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Abuse of Commission Processes

February 10, 1998 Letter re: KMCG (FM) Carlsbad, CA and KXGL(FM) San Diego CA of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Letter, released February 10, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Matters raised in an informal objection were previously addressed elsewhere. February 6, 1998 Nationwide Communications, Inc. [KISW (FM), Seattle, WA] MO&O, FCC 98-7, released February 6, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Re-raising of well settled matters; application for review was denied. July 26, 1994 Status Inquiries Under the Commission's Ex Parte Rules Public Notice, DA 94-823, 10 FCC Rcd 743, released July 26, 1994 [ PDF ].

Amendments to Applications

April 21, 2000 Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants R&O, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 00-120, 15 FCC Rcd 7386, released February 6, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-44, released February 6, 1998: [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. July 15, 1998 LifeTalk Broadcasting Association [NEW FM Translators, Sacramento CA and Collegedale, TN] , MM Docket 95-31, FCC 98-156, 13 FCC Rcd 15179, released February 6, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. May 14, 1997 Letter re NEW (FM), Redding, CA Letter, dated May 14, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. "Suicide" amendment returned; major change amendment would have rendered application untimely with respect to another cutoff application. October 31, 1996 Radio 2000, Inc. [KCWX (FM), Columbia Falls, MT] MO&O, FCC 96-420, 11 FCC Rcd 15453, released May 14, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. "Renumber and Bill" procedure for untimely minor amendments is reasonable; application for review is denied. September 26, 1996 Saddleback Community College [KSBR(FM), Mission Viejo, CA] MO&O, FCC 96-369, 11 FCC Rcd 11938, released September 26, 1996 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. "Renumber and Bill" procedure for untimely minor amendments is proper; application for review is denied. March 9, 1993 Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Board of Directors [ NEW (FM), Allentown, PA] HDO, MM Docket 93-37, FCC 93-154, 8 FCC Rcd 1643, released March 9, 1993 [ HTML ] Received prohibited contour overlap encompasses 58% of proposed service contour; request for waiver (on reconsideration) denied. February 19, 1992 Hughes-Moore Associates, Inc. MO&O, FCC 92-53, 7 FCC Rcd 1454, released February 19, 1992 [ PDF ]. Establishing proof of filing to the Commission for a document. August 2, 1984 Commission States Future Policy on Incomplete and Patently Defective AM and FM Construction Permit Applications Public Notice, MM Docket 93-37, FCC 84-366, 55 RR 2d 776, released August 2, 1984 [ HTML ] This 1984 policy statement presently applies only to AM applications and FM noncommercial educational applications, and may be modified by the recently proposed auction or point system procedures.

Annual Reports of the FCC to Congress

2002 Annual Program Performance Report Annual Program Performance Report, [ PDF ]. 2001 Annual Program Performance Report Annual Program Performance Report, [ PDF ]. 1999 Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Performance Report Annual Performance Report, [ HTML ]. 64th Annual Report Annual Report, [ PDF | Word ]. 1997 63rd Annual Report Annual Report, [ PDF ]. 1996 62nd Annual Report Annual Report, [ PDF ]. 1995 61st Annual Report Annual Report, [ PDF ]. January 4, 1938 Third Annual Report of the Federal Communications Commission To the Congress of the United States For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 1937 Annual Report, released January 4, 1938 7.3 MB in size: [ PDF ] Fold out map (page 186): [ HTML ]. January 5, 1937 Second Annual Report of the Federal Communications Commission To the Congress of the United States For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 1936 Annual Report, released January 5, 1937 5.5 MB in size: [ PDF ] Oversize fold-out pages: [ HTML ] January 6, 1936 First Annual Report of the Federal Communications Commission To the Congress of the United States For the Fiscal Year 1935 Annual Report, released January 6, 1936 PDF (entire document, 3.65 MB): [ PDF ] or scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 48  | Pages 49 to 92 ] Annual Reports of the Federal Radio Commission (1927-1933) January 3, 1934 Seventh Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1933 Annual Report, released January 3, 1934 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 28  | Pages 49 to 45 ] December 5, 1932 Sixth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1932 Annual Report, released December 5, 1932 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 24  | Pages 25 to 49 ] December 7, 1931 Fifth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1931 Annual Report, released December 5, 1932 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 39  | Pages 40 to 59  | Pages 60 to 104 ] December 1, 1930 Fourth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1930 Annual Report, released December 1, 1930 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 37  | Pages 38 to 70 ] November 1, 1929 Third Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States Covering the Period October 1, 1928 to November 1, 1929 Annual Report, released November 1, 1929 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 52  | Pages 53 to 77  | Pages 78 to 120 ] October 26, 1928 Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Year Ended June 30, 1928 Annual Report, released October 26, 1928 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 40  | Pages 41 to 65  | Pages 66 to 100  | Pages 101 to 130  | Pages 131 to 191  | Pages 192 to 222  | Pages 223 to 258 ]  [ 1928 Spectrum Chart ] July 1, 1927 Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1927 Annual Report, released July 1, 1927 [ PDF  | Scanned ]

