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DA # 01-2031
August 29, 2001
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FIELD OPERATIONS
LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN
The following is a list of actions taken by the Enforcement Bureaus Field Offices during the period July 1, to July 31, 2001 During this period, the Field Offices issued six (6) Notices of Apparent Liability ("NALs"), 107 Notices of Violation ("NOVs") and two (2) Citations for violations of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 151, et seq., and/or the FCCs Rules. 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 or to file a response to a NOV or Citation must do so in accordance with the instructions and by the deadline set forth in the NAL, NOV or Citation.
NOTICES OF APPARENT LIABILITY
Communications Act
- 47 U.S.C. § 301 Unauthorized Operation
- Klaus D. Kramer, Oklahoma City, OK. $9,500 NAL. Dallas, TX District Office (7/13/01).
- Jeffrey Alan Pettrey, Princeton, WV.
$10,000 NAL. Columbia, MD District Office (7/30/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure
- 47 C.F.R. § 1.89 Failure to Respond to Notice of Violation
- Willis Broadcasting Corporation, WGRM-FM, Greenwood, MS. $25,000 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 17.4 (Antenna Structure Registration) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/3/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency Alert System Rules
47 C.F.R. § 11.35 Equipment Operation Readiness
- Rego, Inc., c/o Betsy Trimble, Beloit, WI.
$6,500 NAL. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Equipment) and 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log). Chicago, IL District Office (7/13/01).
- MAPA Broadcasting, L.L.C., WSLA(AM), Slidell, LA. $15,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/24/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.47 Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment
- The Original Company, Inc., WBTO-FM, Petersburg, IN.
$5,000 NAL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights). Chicago, IL District Office (7/3/01).
NOTICES OF VIOLATION
Communications Act
- 47 U,S.C. § 302 - Devices Which Interfere With Radio Reception
- Fifties Inc. d.b.a. Fifties Communications, San Juan, PR. Other violation: 47 C.F.R.§ 2.803 (Marketing of Radio Frequency Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization). San Juan, PR Resident Agent Office (7/23/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 1 Practice and Procedure
- 47 C.F.R. § 1.923 Content of Applications
- Electronic Communications of WV Inc., WNQE563, NQE723, WNSS299 WPHM360, WPQA433 and ASR# 103090, Kopperston, WV
. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Numbers). Columbia, MD District Office (7/11/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 11 Emergency Alert System Rules
- 47 C.F.R. § 11.15 EAS Operating Handbook
- John H. Wiggins, WJHW(FM), Bainbridge, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35 (Equipment Operations Readiness), 73.1213 ( Antenna Structure Marking and Lighting), 73.1350 (Transmission System Operation), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Atlanta, GA District Office (7/3/01).
- Lovett Broadcasting Enterprises, Inc., WGRA(AM), Cairo, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(g) (Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Atlanta, GA District Office (7/3/01)
- CSN International, Gillette, WY, (KLWD-FM, Facility ID #84184).
Denver, CO District Office (7/31/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 11.35 Equipment Operation Readiness
- Marion R. Williams, WSTT(AM), Thomasville, GA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emissions Limitations), 73.49 (AM Transmission System Fencing Requirements), 73.51 (Determining Operating Power), 73.58 (Indicating Instruments) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances).. Atlanta, GA District Offices (7/3/01).
- Champlain Radio, Inc., Champlain, NY.
Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 73.44 (AM Transmission System Emissions Limitations) and 73.1560 (Operating Power and Mode Tolerances). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/17/01).
- Jamie Patrick Broadcasting, Ltd., KTRY-FM, Bastrop, LA. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting), 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1800 (General Requirements Related to the Station Log) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). New Orleans, LA District Office (7/26/01).
- Pilgrim Communications, Inc., Gunnison, CO, (KVLE-FM, Facility ID #27158
). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. § 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Denver, CO District Office (7/30/01).
