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Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of )
) File No.: EB-08-SF-242
Shelton's Auto Lube and Auto Wash )
Fortuna, CA, 95540 ) Citation No.: C200832960004
CITATION
Released: June 30, 2008
By the District Director, San Francisco District Office, Western Region,
Enforcement Bureau:
1. This is an Official Citation issued pursuant to Section 503(b)(5) of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), to Shelton's Auto
Lube and Auto Wash (Shelton's) for violation of 15.5(b) of the
Commission's Rules.
2. Investigation by the Enforcement Bureau's San Francisco Office
revealed that on May 14, 2008, a Part 15 device, located at Shelton's
in Fortuna, California, was causing interference to the AM broadcast
band on frequencies 790 kHz and 980 kHz.
3. Section 15.5(b) states "Operation of an intentional, unintentional, or
incidental radiator is subject to the condition that no harmful
interference is caused ..." Shelton's operation of this Part 15 device
violates this section.
4. On May 14 and 15, 2008, a San Francisco agent observed the operation
of Shelton's PDQ (PDQ Manufacturing, Inc.) LaserWash 4000 car wash
system. While the car wash system was in operation various levels of
interference could be seen in about a two block area.
5. Violations of the Act or the Commission's Rules may subject the
violator to substantial monetary forfeitures, seizure of equipment
through in rem forfeiture action, and criminal sanctions, including
imprisonment.
6. Pursuant to Sections 4(i), 4(j), 308(b) and 403 of the Act, Shelton's
is directed to provide the documents and information specified herein,
within thirty (30) days from the date of this Citation.
a. When was the car wash system installed? What company installed the
car wash system? Was the car wash system purchased directly from PDQ
Manufacturing, Inc. or was there a retail company that the car wash
system was purchased through?
b. Is Car Wash Technology, Inc. (3200 Luyung Dr., Rancho Cordova,
California) responsible for the maintenance and repair of the car
wash system? If so, what repairs and maintenance have been done in
the past three years? If some other business or person is maintaining
the car wash system, identify who they are and what repairs or
maintenance they have done in the past three years.
c. Describe any actions taken to prevent the interference from
recurring.
7. Shelton's may request an interview at the closest FCC Office, which is
Federal Communications Commission, 5653 Stoneridge Dr., Ste 105,
Pleasanton, CA 94588-8543. You may contact this office by telephone,
(XXX) XXXX-XXXX to schedule this interview, which must take place
within 14 days of this Citation. Shelton's may also submit a written
statement to the above address within 14 days of the date of this
Citation. Any written statements should specify what actions have been
taken to correct the violation outlined above. Please reference file
number EB-08-SF-242 when corresponding with the Commission.
8. Any statement or information provided by you may be used by the
Commission to determine if further enforcement action is required. Any
knowingly or willfully false statement made in reply to this Citation
is punishable by fine or imprisonment.
9. IT IS ORDERED that copies of this Citation shall be sent by First
Class U.S. Mail and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to
Shelton's Auto Lube and Auto Wash at its address of record.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Thomas N. Van Stavern
District Director,
San Francisco District Office
Western Region
Enforcement Bureau
47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5).
47 C.F.R. S: 15.5(b).
47 C.F.R. S: 15.1 et seq.
47 C.F.R. S: 1.80(b)(3).
47 U.S.C. S:S: 401, 501, 503, 510.
47 U.S.C. S: 503(b)(5).
See Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3).
See 18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq.
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