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DA # 01-1314
May 31, 2001
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FIELD OFFICES
LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN
The following is a list of actions taken by the Enforcement Bureaus Field Offices during the period April 1, to April 30, 2001. During this period, the Field Offices issued eight (8) Notices of Apparent Liability ("NAL"), 107 Notices of Violation ("NOVs") and three (3) Citations for violations of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 151, et seq., and/or the FCCs Rules. This list is provided for information purposes only and does not provide parties with additional rights. Parties wishing to make a payment or file a response to a NAL or to file a response to a NOV or Citation must do so in accordance with the instructions and by the deadline set forth in the NAL, NOV or Citation.
NOTICES OF APPARENT LIABILITY
Communications Act
- 47 U.S.C.§ 301- Unauthorized Operation
- Joshie Yasin Nakamura, Sr., a/k/a Marvin Eugene Barnes, East Palo Alto, CA. $10,000 NAL. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/19/01).
- 47 U.S.C. § 303(q) Painting and Lighting of Antenna Structures
- Rio Grande Transmission, Inc., Apache Springs, NM. $13,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.23 (Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures) and 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal). Denver, CO District Office (4/26/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency System Rules
- 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness
- Hancock Broadcasting Corporation (WBSL), Bay St. Louis, MS. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (4/4/01).
- Zachery Broadcasting Company, Lanett, AL. $24,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 17.49 (Recording of Antenna Structure Light Inspections in the Owner Record), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 17.56 (Maintenance of Lighting Equipment), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Atlanta, GA District Office (4/16/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) Antenna Structure Registration
- Centennial Puerto Rico License Corp., Washington, DC. $13,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.21 (Painting and Lighting, When Required). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (4/23/01)
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.51 Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited
- American InfoAge, LLC, Clearwater, FL. $10,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (4/25/01).
- Mega Communications of St. Petersburg, Licensee, LLC, St. Petersburg, FL $10,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (4/25/01).
- SpectraSite Communications, Inc., Cary, NC. $10,000 NAL. Tampa, FL District Office (4/25/01).
NOTICES OF VIOLATION
Communications Act
- 47 U.S.C. § 303(q) Painting and Lighting of Antenna Structures
- Modesto Communications Corporation, Manteca, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/16/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure
- 47 C.F.R. § 1.89 Failure to Respond to Notice of Violation
- GNOC Corporation dba Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, KA5-2726. Philadelphia, PA District Office (4/23/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 1.903 Authorization Required
- Jameel Ali, Inc., d/b/a Rockaway Car Service, WPRL-532, South Ozone Park, NY. New York, NY District Office (4/23/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 1.929 Classifications of Filings as Major or Minor
- Occhino Towing Inc., Buffalo, New York. Other vioolation: 47 C.F.R. § 90.157 (Discontinuance of Station Operation). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/20/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 1.948 Assignment of Authorization or Transfer of Control, Notification of Consummation
- Greenville Broadcasting Company, Greenville, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA District Office (4/12/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency Alert System Rules
- 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 EAS Operating Handbook
- Aura Broadcasting Corp., Hatillo, PR. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1820 (Station Log), and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (4/3/01).
- Twin Eagle Communications, Poplar Bluff, MO. 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operational Readiness), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (4/19/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 Equipment Operational Readiness
- Corry Communications Corp, WEYZ, Northeast, PA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/4/01).
- Las Vegas Broadcasters, Inc., (KKVV, Las Vegas, NV), West Palm Beach, FL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.189 (Minimum Antenna Heights or Field Strength Requirements), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (4/5/01).
- Rego, Ltd., c/o Betsy Trimble, WGEZ, Beloit, WI. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.54 (Antenna Resistance and Reactance Measurements), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log), and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Chicago, IL District Office (4/13/01).
