Federal Communications Commission DA 10-800 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. Antenna Structure Registrant Pomona, California ASR # 1014422 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) File Number: EB-09-LA-0029 NAL/Acct. No.: 200932900002 FRN: 0005086368 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: May 10, 2010 Released: May 12, 2010 By the Regional Director, Western Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order (“Order”), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000) to Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc. ("MRBI"), registered owner of antenna structure # 1014422, in Pomona, California, for repeated violation Section 17.57 of the Commission's Rules ("Rules").1 The noted violation involves MRBI’s failure to immediately notify the Commission of a change in ownership information for antenna structure # 1014422. 2. On May 4, 2009, the Enforcement Bureau’s Los Angeles District Office issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (“NAL”) in the amount of $3,000 to MRBI for failing to immediately notify the Commission of a change in ownership information for antenna structure # 1014422, in violation of Section 17.57 of the Rules.2 Despite evidence that MRBI received the NAL, MRBI has not filed a response to the NAL. Based on the information before us, we affirm the forfeiture. 3. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Act,3 and Sections 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80(f)(4) of the Commission’s Rules,4 Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc., IS LIABLE FOR A MONETARY FORFEITURE in the amount of $3,000 for repeatedly violating Section 17.57 of the Rules.5 4. Payment of the forfeiture shall be made in the manner provided for in Section 1.80 of the Rules within 30 days of the release of this Order. If the forfeiture is not paid within the period specified, the case may be referred to the Department of Justice for collection pursuant to Section 504(a) of the Act.6 Payment of the forfeiture must be made by check or similar instrument, payable to the order of the 1 47 C.F.R. § 17.57. 2 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, NAL/Acct. No. 200932900002 (Enf. Bur., Western Region, Los Angeles District Office, released May 4, 2009). 3 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). 4 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311, 1.80(f)(4). 5 47 C.F.R. § 17.57. 6 47 U.S.C. § 504(a). Federal Communications Commission DA 10-800 2 Federal Communications Commission. The payment must include the NAL/Account Number and FRN Number referenced above. Payment by check or money order may be mailed 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). Requests for full payment under an installment plan should be sent to: Chief Financial Officer -- Financial Operations, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A625, Washington, D.C. 20554. Please contact the Financial Operations Group Help Desk at 1-877-480-3201 or Email: ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov with any questions regarding payment procedures. Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc., shall also send electronic notification on the date said payment is made to WR- Response@fcc.gov. 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent by First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested to Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, Inc., at its address of record. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Rebecca L. Dorch Regional Director, Western Region Enforcement Bureau