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                                  Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554

In the Matter of	)
	)
Albany Radio Corporation	)
DBA= Radio Station KWIL	)                    File No.: EB-FIELDWR-14-00015257
Owner of Antenna Structure No. 1035383	)
	)                    NOV No.: V201432920032
	)	
Albany, Oregon	)	   

NOTICE OF VIOLATION

	Released:  April 24, 2014

By the Resident Agent, Portland Office, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau:

* This is a Notice of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's rules (Rules) to Albany Radio Corporation, DBA as Radio Station KWIL (Albany Radio), owner of Antenna Structure Registration ASR# 1035383 in Albany, Oregon.  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 violation(s) noted herein.
* On April 21, 2014, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Portland Office inspected Antenna Structure Registration ASR# 1035383 in Albany, Oregon, and observed the following violation:
  + 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g): "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 sufficient size to be easily seen at the base of the antenna structure."  During the inspection conducted on April 21, 2014, the agent observed that the black ink on the plastic adhesive numbers were severely faded. 

* 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, Albany Radio 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.  

* In accordance with Section 1.16 of the Rules, we direct Albany Radio to support its response to this Notice with an affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury, signed and dated by an authorized officer of Albany Radio with personal knowledge of the representations provided in Albany Radio's 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 licensee'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.
* 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
Portland Office
P.O. Box 61469
Vancouver, WA 98666-1469

* This Notice shall be sent to Albany Radio Corporation, DBA as Radio Station KWIL, at its address of record.  
* 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 




Binh Nguyen
Resident Agent
Portland Office
Western Region
Enforcement Bureau