- Beacon Broadcasting Inc., WGRP(AM), Greenville, Pennsylvania. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration and/or Removal), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements), 73.1820 (Station Log), 73.1870 (Chief Operator), and 73.2526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Philadelphia, PA District Office (4/23/01).
- Four Him Enterprises, L.L.C., Potosi, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements) and 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures). Kansas City, MO District Office (4/17/01).
- Union Broadcasting, Inc. Anna, IL. 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.267 (Determining Operating Power), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances), 73.1870 (Chief Operator) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Kansas City, MO District Office (4/19/01).
- MAPA Broadcasting L.L.C. (WSLA), Slidell, LA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirement) and 73.1820 (Station Log). New Orleans, LA District Office (4/26/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 11.61 Tests of EAS Procedures
- Emerald City Radio Partners, Hawaii, LLC, Washington, D.C. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (4/3/01).
- JMK Communications Inc., Los Angeles, CA. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (4/3/01).
- CXR Holdings, Inc., Radio Station KCCN. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (4/2/01).
- Broadcast House of the Pacific Inc., dba KNDI Radio. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (4/4/01).
- Acme Television Licenses of Missouri L.L.C., St. Louis, MO. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Kansas City, MO District Office (4/09/01)
- Hobson City Broadcasting Co., Anniston, AL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control). Atlanta, GA District Office (4/30/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 17 - Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) Antenna Structure Registration
- Centennial Puerto Rico License Corp., Washington, DC. 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.7 (Antenna Structures Requiring Notification to the FAA ) and 17.21 (Painting and Lighting, When Required). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (4/2/01).
- Bladen County, Elizabethtown, NC. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (4/6/01)
- Zeppelin Development, Inc., Denver, CO. Denver, CO District Office (4/12/01).
- Lewis Towers, Inc., Ormond Beach, FL. Columbia, MD District Office (4/27/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g) Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers
- ACS Television, L.L.C., Anchorage, AK. Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (4/2/01).
- Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, Alpharett, GA. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (4/2/01).
- SBA Towers, Inc., Boca Raton, FL. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/3/01)
- David R. LaPerle, Inverness, FL. Tampa, FL District Office (4/9/01).
- AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Washington, DC. Boston, MA District Office (4/10/01).
- Entergy Nuclear Generation Co., Plymouth, MA. Boston, MA District Office (4/10/01).
- Plymouth County Corrections Facilities, Plymouth, MA. Boston, MA District Office (4/10/01).
- Colquitt Broadcasting Company LLC. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.23 (Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures). Atlanta, GA District Office (4/12/01).
- Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/12/01).
- County of Colquitt. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/12/01).
- Pappas Stations Partnership, Visalia CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/13/01).
- Illinois Cooperative Association, Inc. dba Clear Talk, Paris, IL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration and/or Removal). Chicago, IL District Office (4/13/01).
- IHR Educational Broadcasting, Tahoma, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/20/01).
- Kings County, Hanford, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/20/01).
- Robert J. Lorenzo, Antenna Structure 1040587, New Britian, Pennsylvania. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.21 (Painting and Lighting, When Required), 17.47 (Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights) and 17.57. Philadelphia, PA District Office (4/20/01).
- Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/20/01).
- Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/20/01).
- AT&T Wireless Services Inc., Washington, D.C. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/23/01).
- American Tower Corporation, Atlanta, GA. Tampa, FL District Office (4/24/01).
- Enloe Medical Center, Chico, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/24/01).
- Oakside Christian School, La Grange, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1590 (Equipment Performance Measurements) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Atlanta, GA District Office (4/24/01).
- State of Georgia, La Grange, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/24/01).
- Troup County EMC, La Grange, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/24/01).
- Southern Pacific Transportation Company, Omaha, NE. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/26/01).
- Hanford, City of, Hanford, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/27/01).
- Hanford, City of, Hanford, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/27/01).