- Pilgrim Communications, Inc., Buena Vista, CO, (KDMN, Facility ID #1153)
. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures), 17.4(a) (Antenna Structure Registration), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location), 73.1201 (Station Identification), 73.1400 (Transmission System Monitoring and Control), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.3526 (Local Public Inspection File for Commercial Stations). Denver, CO District Office (7/30/01).
- KJUL License, LLC, KJUL-FM, North Las Vegas, NV.
Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (7/31/01).
- KJUL License, LLC, KKLZ-FM, Las Vegas, NV.
Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (7/31/01).
- KJUL License, LLC, KSTJ-FM, Boulder City, NV
. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.52 (EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements), 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Los Angeles, CA District Office (7/31/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 11.52 EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements
- Dailey Corporation, WCEF Ripley, WV.
Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.61 (Tests of EAS Procedures) and 73.1230 (Posting of Station License). Columbia, MD District Office (7/13/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 17 Construction, Marking and Lighting of Antenna Structures
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a) Antenna Structure Registration
- Twin Valley Comms, Miltonvale, KS. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/16/01).
- Sunbelt Broadcasting Corporation, Columbus, MS. New Orleans, LA District Office (7/25/01).
- SBA, Inc., Lamar, CO.
Denver, CO District Office (7/26/01).
- IM-Media Broadcasting, Inc., WZIO(FM), Wheelersburg, OH.
Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1230 (Posting of Station License), 73.1820 (Station Log) and 73.1870 (Chief Operator). Detroit, MI District Office (7/31/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g) Posting of Antenna Structure Registration Number
- Meyer Material Company, McHenry, IL.
Chicago, IL District Office (7/5/01).
- Eastern States Oil and Gas Inc., ASR# 1037225, Kopperston, WV.
Columbia, MD District Office (7/11/01).
- Alltell Missouri RSA #14 L.P., Marionvale, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/16/01).
- Century Venture Corporation, Milwaukee, WI.
Chicago, IL District Office (7/16/01).
- Joplin Beepers, Purdy, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/16/01).
- Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, Miltonvale, KS. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/16/01).
- Verizon Wireless, Sommerville, NY
. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Vitality Beverages Inc., Tampa, FL. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Tampa, FL District Office (7/24/01).
- City of Peachtree City, Peachtree City, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (7/26/01).
- Key Communications, Inc., Maljamar, NM.
Denver, CO District Office (7/27/01).
- Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc., Greenfield, NM
. Denver, CO District Office (7/27/01).
- Questar InfoComm, Inc., Big Sandy, WY
. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. § 17.23 (Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures) and 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Denver, CO District Office (7/27/01).
- WWC Holding Company, Inc., Aguilar, CO.
Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.23 (Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures). Denver, CO District Office (7/27/01).
- Pilgrim Communications, Inc., Vail, CO, (KSKE, Facility ID #16272).
Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights), 73.1125 (Station Main Studio Location) and 73.1745 (Unauthorized Operation). Denver, CO District Office (7/30/01).
- Roger L. Brayton, Lamar, CO
. Denver, CO District Office (7/30/01).
- Smokey Hill Cellular of Colorado Limited Partnership, Hugo, CO.
Denver, CO District Office (7/30/01).
- Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority, Grand Haven, MI.
Detroit, MI District Office (7/31/01).
- Century Cellunet of Southern Michigan Cellular LP, Monroe, LA.
Detroit, MI District Office (7/31/01).
- Urban Radio of Pennsylvania, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA.
Philadelphia, PA District Office (7/31/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.23 Specifications for Painting and Lighting Antenna Structures
- WWC Holding Company, Inc., Gillette, WY
. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Denver, CO District Office (7/26/01).
- Crown Communications, Inc., Maljamar, NM.
Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Denver, CO District Office (7/27/01).
- New Mexico RSA 6 II, dba ENMR Telephone Cooperative, Hagerman, NM.
Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Denver, CO District Office (7/27/01).
