Form for Notifications of Analog Termination or Reduction

Drop down: NOTIFICATION OF ANALOG TERMINATION OR REDUCTION

1. Select the appropriate button below:

(Choice 1a) ◦ This is BINDING notification that the above-referenced station will terminate¹ analog television broadcast signals (excluding statutory analog nightlight service, if applicable) on the June 12, 2009 transition deadline at the following local time of day:

◦ Early Morning (12:00 AM – 6:00 AM)

◦ Morning (6:01 AM – 12:00 PM Noon)

◦ Afternoon (12:01 PM – 6:00 PM)

◦ Evening (6:01 PM – 11:59 PM).

(If this button is selected, go to question 2.)

(Choice 1b) ◦ This is BINDING notification that the above-referenced station, which is a Noncommercial Educational station, will terminate analog television broadcast signals (excluding informal analog nightlight service, if applicable) on the following date before April 16 because of significant financial hardship: MM/DD/2009 at the following local time of day:

◦ Early Morning (12:00 AM – 6:00 AM)

◦ Morning (6:01 AM – 12:00 PM Noon)

◦ Afternoon (12:01 PM – 6:00 PM)

◦ Evening (6:01 PM – 11:59 PM).

(Note: The date selected may not be earlier than March 27 or later than April 16, 2009. Stations electing to transition on the June 12, 2009 transition deadline should select the first option, above. Stations electing to transition before the June 12, 2009 transition deadline, but after April 16, 2009, should select the third option, below. We remind stations that they must obtain Commission approval to operate a post-transition digital facility prior to June 13, 2009.) (If this button is selected, go to question 3.)

(Choice 1c) ◦ This is BINDING notification that the above-referenced station, which is NOT a major network affiliate (i.e., an affiliate of ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC), will terminate analog television broadcast signals (excluding informal analog nightlight service, if applicable) on the following date: MM/DD/2009 after April 16 at the following local time of day:

◦ Early Morning (12:00 AM – 6:00 AM)

◦ Morning (6:01 AM – 12:00 PM Noon)

◦ Afternoon (12:01 PM – 6:00 PM)

◦ Evening (6:01 PM – 11:59 PM).

(Note: The date selected may not be earlier than April 16 or later than June 11, 2009. Stations electing to transition on the June 12, 2009 transition deadline should select the first option, above. We remind stations that they must obtain Commission approval to operate a post-transition digital facility prior to June 13, 2009.) (If this button is selected, go to question 4.)

(Choice 1d) ◦ This is BINDING notification that the above-referenced station, which IS a major network affiliate (i.e., an affiliate of ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC), will terminate analog television broadcast signals (excluding enhanced analog nightlight service, if applicable) on the following date: MM/DD/2009 after April 16 at the following local time of day:

◦ Early Morning (12:00 AM – 6:00 AM)

◦ Morning (6:01 AM – 12:00 PM Noon)

◦ Afternoon (12:01 PM – 6:00 PM)

◦ Evening (6:01 PM – 11:59 PM).

(Note: The date indicated may not be earlier than April 16 or later than June 11, 2009. Stations electing to transition on the June 12, 2009 transition deadline should select the first option, above. We remind stations that they must obtain Commission approval to operate a post-transition digital facility prior to June 13, 2009.) (If this button is selected, go to question 5.)

[NOTE to Question 2: The following question applies only to stations that will terminate analog television service on the June 12, 2009 transition deadline.]

2.a. Statutory analog nightlight service. If the above-referenced station is determined by the FCC to be eligible to participate in the statutory analog nightlight program (i.e., for up to 30 days after the June 12, 2009 transition deadline), does the station intend to provide statutory analog nightlight service?

(Note: Statutory analog nightlight service must be provided for no more than 30 days, but no less than two weeks, after the June 12, 2009 transition deadline.)

YES ___ NO ___

2.b. If YES, the station will provide statutory analog nightlight service from June 13, 2009 until the following date, which must fall between June 26 and July 12, 2009, inclusive: MM/DD/2009.