Assignment Applications

March 15,2004 Revision of the Public Notice Requirements of Section 73.3580 [for assignments and transfers] NPRM, MB Docket 05-6, FCC 05-10, released March 15, 2005 [ PDF | Word ]. . March 12, 2001 Letter re WVOA (FM), DeRuyter, NY Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against an assignment application was denied. March 12, 2001 Letter re KBKO (AM), Santa Barbara, CA and KSPE-FM, Ellwood, CA Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against an assignment application was dismissed. March 12, 2001 Letter re WACL (FM), Elkton, VA; WKCY (AM) and WKCY-FM, Harrisonburg, VA Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against assignment applications was denied. March 12, 2001 Letter re KWHO (FM), Weed, CA Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against an assignment application was denied. March 12, 2001 Letter re WGNI (FM) and WMNX (FM), Wilmington, NC; WQSM (FM) and WFNC, Fayetteville, NC; WFNC-FM, Lumberton, NC; WRCQ (FM), Dunn, NC Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against assignment applications, having been withdrawn, was dismissed. March 12, 2001 Letter re WLFH (AM), Little Falls, NY; WOWZ (FM), Whitesboro, KY; WOWB (FM), Little Falls, NY Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against assignment applications, was denied. March 12, 2001 Letter re WLTK (FM), Broadway, VA; WBHB-FM, New Market, VA Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against assignment applications, was denied. October 6, 1999 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes / Polices and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, MM Dockets 98-43 and 94-149, FCC 99-267, , released October 6, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Petitions for reconsideration considered. June 17, 1999 Chet-5 Broadcasting, L.P. MO&O, FCC 99-4, released June 17, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. December 14, 1998 WINV, Inc. and WGUL-FM, Inc. (WINV(AM)) MO&O, FCC 98-323, released December 14, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Application for review dismissed; petitioner does not have standing. December 10, 1998 Peninsula Communications, Inc., for Renewal of Licenses for FM Translator Stations K285EF, Kenai; K283AB, Kenai/Soldotna; K274AB and K285AA, Kodiak; K272DG and K285EG, Seward, AK MO&O, FCC 98-314, 13 FCC Rcd 23392, released December 10, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Related items, November 25, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes / Policies and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, FCC 98-281, 13 FCC Rcd 23506, 63 FR 70040, released November 25, 1998 [ PDF ]. Rules effective February 16, 1999. Document as a zipped file. May 8, 1998 Assignment of License [WZNY (FM), Augusta, GA] Letter, DA 98-877, 13 FCC Rcd 9467, released May 8, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Supplemental showings are not acceptable to demonstrate compliance with the multiple ownership showings required by 47 CFR 73.3555. April 3, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes NPRM, MM Docket 98-43, FCC 98-47, 13 FCC Rcd 11349, 63 FR 19226, released April 3, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 ]. January 30, 1998 Letter re KFPW (AM) and KBBQ (FM), Fort Smith AR Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Allegation of mentally impaired licensee; private dispute. January 30, 1998 Letter re WNWK (FM), Newark, NJ Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Unique programming not considered during assignment application review process; unauthorized construction. January 30, 1998 Letter re WKGB (FM), Susquehanna, PA Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Whether a disputed sales agreement was in accordance with established corporate procedures is a private dispute matter. January 26, 1998 Letter re WAQV (FM) Crystal River, FL & WHIJ (FM) Ocala, FL Letter, dated January 26, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Assignment applications dismissed since assignee does not meet the educational organization criterion of 47 CFR 73.503(a). September 24, 1997 Letter re WDCU (FM), Washington D.C. Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. C-SPAN is not an educational entity but has an educational goal and program; that jazz programming format would be lost is not a factor in considering the assignment application; educational licensee/seller can maximize its profit from the sale. August 6, 1997 Letter re WDRQ, Inc. (Assignor) and ABC, Inc. (Assignee) Letter, DA 97-1670, 12 FCC Rcd 11671, dated August 6, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Temporary (four month) cross-ownership waiver granted. July 17, 1997 Letter re WLRZ (FM), Peru IL & WAIV (FM), Spring Valley IL Letter, dated July 17, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Private dispute between owners; assignment applications granted. March 21, 1997 Mass Media Bureau Announces Revised Procedure Regarding Assignment and Transfer Consummation Deadlines Public Notice, DA 97-600, 13 FCC Rcd 4101, released March 21, 1997 [ Text ]. Time within which to consummate is extended to 90 days from the date of Commission approval. March 7, 1997 Letter re WDSY(AM) and WJJJ (FM), Pittsburgh, PA Letter, released March 7, 1997 [ HTML ]. Untimely objection, EEO complaint, objection denied. January 27, 1997 Tsooris Corporation [WLIR (AM)] MO&O, FCC 97-14, dated January 27, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Dispute in court over whether consummation had occurred. December 12, 1996 Letter re KWSA (FM), West Klamath, OR Letter, released December 12, 1996 [ HTML ]. Sale of bare license granted for a silent station. December 13, 1996 K285AK, Cortez, NM Letter, dated December 13, 1996 [ HTML ]. Translator ownership waiver requests (47 CFR 74.1232(d)). September 26, 1996 Letter re KNMX (AM), Las Vegas, NM Letter, dated September 26, 1996 [ HTML ]. Request to impose a condition on the grant of the assignment regarding the outcome of a civil suit is not granted. August 27, 1996 Letter re KIFM, San Diego, CA Letter, dated August 27, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Limited partners' dispute is covered by state law and is beyond FCC jurisdiction. July 17, 1996 Letter re WTAI (AM), Melbourne, FL Letter, dated July 17, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Untimely petition for reconsideration was denied. May 24, 1996 Letter re WJIM (AM and FM), Lansing, MI Letter, dated May 24, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 16, 1996 Letter re WNJY (FM), Delphi, IN Letter, dated May 16, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Petition for reconsideration. Original decision: [ HTML ]. May 16, 1996 Letter re KHHO (AM), Tacoma, WA Letter, dated May 16, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 15, 1996 Letter re WHRF (AM), Bel Air, MD Letter, dated April 15, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 15, 1996 Letter re WJJN (FM), Columbia, AL Letter, dated April 15, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 12, 1996 Letter re WVZN (FM), Lowell, IN Letter, dated April 12, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 5, 1996 Letter re Application File Nos. BTCH-950925GH to GS, BTCH-961026GE to GL Letter, dated April 5, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. March 30, 1996 Letter re KKIC (AM), Boise, IN and KJHY (FM), Emmett, ID Letter, dated April 5, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ].

Attribution of Ownership

July 2, 2003 Limits on Media Concentration R&O and NPRM, MM Dockets 00-244, 01-235, 01-317, 02-177, and MB Docket 03-130, FCC 03-127, released July 2, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]   Attachment: [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Abernathy Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Copps Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Martin Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Adelstein Statement: [ PDF | Word ]    Adelstein July 2, 2003 News Release: [ PDF | Word ] [ 68 FR 46286 (R&O), 68 FR 46359 (NPRM) ] February 25, 2002 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes Second Further NPRM, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 02-44, released February 25, 2002 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. April 21, 2000 Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants R&O, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 00-120, 15 FCC Rcd 7386, released February 6, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-44, released February 6, 1998: [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. January 19, 2001 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150], Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51], Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 00-438, 16 FCC Rcd 1097, released January 19, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ] Five petitions for reconsideration granted in part and denied in part. Erratum, released February 15, 2001: [ PDF | Word | Text ] August 6, 1999 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150]; Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51]; "Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 99-207, 64 FR 50621, released August 6, 1999 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Erratum, released August 23, 1999: [ WP5.1 | Text ] March 13, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 NOI, MM Docket 98-35, FCC 98-37, 13 FCC Rcd 11376, released August 6, 1999 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. The attachment to the NOI is included in the PDF file, or is available as a separate Excel file. May 24, 1996 Letter re WJIM (AM and FM), Lansing, MI Letter, dated May 24, 1996 [ HTML  WP5.1 ].

