The Localism Task Force played a critical role in gathering empirical data and grassroots information on broadcast localism and advising the Commission on concrete steps it could take to promote localism in radio and television broadcasting (News Release). The Task Force:

• Conducted studies to measure localism and the efficacy of the Commission’s localism rules;

• Organized a series of public hearings on localism;

• Advised the Commission on recommendations to Congress relating to the licensing of thousands of additional low power FM radio stations;

• Made recommendations to the Commission on how the Commission could promote localism in television and radio;

• Advised the Commission on legislative recommendations to Congress that would strengthen localism.

The Localism Task Force was comprised of senior staff from several Commission Bureaus and Offices.

• Notice of Inquiry - July 1, 2004
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  Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
  Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
  Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
  Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

• Chairman Powell Launches Localism Initiative - August 20, 2003
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  Press Conference: Video Clip

11/22/04
Media Bureau Extended the Date for Filing Reply Comments to January 3, 2005.
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8/4/04
Order Extending the Comment Deadlines for the NOI.
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7/20/04
FCC's Localism Task Force Announces Panelists and Final Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Monterey, California, July 21, 2004.
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7/9/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Ticketing and Open Microphone Procedures to Facilitate Public Participation at Broadcast Localism Hearing in Monterey, California, July 21, 2004.
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7/1/04
Notice of Inquiry Regarding Broadcaster Service to the Needs and Interests of Their Communities.
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Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/18/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Date and Location of Monterey, California Hearing.
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5/24/04
FCC’s Localism Task Force Announces Panelists and Final Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Rapid City, South Dakota, May 26, 2004.
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5/14/04
FCC’s Localism Task Force Announces Date, Time, and Location for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Rapid City, South Dakota.
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5/12/04
FCC to Hold Consumer Forums, Telecommunications Demonstrations, Workshop and Roundtable Discussions in South Dakota and North Dakota, May 24 - 27.
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3/5/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Date of Rapid City, South Dakota Hearing, RM 10803.
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Filing Instructions: Word | Acrobat

1/26/04
FCC's Localism Task Force Releases Complete Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in San Antonio, Texas.
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1/22/04
FCC's Localism Task Force Announces Panelists and Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in San Antonio, Texas.
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12/18/03
FCC's Localism Task Force Releases Full Transcript of Charlotte, NC Hearing.
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12/11/03
FCC's Localism Task Force Announces Details of Public Hearing on Localism in San Antonio, Texas.
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10/20/03
Agenda Released for FCC's October 22nd Charlotte Field Hearing On Broadcast Localism.
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10/20/03
Commission Announces New Time For Public Hearing On Broadcast Localism In Charlotte, North Carolina.
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10/15/03
Commission Announces Details of Public Hearing on Localism in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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10/3/03
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Schedule of Hearings and Lists Full Membership of Task Force.
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Filing Instructions (updated on 3/17/04): Word | Acrobat

8/21/03
Statement of Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy Supporting Localism Initiative.
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8/20/03
FCC Chairman Powell Launches "Localism in Broadcasting" Initiative.
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8/20/03
Copps Criticizes Willingness to Let Media Consolidation Continue.
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