- State of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN. Chicago, IL District Office (4/30/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.6 Responsibility of Commission Licensees and Permittees
- Clear Channel Communications, Lancaster, CA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights). Los Angeles, CA District Office (4/16/01).
- Lotus Broadcasting Corporation, Las Vegas, NV. 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights). Los Angeles, CA District Office (4/24/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.22 Particular Specification to be Used
- Comcast Cablevision of Philadelphia, L.P., Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA District Office (4/6/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.23 Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures
- Aqua Land Communications, Inc., Portage, IN. Chicago, IL District Office (4/10/01).
- Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, IL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Chicago, IL District Office (4/10/01).
- Milner Broadcasting Co., Inc., Bourbonnais, IL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Chicago, IL District Office (4/10/01).
- Aqua Land Communications, Inc., Portage, IN. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Chicago, IL District Office (4/10/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.47 Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment
- The Original Company, Inc., WBTO-FM, Petersburg, IN. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of LIghts) and 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration and/or Removal). Chicago, IL District Office (4/13/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights
- Midwest Broadcasting Corp. Too, Livonia, MI. Chicago, IL District Office (4/2/01).
- Crown Communications Inc., Canonsburg, PA. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.51 (Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (4/9/01).
- Tower Ventures III, L.L.C. Jackson, Missouri. Kansas City, MO District Office (4/11/01).
- Triax Cablevision, Van Buren, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (4/13/01).
- WAND Television, Inc., Decatur, IL. Chicago, IL District Office (4/17/01).
- BellSouth Personal Communications, LLC, Dallas, TX. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (4/19/01).
- Carolina Media Group, Inc., DBA WKIX, Raleigh, NC. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (4/19/01)
- WRGB Broadcasting Inc., Schenectady, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/23/01).
- Sonsinger Broadcasting Co., of Chicago, LLC, Des Plaines, IL Chicago, IL District Office (4/24/01).
- Univ. of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees, Evansville, IN. Chicago, IL District Office (4/27/01).
- Duke Communications Services., Charlotte, NC. San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (4/30/01).
- Primeco Personal Communications, L.P., Itasca, IL. Chicago, IL District Office (4/30/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 Cleaning and Repainting
- Industrial Communications & Electronics, Inc., Marshfield, MA. Boston, MA District Office (4/23/01).
- Dontron, Inc., Blue Bell, PA. Chicago, IL District Office (4/27/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.57 Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration and/or Removal
- NYNEX, Niagara Falls, NY. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/5/01).
- Charter Communications, St. Louis, MO. Chicago, IL District Office (4/24/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 21 Domestic Public Fixed Radio Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 21.106 Emission Limitations
- Ameritech Minneapolis Paging Company, Dallas, TX. , Saint Paul, MN Resident Agent Office (4/2/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 73 Radio Broadcast Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 73.317 FM Transmission System Requirements
- University of Puerto Rico (WRTU-FM)., San Juan, PR. San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (4/24/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 73.1230 Broadcasting Emergency Information
- WNUS, Inc., WLTP, Parkersburg, WV. Columbia, MD District Office (4/27/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 73.1590 Equipment Performance Measurements
- Burbach of DE, LLC, WKYG, Parkersburg, WV. Columbia, MD District Office (4/27/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 73.1870 Chief Operator
- Clear Channel Communications, WQHQ/WLVW/WSBY-FM, WTGM/WJDY-AM, Salisbury, MD. Columbia, MD District Office (4/27/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 73.3538 Application to Make Changes in an Existing Station
- ACS Television, L.L.C., Anchorage, AK. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 74.780 (Broadcast Regulations Applicable to Translators, Low Power, and Booster Stations). Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (4/19/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 74 Experimental Radio, Auxiliary Special Broadcast and Other Program Distributional Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 74.765 Posting of Station and Operator Licenses
- ACS Television, L.L.C., Anchorage, AK. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 74.781 (Station Records). Anchorage, AK Resident Agent Office (4/13/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 76 Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service
- 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 Technical Standards
- Adelphia Cable International, Niagara Frontier, Niagara Falls, NY. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/5/01).