Auctions of Broadcast Facilities

April 14, 2005 Notice of Interim Default Payment Obligations for Auction No. 37 by In Vibration, Inc. Letter, DA 05-623, released April 14, 2005 [ PDF | Word ]. Winning bidder defaulted on its payment obligations for winning bids. August 20, 2003 Delta Radio, Inc. MO&O, FCC 03-201, , released August 20, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Winning bidder in an auction defaulted on final bid payment, that application was dismissed. Permit offered to next highest bidder. Appeals denied. January 17, 2003 Minnesota Christian Broadcasters, Inc. MO&O, FCC 03-5, 18 FCC Rcd 614, released January 17, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Clarification of the eligibility criteria for the broadcast station new entry credit ("NEBC"). July 3, 2001 National Public Radio, et. al. v. FCC Case No. 00-1246, 254 F.3d 226 (D.C. Cir 2001), decided July 3, 2001 [ PDF | HTML |Word ]. Auctions can't be applied to noncommercial educational applicants, regardless of channel. January 27, 2000 AM Auction Filing Window and Application Freeze Extended to February 1, 2000 Public Notice, DA 00-131, released January 27, 2000 [ Word ]. January 21, 2000 Memorandum from Peter Doyle, Deputy Chief, Audio Services Division to Joseph M. Davis, President, AFCCE Memorandum, , dated January 21, 2000 [ Word ]. November 19, 1999 AM Auction Filing Window and Application Freeze Notice and Filing Requirements Regarding January 24 -- 28, 2000 Window for Certain AM Construction Permits; Notice Regarding Freeze on the Acceptance of AM Minor Change Construction Permits from December 24, 1999 to January 21, 2000 Public Notice, DA 99-2585, dated November 19, 1999 [ Word | Text ] (without attachments) . Attachments -- Attachment A: [ Word | Text ]. Attachment B: [ Word | Text ]. Attachment C: [ Word | Text ]. Attachment D: [ Word | Text ]. Attachment E: [ Word | Text ]. October 1, 1999 In re Applications of Rio Grande Broadcasting, et al., for a New FM Station on Channel No. 247A at Rio Grande, Puerto Rico MO&O, Docket 90-380, FCC 99-261, released July 3, 2001 [ Word | Text ]. April 20, 1999 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act -- Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Fixed Service Licensees MO&O, MM Docket 97-234, GC Docket 90-52, Gen. Docket 90-264, FCC 99-74, 64 FR 24523, released April 20, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. MO&O addresses the petitions for reconsideration received in response to the First Report and Order in this proceeding, addressing auction procedures to be used for commercial broadcast station applications. August 12, 1998 FCC Adopts Auction Procedures for Commercial Broadcast Licenses News Release, Report No. MM 98-11, released August 12, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. November 26, 1997 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act -- Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Fixed Service Licensees NPRM, Report No. MM 98-11, released August 12, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. November 25, 1997 FCC Proposes Auction Procedures for Mutually Exclusive Commercial Broadcast License Applications News Release, Report No. GN 97-12, released November 25, 1997 [ Text ].

Bare License

May 30, 1997 Letter re WKPG (AM), Port Gibson, MS Letter, dated May 30, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. January 23, 1997 Letter re KCHQ (FM), Altamont, OR Letter, dated January 23, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. December 30, 1996 Letter re WHDM (AM), McKenzie, TN Letter, dated December 30, 1996 [ WP5.1 ]. December 12, 1996 Letter re KWSA (FM), West Klamath, OR Letter, released December 12, 1996 [ HTML ]. Sale of bare license granted for a silent station.

Call Signs (General Information)

May 5, 2003 Letter re NPR's Request for Waiver of Section 74.1283(c) Letter, dated May 5, 2003 [ PDF ]. Request for waiver of translator station identification announcements rule was denied. November 1, 1999 Mass Media Bureau Implements Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System Public Notice, DA 99-2372, released November 1, 1999 [ Word | Text ]. The Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System can be accessed at http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/call-sign-reservation.html. October 4, 1999 Filing of Call Sign Requests Temporarily Suspended Public Notice, DA 99-2063, [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Temporary suspension from October 22, 1999 to November 1, 1999 to permit the implemenatation of electronic filing for new call sign and call sign change requests. December 16, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 Relating to Call Sign Assignments for Broadcast Stations R&O, MM Docket 98-98, FCC 98-324, released December 16, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. On-line system adopted for radio and TV call sign assignments. June 30, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 Relating to Call Sign Assignments for Broadcast Stations NPRM, MM Docket 98-98, FCC 98-130, 63 FR 38357, released June 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. On-line system adopted for radio and TV call sign assignments. June 25, 1973 Assignment of New and Modified Call Signs to AM, FM, and TV Broadcasting Stations R&O, Docket 17477, FCC 73-677, released June 25, 1973 [ Scanned ].

Character Issues

June 26, 2000 Contemporary Media, Inc., et. al. v. FCC Case No. 99-1198 (D.C. Cir. June 16, 2000) decided June 26, 2000 [ HTML | Word ]. [ Previous MO&O ] December 10, 1998 Peninsula Communications, Inc., for Renewal of Licenses for FM Translator Stations K285EF, Kenai; K283AB, Kenai/Soldotna; K274AB and K285AA, Kodiak; K272DG and K285EG, Seward, AK MO&O, FCC 98-314, 13 FCC Rcd 23392, released December 10, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Related items, June 25, 1998 Contemporary Media, Inc. MO&O, MM Docket 95-154, FCC 98-133, 13 FCC Rcd 14437, released June 25, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Appeal denied, June 16, 2000. May 19, 1997 Letter re KRKY (AM) , Granby, CO & KRKM (FM), Kremmling, CO Letter, dated May 19, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. February 28, 1997 Letter re KBER (FM), Ogden, UT Letter, dated February 28, 1997 [ HTML  WP5.1 ]. May 19, 1997 Letter re WYOS (FM), Chenango Bridge, NY Letter, dated May 19, 1997 [ WP5.1 ].

Comity

May 20, 1996 Letter re WWST (FM), Karnes, TN Letter, dated May 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 3, 1996 Letter re KCPL(AM), Olympia, WA Letter, dated April 3, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ].

Contingent Applications

June 15, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules First R&O, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 99-55, 14 FCC Rcd 5272, 64 FR 19498, released June 15, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ] New rules effective May 21, 1999. June 15, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules NPRM, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 98-117, 13 FCC Rcd 14849, 63 FR 33892, released June 15, 1998 [ PDF (includes appendices) | WP5.1 | Text ]    Appendices: [ WP5.1 ] The NPRM proposals are briefly summarized in the News Release FCC Seeks Comment on Negotiated Interference As Part of Radio Technical Rule Streamlining, released June 11, 1998. The comment due dates were extended by the July 23, 1998 Order, DA 98-1468, 13 FCC Rcd 13513: [ WP5.1 | Text ].

