DEC/23/2013/MON 12:18 PM Rep. Walorski FAX No. 2022256798 
JACKIE WALORSKI 
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The Honorable Tom Wheeler 
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December 23, 2013 
Federal Conununications Commissions 
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Dear Chairman Wheeler: 
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I am contacting you regarding enhanced underwriting announcements broadcast by Non­
Commercial Educational (NCE) Public Interest Obligation (PIO) channels. 
LeSEA Broadcasting, which has been based in my district for more than four decades, recently 
met with the FCC's Media Bureau to seek clarification on FCC requirements for NCE PIO 
channels and enhanced underwriting announcements. · 
I understand that additional questions remain and that LeSea continues to seek clarification to 
ensure they are in compliance with the law. As NCE PIO stations seek new ways of operating to 
accommodate today' s challenging economic environment, it is crucial that standards for 
enhanced underwriting announcements are applied uniformly for all NCE PIO stations. 
I urge the Commission to work with LeSea and other NCE PIO channels to more thoroughly 
clarify and explain FCC rules on enhanced underwriting announcements so that all NCE PIO 
stations can operate with assurance on federal standards. 
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response. 
Sincerely, 
Jackie Walorski 
Member of Congress 
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