Inmarsat Bond.pdf

OTHER submitted by Inmarsat Mobile Networks, Inc.

Bond

2015-04-27

This document pretains to SES-AMD-20120823-00781 for Amended Filing on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESAMD2012082300781_1086448

y inmarsat 1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 1200 Washington, D.C. 20036 April 27, 2015 VIA ELECTRONIC FILING Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20554 Re: Inmarsat Mobile Networks, Inc. Satellite Bond Filing, IBFS File Nos. SES—LIC—20120426—00397, SES—AMD—20120823—00781, SES—AMD— 20150114—00008, Call Sign E120072 Dear Ms. Dortch: Inmarsat Mobile Networks, Inc. ("Inmarsat") hereby submits the performance bond pursuant to Section 25.165 of the Commission‘s rules and the ordering clauses in the grant ofthe above—referenced market access request for a Ka—bandsatellite, Inmarsat—5 F2, at the nominal 55° W.L. orbital location.‘ A copyof the bond is attached hereto. The originally executed bond will be provided upon request. To obtain an original version of the bond, or should you have any questions regarding this filing, please contact the undersigned. Respectfully submitted, {L— Christophers#. Murphy Vice President, Government Affairs ge: Stephen Duall Inmarsat Mobile Networks, Inc., Application to Operate a Fixed—Satellite Service Gateway Earth Station Facility in Lino Lakes, Minnesota with the Inmarsat—5 F2 Space Station, File Nos. SES—LIC—20120426—00397, SES—AMD—20120823—00781, SES—AMD— 20150114—00008, Call Sign E120072, Order and Authorization and Declaratory Ruling, DA 15—392 [ 50a (rel. Mar. 30, 2015); 47 C.F.R. § 25.165.

This bond is executed in Duplicate Bond No. 2192110 License and/or Permit Continuous Bond KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we Inmarsat Mobile Networks, Inc., as Principal, and North American Specialty Insurance Company, a New Hampshire corporation, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the United States Treasury, as Obligee, in the maximum penal sum of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 ($750,000.00) U. S. Dollars as such maximum penal sum may be reduced pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth below, for which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly, by these presents. WHEREAS, the above bounden Principal has obtained an authorization from the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") for authority to access the U.S. market using a geostationary satellite pursuantto its application, IBFS File Nos. SES—LIC—20120426—00397, SES—AMD—20120823—00781, SES—AMD—20150114—0008, Call Sign E120072, in accordance withthe terms and conditions set forth in the conditions attached to its authorization granted by the FCC on March 30, 2015, including the filing of this bond with the FCC pursuant to Sections 25.137(d)(4) and 25.165 of the FCC‘s rules; and WHEREAS, the FCC‘s tules require the posting of a bond conditioned as hereinafterset forth and a copy of such bond to be filed with the FCC; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal shall well and truly perform each and every obligation set forth below at the time and in the manner specified during the term of this bond, thenthis obligation shall be yoid, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED HOWEVER, that this bondis subject to the following conditions: 1. The geostationary satellite authorized by the FCC must be launched and placed into operation in accordance with the technical parameters and terms and conditions of the grant of authorization by March 30, 2017 (the "milestone"). 2. Upon completion of the milestone, confirmation of which will be filed with the FCC by the Principal, and issuance of a Public Notice by the FCC confirming same, the maximum penal sum of the bond shall be reduced by $750,000.00 via a rider to this bond sent to the FCC and the Obligee and the term of this bond shall expire. 3. In the event of a Notice of Default (i.e., an order or public notice revoking the Principal‘s authorization) issued by the FCC to the Principal and the Surety regarding the performance of the milestone specified above during the term of this bond, the Surety shall be liable only up to the current outstanding maximum penal sum amount after applicable milestone reductions. It is also understood and unconditionally agreed that uponreceipt of such Notice of Default, the sole remedy under this bond will be the tender of payment of the current outstanding maximum penal sum of the bond within thirty (30) business days of such Notice of Default. Any such Notice of Default made underthis Bond shall be made in writing and shall be given by a personal delivery or expedited delivery service, postage pre—paid, addressed to the parties at the addresses specified below: To the Surety: North American Specialty Insurance Company Att: Surety Claims 475 N. Martingale Rd, Suite 850 Schaumburg, IL 60173 To the Principal: Inmarsat Mobile Networks, Inc.

Attn: Bruce Henoch 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20036 4. No right of action shall accrue on this bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other than the Obligee named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators or successors of the Obligee. 5. If any conflict or inconsistency exists between the Surety‘s obligation or undertakings as described in this bond and as described in other documents, statutes or regulations, then the terms ofthis bond shall prevail. PROVIDED FURTHER, that regardless of the numberof years this bond shall continue or be continued in force and of the number of premiums that shall be payable or paid the Surety shall not be liable hereunder for a larger amount, in the aggregate, than the current outstanding maximum penal sumofthis bond. PROVIDED FURTHER, that this bond shall be effective on the 23" day of April 2015, and shall cease at suchtime as the FCC confirms that the Principal has satisfied all of the milestones set forth in paragraph 1 above. Signed, sealed and dated the 23"" day of April, 2015. Principal: Inmarsat Mobile Networks, Inc. m D OMn _ Name: Bruce Henoch Title: President Surety: North American Specialty — on urance Comp7ny By: (iHKu«M, {AmMQAMKD) Name: CatherineFhompson Title: Attorney—in—Fact


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