Cross Interest Policy

July 2, 2003 Limits on Media Concentration R&O and NPRM, MM Dockets 00-244, 01-235, 01-317, 02-177, and MB Docket 03-130, FCC 03-127, released July 2, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]   Attachment: [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Abernathy Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Copps Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Martin Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Adelstein Statement: [ PDF | Word ]    Adelstein July 2, 2003 News Release: [ PDF | Word ] [ 68 FR 46286 (R&O), 68 FR 46359 (NPRM) ] January 19, 2001 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150], Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51], Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 00-438, 16 FCC Rcd 1097, released January 19, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ] Five petitions for reconsideration granted in part and denied in part. Erratum, released February 15, 2001: [ PDF | Word | Text ] August 6, 1999 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150]; Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51]; "Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 99-207, , 64 FR 50621, released August 6, 1999 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Erratum, released August 23, 1999: [ WP5.1 | Text ] April 24, 1998 Letter re KXBZ (FM), Manhattan, KS Letter, DA 98-784, , released April 24, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. August 6, 1997 Letter re WDRQ, Inc. (Assignor) and ABC, Inc. (Assignee) Letter, DA 97-1670, 12 FCC Rcd 11671, dated August 6, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Temporary cross-ownership waiver granted. May 24, 1996 Letter re WJIM (AM and FM), Lansing, MI Letter, dated May 24, 1996 [ HTML  WP5.1 ].

Educational Qualifications

April 21, 2000 Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants R&O, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 00-120, 15 FCC Rcd 7386, released February 6, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-44, released February 6, 1998: [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. January 21, 1998 Letter re WAQV (FM), Crystal River, FL and WHIJ (FM), Ocala, FL Letter, dated January 21, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Assignor does not meet the educational organization criterion in 47 CFR 73.503(a).

Emergency Alert System (EAS) Violations

July 5, 2001 FM Broadcast Station KNEC, Arnold Broadcasting Corporation MO&O, DA 01-197, 16 FCC Rcd 13600, released July 5, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. Application for review granted in part, denied in part. February 9, 2000 FM Broadcast Station KNEC [FM], Arnold Broadcasting Company, Inc. Forfeiture Order, DA 00-225, 15 FCC Rcd 2704, released February 9, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. MO&O, DA 01-19, 16 FCC Rcd 267, released January 5, 2001: [ PDF | Word | Text ]. November 30, 1998 FCC To Increase Enforcement of EAS Regulations News Release, Report No. CI 98-26, released November 30, 1998 [ HTML ]. September 3, 1998 Commission to Discontinue Distribution of EAS Authenticator Lists Public Notice, 85382, released November 30, 1998 [ HTML ]. July 17, 1997 Letter re WLRZ (FM), Peru IL & WAIV (FM), Spring Valley IL Letter, dated July 17, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Private dispute between owners; assignment applications granted.

Electronic Filing

May 13, 2002 Media Bureau Implements Mandatory Electronic Filing of FCC Forms 301-CA, 346, 349, and 350 Public Notice, DA 02-1087, , released May 13, 2002 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. October 6, 1999 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes / Polices and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, MM Dockets 98-43 and 94-149, FCC 99-267, , released October 6, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Petitions for reconsideration considered. November 25, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes / Policies and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, FCC 98-281, 13 FCC Rcd 23506, 63 FR 70040, released November 25, 1998 [ PDF ]. Rules effective February 16, 1999. Document as a zipped file. April 3, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes Docket 98-43, NPRM, FCC 98-57, 11 FCC Rcd 11349, 63 FR 19226, released April 3, 1998 [ | PDF WP5.1 ].

Environmental Issues

July 20, 2005 Letter re: WCVO (FM), Gahanna, Ohio Letter, dated July 20, 2005 [ PDF ]. . Where a state historic preservation officer (SHPO) issues a "no effect" decision, an applicant is not required to submit an Environmental Assessment based on historic preservation issues. October 5, 2004 FCC Adopts Nationwide Programmatic Agreement to Streamline Review Process for Communications Towers R&O, WT 03-128, FCC 04-222, 70 FR 556, released October 5, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Attachment A: [ PDF | Word ] Attachment B: [ PDF | Word ]    B1: [ PDF | Word ]    B2: [ PDF | Word ]    B3: [ PDF | Word ]    B4: [ PDF | Word ] Attachment C: [ PDF | Word ] Attachment D: [ PDF | Word ] News Release, released September 10, 2004: [ PDF | Word ] Comments: Powell & Adelstein: [ PDF | Word ]; Abernathy: [ PDF | Word ]; Copps: [ PDF | Word ]. February 3, 2004 FCC Announces Voluntary Tower Construction Notification System To Provide Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and State Historic Preservation Officers With Early Notification of Proposed Tower Sites Public Notice, DA 04-270, released February 3, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] [ Tower Construction Notification System ] February 3, 2004 FCC Signs Historic Tower Siting Agreement with Tribes and Streamlines Tower Review News Release, , released February 3, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Memorandum of Understanding with USET: [ PDF ] [ Tower Construction Notification System ] August 20, 2003 Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds Notice of Inquiry, FCC 03-205, released August 20, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF ] [ News Release dated August 20, 2003 ] June 9, 2003 FCC Seeks Comment on Programmatic Agreement Intended to Streamline the Review Process for Communication Facilities Under the National Historic Preservation Act NPRM, WT Docket 03-128, FCC 03-125, 18 FCC Rcd 11664 68 FR 40876, released June 9, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Appendices:   A: [ PDF | Word ]  B: [ PDF | Word ]                    C: [ PDF | Word ] Attachments: 1: [ PDF | Word ]  2: [ PDF | Word ]                    3: [ PDF | Word ]  4: [ PDF | Word ] News Release: [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Comments Due: August 8, 2003 Reply Comments Due September 8, 2003. June 3, 2003 FCC Establishes Inter-Agency Liason Program for Environmental. Historic Preservation, and Tribal Coordination Issues News Release, released June 3, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Includes the contact persons list. May 12, 2003 Western Wireless Corporation and WWC Holding Co., Inc., Licensee of Cellular Radio Station KNKN343 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 03-109, 18 FCC Rcd 10319, released May 12, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Chairman's statement: [ PDF | Word ]. NAL proposes $200,000 fine for operating radio equipment from an unauthorized location that has a significant environmental impact; no Environmental Impact Statement. News Release, May 12, 2003: [ PDF | Word ]. May 1, 2003 Environmental and Historic Preservation Action Plan: Statement by FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell , News Release, released May 1, 2003 [ | PDF Word ]. March 11, 2003 Letter re: Section 106 review of an FCC Undertaking Letter, DA 03-615, 18 FCC Rcd 3540, released March 11, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. At issue is tower construction approximately 1.5 miles from a historic site, across a lake. April 10, 2002 Letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from Susan H. Steinman, Associate General Counsel Letter, released April 10, 2002 [ PDF ]. All FCC licensees, applicants, tower companies, and their representatives, are designated non-federal representatives for purposes of Section 7 consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service (see 50 CFR 402.08). January 10, 2002 The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Mass Media Bureau announce the Release of a Fact Sheet Regarding the March 16, 2001 Antenna Collocation Programmatic Agreement Public Notice, DA 02-28 17 FCC Rcd 508, released January 10, 2002 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. . Because of the change from Mass Media Bureau to Media Bureau on March 25, 2002, the Mass Media link in this public notice is no longer correct. Use http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/decdoc/mb_siting.html . Fact Sheet, released January 10, 2002, 17 FCC Rcd 510: [ PDF | Word | Text ]. February 18, 2000 Cellular Phone Taskforce v. FCC Opinion, Case No. 97-4328, 205 F.3d 82 (2nd. Cir 2000), released January 10, 2002 [ HTML | Word ]. . Radiofrequency (RF) exposure. May 27, 1999 Canyon Area Residents for the Environment Request for Review of Action Taken Under Delegated Authority on a Petition for an Environmental Impact Statement MO&O, FCC 99-123, released May 27, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Attachment to MO&O: Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency, dated April 30, 1999 [ PDF ]. May 23, 1997 Letter re WFUV (FM), Bronx, NY Environmental Assessment, FCC 99-123, released May 27, 1999 [ WP5.1 ]. Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law: [ WP5.1 ] Motion to Hold Proceeding in Abeyance, Supplemented: [ WP5.1 ] Appendix: [ WP5.1 ] March 22, 1996 Letter re WMNN (AM), Minneapolis, MN Letter, released March 22, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Extension of permit; construction in a floodplain; concerns raised about protected bird species.

