipment damage or failure may be made without regard to the procedural requirements
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  • of any permit or other authorization issued by the Commission). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1610(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1690(b) (providing that modifications, such as those made by Hodson to its operation, may be made only after the grant of a construction permit by the Commission). See also Pacifica Broadcasting Company, 18 FCC Rcd 22347 (EB 2003). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (providing that special temporary authority must be sought to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at variance from its authorization, and that authority must be received prior to the commencement of such operation). See A-O Broadcasting Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 603, 615 (2008) (the filing of a petition for reconsideration of the dismissal of license-to-cover
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  • � 22 (1999). See id. at 11485 � 22. Id. Id. Id. at 11485-6 � 22. ULS R&O, 13 FCC Rcd at 21,071 � 96. The Commission excluded Commercial Radio Operators Licenses and Amateur licenses from this policy. Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 21.25. 47 C.F.R. � 21.5. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3542; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1635; 74.910. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.931. See 47 U.S.C. � 310. See ULS NPRM, 13 FCC Rcd 9672, 9691 � 43 (1998). ULS will pre-fill information that the licensee has previously submitted on a Form 602, enabling the licensee to limit new submissions to changed information, and ULS can also fill in certain parts of a Form 602 by reference
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  • No. 22 provisions of �73.1350(d), in order to eliminate any pos sibility of interference or excessive radiation in any direc tion. (4) If operation pursuant to paragraph (b)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in ac cordance with �73.1635 to continue operation with param eters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be con tinuously maintained within their specified limits. (5) The licensee will be permitted 24 hours to accom plish the actions specified in paragraph (b)(l) of this section; provided that, the date and time of the failure to
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  • airplane crash that temporarily affected access to an authorized site. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). See also In the Matter of the Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines, 12 FCC Rcd 17087, 17100-01 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999) (``Forfeiture Policy Statement''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745. See section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(1). See also section 1.80(a)(1) and (2), 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(a)(1) and (2). See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC Rcd 4387 (1991). See Hale Broadcasting Corp., 79 FCC 2d 169, 171 (1980). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). See Forfeiture Policy Statement,
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  • and Filing Requirements for FM Broadcast Construction Permits,'' DA 01-119 (M.M. Bur./W.T. Bur., released January 19, 2001); ''Auction For FM Broadcast Construction Permits Postponed Until December 5, 2001,'' (M.M. Bur./W.T. Bur., released March 7, 2001). Public Notice, ''Auction For FM Broadcast Construction Permits Postponed Until December 5, 2001,'' supra, at p. 1. See 47 U.S.C. � 309(f); 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. See discussion below on the Motion for Extension of Operating Authority filed on June 1, 2001. Reichel Broadcasting Corporation filed comments in support of the Petition for Equitable Relief on June 11, 2001, and Central Missouri Media, L.L.C. filed comments in support of the pleading on June 12, 2001. See, e.g., West Coast Media, Inc., 56 RR 2d 483, 484
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  • that system by submitting an informal letter request to the FCC in Washington, DC, Attention: Audio Division, Media Bureau. The request for approval, signed by the licensee or authorized representative, must contain sufficient information to show that the sampling system is in compliance with all requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. ***** (d) (1) Special Temporary Authority (see � 73.1635) shall be requested and obtained from the Commission's Audio Division, Media Bureau in Washington to operate with parameters at variance with licensed values pending issuance of a modified license specifying parameters subsequent to modification or replacement of components. ***** Section 73.69 is amended by revising paragraphs (c) and (d) (5) to read as follows: � 73.69 Antenna monitors. ***** (c)
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  • STA request was denied. In addition, you were advised that the construction at and continued operation from the antenna site proposed in the modification application was unauthorized. Discussion. Section 73.1745 of the Commission's Rules states that no broadcast station shall operate at times, or with modes or power, other than those specified and made part of the license. Moreover, Section 73.1635 provides that special temporary authority (STA) must be sought to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at variance from its authorization, and that authority must be received prior to the commencement of such operation. In this case, Commonwealth filed its STA application requesting authority for WCVE-TV to operate at variance with its authorization and in
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  • 405 and Section 1.106 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 1.106, the Petitions for Reconsideration filed by Nucentrix Spectrum Resources, Inc. on December 4, 2000 ARE GRANTED in part and are otherwise DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 4(i) and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 309, and Section 73.1635 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635, the request for special temporary authority filed by Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. on March 26, 1996 IS DISMISSED. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to Sections 0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 0.131, 0.331. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION D'wana R. Terry Chief, Public Safety and Private Wireless
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  • Section 74.15(e) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 74.15(e), the application for renewal of license of Station WLX261, Elida, New Mexico, filed by Eastern New Mexico University on August 23, 2002 IS DISMISSED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 4(i) and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 309, and Section 73.1635 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635, the request for special temporary authority filed by Eastern New Mexico University on August 23, 2002 IS GRANTED through June 30, 2003 subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. These actions are taken under designated authority pursuant to Sections 0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 0.131,
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  • station's public inspection file. Digital notifications shall be sent to the following address: Digital Radio Notification 445 12th Street S.W. Room 2-B450 Washington, DC 20554 Stations with STAs for IBOC operation. Stations granted STAs for IBOC operation before the notification procedures became effective received such authority for a period of 6 months, consistent with the limitations in 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. To convert to standard interim digital authority, which will not require renewal, we require all stations that have commenced IBOC operations under an STA to send a digital notification letter with the information listed above. For additional information, contact Ann Gallagher (FM notification) or Norm Miller (AM notification) at the Audio Division, Media Bureau at (202) 418-2700. Attachment A: Sample
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  • Stations, Declaratory Ruling and Order, 11 FCC Rcd 18839 at 18853-18854 �� 23-24 (1996) (Digital Declaratory Ruling). See Burlington, 13 FCC Rcd at 775 � 16. See WAIT, 418 F.2d at 1159 (the Commission neither ``must [n]or should tolerate evisceration of a rule by waivers.'' See 47 C.F.R. �� 21.11(c ), 21.44(b)(1). See 47 C.F.R. � 21.30. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(a)(4). (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 04-416 Federal Communications Commission DA 04-416 � ` (c) � � � F F + � 0 ii ii % �
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  • Ronald E. Russ; David Burnstein and Dielectric Communications - SPX Corp. Reply Comments were received from Shively Labs; Greater Media, Inc.; Walt Disney Company / ABC, Inc.; Cohen, Dippell and Everest, P.C.; Electronic Research, Inc.; and 42 Anti-IBOC Petitioners. Comments of David Burstein; reply comments filed by Don Schellhardt, Esq. on behalf of "42 Anti-IBOC Petitioners". See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. In most instances, the use of interleaved antennas will require the installation of filters and/or isolation equipment to prevent adverse interaction of the two transmitters. The installation of this equipment may require adjustments to the analog transmitter power in order to maintain the licensed analog effective radiated power. STA requests must be accompanied by the required fee payment (except for
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  • Television Broadcast Service to Areas Impacted by Hurricane Katrina The Media Bureau announces procedures to help radio and television stations resume and maintain broadcast operations to the residents of the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. For additional information, broadcast stations should contact the Media Bureau staff specified below. Special Temporary Authority: Requests for special temporary authority (STA) pursuant to Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules may be submitted by informal letter or email. FM, television, and low power television stations also may file requests electronically through the Consolidated Database System (CDBS). These requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible. Requests should include the following certification. ``Neither the applicant nor any party to this application is subject to a denial of
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  • Television Broadcast Service to Areas Impacted by Hurricane Rita The Media Bureau announces procedures to help radio and television stations resume and maintain broadcast operations to the residents of the areas impacted by Hurricane Rita. For additional information, broadcast stations should contact the Media Bureau staff specified below. Special Temporary Authority: Requests for special temporary authority (STA) pursuant to Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules may be submitted by informal letter or email. FM, television, and low power television stations also may file requests electronically through the Consolidated Database System (CDBS). These requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible. Requests should include the following certification. ``Neither the applicant nor any party to this application is subject to a denial of
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  • Television Broadcast Service to Areas Impacted by Hurricane Wilma The Media Bureau announces procedures to help radio and television stations resume and maintain broadcast operations to the residents of the areas impacted by Hurricane Wilma. For additional information, broadcast stations should contact the Media Bureau staff specified below. Special Temporary Authority: Requests for special temporary authority (STA) pursuant to Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules may be submitted by informal letter or email. FM, television, and low power television stations also may file requests electronically through the Consolidated Database System (CDBS). These requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible. Requests should include the following certification. ``Neither the applicant nor any party to this application is subject to a denial of
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  • and Announces Availability of Revised Application Forms 346 and 301-CA,'' Public Notice, DA 05-2546 (MB, rel. Oct. 4, 2005) (On-Channel Conversion Public Notice). See 47 C.F.R. �� 74.703, 74.793. Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 19383 � 153. See On-Channel Conversion Public Notice, supra. Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 19383 � 153. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 ? F M N S X *X Z c | � ' (c) " � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� X �
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  • license expiration date, but was not. In fact, the Licensee did not file the renewal application until December 2, 2003, two months after the Station's license had expired. Furthermore, the record indicates that the Licensee did not file a request for special temporary authorization (``STA'') after the license had expired, to permit the continued operation of WKBY(AM), pursuant to Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The Licensee does not provide an explanation for the untimely filing of the application or his failure to have requested an STA. III. DISCUSSION Proposed Forfeiture. In this case, the Licensee has admitted that he failed to timely file a license renewal application for WKBY(AM), as required by Section 73.3539(a) of the Rules. Moreover, he does not
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  • counsel, Raymond B. Grochowski, Esq., 555 Eleventh Street, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-1304. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Donna C. Gregg Chief, Media Bureau 47 U.S.C. �� 309(k), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.283. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539. See 47 U.S.C. � 301. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1020, 73.3539(a). 47 U.S.C. � 73.1635. The Staff granted the STA request on November 20, 2006. Letter to Raymond B. Grochowski, Esq., Reference 1800B3 (MB, Nov. 20, 2006). Licensees are permitted to seek renewal of the translator station on the same form as that for the primary station being rebroadcast. See FCC Form 303-S, Instructions, Page 1, Paragraph A. The license renewal application for Station KQPT(FM),
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  • Leventhal, Senter & Lerman PLLC, 2000 K Street, NW, Ste. 600, Washington, DC 20006-1809. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Donna C. Gregg Chief, Media Bureau 47 U.S.C. �� 309(k), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.283. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539. See 47 U.S.C. � 301. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1020, 73.3539(a). 47 U.S.C. � 73.1635. The Staff granted the STA request on December 23, 2005. Letter to Peter M. Gould, Esq., Reference 1800B3 (MB, Dec. 23, 2005). By the terms of that letter, the STA expired on June 23, 2006. The License timely filed a request for extension of the STA on June 23, 2006, which remains pending. Licensees are permitted to seek renewal of
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  • 47 C.F.R. � 73.1690(c)(8)(iii). As noted above, Lopez has broadcast from May 30, 1999 until the present at an unauthorized antenna height and power, despite the absence of special temporary authority, or any authority. While its 1999 Modification Application remained pending, Lopez never sought special temporary authority to operate on a temporary basis with non-conforming facilities. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (providing that special temporary authority must be sought to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at variance from its authorization, and that authority must be received prior to the commencement of such operation). Although the usual sanction for unauthorized construction is also a forfeiture, we are statutorily barred from issuing a forfeiture for this violation.
