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FCC Form for Amendment of Pending Section 310(b) Petition for Declaratory Ruling

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A.1 This is an application for amendment of file number:
ISP-PDR-20240723-00014

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A.2 Applicant must attach a narrative statement describing the changes to the application being made in this amendment.

Petitioner Information
1. Applicant Information
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FRN
0026634261

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(Clear field FRN)

Name

Attention

Cascade IT Solutions

Steve Sims

Doing Business As (DBA)

Title
Co-Founder

Street Address

Phone

1780 N Country Vista Blvd

5094741740

Street Address 2

Fax

City

Email

Liberty Lake

[email protected]

State

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Unincorporated Association

WA

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Petitioner/Licensee Legal Entity Type

Zip Code/Postal Code
99019
Country
USA

2. Contact Information
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FRN
0026634261

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Name

Attention

Cascade IT Solutions

Steve Sims

Doing Business As (DBA)

Title

Street Address

Phone

Co-Founder

1780 N Country Vista Blvd

5094741740

Street Address 2

Fax

City

Email

Liberty Lake

[email protected]

Contact State

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WA

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(Clear field Contact State)

Relationship
Same

Zip Code/Postal Code
99019
Country
USA

Petition Information
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3. Brief Petition Description

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4. Does the Petitioner have a current declaratory ruling to permit foreign investment above the benchmarks in section 310(b) of the Act?
Yes

No

5. FCC Authorizations and Applications Associated with Petition, if any.  Refer to section §1.5001 (c)(2)(i) of the Commission’s rules.
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5.a. Does the Petitioner currently hold or control a: (1) common carrier wireless license or spectrum lease; or (2) common carrier earth or space station license?
Yes

No

5.b. Related Common Carrier Filings. Are there other contemporaneous or pending filings that are associated with the Petition, such as applications to acquire a common carrier wireless license and/or spectrum lease; and/or a common carrier earth station license and/or space
station license?
Yes
No
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5.c. Related Section 214 Applications. Is the Petition being submitted as part of a transaction that includes applications to transfer control of or assign domestic and/or international section 214 authorization(s)?
Yes
No

5.d. Related Non-Common Carrier and Other Filings. Is the Petition being submitted as part of a transaction that includes non-common carrier (private) wireless licenses and/or spectrum leases; non-common carrier (private) earth station licenses and/or space station licenses;
and/or other FCC licenses?
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Yes

No

6. Under Which Rule is the Petition Filed?
§1.5000(a)(1). Petitioner requests approval of foreign ownership in the controlling U.S.-organized parent of the common carrier licensee, spectrum lessee, or Applicant pursuant to section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 310(b)(4), and section 1.5000(a)(1) of
the Commission's rules.
§ 1.5000(a)(2). Petitioner requests approval of foreign ownership in the common carrier licensee, spectrum lessee, or Applicant itself, and/or in an intervening U.S.-organized entity that does not control the licensee, spectrum lessee or Applicant, pursuant to section 310(b)(3)
of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 310(b)(3), and section 1.5000(a)(2) of the Commission's rules.

Supplement I/Section 1.5000 (a)(1) request:
Petitioner requests approval of foreign ownership in the controlling U.S.-organized parent of the common carrier licensee, spectrum lessee, or Applicant pursuant to section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 310(b)(4), and section 1.5000(a)(1) of the Commission's
rules.
6.a. Do any individuals or entities hold, or would they hold, directly 10% percent or more of the equity interests and/or voting interests, or a controlling interest, in the controlling U.S. parent of the petitioning Applicant(s), licensee(s), or spectrum lessee(s), as specified in section
1.5001(e)(4)(i) through (iv) of the Commission's rules?
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Yes

No

6.b. Do any individuals or entities hold, or would they hold, indirectly 10% or more of the equity interests and/or voting interests, or a controlling interest, in the controlling U.S. parent of the petitioning Applicant(s), licensee(s), or spectrum lessee(s), as specified in section
1.5001(f)(1) of the Commission's rules? Equity interests and voting interests held indirectly shall be calculated in accordance with the principles set forth in section 1.5002 of the Commission's rules.
Yes
No
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6.c. Does the Petition request specific approval for particular foreign individuals and/or entities as specified in section 1.5001(i) of the Commission's rules?

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6.d. Is the Petitioner requesting any advance approvals under section 1.5001(k) of the Commission's rules?
Yes
No

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7. Does this Petitioner qualify for exclusion from referral to the Executive Branch because the only reportable foreign ownership is through wholly owned intermediate holding companies and the ultimate ownership and control is held by U.S. citizens or entities?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Responses to standard questions, prior to or at the same time the Petitioner files its petition with the Commission, pursuant to part 1, subpart CC, of the Commission’s rules, to the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States
Telecommunications Services Sector (Committee). The required information shall be submitted separately from the application and shall be submitted directly to the Committee. The standard questions and instructions for submitting the responses to the Committee are
available on the FCC website.
A complete and unredacted copy of its FCC petition(s), including the file number(s) and docket number(s), to the Committee within three (3) business days of filing it with the Commission.
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7a. The Petitioner acknowledges these requirements.

