In the Matter of Etzer Toussaint

                         Federal Communications Commission           DA 26-1131 

                                     Before the 
                         Federal Communications Commission 
                               Washington, D.C. 20554 
                                         
 In the Matter of                                 

 Etzer Toussaint                             File No.:  EB-FIELDNER-24-00036003 
 Spring Valley, New York                     NAL/Acct. No.:  202632010001 
                                             FRN:  0037860996 
                                         
                               FORFEITURE ORDER 
 
Adopted:  October 22, 2026                      Released: October 22, 2026 
 
By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 
 
      1.     We impose a penalty of $20,000 against Etzer Toussaint (Toussaint) for operating an 
unauthorized radio station known as “Radio Telemodel” or “Radio Tele Model” on 88.9 MHz in Spring 
Valley, New York (Station).  Operating an unauthorized, or pirate, radio station is illegal under section 511 
of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Communications Act or Act),1 and undermines the 
 primary mission of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) to manage radio 
 spectrum.  Such illegal operations can interfere with licensed communications, including authorized 
 broadcasts and communications by public safety entities.  Moreover, such illegal operations pose a danger 
 to the public because they interfere with licensed stations that inform their listeners of important public 
 safety messages, including Emergency Alert System transmissions that provide vital information regarding 
 weather and other dangers to the public.2   
       2.    On January 12, 2026, the Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for 
 Forfeiture proposing a $20,000 forfeiture against Toussaint for apparent willful and knowing violations of 
 section 511 of the Act by engaging in pirate radio broadcasting on January 14, 2025.3  Toussaint did not file 
a response to the NAL.4  We incorporate by reference herein, affirm, and adopt as final all of our tentative 
 findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth in the NAL and affirm the forfeiture proposed in the NAL.5 
       3.    Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to section 511 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. § 511, 
and sections 0.111, 0.204, 0.311, and 1.80 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR §§ 0.111, 0.204, 0.311, 1.80, 
both Toussaint, is LIABLE FOR A MONETARY FORFEITURE in the amount of twenty thousand 
dollars ($20,000) for willfully and knowingly violating section 511 of the Act.   
       4.    Payment of the forfeiture shall be made in the manner provided for in section 1.80 of the 
Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 1.80, within thirty (30) calendar days after the release of this Forfeiture 
Order.  Toussaint shall send electronic notification of payment to the Office of the Field Director, 

                          
 1 47 U.S.C. § 511. 
 2 See Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System, Report and Order, 37 
 FCC Rcd 11844, 11845, para. 4 (2022). 
 3 See Etzer Toussaint, Spring Valley, New York , Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, DA 26-37, 41 FCC Rcd 
169 (EB Jan. 12, 2026) (NAL).  The NAL includes a more complete discussion of the facts and history of this case and 
is incorporated herein by reference.  
 4 On January 13, 2026, a copy of the NAL was sent to Toussaint by first-class mail and certified mail, return receipt 
 requested.  The certified mailing to Toussaint was delivered, and the first-class mail was not returned. 
 5 Any entity that is a “Small Business Concern” as defined in the Small Business Act (Pub. L. 85-536, as amended) 
 may avail itself of rights set forth in that Act, including rights set forth in 15 U.S.C. § 657, “Oversight of Regulatory 
 Enforcement,” in addition to other rights set forth herein. 

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Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, at field@fcc.gov on the date said payment is 
 made.  If the forfeiture is not paid within the period specified, the case may be referred to the U.S. 
 Department of Justice for enforcement of the forfeiture pursuant to section 504(a) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. § 
 504(a). 
       5.    In order for Toussaint to pay the proposed forfeiture, Toussaint shall notify the Office of 
 the Field Director at field@fcc.gov of his intent to pay, whereupon an invoice will be posted in the 
 Commission’s Registration System (CORES) at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do.  Payment of the 
 forfeiture must be made by credit card using CORES at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do, ACH 
 (Automated Clearing House) debit from a bank account, or by wire transfer from a bank account.  The 
 Commission no longer accepts forfeiture payments by check or money order.  Below are instructions that 
 payors should follow based on the form of payment selected:6 