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  • Form 732). It also may be used to request an extension of time to consummate. 2 Silent Notification � This notifies the Commission of the suspension of broadcast operations (see 47 C.F.R. � 73.1740). It also may be used to request a silent STA or extension thereof. Special Temporary Authority � This is used to request STA (see 47 C.F.R. �73.1635) or extension thereof. In the coming months, the Bureau will expand the list of non-form filings to include: Petition to Deny and Informal Objection; PTA and Equipment Test Notification; Change of Main Studio or Remote Control Location; Tolling Notification; Digital Notification; and SHVERA Waiver. IMPROVED SECURITY AND FRN MANAGEMENT CDBS is designed to provide applicants flexibility in managing their accounts.
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  • studio. This support is buttressed by Alpine's acknowledgement that it failed to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the KWYS main studio between January 2004 and May 2004 while KWYS was off the air. A review of the Commission's records reveals that Alpine received no special temporary authorization to cease broadcasting for that period of time, as required by Sections 73.1635 and 73.1740 of the Rules, and no waiver of the Commission's main studio staffing requirements. We have examined Alpine's response to the NAL pursuant to the statutory factors above, and in conjunction with the Forfeiture Policy Statement. As a result of our review, we conclude that Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership willfully and repeated violated Section 73.1125 of the Rules. Considering
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  • Power TV and TV Translator Stations and Announces Availability of Revised Application Forms 346 and 301-CA,'' Public Notice, DA 05-2546 (MB Oct. 4, 2005). LPTV DTV Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 19383 � 153. Id. LPTV DTV Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 19379 � 141. See Auction No. 85 Announcement Public Notice. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. See LPTV DTV Report and Order, 19 FCC Rcd at 19387-19388. 47 C.F.R. � 73.5002(d). See 47 U.S.C. �� 309(j)(C) and 397(6)(B). See 47 U.S.C. � 397(6)(B). See Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants, MM Docket No. 95-31, Second Report and Order, 18 FCC Rcd 6691, 6697 (2003) ("NCE Second Report and Order"), recons. pending; see also
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  • College, 100 North East Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Monica Shah Desai Chief, Media Bureau 47 U.S.C. �� 309(k), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.283. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539. See 47 U.S.C. � 301. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1020, 73.3539(a). File No. BSTA-20060403AZH (the ``STA Request''). 47 U.S.C. � 73.1635. The Staff granted the STA Request on April 14, 2006, and the STA was to expire on October 14, 2006. Letter to Dr. Patrick Peyer, Reference 1800B3 (Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Apr. 14, 2006). The Licensee timely filed a request for extension of the STA on October 4, 2006, which remains pending (File No. BELSTA-20061004ABU). The Licensee does not
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  • Ms. Erica C. Washington, Alabama State University, P.O. Box 271, Montgomery, Alabama 36101-0271. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION William D. Freedman Associate Chief, Media Bureau 47 U.S.C. �� 309(k), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.283. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539. See 47 U.S.C. � 301. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1020, 73.3539(a). 47 U.S.C. � 73.1635. See BLSTA-20040909AAL (the ``STA Request''). The Staff granted the STA Request on September 23, 2004. Letter to Ricardo J. Hall Esquire, Reference 1800B3 (Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau Sept. 23, 2004). It was to expire on March 23, 2005. The Licensee filed a request to extend the STA on March 24, 2005, which remains pending. See File No. 20050324AIR. We
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  • Rcd 1414 (2003). See id.; 47 U.S.C. � 319(c); Metro Program Network, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 4940 (1990). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1620(b). Failure to construct a station in compliance with the construction permit may lead to revocation of the permit or imposition of a forfeiture. 47 U.S.C. �� 312(a)(2), 319(c), and 503(b)(1)(A). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (allowing a permittee to operate a broadcast facility at a specified variance from the terms of the construction permit for a limited time, only after authorization is sought from Commission). See Infinity Broadcasting Operations, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 4216 (2004). Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 April 30, 2007 / ? | } ~  �
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  • Cohen also filed a ``license to cover'' her STA on June 6, 2006. On September 12, 2006, Weigel filed a ``Petition for Immediate Termination of Special Temporary Authority and Dismissal of Application for `License to Cover' Special Temporary Authorization,'' asserting that because Cohen's underlying construction permit had expired on June 11, 2006, the STA was no longer valid, citing Section 73.1635(a) of the rules. Weigel also argued that Section 319 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, does not permit the issuance of a broadcast station license where no construction permit authorization exists. In response, Cohen argued that her license application remains pending, since she filed a petition for reconsideration, and thus, that her construction permit was not expired. She
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  • Larson-Wynn that its September 27, 2004, payment was received on October 4, 2004, and deposited by the Commission. Consequently, we find that Larson-Wynn's efforts to secure an STA extension request justify a good faith reduction of the proposed forfeiture amount and we reduce the proposed forfeiture from $4,000 to $2,000. We decline, however, to cancel the forfeiture. According to Section 73.1635(a)(4) of the Rules, an STA ``may be granted for an initial period not to exceed 180 days. A limited number of extensions of such authorizations may be granted for additional periods not exceeding 180 days per extension.'' The mere filing of an application for an STA or an application for an extension does not grant the applicant a variance on
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  • Order, 6 FCC Rcd 4387 (1991). Id., citing MCI Telecommunications Group, Order and Notice of Apparent Liability, 3 FCC Rcd 509, 514 n.22 (1988); Hale Broadcasting Corporation, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 79 FCC Rcd 169, 171 (1980). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes, Report and Order, 13 FCCR 23056, 23060 (1998). Id. at 23061. Section 73.1635(a) of the Commission's Rules provides that an STA ``is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization or requirements of the FCC rules applicable to the particular class of station.'' 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(a). AAT Electronics Corp.,
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  • extent that they require consumer education after September 30, 2008, and reporting on consumer education efforts that take place after the third quarter of 2008. Ordering clauses IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 1, 4, and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 151, 154, 303, and Sections 1.3 and 73.1635 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 1.3 and 73.1635, this Report and Order IS ADOPTED and a limited waiver of Sections 73.674 and 73.3526(e)(11)(iv) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.674 and 73.3526(e)(11)(iv), IS GRANTED to the licensees of WSFX-TV, WSFX-DT, WECT-TV, WECT-DT, WWAY-TV, and WWAY-DT for the operation of those stations. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the
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  • apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) and we grant the captioned WVUV(AM) license renewal application for a term of two years from the release date of this Order. II. BACKGROUND 2. Section 73.1350 of the Rules prohibits operation of a broadcast station at variance from the terms of the Station's authorization. Section 73.1635 permits a licensee to request special temporarily authorization (``STA'') to operate for a limited time at variance from the terms of the Station's authorization. Under this Rule, a licensee must request STA ten days prior to beginning operation at a variance from the terms of its authorization. Section 73.1740 of the Rules requires a licensee to notify the Commission if
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  • by local residents by turning on a television set to Channel 43. Iglesia has also provided letters from area residents confirming that the station was operating as represented. BLTTL-20071206AAM. Iglesia further advises that an application for a new site for modification of K43AG will be filed shortly. See also Section 1.17(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. �1.17(a)(2). Moreover, Section 73.1635 provides that special temporary authority (STA) must be sought to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at variance from its authorization, and that authority must be received prior to the commencement of such operation. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1914. Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 � � �%���PNG �` �` b``D� 4 �&)�@�-�@�@�7 H >��O���
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  • announces procedures to help television and radio stations maintain or resume broadcast operations in the event their facilities are threatened or compromised by the California wildfires. For additional information, broadcast stations should contact the Media Bureau staff specified below. Special Temporary Authority: Requests for special temporary authority (STA) prompted by the effects of the wildfires and filed pursuant to Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules may be submitted by informal letter or email. FM, television, and low power television stations also may file requests electronically through the Consolidated Database System (CDBS). These requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible. Requests should include the following certification. ``Neither the applicant nor any party to this application is subject to a denial of
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  • be true that operation at a reduced power level will not cause harm to other licensees, it is well established that the absence of harm is not considered a mitigating factor of a rule violation. More importantly, as noted in the NAL, the Commission contemplated the kind of situation PTDC faced when its antenna was damaged by a storm. Section 73.1635(a) of the Rules permits a licensee to seek special temporary authority to operate a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. Section 73.1635(a)(3) of the Rules specifically states that a request for an STA necessitated by unforeseen equipment damage or failure may be made without regard to the procedural requirements
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  • radio service. After numerous failed attempts at contacting you to offer you the option of withdrawing your application, your application is being dismissed as redundant. The type of back-up operation you propose is already permissible under Rule Section 74.24 for short term, and if a longer term of operation becomes necessary you may request an STA pursuant to Rule Section 73.1635. On September 21, 2009, WEAZ filed the Petition. WEAZ claims that Micronet Communications, Inc. (Micronet), an entity that helped WEAZ prepare the Application, was not aware of the Bureau's request to have the auxiliary site removed from the Application and requests reconsideration so that the Application can be modified. discussion WEAZ's claim that Micronet was not aware of the Commission's
