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Company to Pay Fine for Taking Control of 210 Wireless Licenses Without FCC OK

Nutrien will pay $24,000 for taking control sans FCC OK of 210 wireless radio licenses. Nutrien was created in 2017 “for the purpose of acquiring the outstanding stock of two companies, Agrium and Potash,” said Friday's consent decree, including wireless…

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licenses. Nutrien applied after the transaction was complete for a waiver and license transfer, the Enforcement Bureau said. “Nutrien admits that it failed to obtain the necessary Commission approval prior to transferring the wireless licenses,” EB said: “Nutrien also agrees to implement a compliance plan.” The company didn't comment.