Extension of Time to Construct (Tolling of Construction Period)

March 15, 2005 Birach Broadcasting Corporation, Unbuilt Station DWIJR(AM), Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Order on Reconsideration, FCC 05-65, released March 15, 2005 [ PDF | Word ] Petition for reconsideration denied; sought reconsideration of the Commission's January 31, 2003 denial of an application for review upholding the denial of tolling in earlier decisions. October 26, 2004 Tolling Request for KBCV (AM), Hollister, MO Letter, dated October 26, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Objection from Mexico after grant of the construction permit merits waiver of the construction period. October 4, 2004 KSBN Radio, Inc. Request to Toll the Period to Construct Unbuilt Station DKZTY (AM), Winchester, Nevada MO&O, FCC 04-227, 19 FCC Rcd 20162, released October 4, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Unconventional facilities constructed by the permittee were not authorized by a construction permit and do not justify tolling of the construction permit period. September 29, 2004 KPBS-FM, San Diego, CA Construction Permit BMPED-20010321ABF Letter, DA 04-3108, 19 FCC Rcd 18918, released September 29, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Objection from Mexico after original CP grant merits full 3 year period for this modification. Request for a superpower waiver in excess of maximum Class B facilities is denied; CP granted in part with maximum Class B facilities. September 27, 2004 Tolling Request for WSNR (AM), Jersey City, NJ Letter, , dated September 27, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Tolling of AM station construction permit denied; applicant should have known of conservation easement before grant of permit. September 13, 2004 Tolling Request for WQBQ (AM), Leesburg, FL Letter, , dated September 13, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] AM station constructed but measurements could not be completed before Hurricane Charley, tolling request granted. July 9, 2004 Tolling Request for WKCV-LP, La Plume, PA Letter, , dated July 9, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Two month extension granted. July 8, 2004 Tolling Request for KIEV, Culver City, CA Letter, dated July 8, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Petiton for reconsideration denied of January 11, 2002 letter denying tolling. construction permit grant. April 10, 2004 Tolling Request for WDHC (FM), Berkeley Springs, WV Letter, released April 10, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Tolling request untimely but short extension granted. July 18, 2003 Tolling Request for NEW (FM), Delores, CO Letter, released July 18, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Permittee for a new station can't complete construction until a modification is granted; new multiple ownership rules delaying grant of that modification permit. Tolling request granted. April 23, 2003 Tolling Request for KCAA (AM), Big Bear Lake, CA Letter, released April 23, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Tolling granted for 30 day period; weather cut off access to site, preventing completion of proof of performance measurements. March 20, 2003 Tolling Request for WMLB (AM), East Point, GA MO&O, DA 03-832, released March 20, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Tolling granted where county had forcably taken the transmitter site through eminent domain. January 31, 2003 Birach Broadcasting Corporation - Request to Toll the Period to Construct Unbuilt Station WIJR(AM), Palm Beash Gardens, FL MO&O, FCC 03-14, 18 FCC Rcd 1414, released January 31, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Application for review denied; tolling denied. Permittee acquired permit one day before expiration knowing the transmitter site was unavailable. Tolling request was untimely filed. September 23, 2002 Wendell & Associates: Request to Waive the Period to Construct Unbuilt Station WKNJ(AM), Harriman, New York MO&O, FCC 02-254, 17 FCC Rcd 18576, released September 23, 2002 [ PDF | Word ] Application for review denied: applicant had sought tolling because of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. No connection to these events was found. June 14, 2002 Tolling Request of WSCC(AM), Charleston, SC Letter, dated June 14, 2002 [ PDF | Word ] Private litigation in quiet title proceeding does not justify tolling. June 3, 2002 Tolling Request of WNZT (AM), Hermon, ME Letter, dated June 3, 2002 [ PDF | Word ] Tolling granted because of litigation in court to enjoin station facilities from being constructed. May 23, 2002 Tolling Request of WTVN (AM), Columbus, Ohio Letter, dated May 23, 2002 [ PDF | Word ] Tolling request granted because of litigation over whether station is subject to local zoning requirements. April 26, 2002 Tolling Request of KSDG (AM), Julian, CA Letter, dated April 26, 2002 [ PDF ]. Pending judicial challenge to legality of zoning practices; unusual circumstances. Application for review of earlier decision remains pending. April 8, 2002 Tolling Request of W216BI, Lexington, NC Letter, dated April 8, 2002 [ PDF | Word ] Tolling request granted where city cancelled applicant's site use in response to terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. February 12, 2002 Tolling Request of KBMD, Marble Falls, TX Letter, dated February 12, 2002 [ Word ]. Short tolling period approved due to weather event. January 11, 2002 Tolling Request for KIEV, Culver City, CA Letter, released January 11, 2002 [ PDF | Word ] Tolling request denied; , href="http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/decdoc/legalser.html#KIEV">petition for reconsideration denied July 8, 2004. January 10, 2002 Tolling Request of KSDG (AM), Julian, CA Letter, dated January 10, 2002 [ Word ]. Petition for reconsideration denied. Alleged zoning problems not subject of any judicial review; proposed site/community change is not beyond permittee's control. October 26, 2001 Texas Grace Communications, Request to Toll the Period to Construct Unbuilt Station KRZB(FM), Archer City, Texas MO&O, FCC 01-317, 16 FCC Rcd 19167, released October 26, 2001 [ PDF | Word ] Clarification to permittees that only the circumstances explicitly listed in 47 CFR Section 73.3598 and decisions will toll a construction permit (see paragraph 10). April 12, 2001 Tolling Request of WREL-FM, Buena Vista, VA Letter, dated April 12, 2001 [ Word ]. Short tolling period granted due to "failure of a Commission-imposed condition." April 9, 2001 Tolling Request for