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  • radio service. After numerous failed attempts at contacting you to offer you the option of withdrawing your application, your application is being dismissed as redundant. The type of back-up operation you propose is already permissible under Rule Section 74.24 for short term, and if a longer term of operation becomes necessary you may request an STA pursuant to Rule Section 73.1635.8 4. On September 21, 2009, WEAZ filed the Petition.9WEAZ claims that Micronet Communications, Inc. (Micronet), an entity that helped WEAZ prepare the Application, was not aware of the Bureau's request to have the auxiliary site removed from the Application and requests reconsideration so that the Application can be modified.10 III. DISCUSSION 5. WEAZ's claim that Micronet was not aware of
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  • of any permit or other authorization issued by the Commission). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1610(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1690(b) (providing that modifications, such as those made by Hodson to its operation, may be made only after the grant of a construction permit by the Commission). See also Pacifica Broadcasting Company, 18 FCC Rcd 22347 (EB 2003). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (providing that special temporary authority must be sought to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at variance from its authorization, and that authority must be received prior to the commencement of such operation). See A-O Broadcasting Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 603, 615 (2008) (the filing of a petition for reconsideration of the dismissal of license-to-cover
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  • that has not built its current permitted facilities and that is not mutually exclusive with either the applicant's built and operating facilities or its original allotment shall be returned as unacceptable for filing.'' 47 C.F.R. � 73.3573. The permit (File No. BPED-20040312AAA) expired July 30, 2007. The Commission denied the COL Applications on February 5, 2008. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. See Communications and Control, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 5428, 5434 (2000) and Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Provide for the Use of the 220-222 MHz Band by the Private Land Mobile Radio Service, Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 14569, 14649 and 14653 (1998) (grant of STA does not
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  • is necessary. In particular, we note that the complaint procedures discussed infra will provide a reliable mechanism for identifying and promptly resolving instances of interference to analog signals. Less than two percent of the approximately 9,600 licensed FM stations are super-powered. 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b). See Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 10383, 10395. See 47 C.F.R... � 73.1635. Since the Commission's rules permit only a limited differential in the location of separate FM analog and digital transmitting facilities and there will be very little difference in the predicted maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for an eligible FM station if calculated from either of the two locations, we are requiring use of the licensed analog facilities for this calculation.
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  • an involuntary channel change impedes another station's ability to move or commence operations but not when a city of license modification has the same result. If anything, the latter is a more egregious situation because the ``blocking'' licensee voluntary initiated the proceeding which resulted in the implied STA. In any event, as a general matter, the staff, pursuant to Section 73.1635(b) of the Commission's Rules, may modify or cancel an STA without prior notice or right to hearing. In reaching this conclusion we uphold our prior determination that an implied STA is subject to summary cancellation if such action is necessary to accommodate the operation of any FM station pursuant to its authorization. Conclusion. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that the July
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly, extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal
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  • unlocked and no ready access was provided to the base of each of the antenna towers. 47 C.F.R. � 73.62 (b)(4): `` If operation pursuant to paragraph (b)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in accordance with � 73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits.'' At the time of inspection station was found operating in omni-directional pattern, twenty four hours, for the past two weeks without an special temporary authorization from the Commission. 47 C.F.R. 73.1400(4)(b): ``Unattended
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  • List of Small Entities, October 2002 47 C.F.R. � 73.1350(a). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560(b). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). File No. BLH-19830411AA, granted December 12, 1983. File No. BLH-19930420KC, granted October 11, 1994. The new coordinates, according to the CPs, are 45(40'24'' north latitude and 110(52'04'' west longitude, for both KOBB-FM and KZLO-FM. See BPH-20020708AAR and BPH-20020708AAQ. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (A special temporary authority (STA) is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization or requirements of the FCC rules applicable to that particular class of station.) RBC is also the licensee of KBOZ(AM), Bozeman, Montana The
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly, extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly, extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly, extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal
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  • determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure compliance. Any false statement made knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Douglas G. Miller District Director Atlanta District Office South Central Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. � 1.89. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. � 308(b). P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. � 552a(e)(3). 18 U.S.C. � 1001 et seq. Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission D E tm � ��^�@ `�� $ ( #yJ #yJ
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  • determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure compliance. Any false statement made knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION James D. Wells District Director Dallas District Office South Central Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. � 1.89. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. � 308(b). P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. � 552a(e)(3). 18 U.S.C. � 1001 et seq. Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission � � � � $ #yJ #yJ
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  • such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day.'' We note that PTDC's claim that it was operating at reduced power with a non-directional antenna because of damage to the WGBN antenna structures from a storm does not change our findings here. The Commission contemplated such unforeseen circumstances and adopted Section 73.1635(a) of the Rules, which permits a licensee to seek special temporary authority to operate a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. Section 73.1635(a)(3) of the Rules specifically states that a request for an STA necessitated by unforeseen equipment damage or failure may be made without regard to the procedural
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly, extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly, extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal
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  • See Establishment of a Fee Collection Program to Implement the Provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, 5 FCC Rcd 3558, 3564 (1990). These include rolling 30-day public notice windows. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1109(c) and 1.1157(a)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 61.1(b). FCBA Reply Comments at 4. See amendments of section 1.221(f)(2). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.931, 5.61, 73.1250, 73.1635, 73.3542, 76.29 and 78.33. NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24377-78. NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24380. See 5 U.S.C. � 601, et seq. 5 U.S.C. � 605(b). NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24380, citing, 5 U.S.C. � 605(b). 5 U.S.C. � 801(a)(1)(A). 5 U.S.C. � 605(b). NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24380. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission
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  • for maximization after May 1, 2000 are required to protect previously filed Class A applications as well as existing Class A stations. See DTV Table of Allotments, Second Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration of the Fifth and Sixth Report and Orders, 14 FCC Rcd 1348, at Appendix B. 47 C.F.R. � 17.7. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1307. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(b). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.625 (as revised in Appendix A). 47 U.S.C. � 307(b). Paxson argues that the Commission should not adopt the increased city grade coverage requirement but states that, if the requirement is maintained, ``at a minimum'' the Commission should liberally grant waivers of the rule. Petition for Reconsideration of Paxson Communications Corp. (``Paxson'') at 5-6. Cox opposes
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  • to have this Order or a summary thereof published in the Federal Register. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary A special temporary authorization is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. Letter to Family Broadcasting, Inc. from Dennis Williams, Assistant Chief, Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau (August 16, 1995). Family filed the amendment on March 22, 1996, in response to a request from Mass Media Bureau staff for answers to questions omitted from the license renewal application. Family Broadcasting, Inc., 11 FCC Rcd 6647 (Mass Med. Bur., 1996). Family Broadcasting,
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  • of a transient failure of the station's computer. A-O further stated that KTMN would remain silent in order to complete improved studio facilities and to make some adjustments to its transmitting facilities and that if these matters caused KTMN to remain silent for longer than 30 days, A-O would seek special temporary authority (``STA'') to remain silent pursuant to Sections 73.1635 and 73.1740 of the Rules. A-O filed a request for STA with the Media Bureau to permit KTMN to remain silent on March 14, 2002, approximately four months after KTMN suspended operations, and amended its STA request on June 10, 2002, and again on June 21, 2002. In the STA request, A-O stated that in November 2001, the Denver Office
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  • with the applicable provisions of Section 73.1350(d), in order to eliminate any possibility of interference or excessive radiation in any direction. (4) If operation pursuant to paragraph (c)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (c)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in accordance with Section 73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits. (d) In any other situation in which it might reasonably be anticipated that the operating parameters might vary out of tolerance (such as planned array repairs or adjustment and proofing procedures), the
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  • � 22 (1999). See id. at 11485 � 22. Id. Id. Id. at 11485-6 � 22. ULS R&O, 13 FCC Rcd at 21,071 � 96. The Commission excluded Commercial Radio Operators Licenses and Amateur licenses from this policy. Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 21.25. 47 C.F.R. � 21.5. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3542; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1635; 74.910. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.931. See 47 U.S.C. � 310. See ULS NPRM, 13 FCC Rcd 9672, 9691 � 43 (1998). ULS will pre-fill information that the licensee has previously submitted on a Form 602, enabling the licensee to limit new submissions to changed information, and ULS can also fill in certain parts of a Form 602 by reference
