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Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of )
)
ACS Wireless, Inc. ) File No. EB-08-AN-0047
Antenna Structure Registrant )
ASR # 1244328 ) NOV No. V200832780021
North Pole, Alaska )
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Released: June 9, 2008
By the Resident Agent, Anchorage Resident Agent Office, Western Region,
Enforcement Bureau:
1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section
1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to ACS Wireless, Inc., registrant of
antenna structure #1244328 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
2. On May 15, 2008, at approximately 2:45 p.m., agents of the Enforcement
Bureau's Anchorage Resident Agent Office inspected antenna
structure #1244328 located off Chena Hot Springs Road, in Fairbanks,
Alaska, and observed the following violations:
a. 47 C.F.R. S: 17.4(g): "Except as described in paragraph (h) of this
section, the Antenna Structure Registration Number must be displayed
in a conspicuous place so that it is readily visible near the base of
the antenna structure. Materials used to display the Antenna
Structure Registration Number must be weather-resistant and of
sufficient size to be easily seen at the base of the antenna
structure." At the time of the inspection, the agents did not locate
an Antenna Structure Registration number posted at or in the vicinity
of the antenna structure's base.
b. 47 C.F.R. S: 17.23: "Unless otherwise specified by the Commission,
each new or altered antenna structure to be registered on or after
January 1, 1996, must conform to the FAA's painting and lighting
recommendations set forth on the structure's FAA determination of "no
hazard," as referenced in the following FAA Advisory Circulars: AC
70/7460-1J, "Obstruction Marking and Lighting," effective January 1,
1996, and AC 150/5345-43E, "Specification for Obstruction Lighting
Equipment," dated October 19, 1995. For purposes of this part, the
specifications, standards, and general requirements stated in these
documents are mandatory." The ASR for antenna structure #1244328
requires lighting specifications in accordance with Chapter 5, FAA
Circular Number 70/7460-1K, which requires a red obstruction light
system. The number of light levels is determined by the height of the
structure, including all appurtenances. The number of lights on each
level is determined by the shape and height of the structure. These
lights should be mounted so as to ensure an unobstructed view of at
least one light by a pilot. Mid-level red obstruction lighting is
required for structures between 46 m to 107 m. Antenna structure
#1244328 is 54.9 meters in height and at the time of inspection, the
agents did not observe red obstruction lights mounted at the
mid-level of the antenna structure.
3. Pursuant to Section 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
and Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, ACS Wireless, Inc. must
submit a written statement concerning this matter within 20 days of
release of this Notice. The response must fully explain each
violation, must contain a statement of the specific action(s) taken to
correct each violation and preclude recurrence, and should include a
time line for completion of pending corrective action(s). The response
must be complete in itself and signed by a principal or officer of
ACS Wireless. All replies and documentation sent in response to this
Notice should be marked with the File No. and NOV No. specified
above, and mailed to the following address:
Federal Communications Commission
Anchorage Resident Agent Office
P.O. Box 221849
Anchorage, Alaska 99522-1849
4. This Notice shall be sent to by Certified Mail/Return Receipt
Requested and regular mail to ACS Wireless, Inc. at its address of
record.
5. The Privacy Act of 1974 requires that we advise you that the
Commission will use all relevant material information before it,
including any information disclosed in your reply, to 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
Marlene Windel
Resident Agent
Anchorage Resident Agent Office
Western Region
Enforcement Bureau
47 C.F.R. S: 1.89.
47 U.S.C. S: 403.
P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3).
18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq.
Federal Communications Commission
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