Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554
Approved by OMB
3060-0009 (June 2010)
FCC 316
FOR FCC USE ONLY
 
APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGN BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE OR TO TRANSFER CONTROL OF ENTITY HOLDING BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE

Read INSTRUCTIONS Before Filling Out Form

FOR COMMISSION USE ONLY
FILE NO.

BALCT - 20061128AKN
Section I - General Information
1. Legal Name of the Licensee/Permittee
MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Mailing Address
333 EAST FRANKLIN STREET

City
RICHMOND
State or Country (if foreign address)
VA
Zip Code
23219 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
8046496000
E-Mail Address (if available)
FCC Registration Number:
0002050185
Call Sign
WNCT-TV
Facility ID Number
57838
2. Contact Representative (if other than licensee/permittee)
KEVIN P. LATEK
Firm or Company Name
DOW LOHNES PLLC
Mailing Address
1200 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, NW
SUITE 800

City
WASHINGTON
State or Country (if foreign address)
DC
ZIP Code
20036 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
2027762000

E-Mail Address (if available)
KLATEK@DOWLOHNES.COM
3. If this application has been submitted without a fee, indicate reason for fee exemption (see 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1114):
Governmental Entity Noncommercial Educational Licensee/Permittee Other
N/A (Fee Required)
4.
a.  Voluntary Assignment or Transfer of Control  Involuntary Assignment or Transfer of Control
Amendment to pending application
File number of pending application: -

If an amendment, submit as an Exhibit a listing, by Section and Question Number, of the portions of the pending application that are being revised.

[Exhibit 1]

b.

Applicant certifies that the use of FCC Form 316 is appropriate for this transaction.

 

Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 2]
5.

Were any of the authorizations that are the subject of this application obtained through the Commission's competitive bidding procedures (see 47 C.F.R. Sections 1.2111(a) and 73.5000)?

If yes, list pertinent authorizations in an Exhibit.

Yes No

[Exhibit 3]



NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be submitted for each question for which a "No" response is provided.

Section II - Assignor/Transferor

1. Certification.   Assignor/Transferor certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignor/Transferor further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinent standards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets. Yes No
2.
Application for (check one): Consent to Assign Construction Permit Consent to Transfer Control of Permittee
Consent to Assign License Consent to Transfer Control of Licensee
Amendment to pending application
3.
Legal Name of the Assignor/Transferor
MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Mailing Address
333 EAST FRANKLIN STREET

City
RICHMOND
State or Country (if foreign address)
VA
Zip Code
23219 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
8046496000
E-Mail Address (if available)

4.
Contact Representative (if other than Assignor/Transferor)
KEVIN P. LATEK
Firm or Company Name
DOW LOHNES PLLC
Mailing Address
1200 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, NW
SUITE 800

City
WASHINGTON
State or Country (if foreign address)
DC
Zip Code
20036 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
2027762000

E-Mail Address (if available)
KLATEK@DOWLOHNES.COM
 
If more than one Transferor, submit the information requested in Questions 3 and 4 for each transferor.
[Exhibit 4]
5. Authorizations to be Assigned/Transferred. List the authorized stations and construction permits to be assigned/transferred. Provide the Facility Identification Number and the Call Sign, or the Facility Identification Number and the File Number of the Construction Permit, and the location, for each station to be assigned/transferred. Include main stations, FM and/or TV translator stations, LPTV stations, FM and/or TV booster stations.

[Enter Station Information]


List the authorized stations and construction permits to be assigned/transferred. Provide the Facility Identification Number and the Call Sign, or the Facility Identification Number and the File Number of the Construction Permit, and the location, for each station to be assigned/transferred. Include main stations, FM and/or TV translator stations, LPTV stations,, FM and/or TV booster stations.