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  • � 22 (1999). See id. at 11485 � 22. Id. Id. Id. at 11485-6 � 22. ULS R&O, 13 FCC Rcd at 21,071 � 96. The Commission excluded Commercial Radio Operators Licenses and Amateur licenses from this policy. Id. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 21.25. 47 C.F.R. � 21.5. Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3542; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1635; 74.910. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.931. See 47 U.S.C. � 310. See ULS NPRM, 13 FCC Rcd 9672, 9691 � 43 (1998). ULS will pre-fill information that the licensee has previously submitted on a Form 602, enabling the licensee to limit new submissions to changed information, and ULS can also fill in certain parts of a Form 602 by reference
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  • Comments at 13. ULS R&O, 13 FCC Rcd at 21071 � 96. The Commission excluded Commercial Radio Operators Licenses and Amateur licenses from this policy. Id. Id. See NPRM, 18 FCC Rcd at 6794-95 �� 178-180. See 47 C.F.R. � 21.25. 47 C.F.R. � 21.5. 47 U.S.C. � 309(f). Id. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3542; see also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1635, 74.910. 47 U.S.C. � 309(f). BellSouth Comments at 13-14 n.21. We also note that SCETV is concerned about the loss of Special Temporary Authority (STA) in several key geographical locations. See SCETV Comments at 7. , infra (discussion of FCC Forms). See 47 C.F.R. � 1.931. See 47 U.S.C. � 310. See ULS NPRM, 13 FCC Rcd 9672, 9691 �
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  • 47 C.F.R. � 73.525. FCC Public Notice, Comment Sought on Use of Separate Antennas to Initiate Digital FM Transmissions (rel. Dec. 9, 2003). FCC Public Notice, Use of Separate Antennas to Initiate Digital FM Transmissions Approved (rel. March 17, 2004). The Media Bureau permitted conforming dual antenna FM IBOC transmissions pursuant to routine special temporary authorization (``STA'') procedures under Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules. Stations must request STA at least 10 days prior to the planned date of commencement of IBOC transmissions. The STA request shall contain, inter alia, the date that interim operation is planned to commence and a certification that the IBOC facilities conform to the iBiquity hybrid specification. See id. The Media Bureau noted that the matter
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  • not be retried in this hearing. As set forth above, the Commission's records are inconsistent as to the date of expiration of the STA. See n.19, � 8. Hammond's statements in the record concerning the STA expiration date also are inconsistent. See � 19, infra. We note that pursuant to section 309(f) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. � 309(f), and 73.1635(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(a)(4), an STA may be granted for an initial period not to exceed 180 days. The October 2, 2004, expiration date noted on the face of the letter granting the initial STA is inconsistent with these time limitations. However, even giving Hammond the benefit of the latest expiration date, October 2, 2004, an
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  • these short term actions fall under the category of temporary disruptions that, as noted above, are permitted under Section 73.1615 of our existing rules. See Section V.C. 1., supra. Hoak Comments at 3; Granite Comments at 4. MSTV/NAB further argue that the Commission need not impose ``unnecessarily stringent levels of oversight.'' MSTV/NAB Comments at 4-5. . See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. As Bureau actions are recorded, CDBS will automatically generate Public Notice of the actions taken. See � 117, infra. Stations that will not be serving at least the same population that receives their current analog TV and DTV service on February 18, 2009 are also required to notify viewers about the nature, scope, and anticipated duration of the station's post-transition
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  • service to their service area or population and satisfy this condition through the use of analog translators. As previously noted, the statutory deadline applies only to full-power stations. See supra note 3; see also 47 U.S.C. �� 309(j)(14) and 337(e). Stations interested in the temporary use of analog translators should file requests for STA in accordance with 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. See supra note 85. See, e.g., DTV Build-Out; Applications Requesting Extension of the Digital Television Construction Deadline, Order, FCC 07-91 at section III.C. (rel. May 18, 2007) (``Construction Deadline Extension Order''); and DTV Build-Out; Requests for Waiver of July 1, 2005 and July 1, 2006 ``Use or Lose'' Deadlines Requests for Waiver of the August 4, 2005 ``Checklist'' Deadline, Order,
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  • with the applicable provisions of Section 73.1350(d), in order to eliminate any possibility of interference or excessive radiation in any direction. (4) If operation pursuant to paragraph (c)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (c)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in accordance with Section 73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits. (d) In any other situation in which it might reasonably be anticipated that the operating parameters might vary out of tolerance (such as planned array repairs or adjustment and proofing procedures), the
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  • 2005, renewal application also was filed long after the license expired by operation of Section 312(g) and was a nullity. To the extent that A-O argues that the act of filing the renewal application affords it ongoing operating authority, we address that matter below. See infra �� 22-24. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1250(b). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3542(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. See also 47 U.S.C. �� 309(b) and (f). Specifically, A-O was licensed on October 5, 2001, suspended operations on November 7, 2001, and remained silent for the next 12 months. A-O may also have operated for less than the minimum operating schedule during its one month of operations. A-O states that its ``transmitter showed only 33 hours of total operation
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  • a period not exceeding 120 days without further authority from the FCC if all other operating parameters and the field monitoring point values are within the limits specified on the station authorization. (e) If the antenna sampling system is modified or components of the sampling system are replaced, the following procedure shall be followed: (1) Special Temporary Authority (see � 73.1635) shall be requested and obtained from the Commission's Audio Division, Media Bureau in Washington to operate with parameters at variance with licensed values pending issuance of a modified license specifying parameters subsequent to modification or replacement of components. (2) Immediately prior to modification or replacement of components of the sampling system, and after a verification that all monitoring point values
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  • 2008). See Appendix B - Rule Changes; 47 C.F.R. � 73.626. The rules adopted herein are revised from those proposed in the DTS Notice to better effectuate the goals of this proceeding. See Third DTV Periodic Report and Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 3059-73 (Sections V.D-F.). See Appendix C - Form Changes to Forms 301 and 340. 47 CFR � 73.1635. See DTS Clarification Order, 20 FCC Rcd at 17798-99, �� 4-6. In addition, any DTS proposals related to pre-transition operations may be evaluated under the interim policy. See discussion of waiver policy infra � 28. See Appendix A - List of Commenters. DTS Notice, 20 FCC Rcd at 17800, � 7. See Alliance comments at 1; APTS comments at 1;
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  • Parker. Eagle states that the licensed Black Peak site is southeast of Parker. To ascertain Eagle's error, however, the staff would have had to question Eagle's assertion of authorized operations and to consult maps and Commission records to determine the location of Parker, Arizona in relation to all sites for which Eagle held permanent or temporary authority. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(a)(2). Additionally, Eagle is incorrect in its assertion that had Eagle explicitly requested an STA to operate pursuant to the Buckskin Application, the staff surely would have granted an STA within a few days. See March Petition at 3; June STA Petition at 8. The staff generally does not grant STA for new facilities intended for permanent operations, nor does it
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  • the bounded area. See PISC petition at 16. See Key Bridge petition at 5. See Motorola petition at 20-21. See PISC petition at 14. See CWMU opposition at 7 and Rudman/Ericksen petition at 15. See Key Bridge opposition at 5. See Key Bridge petition at 7. See WISPA petition at 16. See 47 C.F.R. � 15.5(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1635, .3533 and .3536. Upon completion of construction a broadcast station may begin operations in accordance with its construction permit. The license application must be filed within 10 days thereafter. See 47 C.F.R � 73.1620. See PISC petition at 15. See Key Bridge opposition at 6. See Key Bridge petition at 6. See SBE petition at 22. See Dell/Microsoft opposition at
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  • the sampling system is in compliance with all requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 55 NOTE: A public notice dated December 9, 1985 giving additional information on approval of antenna sampling systems is available through the Internet at http://www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/decdoc/letter/1985--12--09--sample.html. * * * * * (d) * * * (1) Special Temporary Authority (see � 73.1635) shall be requested and obtained from the Commission's Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau in Washington to operate with parameters at variance with licensed values pending issuance of a modified license specifying parameters subsequent to modification or replacement of components. * * * * * 9. Section 73.69 paragraphs (c) and (d)(5) are amended to read as follows: � 73.69
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  • following: (1) The permittee of a nondirectional AM or FM station, or a nondirectional or directional TV or Class A TV station, may begin program tests upon notification to the FCC in Washington, DC provided that within 10 days thereafter, an application for a license is filed with the FCC in Washington, DC. * * * * * 28. Section 73.1635 is amended to read as follows: � 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). (a) * * * Certain rules specify special considerations and procedures in situations requiring an STA or permit temporary operation at variance without prior authorization from the FCC when notification is filed as prescribed in the particular rules. See � 73.62, Directional antenna system tolerances; � 73.157, Antenna
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  • by December 31, 2004 for commercial stations and December 31, 2005 for noncommercial stations. Operating DTV stations must be providing this level of service over their principal communities at that time. 38. The majority of petitioners that addressed this issue did not object to the Commission's 56 47 C.F.R. � 17.7. 57 47 C.F.R. � 1.1307. 58 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(b). 59 See 47 C.F.R. � 73.625 (as revised in Appendix A). 60 47 U.S.C. � 307(b). Federal Communications Commission FCC 01-330 16 increased city grade signal requirement as long as it was implemented in conjunction with a waiver policy that affords broadcasters flexibility in certain circumstances.61 MSTV, NAB, ALTV, and Joint Broadcasters point out that broadcasters face many different configurations
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  • were unlocked and no ready access was provided to the base of each of the antenna towers. 2.d. 47 C.F.R. 73.62 (b)(4): `` If operation pursuant to paragraph (b)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in accordance with 73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits.'' At the time of inspection station was found operating in omni- directional pattern, twenty four hours, for the past two weeks without an special temporary authorization from the Commission. 2.e. 47 C.F.R.