Application Fees
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8. Will a fee be paid?
Yes

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8.a. If no, indicate reason for fee exemption.

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8.b. Fee exempt explanation.

No

Governmental Entity

Noncommercial Educational License

Other

There Are No Fees For Amendments

Waivers
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9. Does the Petitioner request a waiver(s) of the Commission's rules?
Yes

No

If yes, attach the request with a supporting narrative and documentation.
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9.a. Identify the rule section(s) for which a waiver is sought below.
ISP-PDR

Attach a statement explaining the waiver request and identifying the rule number(s) involved:
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ISP.docx 

Attachments
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10. The Petitioner has uploaded all attachments and exhibits required by section 1.5001.

See 47 CFR § 1.5001.
11. If applicable, the Petitioner has uploaded a statement showing that its petition qualifies for exclusion from referral to the Executive Branch under section 1.40001(a)(2) of the Commission's rules.
12. The Petitioner has uploaded a statement supporting the waiver request and identifying the rule number(s) involved, along with other material information.

Attachments/Confidential Treatment of Attachments
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13. Is the Applicant requesting confidential treatment of an attachment(s) under section 0.459 of the Commission's rules? 
Yes
No

Attachment No.

File Name

1

ISP.docx

Description of Attachment

Confidential

Attach a statement explaining the waiver request and identifying the rule number(s) involved:

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National Security/Law Enforcement Certification Statements
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14. In submitting this form, the Petitioner certifies that it will:
Comply with all applicable Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) requirements and related rules and regulations, including any and all FCC orders and opinions governing the application of CALEA, pursuant to the Communications Assistance for
Law Enforcement Act and the Commission’s rules and regulations in Title 47, part 1, subpart Z;
Make communications to, from, or within the United States, as well as records thereof, available in a form and location that permits them to be subject to a valid and lawful request or legal process in accordance with U.S. law, including but not limited to:
The Wiretap Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2510 et seq.;
The Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq.;
The Pen Register and Trap and Trace Statute, 18 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.; and
Other court orders, subpoenas or other legal process;
Designate a point of contact who is located in the United States and is a U.S. citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident, for the execution of lawful requests and as an agent for legal service of process;
Ensure the continuing accuracy and completeness of all information submitted, whether at the time of submission of the application or subsequently in response to either the Commission or the Committee’s request, as required under section 1.65(a) of the
Commission’s rules, and to inform the Commission and the Committee of any substantial and significant changes while an application is pending;
Ensure that after the application is no longer pending for purposes of section 1.65 of the Commission’s rules, it will notify the Commission and the Committee of any changes in the authorization holder or licensee information and/or contact information promptly, and
in any event within thirty (30) days; and
Fulfill the conditions and obligations set forth in the certifications set out in section 63.18(q) of the Commission’s rules or in the grant of an application or authorization and/or that if the information provided to the United States Government is materially false, fictitious,
or fraudulent, it may be subject to all remedies available to the United States Government, including but not limited to revocation and/or termination of the Commission’s authorization or license, and criminal and civil penalties, including penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001.

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General Certification Statements
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15. In submitting this form,

• The Petitioner certifies that it has submitted all necessary statements and exhibits.
• The Petitioner certifies that it has calculated and disclosed the ownership interests in this petition for declaratory ruling based on the standards set forth in section 1.5000-1.5004 of the Commission's rules.
• The Petitioner acknowledges that the Commission, in its discretion, may refer applications, petitions, and other filings to the Executive Branch for review for national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and/or trade policy concerns.
• The Petitioner certifies that neither it nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits, including FCC benefits, pursuant to section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a
controlled substance. See 47 CFR § 1.2002(b) for the meaning of "party to the application" for these purposes. (This certification does not apply to applications filed in services exempted under § 1.2002(c) of the rules, or to Federal, State or local governmental entities or
subdivisions thereof. See 47 CFR § 1.2002(c).)
• The Petitioner certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that Petitioner's statements made in this Petition and in the attachments or documents incorporated by reference are material, are part of this Petition, and are true, complete,
correct, and made in good faith.
16. Party Authorized to Sign
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First Name

MI

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Last Name

Suffix

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Title

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Signature

Date

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL
OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID
WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE
BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (US Code, Title 18, Section 1001),
AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION
(US Code, Title 47 Section 312(a)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (US Code, Title 47 Section 503)

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Title

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