a NEW station, Brookline, MO Letter, dated April 9, 2001 [ Word ]. Tolling granted for administative review of construction permit; denied for administrative review of allotment rulemaking. April 9, 2001 Tolling Request for WGNY (AM), Newburgh, NY Letter, dated April 9, 2001 [ Word ]. Judicial review of zoning merits tolling; judicial review of zoning for an STA site does not. March 30, 2001 Tolling Request for WAWZ, Zarephath, NJ Letter, dated March 30, 2001 [ Word ]. Zoning application not basis for tolling. March 29, 2001 Tolling Request for WSNL (AM), Flint, MI Letter, dated March 29, 2001 [ Word ]. Interference reduction agreement cannot be implemented until WTVN's permit becomes unencumbered: tolling granted. October 6, 1999 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes / Polices and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, MM Dockets 98-43 and 94-149, FCC 99-267, , released October 6, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Petitions for reconsideration considered. December 30, 1998 Letter re WWMO (FM), Asheboro, NC Letter, dated December 30, 1998 [ Word ]. Petitions for reconsideration against grant of extension of construction permit denied, but permittee warned that permit will shortly become subject to new tolling procedures, should construction not be completed timely. July 31, 1998 Cope Communications, Inc. [WLUA (FM), Westwood, KY)] MO&O, FCC 98-174, 13 FCC Rcd 14564, released July 31, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Application for review denied regarding staff cancellation of WLUA's construction permit and deletion of station. June 29, 1998 Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education MO&O, FCC 98-128, 13 FCC Rcd 13368, released June 29, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Application for review denied regarding staff cancellation of WRTL's construction permit and deletion of station. April 3, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes Docket 98-43, NPRM, FCC 98-57, 11 FCC Rcd 11349, 63 FR 19226, released April 3, 1998 [ | PDF WP5.1 ]. January 26, 1998 Letter re WVNU (FM), Greenfield, Ohio Letter, dated January 26, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Request for reinstatement of expired permit was denied. January 26, 1998 Letter re KWWV (FM), Morro Bay, CA Letter, dated January 26, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Request for reinstatement of expired permit was denied. October 21, 1997 Aspen FM, Inc., a California Corp. (Assignor) and Aspen FM, Inc., a Colorado Corp. (KPVW (FM), Aspen, CO) MO&O, FCC 97-383, 12 FCC Rcd 17852, released October 21, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Application for review and petitions for reconsideration denied, fourth extension of construction permit granted. June 24, 1997 Letter re WSRM, Coosa, GA Letter, dated June 24, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Petition for reconsideration denied; applicant had sought reinstatement of cancelled construction permit. June 17, 1997 Letter re NEW (FM) Newcastle, WY and KALG (FM) Chadron, NE Letter, dated June 17, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Requests for extension of permits denied; underlying construction permits cancelled. June 13, 1997 Letter re WRLP (FM) Russell, PA Letter, dated June 13, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Request for extension of permit denied; underlying construction permit cancelled. June 12, 1997 William S. Daugherty III for Reinstatement of Expired Permit for WXJJ (FM), Mount Vernon, KY MO&O, FCC 97-202, 12 FCC Rcd 7943, released June 12, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text]. Application for review denied. March 11, 1997 Knox Broadcasting, Inc. [WJRZ (AM), Toms River, NJ] MO&O, FCC 97-63, released March 11, 1997 [ HTML |WP5.1]. Application for review denied; station had sought extension and modification of construction permit. December 19, 1996 Letter re WHET (FM), Birnamwood, WI Letter, released December 19, 1996 [ HTML ]. Request for reinstatement of construction permit denied. November 25, 1996 Letter re: WXJJ, Mt. Vernon, KY Letter, released November 25, 1996 [ HTML ]. Request for reinstatement of construction permit denied, call sign deleted. Appeal denied. July 31, 1996 Letter re WAAT (FM), Tiptonville, TN Letter, released July 31, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Petition for reconsideration denied; staff had previously denied a request for extension of permit. July 9, 1996 Letter re WLUA (FM), Westwood, FL Letter, released July 9, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Request for extension of CP denied, call sign deleted. Appeal denied. June 27, 1996 Letter re KCVN (FM), Faribault, MN Letter, released June 27, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Petition for reconsideration denied; permittee had requested extension of construction permit for an unbuilt station. May 21, 1996 Letter re KIXK (FM), Canton, SD Letter, released May 21, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Petition for reconsideration denied; grant of extension affirmed. May 21, 1996 Letter re KOAK-FM, Red Oak, IA Letter, released May 21, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 16, 1996 WUMI (FM), State College, MS MO&O, FCC 96-170, 11 FCC Rcd 6198, released May 16, 1996 [ HTML ]. April 30, 1996 Letter re WDBS (FM), Bolingbroke, GA Letter, released April 30, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. March 22, 1996 Letter re WMNN (AM), Minneapolis, MN Letter, released March 22, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Extension of permit; construction in a floodplain; concerns raised about protected bird species. December 14, 1995 Letter re KFKQ (FM), New Holstein, WI Letter, released December 14, 1995 [ HTML  WP5.1 ].

Financial Qualifications

December 2, 2003 Calvary Chapel of Twin Falls, Inc. MO&O, FCC 03-274, released December 2, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Application for review denied: not mandatory for the staff to examine applicant's financial certification just because the applicant has multiple applications filed. June 16, 1998 Lorenzo Jelks v. FCC Opinion, Case No.97-1544, (D.C. Cir. June 16, 1998), decided June 16, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Court affirmed Commission order FCC 97-283, 12 FCC Rcd 12253, for an application for a new FM commercial station in Mableton, GA. May 12, 1998 Pensacola Radio Partners MO&O, FCC 98-80, 13 FCC Rcd 11681, released June 16, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ].