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  • determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure compliance. Any false statement made knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION James D. Wells District Director Dallas District Office South Central Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. S: 1.89. See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. S: 308(b). P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3). 18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq. Federal Communications Commission 3 Federal Communications Commission References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-283326A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-283326A1.doc
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  • to have this Order or a summary thereof published in the Federal Register. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary A special temporary authorization is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. Letter to Family Broadcasting, Inc. from Dennis Williams, Assistant Chief, Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau (August 16, 1995). Family filed the amendment on March 22, 1996, in response to a request from Mass Media Bureau staff for answers to questions omitted from the license renewal application. Family Broadcasting, Inc., 11 FCC Rcd 6647 (Mass Med. Bur., 1996). Family Broadcasting,
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  • of a transient failure of the station's computer. A-O further stated that KTMN would remain silent in order to complete improved studio facilities and to make some adjustments to its transmitting facilities and that if these matters caused KTMN to remain silent for longer than 30 days, A-O would seek special temporary authority (``STA'') to remain silent pursuant to Sections 73.1635 and 73.1740 of the Rules.13 A-O filed a request for STA with the Media Bureau to permit KTMN to remain silent on March 14, 2002, approximately four months after KTMN suspended operations, and amended its STA request on June 10, 2002, and again on June 21, 2002. In the STA request, A-O stated that in November 2001, the Denver Office
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  • studio. This support is buttressed by Alpine's acknowledgement that it failed to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the KWYS main studio between January 2004 and May 2004 while KWYS was off the air. A review of the Commission's records reveals that Alpine received no special temporary authorization to cease broadcasting for that period of time, as required by Sections 73.1635 and 73.1740 of the Rules, and no waiver of the Commission's main studio staffing requirements. 9. We have examined Alpine's response to the NAL pursuant to the statutory factors above, and in conjunction with the Forfeiture Policy Statement. As a result of our review, we conclude that Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership willfully and repeated violated Section 73.1125 of the Rules.
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  • not be retried in this hearing. As set forth above, the Commission's records are inconsistent as to the date of expiration of the STA. See n.19, P 8. Hammond's statements in the record concerning the STA expiration date also are inconsistent. See P 19, infra. We note that pursuant to section 309(f) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S 309(f), and 73.1635(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. S 73.1635(a)(4), an STA may be granted for an initial period not to exceed 180 days. The October 2, 2004, expiration date noted on the face of the letter granting the initial STA is inconsistent with these time limitations. However, even giving Hammond the benefit of the latest expiration date, October 2, 2004, an
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  • that its September 27, 2004, payment was received on October 4, 2004, and deposited by the Commission. Consequently, we find that Larson-Wynn's efforts to secure an STA extension request justify a good faith reduction of the proposed forfeiture amount and we reduce the proposed forfeiture from $4,000 to $2,000. We decline, however, to cancel the forfeiture. 9. According to Section 73.1635(a)(4) of the Rules, an STA "may be granted for an initial period not to exceed 180 days. A limited number of extensions of such authorizations may be granted for additional periods not exceeding 180 days per extension." The mere filing of an application for an STA or an application for an extension does not grant the applicant a variance on
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  • Order, 6 FCC Rcd 4387 (1991). Id., citing MCI Telecommunications Group, Order and Notice of Apparent Liability, 3 FCC Rcd 509, 514 n.22 (1988); Hale Broadcasting Corporation, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 79 FCC Rcd 169, 171 (1980). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes, Report and Order, 13 FCCR 23056, 23060 (1998). Id. at 23061. Section 73.1635(a) of the Commission's Rules provides that an STA "is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization or requirements of the FCC rules applicable to the particular class of station." 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1635(a). See e.g., Roamer
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  • be true that operation at a reduced power level will not cause harm to other licensees, it is well established that the absence of harm is not considered a mitigating factor of a rule violation. More importantly, as noted in the NAL, the Commission contemplated the kind of situation PTDC faced when its antenna was damaged by a storm. Section 73.1635(a) of the Rules permits a licensee to seek special temporary authority to operate a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. Section 73.1635(a)(3) of the Rules specifically states that a request for an STA necessitated by unforeseen equipment damage or failure may be made without regard to the procedural requirements
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  • of any permit or other authorization issued by the Commission). 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1610(a). See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1690(b) (providing that modifications, such as those made by Hodson to its operation, may be made only after the grant of a construction permit by the Commission). See also Pacifica Broadcasting Company, 18 FCC Rcd 22347 (EB 2003). See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1635 (providing that special temporary authority must be sought to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at variance from its authorization, and that authority must be received prior to the commencement of such operation). See A-O Broadcasting Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 603, 615 (2008) (the filing of a petition for reconsideration of the dismissal of license-to-cover
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  • airplane crash that temporarily affected access to an authorized site. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). See also In the Matter of the Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines, 12 FCC Rcd 17087, 17100-01 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999) (``Forfeiture Policy Statement''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745. See section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(1). See also section 1.80(a)(1) and (2), 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(a)(1) and (2). See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC Rcd 4387 (1991). See Hale Broadcasting Corp., 79 FCC 2d 169, 171 (1980). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). See Forfeiture Policy Statement,
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  • will continue to refer to the licensee of Station WQEW as Interstate. WQEW is a Class A station operating on 1560 kHz at 50 kW. See Sections 73.21(a)(1) and 73.25(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.21(a)(1) and 73.25(b). Apparently, WBC has honored this pledge inasmuch as Interstate has submitted no further complaints. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745. See Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. Although WBC asserts that it had STA to operate Station WRHC during the day from its nighttime site, Commission records reflect that the only STA accorded the station was given to WBC's predecessor and that it expired on November 30, 1992. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(1). See also Section 1.80(a)(1) and (2), 47
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  • Rico. San Juan, PR Office (5/2/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1545 (Carrier Frequency Departure Tolerances) Cumulus Licensing Corp., Milwaukee, WI. Kansas City, MO Office (5/4/00). Fort Scott Broadcasting Company, Inc., Fort Scott, KS. Kansas City, MO Office (5/4/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) Ruarch Associates Ltd. Partnership, WAZR, Woodstock, VA. Columbia, MD Office (5/9/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (Special Temporary Authorization) Family Broadcasting, Inc. (WSTX(AM)), Christiansted, USVI. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. � 73.1680 (Emergency Antennas). San Juan, PR Office (5/1/00). Family Broadcasting, Inc. (WSTX(FM)), Christianstead, USVI. San Juan, PR Office (5/1/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3527 (Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Broadcast Stations) Christian Broadcasting Corp., (WIDA-FM), Carolina, PR. San Juan, PR Office (5/25/00). Christian
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  • license expiration date, but was not. In fact, the Licensee did not file the renewal application until December 2, 2003, two months after the Station's license had expired. Furthermore, the record indicates that the Licensee did not file a request for special temporary authorization (``STA'') after the license had expired, to permit the continued operation of WKBY(AM), pursuant to Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The Licensee does not provide an explanation for the untimely filing of the application or his failure to have requested an STA. III. DISCUSSION Proposed Forfeiture. In this case, the Licensee has admitted that he failed to timely file a license renewal application for WKBY(AM), as required by Section 73.3539(a) of the Rules. Moreover, he does not
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  • counsel, Raymond B. Grochowski, Esq., 555 Eleventh Street, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-1304. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Donna C. Gregg Chief, Media Bureau 47 U.S.C. �� 309(k), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.283. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539. See 47 U.S.C. � 301. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1020, 73.3539(a). 47 U.S.C. � 73.1635. The Staff granted the STA request on November 20, 2006. Letter to Raymond B. Grochowski, Esq., Reference 1800B3 (MB, Nov. 20, 2006). Licensees are permitted to seek renewal of the translator station on the same form as that for the primary station being rebroadcast. See FCC Form 303-S, Instructions, Page 1, Paragraph A. The license renewal application for Station KQPT(FM),
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  • Leventhal, Senter & Lerman PLLC, 2000 K Street, NW, Ste. 600, Washington, DC 20006-1809. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Donna C. Gregg Chief, Media Bureau 47 U.S.C. �� 309(k), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.283. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539. See 47 U.S.C. � 301. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1020, 73.3539(a). 47 U.S.C. � 73.1635. The Staff granted the STA request on December 23, 2005. Letter to Peter M. Gould, Esq., Reference 1800B3 (MB, Dec. 23, 2005). By the terms of that letter, the STA expired on June 23, 2006. The License timely filed a request for extension of the STA on June 23, 2006, which remains pending. Licensees are permitted to seek renewal of
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  • 47 C.F.R. � 73.1690(c)(8)(iii). As noted above, Lopez has broadcast from May 30, 1999 until the present at an unauthorized antenna height and power, despite the absence of special temporary authority, or any authority. While its 1999 Modification Application remained pending, Lopez never sought special temporary authority to operate on a temporary basis with non-conforming facilities. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (providing that special temporary authority must be sought to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at variance from its authorization, and that authority must be received prior to the commencement of such operation). Although the usual sanction for unauthorized construction is also a forfeiture, we are statutorily barred from issuing a forfeiture for this violation.