    •  Payment by wire transfer must be made to ABA Number 021030004, receiving bank TREAS/NYC, 
       and Account Number 27000001.  In the OBI field, enter the FRN(s) captioned above and the letters 
       “FORF.”  In addition, a completed Form 1597 or printed CORES form8 must be faxed to the 
       Federal Communications Commission at 202-418-2843 or e-mailed to RROGWireFaxes@fcc.gov 
       on the same business day the wire transfer is initiated.  Failure to provide all required information 
      in Form 159 or CORES may result in payment not being recognized as having been received.  
      When completing FCC Form 159 or CORES, enter the Account Number in block number 23A (call 
      sign/other ID), enter the letters “FORF” in block number 24A (payment type code), and enter in 
      block number 11 the FRN(s) captioned above (Payor FRN).9  For additional detail and wire transfer 
       instructions, go to https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees/wire-transfer.  

    •  Payment by credit card must be made by using CORES at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do.  
       To pay by credit card, log in using the FCC Username associated to the FRN captioned above.  If 
       payment must be split across FRNs, complete this process for each FRN.  Next, select “Manage 
       Existing FRNs | FRN Financial | Bills & Fees” from the CORES Menu, then select FRN Financial 
       and the view/make payments option next to the FRN.  Select the “Open Bills” tab and find the bill 
       number associated with the NAL Acct. No.  The bill number is the NAL Acct. No. with the first 
       two digits excluded (e.g., NAL 1912345678 would be associated with FCC Bill Number 
       12345678).  After selecting the bill for payment, choose the “Pay by Credit Card” option.  Please 
       note that there is a $24,999.99 limit on credit card transactions. 

    •  Payment by ACH must be made by using CORES at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do.  To 
       pay by ACH, log in using the FCC Username associated to the FRN captioned above.  If payment 
       must be split across FRNs, complete this process for each FRN.  Next, select “Manage Existing 
       FRNs | FRN Financial | Bills & Fees” on the CORES Menu, then select FRN Financial and the 
       view/make payments option next to the FRN.  Select the “Open Bills” tab and find the bill number 
       associated with the NAL Acct. No.  The bill number is the NAL Acct. No. with the first two digits 
       excluded (e.g., NAL 1912345678 would be associated with FCC Bill Number 12345678).  Finally, 
       choose the “Pay from Bank Account” option.  Please contact the appropriate financial institution to 
       confirm the correct Routing Number and the correct account number from which payment will be 
       made and verify with that financial institution that the designated account has authorization to 
       accept ACH transactions. 

                          
 6 For questions regarding payment procedures, please contact the Financial Operations Group Help Desk by phone at 
 1-877-480-3201 (option #6). 
 7 FCC Form 159 is accessible at https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees/fcc-remittance-advice-form-159. 
 8 Information completed using the Commission’s Registration System (CORES) does not require the submission of an 
FCC Form 159.  CORES is accessible at https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/userLogin.do. 
 9 Instructions for completing the form may be obtained http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form159/159.pdf. 
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      6.     Any request for making full payment over time under an installment plan should be sent to:  
Chief Financial Officer – Financial Operations, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, 
Washington, D.C. 20554.  Questions regarding payment procedures should be directed to the Financial 
Operations Group Help Desk by telephone, 1-877-480-3201, or by e-mail, ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov. 
       7.    IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Forfeiture Order shall be sent by first-
class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, to Etzer Toussaint at {[ ]} Park Ave, Apt {[ ]}, 
Spring Valley, New York 10977.10 
        
        
                                     FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                     Hunter P. Deeley 
                                     Chief, Enforcement Bureau 


                          
 10 Material that is set off by double brackets {[ ]} is confidential and is redacted from the public version of this 
document. 
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