Main Studio

June 10, 2005 Main Studio Waiver Request for KRHV(FM), Big Pine, CA Letter, released June 10, 2005 [ PDF ] Request to locate main studio 56 miles away is denied; sole justification was based on the licensee's finances. December 27, 2004 Citadel Broadcasting Company, Licensee of [KSYY (FM)], Kingfisher, Oklahoma Forfeiture Order, 19 FCC Rcd 24783, released December 27, 2004 [ PDF |  Word ] Failure to maintain the required staff and management presence at the main studio; public file was incomplete. April 14, 2004 Delmarva Broadcasting Corporation MO&O, FCC 04-90, 19 FCC Rcd 6793, released April 14, 2004 [ PDF |  Word ] February 18, 2003 American Family Association, Licensee of KBKC-FM, Moberly, MO MO&O, DA 03-441, 18 FCC Rcd 2413, released February 18, 2003 [ PDF |  Word ] Petition for reconsideration denied. Forfeiture had been imposed for lack of a main studio; no main stufio waiver had been granted. Forfeiture Order, DA 02-2336, 17 FCC Rcd 18135, released September 24, 2002: [ PDF |  Word ]. April 12, 2001 Letter to Franklin Township Community School Corporation [WRFT, Indianapolis, IN] Letter, 13 FCC Rcd 11681, dated April 12, 2001 [ Word ]. Teacher as station manager OK; public inspection file should be available throughout the calender year, including summer recess months. July 30, 1999 Letter to Eclectic Enterprises, Inc., KAOD-FM, Babbitt, MN Letter, dated July 30, 1999 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. June 30, 1999 Letter to KXOJ, Inc. concerning KEOJ, Caney, KS and KEMX, Locust Grove, OK Letter, DA 99-1273, dated June 30, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. June 24, 1999 Washington Broadcast Management Co, Inc., Former Licensee, KBRO (AM), Bremerton, WA Forfeiture Order, DA 99-1230, released June 24, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. May 28, 1999 Review of the Commission's Rules regarding the main studio and local public inspection files of broadcast television and radio stations MO&O, MM Docket 97-138 FCC 99-118, released May 28, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. October 16, 1998 Letter re KGAC (FM), Saint Peter, MN Letter, dated October 16, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 version ]. August 11, 1998 Review of the Commission's Rules regarding the main studio and local public inspection files of broadcast television and radio stations R&O, MM Docket 97-138 FCC 98-175, 13 FCC Rcd 15691, released August 11, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Rules were effective October 30, 1998, except for telephone requests of political file materials in a station's public file pursuant to 47 CFR 73.3526(c) -- that rule section became effective November 4, 1998. MO&O July 30, 1998 KUAM (AM), KUAM-FM, KUAM-TV, Agana, Guam Letter, DA 98-1513, , released July 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. August 22, 1997 Certain Minor Changes in Broadcast Facilities Without a Construction Permit R&O, FCC 97-290, 12 FCC Rcd 12371, 62 FR 51052, released August 22, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. May 28, 1997 Review of the Commission's Rules regarding the main studio and local public inspection files of broadcast television and radio stations NPRM, MM Docket 97-138 FCC 97-182, 12 FCC Rcd 6993, released May 28, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. [ R&O | MO&O ] April 18, 1997 Gerard A. Turro HDO, FCC 97-137, 12 FCC Rcd 6264, released April 18, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. February 10, 1997 Letter re WZBN (FM), Carthage, IL Letter, dated February 10, 1997 [ HTML ]. May 31, 1996 Letter re NEW (FM), Appleton, MN (Satellite of KNOW, St. Paul, MN) Letter, dated May 31, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 20, 1996 Letter re NEW (FM), Grand Gorge, NY (Satellite of WFGB, Kingston, NY) Letter [ HTML ]. December 8, 1995 Letter re WNJY (FM), Delphi, IN Letter, dated December 8, 1995 [ PDF . Petition for reconsideration denied: [ HTML  WP5.1 ] March 15, 1996 NEW (FM), Spencerville, OH (Satellite of WBCL, Fort Wayne, IN) Letter, dated March 15, 1996 [ HTML ]. March 15, 1996 NEW (FM), Kalispell, MT (Satellite of KMBI-FM, Spokane, WA) Letter, dated March 15, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. March 15, 1996 Letter re NEW (FM), Pikesville, KY (Satellite of WMBI-FM, Chicago, IL) Letter, dated March 15, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. February 26, 1996 Letter re WBRX (FM), Patton, PA Letter, dated February 26, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. November 22, 1995 Letter re NEW (FM), Federalsburg, MD (Satellite of WAAI, Hurlock, MD) Letter, dated December 8, 1995 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. August 17, 1988 Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of the Commission's Rules, the Main Studio and Program Origination Rules for Radio and Television Broadcast Stations MO&O, MM Docket 86-406. FCC 88-235, 3 FCC Rcd 5024, released August 17, 1988 [ PDF ]. Public File; Local / Toll-Free telephone requirements, clarification of 'main studio' and its applicability to noncommercial educational stations, use of actual or predicted contours for determining principal community contour.

Minimum Operating Schedule

November 22, 1995 KBNB (AM), Gilmer, TX Letter, DA 98-785, 13 FCC Rcd 11054, released December 8, 1995 [ WP5.1 | Text ].

Misrepresentation

June 26, 2000 Contemporary Media, Inc., et. al. v. FCC Case No. 99-1198 (D.C. Cir. June 16, 2000) decided June 26, 2000 [ HTML | Word ]. [ Previous MO&O ] April 24, 1998 KXBZ (FM), Manhattan, KS , DA 98-784, , released April 24, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. January 30, 1998 Letter re WNWK (FM), Newark, NJ Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Unique programming not considered during assignment application review process; unauthorized construction. April 18, 1997 Gerard A. Turro HDO, FCC 97-137, 12 FCC Rcd 6264, released April 18, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. February 28, 1997 Letter re KBER (FM), Ogden, Utah Letter, dated February 28, 1997 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. June 17, 1996 Letter re WWDX (FM), St. Johns, MI Letter, dated June 17, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 24, 1996 Letter re WJIM (AM and FM), Lansing, MI Letter, dated May 24, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. August 2, 1983 Policy Statement on Distortion of Ratings and Coverage Maps and Statements Regarding Stations' Coverage Policy Statement and Order, FCC 83-339, 94 FCC 2d 619, released June 10, 1994 [ PDF ]. Commission no longer maintains policies against the misuse of audience ratings data or the use of inaccurate or exaggerated coverage maps or coverage claims by broadcast licensees. July 23, 1975 Motion for Declaratory Ruling on a Broadcast Station's Promotional Practices Order, FCC 75-808, 54 FCC 2d 388, released July 23, 1975 [ PDF ]. Request for declaratory ruling denied; petitioner had sought a general statement regarding promotional practices that a station may or may not engage in.