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  • studio. This support is buttressed by Alpine's acknowledgement that it failed to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the KWYS main studio between January 2004 and May 2004 while KWYS was off the air. A review of the Commission's records reveals that Alpine received no special temporary authorization to cease broadcasting for that period of time, as required by Sections 73.1635 and 73.1740 of the Rules, and no waiver of the Commission's main studio staffing requirements. We have examined Alpine's response to the NAL pursuant to the statutory factors above, and in conjunction with the Forfeiture Policy Statement. As a result of our review, we conclude that Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership willfully and repeated violated Section 73.1125 of the Rules. Considering
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  • College, 100 North East Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Monica Shah Desai Chief, Media Bureau 47 U.S.C. �� 309(k), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.283. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539. See 47 U.S.C. � 301. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1020, 73.3539(a). File No. BSTA-20060403AZH (the ``STA Request''). 47 U.S.C. � 73.1635. The Staff granted the STA Request on April 14, 2006, and the STA was to expire on October 14, 2006. Letter to Dr. Patrick Peyer, Reference 1800B3 (Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Apr. 14, 2006). The Licensee timely filed a request for extension of the STA on October 4, 2006, which remains pending (File No. BELSTA-20061004ABU). The Licensee does not
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  • Ms. Erica C. Washington, Alabama State University, P.O. Box 271, Montgomery, Alabama 36101-0271. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION William D. Freedman Associate Chief, Media Bureau 47 U.S.C. �� 309(k), 503(b); 47 C.F.R. � 1.80. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.283. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539. See 47 U.S.C. � 301. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3539(a). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1020, 73.3539(a). 47 U.S.C. � 73.1635. See BLSTA-20040909AAL (the ``STA Request''). The Staff granted the STA Request on September 23, 2004. Letter to Ricardo J. Hall Esquire, Reference 1800B3 (Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau Sept. 23, 2004). It was to expire on March 23, 2005. The Licensee filed a request to extend the STA on March 24, 2005, which remains pending. See File No. 20050324AIR. We
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  • Rcd 1414 (2003). See id.; 47 U.S.C. � 319(c); Metro Program Network, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 4940 (1990). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1620(b). Failure to construct a station in compliance with the construction permit may lead to revocation of the permit or imposition of a forfeiture. 47 U.S.C. �� 312(a)(2), 319(c), and 503(b)(1)(A). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (allowing a permittee to operate a broadcast facility at a specified variance from the terms of the construction permit for a limited time, only after authorization is sought from Commission). See Infinity Broadcasting Operations, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 19 FCC Rcd 4216 (2004). Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 April 30, 2007 / ? | } ~  �
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  • apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) and we grant the captioned WVUV(AM) license renewal application for a term of two years from the release date of this Order. II. BACKGROUND 2. Section 73.1350 of the Rules prohibits operation of a broadcast station at variance from the terms of the Station's authorization. Section 73.1635 permits a licensee to request special temporarily authorization (``STA'') to operate for a limited time at variance from the terms of the Station's authorization. Under this Rule, a licensee must request STA ten days prior to beginning operation at a variance from the terms of its authorization. Section 73.1740 of the Rules requires a licensee to notify the Commission if
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  • that has not built its current permitted facilities and that is not mutually exclusive with either the applicant's built and operating facilities or its original allotment shall be returned as unacceptable for filing.'' 47 C.F.R. � 73.3573. The permit (File No. BPED-20040312AAA) expired July 30, 2007. The Commission denied the COL Applications on February 5, 2008. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. See Communications and Control, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 5428, 5434 (2000) and Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Provide for the Use of the 220-222 MHz Band by the Private Land Mobile Radio Service, Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration, 13 FCC Rcd 14569, 14649 and 14653 (1998) (grant of STA does not
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  • is necessary. In particular, we note that the complaint procedures discussed infra will provide a reliable mechanism for identifying and promptly resolving instances of interference to analog signals. Less than two percent of the approximately 9,600 licensed FM stations are super-powered. 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b). See Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 10383, 10395. See 47 C.F.R... � 73.1635. Since the Commission's rules permit only a limited differential in the location of separate FM analog and digital transmitting facilities and there will be very little difference in the predicted maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for an eligible FM station if calculated from either of the two locations, we are requiring use of the licensed analog facilities for this calculation.
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  • an involuntary channel change impedes another station's ability to move or commence operations but not when a city of license modification has the same result. If anything, the latter is a more egregious situation because the ``blocking'' licensee voluntary initiated the proceeding which resulted in the implied STA. In any event, as a general matter, the staff, pursuant to Section 73.1635(b) of the Commission's Rules, may modify or cancel an STA without prior notice or right to hearing. In reaching this conclusion we uphold our prior determination that an implied STA is subject to summary cancellation if such action is necessary to accommodate the operation of any FM station pursuant to its authorization. Conclusion. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that the July
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  • with the applicable provisions of Section 73.1350(d), in order to eliminate any possibility of interference or excessive radiation in any direction. (4) If operation pursuant to paragraph (c)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (c)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in accordance with Section 73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits. (d) In any other situation in which it might reasonably be anticipated that the operating parameters might vary out of tolerance (such as planned array repairs or adjustment and proofing procedures), the
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  • 2005, renewal application also was filed long after the license expired by operation of Section 312(g) and was a nullity. To the extent that A-O argues that the act of filing the renewal application affords it ongoing operating authority, we address that matter below. See infra �� 22-24. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1250(b). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3542(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. See also 47 U.S.C. �� 309(b) and (f). Specifically, A-O was licensed on October 5, 2001, suspended operations on November 7, 2001, and remained silent for the next 12 months. A-O may also have operated for less than the minimum operating schedule during its one month of operations. A-O states that its ``transmitter showed only 33 hours of total operation
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  • Parker. Eagle states that the licensed Black Peak site is southeast of Parker. To ascertain Eagle's error, however, the staff would have had to question Eagle's assertion of authorized operations and to consult maps and Commission records to determine the location of Parker, Arizona in relation to all sites for which Eagle held permanent or temporary authority. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(a)(2). Additionally, Eagle is incorrect in its assertion that had Eagle explicitly requested an STA to operate pursuant to the Buckskin Application, the staff surely would have granted an STA within a few days. See March Petition at 3; June STA Petition at 8. The staff generally does not grant STA for new facilities intended for permanent operations, nor does it
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  • No. 22 provisions of �73.1350(d), in order to eliminate any pos sibility of interference or excessive radiation in any direc tion. (4) If operation pursuant to paragraph (b)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in ac cordance with �73.1635 to continue operation with param eters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be con tinuously maintained within their specified limits. (5) The licensee will be permitted 24 hours to accom plish the actions specified in paragraph (b)(l) of this section; provided that, the date and time of the failure to
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  • [508]TEXT [509]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [510]TEXT [511]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [512]TEXT [513]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [514]TEXT [515]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [516]TEXT [517]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [518]TEXT [519]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [520]TEXT [521]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [522]TEXT [523]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [524]TEXT [525]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [526]TEXT [527]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [528]TEXT [529]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [530]TEXT [531]PDF 73.1665 Main transmitters. [532]TEXT [533]PDF 73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters. [534]TEXT [535]PDF 73.1675 Auxiliary antennas. [536]TEXT [537]PDF 73.1680 Emergency antennas. [538]TEXT [539]PDF 73.1690 Modification of transmission systems. [540]TEXT [541]PDF 73.1692 Broadcast station construction near or installation on an AM broadcast tower. [542]TEXT [543]PDF 73.1695
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  • with the Commission for the AM station to return to direct power measurement. (b) Installations on an AM Directional Array. Prior to commencing construction, the broadcast permittee or licensee shall notify the AM station so that, if necessary, the AM station may determine operating power by the indirect method (see ( 73.51) and request special temporary authority pursuant to ( 73.1635 to operate with parameters at variance in order to maintain monitoring point field strengths within authorized limits. Both prior to the commencement of construction and upon completion of construction, a partial proof of performance (as defined by ( 73.154) shall be conducted to establish that the AM array has not been adversely affected. Prior to or simultaneously with filing of
