Media Contact: 
Erin McGrath, (202) 418-2300
erin.mcgrath@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY ON 
COST ESTIMATES FOR INCENTIVE AUCTION REPACK
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2017 — “I understand the broadcast and MVPD industry cost 
data is mostly submitted.  While Commission staff will need some time to analyze the 
particular submissions, if it turns out that legitimate expenses exceed the statutory limit, 
which is not unreasonable to assume at this time, I have always said that I would be the 
first to make the case to Congress for additional funds. No broadcaster or MVPD, nor 
their viewers or listeners, should be harmed by the repack process."
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Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300
Twitter: @mikeofcc
www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).