Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
June 27, 2007
 DA 07-2835
 In Reply Refer to:
 1800B3-SS
 Released:  June 27, 2007
Mr. M. John Phillips
M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., 
Debtor-in-Possession
1224 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301  
Ms. Joann Nicola Lutz DiStefano Phillips
P. O. Box 2196
Niagara Falls, NY  14301
In re:  M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., 
Debtor-in-Possession
WJJL(AM), Niagara Falls, NY  
Facility ID:  39517
File No. BR-20060201BGX 
File No. BR-20060405ACO
Applications for Renewal of License
Dear Mr. and Ms. Phillips:
Before the staff are two different applications for the renewal of license of Station WJJL(AM), 
Niagara Falls, New York (the “Station”).  The Station is licensed to M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., 
Debtor-in-Possession (“DIP”).  The first application (the “DIP Application”) was signed by M. John 
Phillips, President of DIP.  The second application (the “Phillips Application”) was filed by Joann Nicola 
Lutz DiStefano Phillips (“Phillips”).  For the reasons set forth below, we dismiss the Phillips Application 
and grant the DIP Application.
Signature Requirement.  Section 73.3513(a)(3) of the Commission’s Rules (the “Rules”) states 
that an application filed by a corporation, such as the Licensee, “must be signed . . . [by] an
officer. . . .”1  The Phillips Application was signed by “Joann Nicola Lutz DiStefano Phillips,” who 
identifies herself as “Owner” in an FCC Form 323 Ownership Report filed concurrently with her 
  
1 47 C.F.R. § 73.3513(a)(3).  
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WJJL(AM) license renewal application.2  Phillips, however, is not an owner, officer, director, or board 
member of DIP.3  Accordingly, we will dismiss the Phillips Application.   
License Renewal Application.  In evaluating an application for license renewal, the Commission’s 
decision is governed by Section 309(k) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”).  
That section provides that if, upon consideration of the application and pleadings, we find that (1) the 
station has served the public interest, convenience, and necessity; (2) there have been no serious 
violations of the Act or the Rules; and (3) there have been no other violations which, taken together, 
constitute a pattern of abuse, we are to grant the renewal application.4 If, however, the licensee fails to 
meet that standard, the Commission may deny the application – after notice and opportunity for a hearing 
under Section 309(e) of the Act – or grant the application “on terms and conditions that are appropriate, 
including a renewal for a term less than the maximum otherwise permitted.”5
We find that the Station has served the public interest, convenience, and necessity during the 
subject license term. We also find that there have been no serious violations of the Act or of the Rules 
and that there have been no violations that, taken together, constitute a pattern of abuse.6  We will 
therefore grant the DIP Application.7  
Conclusion/Actions.  Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that the application (File No. BR 
20060405ACO) of Joann Nicola Lutz DiStefano Phillips for renewal of license for station WJJL(AM), 
Niagara Falls, New York, IS DISMISSED.  IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the application (File No. 
  
2 See File No. BOS-20060405ACN at p.3.
3 See File Nos. BR -20060201BGX, and BOA-20060201BHB; see also New York Secretary of State website:  
http://appsext5.dos.state.ny.us/corp_public/CORPSEARCH.ENTITY_INFORMATION?p_nameid=1733495&p_co
rpid=1661189&p_entity_name=%6D%2E%6A%2E&p_name_type=%25&p_search_type=%42%45%47%49%4E%
53&p_srch_results_page=11, visited October 6, 2006; see also M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., Memorandum 
Opinion and Order, 21 FCC Rcd 346 (EB 2006).
4 47 U.S.C. § 309(k)(1).  The renewal standard was amended by Section 204(a) of the Telecommunications Act of 
1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996).   See Implementation of Sections 204(a) and 204(c) of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Broadcast License Renewal Procedures), Order, 11 FCC Rcd 6363 (1996).
5 47 U.S.C. §§ 309(k)(2), 309(k)(3).
6 See M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., 21 FCC Rcd at 346.  Enforcement Bureau (“EB”) found that a  forfeiture 
of $7,000 was appropriate for Licensee’s violations of Sections 73.1560(a)(1); 11.35(a); 11.52(d); and 17.4(a) of the 
Rules.  We also find that the forfeiture levied by EB was a sufficient sanction for the indicated violations.     
7 See 47 U.S.C. § 309(k).
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BR-20060201BGX) of M.J. Phillips Communications, Inc., Debtor-in-Possession, for renewal of license 
for station WJJL(AM), Niagara Falls, New York, IS GRANTED.
Sincerely,
Peter H. Doyle
Chief, Audio Division
Media Bureau
cc:  James R. Cooke, Esq.