STATEMENT OF
CHAIRWOMAN JESSICA ROSENWORCEL

Re:	In the Matter of Shane Kelly, Hyannis, Massachusetts, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, File No.: EB-FIELDNER-23-00034960; In the Matter of Robert Bellinger, Cotuit, Massachusetts, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-23-00031914; In the Matter of Joao Vieira, Brockton, Massachusetts, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, File No.: EB-FIELDNER-23-00035360; In the Matter of Djovany Pierre and Mario Turner, Brockton, Massachusetts, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-23-00035362; In the Matter of Renold David, Brockton, Massachusetts, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-23-00035352; In the Matter of Jean Marius, Randolph, Massachusetts, Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, File No.: EB-FIELDNER-23-00035354 et. al        (April 25, 2024)
	For nine decades, the Federal Communications Commission has been our Nation’s watchdog when it comes to the use of the public airwaves.  We take this responsibility seriously.  It means that this resource is broadly available for all kinds of radio and wire activities, provided those who use our airwaves comply with our rules.  When users fail to do so and cause harmful interference to others, we take action.  That is exactly what we do today with these fines proposed against unauthorized radio operators in Massachusetts.

Thank you to the agents and Field Regional Management in our Boston and New York Field Offices for their work on this effort under the PIRATE Act.  These agents are unsung heroes who help us manage our airwaves, and for their security we do not mention them here today but want them to know we are grateful for their service.  I will mention, however, those who took up their charge in Washington, so thank you to Loyaan Egal, Jeremy Marcus, Matthew Gibson, Ryan McDonald, Michael Rhodes, David Marks, Robert Keller, Andrew Leja, and Reggie Breshears from the Enforcement Bureau; and William Dever and David Konczal from the Office of General Counsel.