Before the

**Federal Communications Commission**

**Washington, D.C. 20554**

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| # In the Matter of             | ) |   | #                             |
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| Bright Wood Corporation        | ) |   |                               |
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| Madras, Oregon                 | ) |   | ## Citation No.: C20053292003 |
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# CITATION

**Released: May 9, 2005**

By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region,
Enforcement Bureau:

1.  This is an Official Citation issued pursuant to Section 503(b)(5) of
    the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"),[^1] to Bright
    Wood Corporation ("Bright Wood") for violation of Section 18.115(a)
    of the Commission's rules ("Rules").[^2]

2.  Investigation by the FCC's Portland Resident Agent Office revealed
    that on April 4, 2005, Industrial, Scientific and Medical ("ISM")
    equipment,[^3] located at Bright Wood's factory in Redmond, Oregon,
    was causing interference to the Redmond Airport Air Traffic
    Controller on 124.500 MHz.

3.  Section 18.107(b) of the Rules defines harmful interference as
    "\[i\]nterference which endangers the functioning of a
    radionavigation service or of other safety services or seriously
    degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication
    service operating in accordance with this chapter."[^4] Section
    18.115(a) of the Rules states "the operator of ISM equipment that
    causes harmful interference to radio services shall promptly take
    appropriate measures to correct the problem."[^5]

4.  On April 4, 2005, the Air Traffic Controller at the Redmond Airport
    reported interference on 124.500 MHz. An agent from the Portland
    Office investigated the allegation and located the interfering
    signal on 124.500 MHz to Bright Wood's factory in Redmond, Oregon.
    Further investigation revealed that the source of the interfering
    signal was a Mann-Russell glue dryer, serial number 140125, which
    was operating on 13.56 MHz but was also producing a spurious signal
    on 124.500 MHz. A Federal Aviation Administration technician then
    worked with Bright Wood on the subject ISM equipment to successfully
    resolve the interference.

5.  Violations of the Act or the Commission's Rules may subject the
    violator to substantial monetary forfeitures,[^6] seizure of
    equipment through *in rem* forfeiture action, and criminal
    sanctions, including imprisonment.[^7]

6.  Pursuant to Section 18.117 of the Rules, Bright Wood is required to
    file a report on investigations and corrective measures taken to
    eliminate the harmful interference caused by the subject ISM
    equipment with the Portland Resident Agent Office, P.O. Box 61469,
    Vancouver, Washington, 98666-1469, within 30 days of this
    Citation.[^8]

7.  Bright Wood may request an interview at the closest FCC Office,
    which is Federal Communications Commission, Seattle District Office,
    11410 NE 122^nd^ Way, Suite 312, Kirkland, Washington 98034.[^9]
    Bright Wood may contact the Portland Resident Agent Office by
    telephone, (XXX) XXX-XXXX, to schedule this interview, which must
    take place within 30 days of this Citation. Bright Wood may also
    submit a written statement to the Portland Resident Agent Office,
    P.O. Box 61469, Vancouver, Washington, 98666-1469, within 30 days of
    the date of this Citation. Any written statements should specify
    what actions have been taken to correct the violations outlined
    above. Please reference file number EB-05-PO-091 when corresponding
    with the Commission.

8.  Any statement or information provided by you may be used by the
    Commission to determine if further enforcement action is
    required.[^10] Any knowingly or willfully false statement made in
    reply to this Citation is punishable by fine or imprisonment.[^11]

9.  **IT IS ORDERED** that copies of this Citation shall be sent by
    First Class U.S. Mail and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
    to Bright Wood Corporation at its address of record.

> **FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION**
>
> Binh Nguyen
>
> Resident Agent
>
> Portland Resident Agent Office
>
> Western Region
>
> Enforcement Bureau

[^1]: 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(5).

[^2]: 47 C.F.R. § 18.115(a).

[^3]: ISM equipment is defined as "\[e\]quipment or appliances designed
    to generate and use locally RF energy for industrial, scientific,
    medical, domestic or similar purposes, excluding applications in the
    field of telecommunication." 47 C.F.R. § 18.107(c).

[^4]: 47 C.F.R. § 18.107(b).

[^5]: 47 C.F.R. § 18.115(a).

[^6]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.80(b)(3).

[^7]: 47 U.S.C. §§ 401, 501, 503, 510.

[^8]: 47 C.F.R. § 18.117.

[^9]: 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(5). This is in addition to the report required
    by Section 18.117, referenced above.

[^10]: *See* Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3).

[^11]: *See* 18 U.S.C. § 1001 *et seq*.