Attachment STA Request

This document pretains to SES-STA-20100825-01080 for Special Temporal Authority on a Satellite Earth Station filing.

IBFS_SESSTA2010082501080_836419

REQUEST FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY ConocoPhillips Communications Inc. ("COP") pursuant to Section 1.931(b) of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission"), respectfully requests Special Temporary Authority ("STA") for a period of 180 days to operate a critical link in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. *Application to modify existing license, FCC Radio Station Authorization Call Sign E040393, seeking authorization to relocated fixed station a distance approximately 61.4 miles west of its current location is in process, however, it will not be timely in meeting the authorization requirement to ensure the safety of ConocoPhillips‘ personnel and Bartlesville operations. ConocoPhillips Communications Inc. provides centralized communications services to, and serves as the central FCC license holding entity for, the ConocoPhillips operating companies. In order to ensure the safe and effective production, transportation and refining of oil and natural gas, ConocoPhillips employs the use of radio communications systems operated pursuant to FCC authorizations. COP, through its affiliated units, is an international, integrated energy company engaged in the exploration and production, refining, marketing, supply and transportation of petroleum and petroleum products. ConocoPhillips is seeking STA to operate a critical link for their Bartlesville, Oklahoma location. Our concern for the safety of our operating personnel and the environment necessitate the immediate operation of these systems. In view of the foregoing, we respectfully request the Commission‘s most expeditious and favorable consideration of this application for STA. This will confirm that no party to this application is subject to denial of federal benefits pursuant to 5301 of the Anti—Drub Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. § 862. We trust that sufficient information has been provided herewith to enable the Commission to grant the requested STA. Should the Commission have questions regarding this request or require any further information, it is asked to communicate directly with Janet Tucker, ConocoPhillips‘ Regulatory Specialist, P. 0. Box 3338, Bartlesville, OK 74005; telephone number 918—661—8505; email address janet.].tucker@conocophilips.com. Respectfully Submitted, MICHAEL SHIRK, Vice President ConocoPhillips Communications Inc. *Application File Number / Application Description: SES—MOD—20100824—01077/ Relocate KU—band satellite hub from Ponca City, Oklahoma to Bartlesville, Oklahoma. A new ASC Signal 5.6 meter earthstation antenna will be constructed in Bartlesville that is identical to the one to be abandoned in Ponca City. When complete, the RF and baseband equipment in Ponca City will be relocated to Bartlesville. No changes to satellite, frequency or bandwidth are anticipated and the receive site is not changing.


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