Federal Communications Commission DA 08-2776 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Western Slope Communications, LLC Antenna Structure Registrant Rifle, CO ASR # 1023390 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Number: EB-07-DV-196 NAL/Acct. No.: 200832800001 FRN: 0004259552 ORDER Adopted: December 23, 2008 Released: December 29, 2008 By the Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (the “Bureau”) and Western Slope Communications, LLC, (“Western Slope”) registrant of antenna structure number 1023390, near Rifle, Colorado. The Consent Decree terminates an enforcement proceeding relating to whether Western Slope violated Section 303(q) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, ("Act"),1 and Sections 17.51(a), 17.47(a), 17.48, and 17.57 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules").2 2. The Bureau and Western Slope have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree and terminating the investigation. In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that our investigation raises no substantial or material questions of fact as to whether Western Slope possesses the basic qualifications, including character qualifications, to be or remain a Commission licensee. 4. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,3 and the authority delegated by Sections 0.111 and 0.311 of the Commission’s rules,4 the attached Consent Decree IS ADOPTED. 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above captioned matter IS TERMINATED. 1 47 U.S.C. § 303(q). 2 47 C.F.R. §§ 17.47(a), 17.48, 17.51(a), 17.57. 3 47 U.S.C. § 154(i). 4 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311. Federal Communications Commission DA 08-2776 2 6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Western Slope Communications, LLC, shall make its voluntary contribution to the United States Treasury, as specified in the Consent Decree, by mailing a check or similar instrument payable to the order of the Federal Communications Commission, 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). Western Slope Communications, LLC, shall also send electronic notification on the date said payment is made to WR-Response@fcc.gov. 7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that copies of this Order shall be sent by regular first class mail and certified mail - return receipt requested, to Western Slope Communications, LLC, at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION George R. Dillon Deputy Chief, Enforcement Bureau