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Licensees that are considering merger, reorganization or other
ownership transactions should take steps to ensure that they are in
compliance with Section 310(d) of the Communications Act and the
Commission's rules regarding assignments and transfers of control of
FCC licenses and permits.
Section 310(d) states:
No construction permit or station license, or any rights thereunder, shall
be
transferred, assigned, or disposed of in any manner, voluntarily or
involuntarily, directly or indirectly, or by transfer of control of any
corporation holding such permit or license, to any person except upon
application to the Commission and upon finding by the Commission that the
public interest, convenience, and necessity will be served thereby.
47 U.S.C. ยง 310(d).
The specific requirements implementing Section 310(d) and the process
for obtaining any necessary FCC authority are explained in the
Commission's rules for each radio service. Licensees are encouraged to
consult these rules before closing on transactions. Failure to obtain
FCC authority prior to consummating assignments and transfers of
control may result in enforcement action.
Recent Enforcement Actions
Broadcast
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08-06-2008
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Sunshine Broadcasters, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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11-21-2006
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Kenneth Wayne Diebel, KHMB(FM), Hamburg, Arkansas
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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05-13-2005
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Family Broadcasting, Inc.
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(INITIAL DECISION
ON REMAND)
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01-15-2005
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Radio & Investments, Inc., KFRA(AM), Franklin, Louisiana
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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06-25-2004
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Middle Georgia Communications, Inc., WMGZ(FM), Eatonton, Georgia
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(ERRATUM)
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06-21-2004
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Middle Georgia Communications, Inc., WMGZ(FM), Eatonton, Georgia
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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11-04-2003
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Radio Moultrie, Inc., WMGA(AM), Moultrie, Georgia
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(ORDER OF
REVOCATION)
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11-26-2002
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Radio Moultrie, Inc., WMGA(AM), Moultrie, Georgia
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(ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING)
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01-28-2002
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Citicasters Licenses, Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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04-04-2001
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Citicasters Co.
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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03-15-2001
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K.I.D.S. - TV6, K06MU, Big Bear Lake, CA
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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02-13-2001
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Citicasters Co.
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(NAL)
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12-20-2000
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Bear Valley Broadcasting, Inc., K06MU, Big Bear Lake, CA
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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10-20-2000
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Bear Valley Broadcasting, Inc., K06MU, Big Bear Lake, CA
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(NAL)
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10-20-2000
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K.I.D.S. - TV6, K06MU, Big Bear Lake, CA
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(NAL)
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08-03-2000
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Stone/Collins Communications, Inc.
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(NAL)
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07-14-2000
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Kenneth Paul Harris, Sr., KSRW(FM), Childress, Texas
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(NAL)
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07-14-2000
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Kevin Hackler, KSRW(FM), Childress, Texas
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(NAL)
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06-28-2000
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Robert J. Raide and Radio Corporation, WKRH(FM), Minetto, NY
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(ORDER)
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03-24-2000
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KANZA, Inc.
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(ORDER)
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Wireless
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09-05-2008
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Wireless Telecommunications, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-15-2008
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GE MDS LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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08-14-2008
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OP LLC, TVCC One Six Holdings LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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07-02-2008
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Atlantic Aviation FBO Holdings LLC
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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12-06-2007
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Satamatics, Inc.
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(NAL)
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11-20-2007
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Spectracom, LLC
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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07-11-2007
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Covad Communications Group, Inc.
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(ORDER & CONSENT DECREE)
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01-03-2007
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Newcomm Wireless Services, Inc.
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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11-07-2004
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Ronald Brasher et al.
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(DECISION)
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04-28-2004
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Weblink Wireless I, L.P., Metrocall Holdings, Inc.
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(ORDER &
CONSENT DECREE)
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01-16-2002
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Enron Corp.
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(ORDER)
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05-08-2001
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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
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(M.O.&O.)
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04-23-2001
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Waste Management Holdings, Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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04-06-2001
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ENOGEX, Inc. and TRANSOK, Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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04-06-2001
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ONEOK, Inc. d/b/a Oklahoma Natural Gas Co.
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(M.O.&O.)
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03-26-2001
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Xcel Energy Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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02-05-2001
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Community News, LLC
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(M.O.&O.)
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01-31-2001
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Kenergy Corp.
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(M.O.&O.)
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12-29-2000
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Wisconsin Energy Corporation
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(M.O.&O.)
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09-15-2000
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LG&E Energy Corp.
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(M.O.&O.)
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08-30-2000
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Firstenergy Corp., et al.
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(ORDER)
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08-29-2000
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Ronald Brasher, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, et al
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(ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE,
HEARING DESIGNATION ORDER
& NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING)
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08-23-2000
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Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
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(M.O.&O.)
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07-27-2000
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Enserch Corporation
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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06-05-2000
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Roadrunner Transportation, Inc., Dynamex Operations East, Inc., City Courier, Inc., Eastside/Westside, Inc.
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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05-19-2000
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International Business Machines
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(ORDER)
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04-24-2000
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Arvada Excavating Company, Inc., WPIM675, Denver, Colorado
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(FORFEITURE ORDER)
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12-07-1999
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Entergy Security Corporation
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(M.O.&O.)
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Other Helpful Materials
Fact Sheet ``Questions and Answers Regarding Private Wireless
Licensees' Obligations Under Section 310(d) of the Communications Act
of 1934''
Fact Sheet ``Erratum to Questions and Answers Regarding Private Wireless
Licensees' Obligations Under Section 310(d) of the Communications Act
of 1934''
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