- WWC License L.L.C., Dexter, NM.
Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 (Cleaning and Repainting). Denver, CO District Office (7/27/01).
- WWC License L.L.C., Roswell, NM
. Denver, CO District Office (7/27/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.47 Inspection of Antenna Structure Lights and Associated Control Equipment
- Cape Al Broadcasting Inc. d.b.a. WKGG-FM, Watertown, NY.
Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 (Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights). Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/6/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.48 Notification of Extinguishment or Improper Functioning of Lights
- Alltel Communications, Inc., March, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/6/01)
- Iowa RSA No. 9 Limited Partnership dba US Cellular, Lytton, IA. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/6/01).
- Missouri Ozarks Radio Network, West Plains, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/6/01).
- Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, Yates Center, KS. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/6/01).
- State of Iowa, Woodward, IA. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/6/01).
- Liberty Cellular dba Alltel Communications, Garnett, KS. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/20/01).
- Liberty Cellular dba Alltel Communications, Madison, KS. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/20/01).
- Liberty Cellular dba Alltel Communications, Russell, KS. Kansas City, MO District Office (7/20/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.50 Cleaning and Repainting
- Kenosha County Sheriffs Department, Kenosha, WI.
Chicago, IL District Office (7/16/01).
- Wirless Works Inc., Plattsburgh, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.51 Time When Lights Should Be Exhibited
- Eure Communications, Inc., Yorktown, VA. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (7/2/01).
- Subcarrier Communicatons, Inc., Oak Bridge, NJ. Norfolk, VA Resident Agent Office (7/16/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 17.57 - Report of Radio Transmitting Antenna Structure Construction, Alteration, and/or Removal
- Forever Broadcasting Inc., Watertown, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/26/01).
- Forever Broadcasting Inc., Watertown, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/26/01).
- Forever Broadcasting Inc., Watertown, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/26/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 18 Industrial, Scientific and Medical Equipment
- 47 C.F.R. § 18.115 Elimination and Investigation of Harmful Interference
- U. S. Merchants, Ontario, CA.
Los Angeles, CA District Office (7/16/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 22 Public Mobile Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 22.359 Emission Masks
- Arch Wireless Holdings, Inc., d/b/a/ Arch Wireless, KQA646, Westborough, MA.
. Detroit, MI District Office (7/5/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 73 Broadcast Radio Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 73.44 AM Transmission System Emission Limitations
- Regent Broadcasting of Utica/Rome, Inc., Utica, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/16/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125 Station Main Studio Location
- Jim Chion, WSFB(AM), Quitman, GA. Atlanta, GA District Office (7/3/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 73.1745 Unauthorized Operation
- Chagal Communications, Inc., Santa Monica, CA.
Los Angeles, CA District Office (7/11/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 76 Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service
- 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 Technical Standards
- TCI of Plano, Inc., Dallas, TX. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.613 (Interference from a Multichannel Video Programming Distribution (MVPD)). Dallas, TX District Office (7/5/01).
- Adelphia Cable, Utica, Thendora, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/16/01).
- Charter Communications, Wenatchee, WA (Cable System WA-0116).
Seattle, WA District Office (7/18/01).
- Charter Communications, Plattsburgh, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Charter Communications, Redford, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Office (7/18/01).
- Charter Communications, Cadyville, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Charter Communications, West Plattsburgh, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Time Warner Cable, Chateaugay, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Office (7/18/01).
- Time Warner Cable, Malone, NY
. Buffalo, NY Resident Office (7/18/01).
- Time Warner Cable, Massena, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Time Warner Cable, Potsdam, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Time Warner Cable, Heuvelton, NY
. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Time Warner Cable, Ogdensburg, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Time Warner Cable, Westville, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- AT&T Broadband, Jackson, MI.
Detroit, MI District Office (7/20/01).
- AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, Upton, WY.
Denver, CO District Office (7/20/01).
- AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, Newcastle, WY.
