Federal Communications Commission Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter of ) ) Andrews Tower Rental, Inc. ) File No. EB-FIELDSCR-12-00000879 Owner of Antenna Structure Number 1058262 ) NOV No. V20123250012 ) ) Haltom City, Texas ) ) NOTICE OF VIOLATION Released: April 3, 2012 By the District Director, Dallas Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. This is a Notice of Violation (Notice) issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission’s Rules,1 to Andrews Tower Rental, Inc., owner of antenna structure number 1058262 in Haltom City, Texas. 2. On February 15, 2012, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau’s Dallas Office inspected antenna structure number 1058262 located in Haltom City, Texas, and observed the following violation(s): a. 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.” At the time of inspection, the Antenna Structure Registration Number was not posted. b. 47 C.F.R. § 17.50: “Antenna structures requiring painting under this part shall be cleaned or repainted as often as necessary to maintain good visibility.” At the time of inspection, the paint on this structure was faded and its visibility to aircraft was reduced. 1 47 C.F.R. § 1.89. Federal Communications Commission 2 3. Pursuant to Section 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,2 and Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules, Andrews Tower Rental, Inc., must submit a written statement concerning this matter within 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, to 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 Andrews Tower Rental, Inc. 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: Federal Communications Commission Dallas Office 9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1170 Dallas, Texas, 75243 4. This Notice shall be sent to by Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested and regular mail to Andrews Tower Rental, Inc 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 D. Wells District Director Dallas District Office South Central Region Enforcement Bureau 2 47 U.S.C. § 403. 3 P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3). 4 18 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.