Federal Communications Commission DA 11-264 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Waldec Enterprises, Inc. Registrant of ASR #1253674 Anchorage, Alaska ) ) ) ) ) ) File No: EB-09-AN-0011 NAL/Acct. No.: 201032780001 FRN: 0015110877 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 10, 2011 Released: February 14, 2011 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (“Order”), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) to Waldec Enterprises, Inc. (“Waldec”), registrant of antenna structure number 1253674, in Anchorage, Alaska, for willful and repeated violation of Section 17.23 of the Commission’s Rules (“Rules”).1 The noted violation involves Waldec’s failure to conform to the FAA’s painting and lighting recommendations as set forth on the structure’s Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) determination of “no hazard.” 2. On December 21, 2009, the Enforcement Bureau’s Anchorage Resident Agent Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (“NAL”) in the amount of $4,000 to Waldec for failing to conform to the FAA’s painting and lighting recommendations as set forth on the structure’s FAA determination of “no hazard” in violation of Section 17.23 of the Rules.2 Despite evidence that Waldec received the NAL, Waldec has not filed a response to the NAL. Based on the information before us, we affirm the forfeiture. 3. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act,3 and Sections 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80(f)(4) of the Commission’s Rules,4 Waldec Enterprises, Inc., IS LIABLE FOR A MONETARY FORFEITURE in the amount of $4,000 for willfully and repeatedly violating Section 17.23 of the Rules.5 4. Payment of the forfeiture shall be made in the manner provided for in Section 1.80 of the Rules within 30 days of the release of this Order. If the forfeiture is not paid within the period specified, the case may be referred to the Department of Justice for collection pursuant to Section 504(a) of the 1 47 C.F.R. § 17.23. 2 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, NAL/Acct. No. 201032780001 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Anchorage Resident Agent Office, released December 21, 2009). 3 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). 4 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311, 1.80(f)(4). 5 47 C.F.R. § 17.23. Federal Communications Commission DA 11-264 2 Act.6 Payment of the forfeiture must be made by check or similar instrument, payable to the order of the Federal Communications Commission. The payment must include the NAL/Account Number and FRN Number referenced above. Payment by check or money order may be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, P.O. Box 979088, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000. Payment by overnight mail may be sent to U.S. Bank – Government Lockbox #979088, SL-MO-C2-GL, 1005 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101. Payment by wire transfer may be made to ABA Number 021030004, receiving bank TREAS/NYC, and account number 27000001. For payment by credit card, an FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice) must be submitted. When completing the FCC Form 159, enter the NAL/Account number in block number 23A (call sign/other ID), and enter the letters “FORF” in block number 24A (payment type code). Requests for full payment under an installment plan should be sent to: Chief Financial Officer -- Financial Operations, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A625, Washington, D.C. 20554. Please contact the Financial Operations Group Help Desk at 1-877-480-3201 or Email: ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov with any questions regarding payment procedures. Waldec Enterprises, Inc., shall also send electronic notification on the date said payment is made to WR-Response@fcc.gov. 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Waldec Enterprises, Inc., 1001 Boniface Parkway-OFC, Anchorage, Alaska, 99504. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau 6 47 U.S.C. § 504(a).