Denver , CO District Office (7/20/01).
- AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, Moorcroft, WY.
Denver, CO District Office (7/20/01).
- AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, Jackson, WY.
Denver,. CO District Office (7/20/01).
- AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, Gillette, WY.
Denver, CO District Office (7/20/01).
- AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, Riverton, WY.
Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.612 (Cable Television Frequency Separation Standards). Denver, CO District Office (7/20/01).
- Charter Communications, Mount Pleasant, MI
. Detroit, MI District Office (7/20/01).
- Mallard Cablevision, LLC., Pinedale, WY.
Other violation: 47 CFR § 76.612 (Cable Television Frequency Separation Standards). Denver,, CO District Office (7/20/01).
- Universal Cable Holdings Inc. dba Classic Communications, Tyler, TX. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.612 (Cable Television Frequency Separation Standards). Dallas, TX District Office (7/24/01).
- Castle Cable TV, Inc., Alexandria Bay, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/26/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 80 Stations in the Maritime Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 80.89 Unauthorized Transmission
- Richard Norwood, San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA District Office (7/6/01).
- Tug Z International LLC, Cleveland, OH
. Honolulu, HI Resident Agent Office (7/6/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 80.90 Suspension of Transmission
- Great Lakes Towing, Cleveland, OH
. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/27/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 80.159 Operator Requirements of Title III of the Communications Act and the Safety Convention
- Deep Water Fleet, Inc., WAS5877, Oakdale, NY.
New York, NY District Office (7/3/01).
47 C.F.R. § 80.915 Main Power Supply
- Calvert Marine Museum, WH5296, vessel "William B. Tennison",
Solomons, MD. Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 80.927 (Antenna Radio Frequency Indicator). Columbia, MD District Office (7/23/01).
- James W. Danford, WCX3650, vessel "Kelly D", Huntington, MD.
Other violation: 47 C.F.R. § 80.927 (Antenna Radio Frequency Indicator). Columbia, MD District Office (7/23/01).
- Thomas W. Ireland, WYQ6578, vessel "Patience", Huntington, MD.
Columbia, MD District Office (7/23/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 80.953 Inspection and Certification
- KYS Inc., Sandusky Bay Towing, Sandusky, OH.
Detroit, MI District Office (7/26/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 90.242 Travelers Information Stations
- Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District, KNKP332, Milwaukee, WI
. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. § 90.425 (Station Identification). Chicago, IL District Office (7/17/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 90.403 General Operating Requirements
- Maher Terminals, Inc., KNIN855, Elizabeth, NJ.
New York, NY District Office (7/30/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 90.425 Station Identification
- Plattsburgh Cablevision Inc. (KVE945) Plattsburgh, NY
. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/17/01).
- Champlain Laundry & Cleaners, Champlain, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Dwyer Home Improvement, Massena, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Gowett Trucking, (WPKC559), Plattsburgh, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (718/01).
- Graymont Materials NY Inc. (KNDR233), Plattsburgh, NY
. Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- Regan, George, Potsdam, NY.
Buffalo, NY Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).
- West End Car & Limo Service, New York, NY.
New York, NY District Office (7/24/01).
- 47 C.F.R. § 90.439 Inspection of Stations
- Lauro Molina d.b.a. Southwestern Communications Nogales, AZ.
San Diego, CA District Office (7/17/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 95 Personal Radio Services
- 47 C.F.R. § 95.411 (CB Rule 11) May I Use Power Amplifiers?
- Kevin Williams, Vancouver, WA.
Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (7/12/01).
CITATIONS
Communications Act
- 47 U.S.C. § 302 Devices Which Interfere With Radio Reception
- Commcenter, Alexandria, LA. New Orleans, LA District Office (7/19/01).
47 C.F.R. Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices
- 47 C.F.R. § 15.5 General Conditions of Operation
- Dave Flint, Beaverton, OR
. Portland, OR Resident Agent Office (7/18/01).