- Charter Communications, Valdosta, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/9/01).
- Bailey Cable TV, Inc., Port Gibson, MS. New Orleans, LA District Office (4/10/01)
- Bailey Cable TV, Inc., Port Gibson, MS. New Orleans, LA District Office (4/10/01).
- Bailey Cable TV, Inc., Port Gibson, MS. New Orleans, LA District Office (4/10/01).
- AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, Los Banos, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/13/01).
- Time Warner, - Alden, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/17/01).
- Time Warner, Batavia, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/17/01).
- AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, San Jose, CA. San Francisco, CA District Office (4/23/01).
- Falcon Cable TV, Knob Noster, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (4/23/01).
- Cable One, Inc., Anniston, AL. Atlanta, GA District Office (4/30/01).
- Oldtown Community Systems, Inc., Oldtown, MD. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.612 (Cable Television Frequency Separation Standards). Columbia, MD District Office (4/24/01).
- Adelphia Cable, Lancaster, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/27/01.
47 C.F.R. Part 80 Stations in the Maritime Service
- 47 C.F.R. § 80.89 Unauthorized Transmission
- David Bettencourt, Honolulu, HI. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (4/9/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 80.159 Operator Requirements of Title III of the Communications Act and the Safety Convention
- Rafael Vega., Ponce, PR. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 80.903 (Inspection of Radiotelephone Installation). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (4/11/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 87 Aviation Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 87.195 Frequencies
- Sky Kings, Inc., N31831. New York, NY District Office (4/30/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 90.157 Discontinuance of Station Operation
- Gates Electronics Company Inc., Buffalo, New York. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (4/12/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 90.425 Station Identification
- Elmer R Nelson, Edwin D Nelson, d/b/a Nelson Brothers, Royal Oak, MI. Detroit, MI District Office (4/20/01).
- Iilya Gerzan, Royal Oak, MI. Detroit, MI District Office (4/20/01).
- Messina Concrete Inc, Monroe, MI. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 90.437 (Posting of Station Lienses). Detroit, MI District Office (4/20/01).
- Mark Ann Industries, Inc., Kittanning, Pennsylvania, WPGH-373. Philadelphia, PA District Office (4/12/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 95 Personal Radio Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 95.407 (CB Rule 7) On What Channels May I Operate?
- Gary S. Finley, Bluefield, WV. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 95.410 ((CB Rule 10) How Much Power May I Use?) and 95.411 ((CB Rule 11) May I Use Power Amplifiers?). Columbia, MD District Office (4/11/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 95.409 (CB Rule 9) What Equipment May I Use At My CB Station?
- Jeremy Lewis, Alderson, WV. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 95.410 ((CB Rule 10) How Much Power May I Use). Columbia, MD District Office (4/11/01).
- William E. Blankenship, Princeton, WV. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 95.410 ((CB Rule 10) How Much Power May I Use?) and 95.411 ((CB Rule 11) May I Use Power Amplifiers?). Columbia, MD District Office (4/11/01).
- Steve Wheeler, JR, Berlin, MD. Columbia, MD District Office (4/26/01).
CITATIONS
47 C.F.R. Part 2 Frequency Allocation and Radio Treaty Matters; General Rules and Regulations
- 47 C.F.R. § 2.803 Marketing of Radio Frequency Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization
- A.R.Cellular Accessories, Inc, Brooklyn NY. Philadelphia, PA District Office (4/9/01).
- Innovision Optics, Santa Monica, CA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.925 (Identification of Equipment) and 2.926 (FCC Identifier) and 15.201 (Equipment Authorization Requirement). Los Angeles, CA District Office (4/17/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices
- 47 C.F.R. § 15.5 General Conditions of Operation
- Randall Lee Bohne, Portland, OR. Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (4/2/01).