Federal Communications Commission Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) Chippewa County ) Registrant of Antenna Structure ) File No. EB-10-CG-0253 ASR # 1215570 ) Eagle Point Township, WI ) NOV No. V201032320005 ) NOTICE OF VIOLATION Released: July 23, 2010 By the District Director, Chicago Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation (“Notice”) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission’s Rules1 to Chippewa County, owner of antenna structure # 1215570 in Eagle Point Township, Wisconsin. 2. On July 15, 2010, an agent of the Commission’s Chicago Office conducted an investigation of antenna structure # 1215570 and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 17.4 (g): “Except as described in paragraph (h) of this Section, the Antenna Structure Registration Number must be displayed in a conspicuous place so that it is readily visible near the base of the antenna structure. Materials used to display the Antenna Structure Registration Number must be weather-resistant and of sufficient size to be easily seen at the base of the antenna structure.” Chippewa County failed to post the Antenna Structure Registration Number 1215570. 3. Pursuant to Section 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,2 and Section 1.89 of the Commission’s Rules, Chippewa County must submit a written statement concerning this matter within twenty (20) days of release of this Notice. The response must fully explain each violation, must contain a statement of the specific action(s) taken to correct each violation and preclude recurrence, and should include a time line for completion of pending corrective action(s). The response must be complete in itself and signed by a principal or officer of Chippewa County. All replies and documentation sent in response to this Notice should be marked with the File No. and NOV No. specified above, and mailed to the following address: 147 C.F.R. § 1.89. 247 U.S.C. § 403 Federal Communications Commission 2 Federal Communications Commission Chicago Office 1550 North Northwest Highway, Room 306 Park Ridge, IL 60068 4. This Notice shall be sent to Chippewa County at its address of record. 5. The Privacy Act of 19743 requires that we advise you that the Commission will use all relevant material information before it, including any information disclosed in your reply, to determine what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure compliance. Any false statement made knowingly and willfully in reply to this Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the U.S. Code.4 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION James M. Roop District Director Chicago District Office Northeast Region Enforcement Bureau 3P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3). 418 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.