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CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
October 22, 2012
Mr. Myron D. Rummel
President & CEO
Shenandoh Valley Electric Cooperative
P.O. Box 236
147 Dinkel Ave.
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841-0236
Re: EB-12-GB-0077
Warning Notice
Dear Mr. Rummel:
On March 19, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission notified
Shenandoh Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) that it has received
complaints from (name withheld) that equipment operated by your utility
might be causing harmful radio interference to his amateur radio
equipment. The contact information for (name withheld) is:
(Name withheld)
(Address withheld)
(Address withheld)
Tel: (Number withheld)
The March 19 2012 letter advised SVEC that the interference, if
unresolved, could be a violation of Commission rules. For this reason, we
encouraged SVEC to voluntarily resolve the matter without Commission
intervention. The letter specifically stated, however, that if it became
necessary for the Commission to facilitate a resolution, the Commission
might investigate possible rule violations and address appropriate
remedies, including monetary forfeitures. SVEC did not respond in writing
to the March 19, 2012 letter. Likewise, (name withheld) has not reported
that there has been any reduction in the radio frequency interference.
In order to avoid enforcement action on this matter, you have thirty (30)
days from the date of receipt of this warning to respond to this office at
the following address: 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The
response must contain a statement of the specific action(s)
taken to identify and eliminate the source(s) of (name withheld) radio
interference. Your response must also include a carbon copy to (name
withheld) so that he can confirm any statement that you make regarding
resolution of the interference.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at
717-338-2577.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Smith, Esq.
Special Counsel
Enforcement Bureau
cc: Columbia Field Office
South Central Regional Director
Fines normally range from $7,500 to $10,000.