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Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
In the Matter of )
)
Golden Valley Electric Association ) File No. EB-08-AN-0045
Antenna Structure Registrant )
ASR #1249068 ) NOV No. V200832780019
North Pole, Alaska )
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Released: June 4, 2008
By the Resident Agent, Anchorage Resident Agent Office, Western Region,
Enforcement Bureau:
1. This is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section
1.89 of the Commission's Rules, to Golden Valley Electric Association,
registrant of antenna structure #1249068 in North Pole, Alaska.
2. On May 14, 2008, at approximately 4:30 p.m., agents of the Enforcement
Bureau's Anchorage Resident Agent Office inspected antenna
structure #1249068 located at 8.1 mile Johnson Road, North Pole,
Alaska, and observed the following violation:
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 agents did not observe
an Antenna Structure Registration number posted at or in the vicinity
of the antenna structure's base.
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 relevant FAA Advisory Circulars. The
antenna structure registration for antenna structure #1249068
requires lighting in accordance with FAA Chapters 4, 5, 12 in FAA
Circular Number 70/7460-1K. Specifically, antenna structure #1249068
is required to have two or more red steady burning (L-810)
obstruction lights installed on top of the antenna structure, in a
manner to ensure an unobstructed view of one or more lights by a
pilot. At the time of inspection, the agent observed a dual
red/white beacon light unit mounted on the top of the antenna
structure. The unit was flashing white. No steady burning red lights
were observed.
3. Pursuant to Section 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
and Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, Golden Valley Electric
Association, must submit a written statement concerning this matter
within 20 days of release of this Notice. The response must fully
explain each violation, must contain a statement of the specific
action(s) taken to correct each violation and preclude recurrence, and
should include a time line for completion of pending corrective
action(s). The response must be complete in itself and signed by an
official of Golden Valley Electric Association. 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
Anchorage Resident Agent Office
P.O. Box 221849
Anchorage, Alaska 99522-1849
4. This Notice shall be sent to by Certified Mail/Return Receipt
Requested and regular mail to Golden Valley Electric Association at
its address of record.
5. 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. Any false
statement made knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is
punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Marlene Windel
Resident Agent
Anchorage Resident Agent Office
Western Region
Enforcement Bureau
47 C.F.R. S: 1.89.
47 U.S.C. S: 403.
P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. S: 552a(e)(3).
18 U.S.C. S: 1001 et seq.
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