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WASHINGTON, DC 20510 
The Honorable Thomas Wheeler 
Chairman 
Federal Communications Commission 
442 12th Street, NW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Wheeler: 
April25, 2014 
We write regarding a recent notice of dismissal for Hudson County, New Jersey concerning a waiver 
request from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase the wattage on their 
Traveler Information Station (TIS). We ask that the Commission thoroughly review the matter and 
consider the concerns of our constituents. 
As you know, Hudson County is densely populated and contains one of the most critical and heavily 
travelled transportation networks in America. To support this network and its population, Hudson 
County has been working to increase the wattage of the local TIS radio station from I 0 to 1 00 watts. 
As many discovered during Superstorm Sandy, residents and travelers look to the local TIS for 
information during times of emergency and the TIS is particularly important when disruptions to the 
electrical grid can knock out many of the traditional mediums for news and information. 
We are concerned that without the ability to reach a wider audience, the TIS station in Hudson 
County may be unable to provide the critical service so many residents and travelers would look to 
depend upon during a time of emergency. We therefore hope that the FCC can work with Hudson 
County to find a solution that allows the TIS station to be an accessible and beneficial resource for 
residents and travelers in northern New Jersey. Thank you for your consideration of this matter and I 
look forward to your response. 
Sincerely, 
ROBERT MENENDEZ 
United States Senator 
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Sincerely, 
CORY A. BOOKER 
United States Senator 
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