Go to Question 7.

[NOTE to Question 3: The following certification applies only to Noncommercial Educational (NCE) stations that will terminate analog television service before April 16.]

3. NCE Early Termination Certification. Each Noncommercial Educational (“NCE”) station that will terminate analog television broadcast signals before April 16 must, as a condition of such early analog termination, certify as follows:

◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that the above-referenced NCE station must terminate analog television service before April 16 due to significant financial hardship.

Go to Question 4.

[NOTE to Question 4: The following question applies only to stations that are NOT major network affiliates and that will terminate analog television service early, i.e., before the June 12, 2009 transition deadline.]

4.a. Informal analog nightlight service. After this station’s analog termination date, as indicated above, does this station intend to provide informal analog nightlight service, i.e., the station will continue broadcasting in analog to provide only DTV transition information and, if necessary, emergency information?

YES ___ NO­ ___

4.b. If YES, the station will provide such informal analog nightlight service until the following date, which must be no later than the June 12, 2009 transition deadline: MM/DD/2009.

Go to Question 7.

[NOTE to Question 5: The following question applies only to stations that ARE major network affiliates and that will terminate analog television service early, i.e., prior to the June 12, 2009 transition deadline.]

5. Major Network Affiliate Early Termination Certification. Each major network affiliate station that will terminate analog television broadcast signals prior to the June 12, 2009 transition deadline must, as a condition of such early analog termination, CERTIFY to one of the following statements:

Choice 5a) ◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that the above-referenced station will itself fully comply with each of the public interest related conditions² for early analog termination set forth in the Commission Report and Order, FCC 09-XX, adopted March 13, 2009. (If this button is selected, go to Question 7.)

Choice 5b) ◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that the above-referenced station will cooperate with one or more major network affiliated station(s) to fully comply with the public interest related conditions³ for early analog termination set forth in the Commission Report and Order, FCC 09-XX, adopted March 13, 2009. A station may cooperate with regard to one or more of the following three public interest conditions, but must itself comply with all other conditions in the Order.

(If this button is selected, go to question 6.)

Choice 5c) ◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that the above-referenced station will NOT comply with the public interest related conditions for early analog termination set forth in the Commission Report and Order, FCC 09-XX, adopted March 13, 2009, because at least 90% of the population in its Grade B contour will receive continuing full analog service until June 12, 2009 from the following major network affiliated station(s): ____________ (List licensee name(s), call sign(s) and location(s).)

(If this button is selected, go to Question 7.)

Choice 5d) ◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that the above-referenced station will NOT comply with the public interest related conditions for early analog termination set forth in the Commission Report and Order, FCC 09-XX, adopted March 13, 2009, but instead makes the alternative showing of extraordinary, exigent circumstances in the attached required EXHIBIT and seeks Commission approval for early analog termination on this basis.

[Ex No. ]

(Note: The showing in the attached exhibit must not exceed five (5) pages, not including attachments.)

(If this button is selected, attach the required exhibit and then go to Question 7.)

[NOTE to Questions 6: The following question applies only to major network affiliate stations selecting “Choice 5b” (i.e., the station may cooperate with regard to one or more of the three public interest conditions) in response to question 5, above.]

6. Each major network affiliate station that intends to cooperate with other local major network affiliates to comply with one or more of the following three public interest related conditions⁴ for analog termination must select one option in each of the following three sections, below.

A) Continuing Analog Service

Select the button that applies:

◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that, beginning on this station’s analog termination date (as indicated above), and continuing until June 12, 2009, this station will itself provide enhanced nightlight service to at least 90% of the population in its Grade B contour.

◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that, beginning on this station’s analog termination date (as indicated above), this station will rely on the following major network affiliated station(s) to provide continuing full analog television service and/or enhanced nightlight service to its analog viewers until June 12, 2009, and that the station(s) listed individually or cumulatively cover, at a minimum, 90% of the population in the Grade B contour of the above-referenced station: ____________ (List licensee name(s), call sign(s) and location(s).)