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
10587 WCBD-TV - CHARLESTON SC

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
57838 WNCT-TV - GREENVILLE NC

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
57829 W05BI - MOREHEAD CITY NC

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
29712 WCWJ - JACKSONVILLE FL

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
51598 KALB-TV - ALEXANDRIA LA

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
57840 WSLS-TV - ROANOKE VA

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
57826 WJHL-TV - JOHNSON CITY TN

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
51597 WTVQ-TV - LEXINGTON KY

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
48667 WJTV - JACKSON MS

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
48668 WHLT - HATTIESBURG MS

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
48662 WSAV-TV - SAVANNAH GA

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
64592 WFLA-TV - TAMPA FL

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
50780 WJAR - PROVIDENCE RI

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
74173 WVTM-TV - BIRMINGHAM AL

Facility ID Number
Call Sign or Construction Permit File Number
City
State
50782 WNCN - GOLDSBORO NC


6.
Agreements for Sale/Transfer of Station.
a. If the transaction is voluntary, Assignor/Transferor certifies that:
  i. it has placed in licensee's/permittee's public inspection file(s) and submitted as an exhibit to this item copies of all agreements for the assignment/transfer of the station(s);
  ii. these documents embody the complete and final understanding between assignor/transferor and assignee/transferee; and
  iii. these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies.
b. If the transaction is involuntary, the Assignor/Transferor certifies that court orders or other authorizing documents have been issued and that it has placed in the licensee's/permittee's public inspecition file(s) and submitted to the Commission copies of such court orders or other authorizing documents.
Exhibit Required
Yes No
N/A

[Exhibit 5]


Yes No
N/A

[Exhibit 6]

7.
Character Issues. Assignor/Transferor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
a. any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application; or
b. any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 7]

8.
Adverse Findings. Assignor/Transferor certifies that, with respect to the assignor/transferor and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination.
Yes No
See Explanation in
[Exhibit 8]
9. Auction Authorization. Assignor/transferor certifies that more than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit for the station being assigned, where that permit was acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure. Yes No
N/A


See Explanation in
[Exhibit 9]
10. Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification. Assignor/Transferor certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862. Yes No

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge that all certifications and attached Exhibits are considered material representations.

Typed or Printed Name of Person Signing
GEORGE L. MAHONEY
Typed or Printed Title of Person Signing
SECRETARY
Signature
Date
11/28/2006
WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).



NOTE: In addition to the information called for in this section, an explanatory exhibit providing full particulars must be submitted for each question for which a "No" response is provided.

Section III - Assignee/Transferee

1. Certification.   Assignee/Transferee certifies that it has answered each question in this application based on its review of the application instructions and worksheets. Assignee/Transferee further certifies that where it has made an affirmative certification below, this certification constitutes its representation that the application satisfies each of the pertinent standards and criteria set forth in the application instructions and worksheets. Yes No
2.
Legal Name of the Assignee/Transferee
MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC
Mailing Address
333 EAST FRANKLIN STREET

City
RICHMOND
State or Country (if foreign address)
VA
Zip Code
23219 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
8046496000
E-Mail Address (if available)

3.
Contact Representative (if other than Assignee/Transferee)
KEVIN P. LATEK
Firm or Company Name
DOW LOHNES PLLC
Mailing Address
1200 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, NW
SUITE 800

City
WASHINGTON
State or Country (if foreign address)
DC
Zip Code
20036 -
Telephone Number (include area code)
2027762000

E-Mail Address (if available)
KLATEK@DOWLOHNES.COM
 
If more than one Transferee, submit the information requested in Questions 2 and 3 for each transferee.
[Exhibit 10]
4.
Agreements for Sale/Transfer of Station. Assignee/Transferee certifies that:
a. the written agreements in the licensee/permittee's public inspection file embody the complete and final agreement for the sale or transfer of the station(s); and
b. these agreements comply fully with the Commission's rules and policies.
Yes No
[Exhibit 11]
5. Changes in interests as a result of assignment/transfer.
a. [Enter Changes in Interests Information]


or [Exhibit 12]
 
 
b. Applicant certifies that equity interests not set forth above are non-attributable.
Yes No

N/A

[Exhibit 13]

