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Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of )
)
Citicasters Co. ) File No. EB-FIELDWR-12-00005177
Antenna Structure Registrant )
ASR # 1034535 ) NOV No. V201332800031
Wellington, Colorado )
)
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Released: December 20, 2012
By the District Director, Denver Office, Western Region, Enforcement
Bureau:
1. This is a Notice of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89
of the Commission's rules (Rules), to Cititcasters Co. (Citicasters),
registrant of Antenna Structure # 1034535 in Wellington, Colorado.
Pursuant to Section 1.89(a) of the Rules, issuance of this Notice does
not preclude the Enforcement Bureau from further action if warranted,
including issuing a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture for
the violations noted herein.
2. On October 30, 2012, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Denver
District Office inspected Antenna Structure # 1034535 located in
Wellington, Colorado, 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 agent observed that no
Antenna Structure Registration Number was displayed.
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. . . FAA Advisory Circulars." The FCC
Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) for antenna structure # 1034535
requires that it be lit in accordance with Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 13 of
FAA Circular Number 70/7460-1J. Chapter 5 requires one flashing
beacon at the top of structure and two flashing beacons at the .
level of the tower. In addition, three sidelights shall be installed
at the . and . levels of the tower. During the inspection on October
30, 2012, the agent observed that one flashing beacon was installed
at the top of the tower and two sidelights at the one-third and
two-thirds levels of the tower.
3. Pursuant to Section 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, and Section 1.89 of the Rules, we seek additional information
concerning the violations and any remedial actions taken. Therefore,
Citicasters must submit a written statement concerning this matter
within twenty (20) days of release of this Notice. The response (i)
must fully explain each violation, including all relevant surrounding
facts and circumstances, (ii) must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to correct each violation and preclude recurrence, and
(iii) must include a time line for completion of any pending
corrective action(s). The response must be complete in itself and must
not be abbreviated by reference to other communications or answers to
other notices.
4. In accordance with Section 1.16 of the Rules, we direct Citicasters to
support its response to this Notice with an affidavit or declaration
under penalty of perjury, signed and dated by an authorized officer of
Citicasters with personal knowledge of the representations provided in
Citicasters' response, verifying the truth and accuracy of the
information therein, and confirming that all of the information
requested by this Notice which is in the regulatee's possession,
custody, control, or knowledge has been produced. To knowingly and
willfully make any false statement or conceal any material fact in
reply to this Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title
18 of the U.S. Code.
5. 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
Denver District Office
215 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 303
Lakewood, CO 80226
6. This Notice shall be sent to Citicasters Co., at its address of
record.
7. 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.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Nikki P. Shears
District Director
Denver Office
Western Region
Enforcement Bureau
47 C.F.R. S: 1.89.
47 C.F.R. S: 1.89(a).
47 U.S.C. S: 403.
47 C.F.R. S: 1.89(c).
Section 1.16 of the Rules provides that "[a]ny document to be filed with
the Federal Communications Commission and which is required by any law,
rule or other regulation of the United States to be supported, evidenced,
established or proved by a written sworn declaration, verification,
certificate, statement, oath or affidavit by the person making the same,
may be supported, evidenced, established or proved by the unsworn
declaration, certification, verification, or statement in writing of such
person . . . . Such declaration shall be subscribed by the declarant as
true under penalty of perjury, and dated, in substantially the following
form . . . : `I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of
perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date).
(Signature)'." 47 C.F.R. S: 1.16.
18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq. See also 47 C.F.R. S: 1.17.
P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3).
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