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235 E 45th Street New York, NY 10017 April 3, 2018 Re: AETN Networks — Certification of Compliance with Children’s Television Act of 1990 and Closed-Captioning Programming Laws 1st Quarter — January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018 To Whom It May Concern: This letter shall serve as certification under the Children’s Television Act of 1990 (the “Act”) that for the respective quarter ended March 31, 2018, A&E Television Networks, LLC (“AETN”) has been in compliance with the Act with respect to all of its networks (including in high definition). This letter shall also serve as certification that AETN has been in compliance with the closed-captioning requirements set forth in Section 79.1 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, including Section 79.1(j)(2) with respect to its programming services for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. A&E Television Networks, LLC is dedicated to providing the best programming and customer service possible. I can be reached at (212) 210-9110 or via email: [email protected] with any questions or concerns. We thank you for your business and wish you continued success. Regards, Pamala Steward Director Distribution Operations cc: S. Plasse Document Number: 213270 Page 1 of 1 CHILDREN’S TELEVISION ACT COMPLIANCE In accordance with the Children’s Television Act of 1990, 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(6)(B) and 47 C.F.R. §76.225 and 47 C.F.R. §76.1703 (the “Regulations”), CSTV Networks, Inc. d/b/a CBS Sports Network certifies that the CBS Sports Network programming service does not format or air any “children’s programming” (as defined under the Children’s Television Act of 1990) and is thereby in compliance with the Regulations y ul April 9, 2018 Margaret Healy Google Fiber 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043 Via email [email protected] 1st Quarter 2018 FCC Closed Captioning and Children’s Television Compliance for EWTN Domestic Services: EWTN and EWTN español Dear Margaret: This letter serves to certify Eternal Word Television Network’s ongoing compliance with the FCC Closed Captioning Rules and the commercial limitations set forth in the Children’s Television Act of 1990 as explained below: Closed Captioning of Video Programming - 47 C.F.R. § 79.1. Under sub-parts (11) (expense greater than 2% of gross revenue from that channel) and (12) (gross revenue from that channel less than three million) of subsection 79.1(d), EWTN remains exempt. Children’s Television Act of 1990 – 47 USC § 303a. EWTN remains compliant with the commercial limitations set forth in 47 USC § 303a(b) of less than 10.5 minutes per hour on weekends and less than 12 minutes per hour otherwise. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns regarding this certification. Best regards, ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION NETWORK, INC. John B. Manos, Esq. Vice President and General Counsel p.s. CALM Act and Caption Quality certifications are now available online at http://ewtn.com/technical.asp 2150 COLORADO AVENUE SUITE 100 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 0: 310.255.6800 F: 310.255.6810 GSNTV.COM October 4, 2017 Via Email: ngowi11@nctco11/i11e.org Nisha Gowin NCTC 1120 Corporate Ave Lenexa, KS 66219 Re: Children's Programming Certification Dear Nisha: This letter is in connection with the Children's Television Act (the .. Act"} of 1990 and the requirement under FCC regulations that cable television systems maintain records sufficient to determine whether they are in compliance with the commercial content restrictions of the Act for "children's programming" which is defined as "programs originally produced and broadcast primarily for an audience of children 12 years old and younger." As requested, this will confirm that for the third quarter of 2017, Game Show Network, LLC certifies that the GSN Network is in compliance with the commercial content restrictions of the Act. GAME SHOW NETWORK, LLC Children’s Programming Certification Fourth Quarter 2016 This is to certify that as a standard practice, the total commercial time (including local avails) in JBS-Jewish Broadcasting Service’s children’s programs and series did not exceed 10.5 minutes per hour on weekends and 12 minutes per hour weekdays, in compliance with the Children’s Television Act of 1990 and the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission: I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this 9th day of January 2017. Signature David Brugnone Name Chief Marketing Officer Title April 1,2018 Dear Affiliate, Please note the following: I. Children’s Television Act of 1990 Compliance — During the quarter beginning January 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2018, MLB Network did not telecast any programs originally produced and broadcast primarily for an audience of children 12 years old and younger. 2. Closed Captioning Compliance — MLB Network certifies that, during the quarter beginning January 1, 2018 and ending March 31, 2018, it provided closed captioning for its non-exempt video programming in compliance with §79.1 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. With respect to caption quality, MLB Network has adopted and follows the Best Practices set forth in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(k)(1). If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact our Affiliate Sales & Marketing Department at (201) 520-6410. Sincerely, THE MLB NETWORK, LLC Erick VanTuyl Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs COMMERCIAL TIME – CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING VIACOM MEDIA NETWORKS CERTIFICATION: 1st Quarter 2018 The following certification is provided regarding compliance during the period of January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018 (the “Current Quarter”) with the commercial time limitations set forth in the FCC’s April 12, 1991 Report and Order Implementing the Children’s Television Act of 1990 (the “Act”) and the rules adopted therein. NICKELODEON aired children’s programming during the Current Quarter to the extent indicated by the attached program schedules. The children’s programming NICKELODEON aired during the Current Quarter contained commercial matter in an amount that was not more than 12 minutes per hour on weekdays and 10.5 minutes per hour on weekends. NICKELODEON accordingly certifies that it is in compliance for the Current Quarter with the limitations set forth in the Act and FCC rules. NICK JR., TEENNICK, NICKTOONS and NICK AT NITE aired children’s programming during the Current Quarter as indicated by the attached program schedules for those services, but to the extent these services carried commercials, the amount of commercial matter was within the time limitations set forth in the Act. Program services MTV, MTVU, MTV2, MTV LIVE, MTV CLASSIC, VH1, LOGO, CMT, CMT MUSIC, COMEDY CENTRAL, TR3S, SPIKE TV (known as PARAMOUNT NETWORK as of January 18, 2018), TV LAND, BET SOUL, BET JAMS, BET, BET HIP HOP, BET GOSPEL, BET HER, and NICK MUSIC did not air any children’s programming subject to the requirements of the Act during the Current Quarter. VIACOM MEDIA NETWORKS, a division of Viacom International Inc. By: _________________________ Nur-ul-Haq Vice President, Counsel Corporate Law Department CDM #10459 Nickelodeon Weekly Scheduling Grid. 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