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  • [508]TEXT [509]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [510]TEXT [511]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [512]TEXT [513]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [514]TEXT [515]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [516]TEXT [517]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [518]TEXT [519]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [520]TEXT [521]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [522]TEXT [523]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [524]TEXT [525]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [526]TEXT [527]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [528]TEXT [529]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [530]TEXT [531]PDF 73.1665 Main transmitters. [532]TEXT [533]PDF 73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters. [534]TEXT [535]PDF 73.1675 Auxiliary antennas. [536]TEXT [537]PDF 73.1680 Emergency antennas. [538]TEXT [539]PDF 73.1690 Modification of transmission systems. [540]TEXT [541]PDF 73.1692 Broadcast station construction near or installation on an AM broadcast tower. [542]TEXT [543]PDF 73.1695
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  • and Filing Requirements for FM Broadcast Construction Permits,'' DA 01-119 (M.M. Bur./W.T. Bur., released January 19, 2001); ''Auction For FM Broadcast Construction Permits Postponed Until December 5, 2001,'' (M.M. Bur./W.T. Bur., released March 7, 2001). Public Notice, ''Auction For FM Broadcast Construction Permits Postponed Until December 5, 2001,'' supra, at p. 1. See 47 U.S.C. � 309(f); 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. See discussion below on the Motion for Extension of Operating Authority filed on June 1, 2001. Reichel Broadcasting Corporation filed comments in support of the Petition for Equitable Relief on June 11, 2001, and Central Missouri Media, L.L.C. filed comments in support of the pleading on June 12, 2001. See, e.g., West Coast Media, Inc., 56 RR 2d 483, 484
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  • will continue to refer to the licensee of Station WQEW as Interstate. WQEW is a Class A station operating on 1560 kHz at 50 kW. See Sections 73.21(a)(1) and 73.25(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.21(a)(1) and 73.25(b). Apparently, WBC has honored this pledge inasmuch as Interstate has submitted no further complaints. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745. See Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. Although WBC asserts that it had STA to operate Station WRHC during the day from its nighttime site, Commission records reflect that the only STA accorded the station was given to WBC's predecessor and that it expired on November 30, 1992. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(1). See also Section 1.80(a)(1) and (2), 47
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  • airplane crash that temporarily affected access to an authorized site. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). See also In the Matter of the Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines, 12 FCC Rcd 17087, 17100-01 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999) (``Forfeiture Policy Statement''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745. See section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(1). See also section 1.80(a)(1) and (2), 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(a)(1) and (2). See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC Rcd 4387 (1991). See Hale Broadcasting Corp., 79 FCC 2d 169, 171 (1980). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). See Forfeiture Policy Statement,
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  • the sampling system is in compliance with all requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 55 NOTE: A public notice dated December 9, 1985 giving additional information on approval of antenna sampling systems is available through the Internet at http://www.fcc.gov/mmb/asd/decdoc/letter/1985--12--09--sample.html. * * * * * (d) * * * (1) Special Temporary Authority (see � 73.1635) shall be requested and obtained from the Commission's Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau in Washington to operate with parameters at variance with licensed values pending issuance of a modified license specifying parameters subsequent to modification or replacement of components. * * * * * 9. Section 73.69 paragraphs (c) and (d)(5) are amended to read as follows: � 73.69
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  • cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia that are still an integral part of the agreement with the Observatory, despite the switch to channel 19. As the Bureau notes, the translators are not yet eligible for permanent licenses because the applications were not filed within an announced filing window, as the rules then in effect required. Pursuant to Sections 74.780 and 73.1635 of the Rules and as supported by the Mass Media Bureau, we grant special temporary authority for operation of the translators, but refer the television translator applications to the Bureau for handling in accordance with its usual procedures. ORDERING CLAUSES 27. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED, That the Motion to Enter Citizen Comments Into The Record, filed on December 2, 1999,
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  • by December 31, 2004 for commercial stations and December 31, 2005 for noncommercial stations. Operating DTV stations must be providing this level of service over their principal communities at that time. 38. The majority of petitioners that addressed this issue did not object to the Commission's 56 47 C.F.R. � 17.7. 57 47 C.F.R. � 1.1307. 58 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635(b). 59 See 47 C.F.R. � 73.625 (as revised in Appendix A). 60 47 U.S.C. � 307(b). Federal Communications Commission FCC 01-330 16 increased city grade signal requirement as long as it was implemented in conjunction with a waiver policy that affords broadcasters flexibility in certain circumstances.61 MSTV, NAB, ALTV, and Joint Broadcasters point out that broadcasters face many different configurations
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal
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  • FILINGS TITLE RESPONSIBLE OFFICE TEST SITE FILINGS (47 CFR Sect 2.948) OET GRANTEE CODE FILINGS OET TCB RELATED FILINGS OET ACCREDITOR/DESIGNATING BODY OET ACCREDITED TEST LABS OET AERONAUTICAL FREQUENCY NOTIFICATIONS (47 CFR Sec. 76.1804) MB CABLE COMMUNITY REGISTRATIONS (47 CFR Sec. 76.1801) MB CABLE SPECIAL REFIEF PETITION (Sec. 76.7) MB REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY (Pursuant to Sections 78.33, 76.29, 73.1635 AND ALL OTHER SERVICES) ALL BUREAUS MAIN STUDIO REQUEST (Pursuant to Sec. 73.1125) MB DBS MUST CARRY COMPLAINTS MB DESIGNATED MARKET AREA (DMA) COMPLAINTS MB REQUEST FOR SPECIAL FIELD TEST AUTHORIZATION (Pursuant to Sec. 73.1515) MB FCC FILINGS AND FORMS REQUIRING A CORES REGISTRATION NUMBER Updated February 28, 2005 You can verify that the form you are submitting is the
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  • were unlocked and no ready access was provided to the base of each of the antenna towers. 2.d. 47 C.F.R. 73.62 (b)(4): `` If operation pursuant to paragraph (b)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in accordance with 73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits.'' At the time of inspection station was found operating in omni- directional pattern, twenty four hours, for the past two weeks without an special temporary authorization from the Commission. 2.e. 47 C.F.R.
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  • October 2002 _________________________ 1 47 C.F.R. 73.1350(a). 2 47 C.F.R. 73.1560(b). 3 47 U.S.C. 503(b). 4 File No. BLH-19830411AA, granted December 12, 1983. 5 File No. BLH-19930420KC, granted October 11, 1994. 6 The new coordinates, according to the CPs, are 4540'24'' north latitude and 11052'04'' west longitude, for both KOBB-FM and KZLO-FM. See BPH-20020708AAR and BPH-20020708AAQ. 7 See 47 C.F.R. 73.1635 (A special temporary authority (STA) is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization or requirements of the FCC rules applicable to that particular class of station.) 8 RBC is also the licensee of KBOZ(AM), Bozeman, Montana
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  • determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure compliance. Any false statement made knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Douglas G. Miller District Director Atlanta District Office South Central Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. S: 1.89. See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. S: 308(b). P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3). 18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq. Federal Communications Commission 2 Federal Communications Commission References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-282256A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-282256A1.doc
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  • determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure compliance. Any false statement made knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION James D. Wells District Director Dallas District Office South Central Region Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. S: 1.89. See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. S: 308(b). P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3). 18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq. Federal Communications Commission 3 Federal Communications Commission References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-283326A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-283326A1.doc
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  • such act more than once or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day." We note that PTDC's claim that it was operating at reduced power with a non-directional antenna because of damage to the WGBN antenna structures from a storm does not change our findings here. The Commission contemplated such unforeseen circumstances and adopted Section 73.1635(a) of the Rules, which permits a licensee to seek special temporary authority to operate a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. Section 73.1635(a)(3) of the Rules specifically states that a request for an STA necessitated by unforeseen equipment damage or failure may be made without regard to the procedural
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  • to have this Order or a summary thereof published in the Federal Register. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Magalie Roman Salas Secretary A special temporary authorization is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. Letter to Family Broadcasting, Inc. from Dennis Williams, Assistant Chief, Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau (August 16, 1995). Family filed the amendment on March 22, 1996, in response to a request from Mass Media Bureau staff for answers to questions omitted from the license renewal application. Family Broadcasting, Inc., 11 FCC Rcd 6647 (Mass Med. Bur., 1996). Family Broadcasting,
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  • of a transient failure of the station's computer. A-O further stated that KTMN would remain silent in order to complete improved studio facilities and to make some adjustments to its transmitting facilities and that if these matters caused KTMN to remain silent for longer than 30 days, A-O would seek special temporary authority (``STA'') to remain silent pursuant to Sections 73.1635 and 73.1740 of the Rules.13 A-O filed a request for STA with the Media Bureau to permit KTMN to remain silent on March 14, 2002, approximately four months after KTMN suspended operations, and amended its STA request on June 10, 2002, and again on June 21, 2002. In the STA request, A-O stated that in November 2001, the Denver Office
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  • studio. This support is buttressed by Alpine's acknowledgement that it failed to maintain a meaningful staff presence at the KWYS main studio between January 2004 and May 2004 while KWYS was off the air. A review of the Commission's records reveals that Alpine received no special temporary authorization to cease broadcasting for that period of time, as required by Sections 73.1635 and 73.1740 of the Rules, and no waiver of the Commission's main studio staffing requirements. 9. We have examined Alpine's response to the NAL pursuant to the statutory factors above, and in conjunction with the Forfeiture Policy Statement. As a result of our review, we conclude that Alpine Broadcasting Limited Partnership willfully and repeated violated Section 73.1125 of the Rules.