6. Other Authorizations. List call signs, locations, and facility identifiers of all other broadcast stations in which assignee/transferee or any party to the application has an attributable interest. N/A

[Exhibit 14]

7. Acquisition of Control. List the file number and date of grant of FCC Form 301, 314, or 315 application by which the Commission approved the qualifications of the individual or entity with a pre-existing interest in the licensee/permittee that is now acquiring control of the licensee/permittee as a result of the grant of this application. N/A

[Exhibit 15]

8.
Character Issues. Assignee/Transferee certifies that neither assignee/transferee nor any party to the application has or has had any interest in, or connection with:
a. any broadcast application in any proceeding where character issues were left unresolved or were resolved adversely against the applicant or any party to the application; or
b. any pending broadcast application in which character issues have been raised.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 16]

9.
Adverse Findings. Assignee/Transferee certifies that, with respect to the assignee/transferee and each party to the application, no adverse finding has been made, nor has an adverse final action been taken by any court or administrative body in a civil or criminal proceeding brought under the provisions of any law related to any of the following: any felony; mass media-related antitrust or unfair competition; fraudulent statements to another governmental unit; or discrimination.
Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 17]

10. Alien Ownership and Control. Assignee/Transferee certifies that it complies with the provisions of Section 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, relating to interests of aliens and foreign governments. Yes No

See Explanation in
[Exhibit 18]

11. Auction Authorization. Assignee/transferee certifies that where less than five years have passed since the issuance of the construction permit and the permit had been acquired in an auction through the use of a bidding credit or other special measure, it would qualify for such credit or other special measure. Yes No
N/A


See Explanation in
[Exhibit 19]
12. Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification. Assignee/transferee certifies that neither licensee/permittee nor any party to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862. Yes No

I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge that all certifications and attached Exhibits are considered material representations. I hereby waive any claim to the use of any particular frequency as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the previous use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and request an authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.)

Typed or Printed Name of Person Signing
GEORGE L. MAHONEY
Typed or Printed Title of Person Signing
SECRETARY
Signature
Date
11/28/2006
WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503).



Exhibits
Exhibit 2
Description:
EXHIBIT 2

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

Attachment 2
Description
Description of Transaction


Exhibit 5
Description:
EXHIBIT 4

SEE EXPLANATION IN EXHIBIT 2.

Attachment 5


Exhibit 11
Description:
EXHIBIT 9

SEE EXPLANATION IN EXHIBIT 10.

Attachment 11


Exhibit 12
Description:
EXHIBIT 10

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

Attachment 12
Description
Media General, Inc. Ownership Structure


Exhibit 14
Description:
EXHIBIT 12

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

Attachment 14
Description
Other Media Interests


Exhibit 15
Description:
EXHIBIT 13

IN THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS THE COMMISSION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES WITH PRE-EXISTING INTERESTS IN THE TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS AND STATION LICENSES TO BE ASSIGNED PURSUANT TO THE CONSENT REQUESTED IN THIS APPLICATION. THESE INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES WILL CONTINUE TO CONTROL THE ASSIGNED TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS AND STATION LICENSES FOLLOWING THE CONSUMMATION OF THE ASSIGNMENTS PROPOSED IN THIS APPLICATION.

FILE NUMBERS:

WFLA-TV    STATION ACQUIRED IN 1965; FILE NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE
WCWJ(TV)   BALCT-19820720GB
WCBD-TV    BTCCT-19821108FU
WTVQ-TV    BTCCT-19960730KL
WSLS-TV    BTCCT-19960730KG
WJHL-TV    BTCCT-19960730KK
WNCT-TV    BTCCT-19960730KE
KALB-TV    BTCCT-19960730KM
WJTV(TV)   BALCT-19970214IF
WSAV-TV    BALCT-19970214IG
WHLT(TV)   BALCT-19970214IE
WNCN(TV)   BALCT-20060410AEH
WVTM-TV    BALCT-20060410AEK
WJAR(TV)   BALCT-20060410ADY

Attachment 15