[Federal Register: September 22, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 183)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 51284-51285] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22se99-34] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 99-1849; MM Docket No. 99-278; RM-9424] Radio Broadcasting Services; Susquehanna, PA and Conklin, NY AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission requests comments on a petition jointly filed by [[Page 51285]] Majac of Michigan, Inc. and Equinox Broadcasting Corporation proposing the reallotment of Channel 223A from Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, to Conklin, New York, and the modification of Station WKGB-FM's license accordingly. Petitioners also request the reallotment of Channel 263A from Conklin, New York, to Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and the modification of Station WCDW(FM)'s license accordingly. Channel 223A can be reallotted to Conklin in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements without the imposition of site restriction at Station WKGB-FM's requested site. The coordinates for Channel 223A at Conkilin are 42-06-53 North Latitude and 75-51-16 West Longitude. See Supplementary Information, infra. DATES: Comments must be filed on or before November 1, 1999, reply comments on or before November 16, 1999. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve the petitioners, or their counsel or consultants, as follows: John J. McVeigh, Esq., 12101 Blue Paper Trail, Columbia, Maryland 21044-2787 (Counsel for Equinox Broadcasting Corporation); and Peter Tannenwald, Esq., Irwin Campbell & Tannenwald, P.C., 1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3101 (Counsel for Majac of Michigan, Inc.). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Hayne, Mass Media Bureau, (202) 418-2180. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 99-278, adopted September 9, 1999, and released September 10, 1999. The full text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center (Room CY- A257), 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc., (202) 857-3800, 1231 20th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036. Additionally, Channel 263A can be reallotted to Susquehanna without the imposition of a site restriction. The coordinates for Channel 263A at Susquehanna are 42-02-30 North Latitude and 75-41-30 West Longitude. Since Conklin and Susquehanna are located within 320 kilometers (200 miles) of the U.S.-Canadian border, concurrence of the Canadian government has been requested. In accordance with provisions of Section 1.420(i) of the Commission's Rules, we will not accept competing expressions of interest in the use of Channel 223A at Conklin, New York, or Channel 263A at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to this proceeding. Members of the public should note that from the time a Notice of Proposed Rule Making is issued until the matter is no longer subject to Commission consideration or court review, all ex parte contacts are prohibited in Commission proceedings, such as this one, which involve channel allotments. See 47 CFR 1.1204(b) for rules governing permissible ex parte contacts. For information regarding proper filing procedures for comments, see 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.420. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Radio broadcasting. Federal Communications Commission. John A. Karousos, Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 99-24665 Filed 9-21-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P