B) Telephone Help Center(s)

The phone number and operating hours of the Telephone Help Center are as follows: Phone Number: __________

Operating Hours: __________

(List phone number and operating hours of the Telephone Help Center).

Select the button that applies:

◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that, beginning on or before this station’s analog termination date (as indicated above), and continuing until at least June 12, 2009, this station will operate and publicize a telephone help center for local viewers.

◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that, beginning on or before this station’s analog termination date (as indicated above), and continuing until at least June 12, 2009, this station will publicize and support the telephone help center for local viewers that will be operated by the following licensee(s) or other entity: ____________ (List name and, if a licensee, call sign(s) and city/state).

C) Walk-In Help Center(s)

The location and operating hours of the Walk-In Help Center are as follows:

Location Name: __________

Street Address: __________

Operating Hours: __________

(List street address and operating hours of the Walk-In Help Center).

Select the button that applies:

◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that, beginning on or before this station’s analog termination date (as indicated above), and continuing until at least June 12, 2009, this station will operate and publicize a walk-in help center for local viewers.

◦ Licensee CERTIFIES that, beginning on or before this station’s analog termination date (as indicated above), and continuing until at least June 12, 2009, this station will publicize and support the walk-in help center for local viewers that will be operated by the following licensee(s) or other entity: ____________ (List name and, if a licensee, call sign(s) and city/state).

Go to Question 7.

[NOTE to Question 7: All filers must provide a consumer contact number for the station to which the Commission can refer questions about the station’s television service.]

7. Consumer Referral Contact Number.

The consumer contact phone number and working hours for the above-referenced station are as follows:

Phone Number: __________

Business Hours: __________

(List local phone number and business hours for station.)

Go to Question 8.

[NOTE to Question 8: All filers must make the following certifications.]

8. REQUIRED FOR ALL STATIONS/ LICENSEE CERTIFICATIONS: Signature of Authorized Agent of Licensee.

[This is a separate form that will be released no earlier than March 18th.]

Drop down: REVOCATION OF EARLY ANALOG TERMINATION NOTIFICATION

1. Select the button below:

◦ The above-referenced station hereby WITHDRAWS its previous notification of early analog termination and will continue to provide full analog television service until June 12, 2009. Licensee CERTIFIES that such continuation of full analog service will not result in interference with another station that has been approved to commence early post-transition operations. Notwithstanding any certifications in the Notification of Analog Termination, this station is no longer required to comply with the public interest related conditions⁵ for early analog termination set forth in the Commission Report and Order, FCC 09-XX, adopted March 13, 2009.

(Note: Licensee response must be YES to withdraw the station’s early analog termination notification.)

YES, ___ (withdraw this station’s early analog termination notification)

NO ___ [Error if NO is selected.]

2.a. Statutory analog nightlight service. If the above-referenced station is determined by the FCC to be eligible to participate in the statutory analog nightlight program (i.e., for up to 30 days after the June 12, 2009 transition deadline), does the station intend to provide statutory analog nightlight service?

(Note: Statutory analog nightlight service must be provided for no more than 30 days, but no less than two weeks, after the June 12, 2009 transition deadline.)

YES ___ NO ___

2.b. If YES, the station will provide statutory analog nightlight service from June 13, 2009 until the following date, which must fall between June 26 and July 12, 2009, inclusive: MM/DD/2009.

1 HYPERLINK TO FOLLOWING TEXT: “For purposes of this form, a reduction of analog service affecting 10 percent or more of the population in a station’s service area, as represented by the predicted Grade B contour will be treated as a termination.”

2 Make this text a hyperlink to the Public Interest Conditions for Early Analog Termination (to be provided with the March Order)

3 Make this text a hyperlink to the Public Interest Conditions for Early Analog Termination (to be provided with the March Order)

4 Make this text a hyperlink to the Public Interest Conditions for Early Analog Termination (to be provided with the March Order)

5 Make this text a hyperlink to the Public Interest Conditions for Early Analog Termination (to be provided with the March Order)