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  • not be retried in this hearing. As set forth above, the Commission's records are inconsistent as to the date of expiration of the STA. See n.19, P 8. Hammond's statements in the record concerning the STA expiration date also are inconsistent. See P 19, infra. We note that pursuant to section 309(f) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. S 309(f), and 73.1635(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. S 73.1635(a)(4), an STA may be granted for an initial period not to exceed 180 days. The October 2, 2004, expiration date noted on the face of the letter granting the initial STA is inconsistent with these time limitations. However, even giving Hammond the benefit of the latest expiration date, October 2, 2004, an
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  • that its September 27, 2004, payment was received on October 4, 2004, and deposited by the Commission. Consequently, we find that Larson-Wynn's efforts to secure an STA extension request justify a good faith reduction of the proposed forfeiture amount and we reduce the proposed forfeiture from $4,000 to $2,000. We decline, however, to cancel the forfeiture. 9. According to Section 73.1635(a)(4) of the Rules, an STA "may be granted for an initial period not to exceed 180 days. A limited number of extensions of such authorizations may be granted for additional periods not exceeding 180 days per extension." The mere filing of an application for an STA or an application for an extension does not grant the applicant a variance on
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  • Order, 6 FCC Rcd 4387 (1991). Id., citing MCI Telecommunications Group, Order and Notice of Apparent Liability, 3 FCC Rcd 509, 514 n.22 (1988); Hale Broadcasting Corporation, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 79 FCC Rcd 169, 171 (1980). 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes, Report and Order, 13 FCCR 23056, 23060 (1998). Id. at 23061. Section 73.1635(a) of the Commission's Rules provides that an STA "is the authority granted to a permittee or licensee to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization or requirements of the FCC rules applicable to the particular class of station." 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1635(a). See e.g., Roamer
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  • be true that operation at a reduced power level will not cause harm to other licensees, it is well established that the absence of harm is not considered a mitigating factor of a rule violation. More importantly, as noted in the NAL, the Commission contemplated the kind of situation PTDC faced when its antenna was damaged by a storm. Section 73.1635(a) of the Rules permits a licensee to seek special temporary authority to operate a broadcast facility for a limited period at a specified variance from the terms of the station authorization. Section 73.1635(a)(3) of the Rules specifically states that a request for an STA necessitated by unforeseen equipment damage or failure may be made without regard to the procedural requirements
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  • of any permit or other authorization issued by the Commission). 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1610(a). See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1690(b) (providing that modifications, such as those made by Hodson to its operation, may be made only after the grant of a construction permit by the Commission). See also Pacifica Broadcasting Company, 18 FCC Rcd 22347 (EB 2003). See 47 C.F.R. S: 73.1635 (providing that special temporary authority must be sought to permit the operation of a broadcast facility for a limited period at variance from its authorization, and that authority must be received prior to the commencement of such operation). See A-O Broadcasting Corporation, 23 FCC Rcd 603, 615 (2008) (the filing of a petition for reconsideration of the dismissal of license-to-cover
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  • airplane crash that temporarily affected access to an authorized site. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). See also In the Matter of the Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines, 12 FCC Rcd 17087, 17100-01 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999) (``Forfeiture Policy Statement''). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745. See section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(1). See also section 1.80(a)(1) and (2), 47 C.F.R. � 1.80(a)(1) and (2). See Jerry Szoka, 14 FCC Rcd 9857, 9865 (1999); Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6 FCC Rcd 4387 (1991). See Hale Broadcasting Corp., 79 FCC 2d 169, 171 (1980). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). See Forfeiture Policy Statement,
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  • will continue to refer to the licensee of Station WQEW as Interstate. WQEW is a Class A station operating on 1560 kHz at 50 kW. See Sections 73.21(a)(1) and 73.25(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.21(a)(1) and 73.25(b). Apparently, WBC has honored this pledge inasmuch as Interstate has submitted no further complaints. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1745. See Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. Although WBC asserts that it had STA to operate Station WRHC during the day from its nighttime site, Commission records reflect that the only STA accorded the station was given to WBC's predecessor and that it expired on November 30, 1992. 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(1). See also Section 1.80(a)(1) and (2), 47
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  • Rico. San Juan, PR Office (5/2/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1545 (Carrier Frequency Departure Tolerances) Cumulus Licensing Corp., Milwaukee, WI. Kansas City, MO Office (5/4/00). Fort Scott Broadcasting Company, Inc., Fort Scott, KS. Kansas City, MO Office (5/4/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) Ruarch Associates Ltd. Partnership, WAZR, Woodstock, VA. Columbia, MD Office (5/9/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635 (Special Temporary Authorization) Family Broadcasting, Inc. (WSTX(AM)), Christiansted, USVI. NOV also issued for violation of 47 C.F.R. � 73.1680 (Emergency Antennas). San Juan, PR Office (5/1/00). Family Broadcasting, Inc. (WSTX(FM)), Christianstead, USVI. San Juan, PR Office (5/1/00). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3527 (Public Inspection File for Noncommercial Broadcast Stations) Christian Broadcasting Corp., (WIDA-FM), Carolina, PR. San Juan, PR Office (5/25/00). Christian
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  • station's public inspection file. Digital notifications shall be sent to the following address: Digital Radio Notification 445 12th Street S.W. Room 2-B450 Washington, DC 20554 Stations with STAs for IBOC operation. Stations granted STAs for IBOC operation before the notification procedures became effective received such authority for a period of 6 months, consistent with the limitations in 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. To convert to standard interim digital authority, which will not require renewal, we require all stations that have commenced IBOC operations under an STA to send a digital notification letter with the information listed above. For additional information, contact Ann Gallagher (FM notification) or Norm Miller (AM notification) at the Audio Division, Media Bureau at (202) 418-2700. Attachment A: Sample
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  • Ronald E. Russ; David Burnstein and Dielectric Communications - SPX Corp. Reply Comments were received from Shively Labs; Greater Media, Inc.; Walt Disney Company / ABC, Inc.; Cohen, Dippell and Everest, P.C.; Electronic Research, Inc.; and 42 Anti-IBOC Petitioners. Comments of David Burstein; reply comments filed by Don Schellhardt, Esq. on behalf of "42 Anti-IBOC Petitioners". See 47 C.F.R. � 73.1635. In most instances, the use of interleaved antennas will require the installation of filters and/or isolation equipment to prevent adverse interaction of the two transmitters. The installation of this equipment may require adjustments to the analog transmitter power in order to maintain the licensed analog effective radiated power. STA requests must be accompanied by the required fee payment (except for
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  • is necessary. In particular, we note that the complaint procedures discussed infra will provide a reliable mechanism for identifying and promptly resolving instances of interference to analog signals. Less than two percent of the approximately 9,600 licensed FM stations are super-powered. 47 C.F.R. � 73.211(b). See Second Report and Order, 22 FCC Rcd at 10383, 10395. See 47 C.F.R... � 73.1635. Since the Commission's rules permit only a limited differential in the location of separate FM analog and digital transmitting facilities and there will be very little difference in the predicted maximum permissible FM Digital ERP for an eligible FM station if calculated from either of the two locations, we are requiring use of the licensed analog facilities for this calculation.
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  • with the applicable provisions of Section 73.1350(d), in order to eliminate any possibility of interference or excessive radiation in any direction. (4) If operation pursuant to paragraph (c)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (c)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in accordance with Section 73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits. (d) In any other situation in which it might reasonably be anticipated that the operating parameters might vary out of tolerance (such as planned array repairs or adjustment and proofing procedures), the
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  • 47 C.F.R. � 73.525. FCC Public Notice, Comment Sought on Use of Separate Antennas to Initiate Digital FM Transmissions (rel. Dec. 9, 2003). FCC Public Notice, Use of Separate Antennas to Initiate Digital FM Transmissions Approved (rel. March 17, 2004). The Media Bureau permitted conforming dual antenna FM IBOC transmissions pursuant to routine special temporary authorization (``STA'') procedures under Section 73.1635 of the Commission's rules. Stations must request STA at least 10 days prior to the planned date of commencement of IBOC transmissions. The STA request shall contain, inter alia, the date that interim operation is planned to commence and a certification that the IBOC facilities conform to the iBiquity hybrid specification. See id. The Media Bureau noted that the matter
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal
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  • in accordance with the applicable provisions of �73.1350(d), in order to eliminate any possibility of interference or excessive radiation in any direction. (4) If operation pursuant to paragraph (b)(3) of this section is necessary, or before the 30 day period specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section expires, the licensee must request a Special Temporary Authority (STA) in accordance with �73.1635 to continue operation with parameters at variance and/or with reduced power along with a statement certifying that all monitoring points will be continuously maintained within their specified limits. (5) The licensee will be permitted 24 hours to accomplish the actions specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section; provided that, the date and time of the failure to maintain proper operating
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  • with the Commission for the AM station to return to direct power measurement. (b) Installations on an AM Directional Array. Prior to commencing construction, the broadcast permittee or licensee shall notify the AM station so that, if necessary, the AM station may determine operating power by the indirect method (see ( 73.51) and request special temporary authority pursuant to ( 73.1635 to operate with parameters at variance in order to maintain monitoring point field strengths within authorized limits. Both prior to the commencement of construction and upon completion of construction, a partial proof of performance (as defined by ( 73.154) shall be conducted to establish that the AM array has not been adversely affected. Prior to or simultaneously with filing of
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  • [508]TEXT [509]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [510]TEXT [511]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [512]TEXT [513]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [514]TEXT [515]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [516]TEXT [517]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [518]TEXT [519]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [520]TEXT [521]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [522]TEXT [523]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [524]TEXT [525]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [526]TEXT [527]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [528]TEXT [529]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [530]TEXT [531]PDF 73.1665 Main transmitters. [532]TEXT [533]PDF 73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters. [534]TEXT [535]PDF 73.1675 Auxiliary antennas. [536]TEXT [537]PDF 73.1680 Emergency antennas. [538]TEXT [539]PDF 73.1690 Modification of transmission systems. [540]TEXT [541]PDF 73.1692 Broadcast station construction near or installation on an AM broadcast tower. [542]TEXT [543]PDF 73.1695
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  • [460]TEXT [461]PDF 73.1545 Carrier frequency departure tolerances. [462]TEXT [463]PDF 73.1560 Operating power and mode tolerances. [464]TEXT [465]PDF 73.1570 Modulation levels: AM, FM, TV and Class A TV aural. [466]TEXT [467]PDF 73.1580 Transmission system inspections. [468]TEXT [469]PDF 73.1590 Equipment performance measurements. [470]TEXT [471]PDF 73.1610 Equipment tests. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1615 Operation during modification of facilities. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1620 Program tests. [476]TEXT [477]PDF 73.1635 Special temporary authorizations (STA). [478]TEXT [479]PDF 73.1650 International agreements. [480]TEXT [481]PDF 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. [482]TEXT [483]PDF 73.1665 Main transmitters. [484]TEXT [485]PDF 73.1670 Auxiliary transmitters. [486]TEXT [487]PDF 73.1675 Auxiliary antennas. [488]TEXT [489]PDF 73.1680 Emergency antennas. [490]TEXT [491]PDF 73.1690 Modification of transmission systems. [492]TEXT [493]PDF 73.1692 Broadcast station construction near or installation on an AM broadcast tower. [494]TEXT [495]PDF 73.1695
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  • Section 73.1515 of the Rules. However, a fee is not imposed on stations seeking to discontinue broadcast operations beyond the initial 30 day period or to extend an existing STA to remain silent. Similarly, extensions of STA for displaced LPTV/TV translator stations are not feeable. 4 STA requests may be made by letter to the Commission in accordance with Section 73.1635 of the Rules. The appropriate fee and Form 159 must accompany these requests. However, in cases of emergency, STAs can be requested via telephone followed by a written confirmation request. For these emergency STA requests ONLY, the FCC will bill the requestor to collect the fee. The written confirmation of the emergency STA request should be sent to the Federal