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FCC Public Notice

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
445 - 12th STREET S.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554

News media information 202/418-0500, Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830, TTY 202/418-2555
Internet http://www.fcc.gov or ftp.fcc.gov
Network Services 202/418-0484 and Informal Complaints 202/418-0485

DA # 02-3583
December 26, 2002

ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FIELD OFFICES
LIST OF NOTICES OF APPARENT LIABILITY ISSUED

The following is a list of Notices of Apparent Liability issued by the Enforcement Bureau’s Field Offices during the period November 1, 2002 through November 30, 2002. During this period, the Field Offices issued 27 Notices of Apparent Liability ("NALs") in amounts totaling $ 271,000 for violations of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 151, et. seq., and/or the FCC’s rules. As detailed below, of the 27 NALs issued, 20 involved violations of the Commission’s safety-related rules (e.g., Emergency Alert System, antenna structure registration, painting and lighting and AM fencing requirements). The Commission cautions licensees and antenna structure owners that the Commission takes compliance with these rules seriously. Failure to comply with these rules may result in significant enforcement action.

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 must do so in accordance with the instructions and by the deadline set forth in the NAL.

Communications Act

47 C.F.R. Part 11 – Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules

47 C.F.R. Part 17 – Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures

violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.57 (Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal) and 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). Tampa, FL District Office (11/1/02).

47 C.F.R. Part 73 – Radio Broadcast Services