Multiple Ownership Issues

September 9, 2003 Prometheus Radio Project v. FCC Order, released September 3, 2003 [ PDF ]. Court of Appeals for 3rd Circuit stayed new broadcast ownership rules. July 2, 2003 Limits on Media Concentration R&O and NPRM, MM Dockets 00-244, 01-235, 01-317, 02-177, and MB Docket 03-130, FCC 03-127, released July 2, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]   Attachment: [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Abernathy Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Copps Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Martin Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Adelstein Statement: [ PDF | Word ]    Adelstein July 2, 2003 News Release: [ PDF | Word ] [ 68 FR 46286 (R&O), 68 FR 46359 (NPRM) ] June 9, 2003 FCC Sets Limits on Media Concentration: Unprecedented Public Record Results in Enforceable and Balanced Broadcast Ownership Rules News Release, released June 9, 2003 [ Word | PDF ]    Attachment: [  Excel | PDF ] Powell Statement:      [ Word | PDF ] Abernathy Statement: [ Word | PDF ] Copps Statement:       [ Word | PDF ]   Copps Bench Remarks: [ Word | PDF ]   Copps News Release:   [ Word | PDF ] Martin Press Statement: [ Word | PDF ] Adelstein Statement:     [ Word | PDF ] How to Replay June 2, 2003 Commission meeting from the FCC's Website February 19, 2002 Fox Television Stations v. FCC Decision, Case No. 00-1222, (D.C. Cir. Feb 19, 2002), decided February 19, 2002 [ HTML | PDF | Word ]. National television ownership rule remanded, national cable/broadcast ownership rule vacated. March 28, 2001 Elimination of Experimental Broadcast Ownership Restrictions R&O, MM Dockets 00-105, FCC 01-99, released March 28, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. January 19, 2001 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150], Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51], Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 00-438, 16 FCC Rcd 1097, released January 19, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ] Five petitions for reconsideration granted in part and denied in part. Erratum, released February 15, 2001: [ PDF | Word | Text ] December 13, 2000, 2000 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets MO&O, MM Docket 00-244, FCC 00-427, released December 13, 2000 [ | PDF | Word | Text ]. Attachment A: [ Excel ] Attachment B: [ PDF ] Attachment C: [ PDF ] Attachment D: [ PDF ] August 6, 1999 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150]; Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51]; "Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 99-207, , 64 FR 50621, released August 6, 1999 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Erratum, released August 23, 1999: [ WP5.1 | Text ] October 6, 1999 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes / Polices and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, MM Dockets 98-43 and 94-149, FCC 99-267, released October 6, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Petitions for reconsideration considered. November 25, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes / Policies and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, FCC 98-281, 13 FCC Rcd 23506, 63 FR 70040, released November 25, 1998 [ PDF ]. Rules effective February 16, 1999. Document as a zipped file. May 8, 1998 Assignment of License [WZNY (FM), Augusta, GA] Letter, DA 98-877, 13 FCC Rcd 9467, released May 8, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Supplemental showings are not acceptable to demonstrate compliance with the multiple ownership showings required by 47 CFR 73.3555. May 6, 1998 Letter to Trident Media and Broadcasting, Inc. Letter, 13 FCC Rcd 9364, released May 6, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. April 3, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes Docket 98-43, NPRM, FCC 98-57, 11 FCC Rcd 11349, 63 FR 19226, released April 3, 1998 [ | PDF WP5.1 ]. March 13, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 NOI, MM Docket 98-35, FCC 98-37, 13 FCC Rcd 11276, released March 13, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. The attachment to this NOI is included in the PDF file, or is available as a separate Excel file" [ Excel ] July 24, 1997 Letter re KQRS, Golden Valley, MN Letter, , dated July 24, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Related informal objections: [ WP5.1 ] February 4, 1997 Spectrum Radio, Inc. [WKIZ(AM), Key West, FL] 12 FCC Rcd 1667, released February 4, 1997 [ WP5.1 |  Text ]. March 28, 1996 Letter to KFRE (FM), Fresno, CA Letter , dated February 4, 1997 [ HTML |  WP5.1 ].

Premature Construction

October 4, 2004 KSBN Radio, Inc. Request to Toll the Period to Construct Unbuilt Station DKZTY (AM), Winchester, Nevada MO&O, FCC 04-227, 19 FCC Rcd 20162, dated October 4, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Unconventional facilities constructed by the permittee were not authorized by a construction permit and do not justify tolling of the construction permit period. February 17, 2004 Letter to KVEZ (FM), Parker, Arizona Letter, released February 17, 2004 [ PDF | Word ]. Unauthorized operation does not extend the one year expiration date for silent stations; license deleted. September 14, 1999 California State University, Sacramento [KKTO (FM)] MO&O FCC 98-215, , released September 14, 1999 [ WP5.1 |  Text ]. March 27, 1984 Commission Policy Regarding Premature or Nonconforming Construction Public Notice, released March 27, 1984 [ PDF ]. September 10, 1980 In re Request by Patton Communications Corporation for Declaratory Ruling Declaratory Ruling, FCC 80-533, 81 FCC 2d 336, released September 10, 1980 [ PDF | Scanned ]. Pouring concrete footings for a tower prior to grant of a construction permit is NOT preconstruction, and is acceptable.

Private Dispute

January 30, 1998 Letter re KFPW (AM) and KBBQ (FM), Fort Smith AR Letter, dated January 26, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Allegation of mentally impaired licensee; private dispute. January 30, 1998 Letter re WKGB (FM), Susquehanna, PA Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Whether a disputed sales agreement was in accordance with established corporate procedures is a private dispute matter. July 17, 1997 Letter re WLRZ (FM), Peru IL & WAIV (FM), Spring Valley IL Letter, released July 17, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Private dispute between owners; assignment applications granted. September 26, 1996 Letter re KNMX (AM), Las Vegas, NM Letter, dated September 26, 1996 [ HTML ]. Request to impose a condition on the grant of the assignment regarding the outcome of a civil suit is not granted. August 27, 1996 Letter re KIFM, San Diego, CA Letter, dated August 27, 1996 [ HTML  WP5.1 ]. Limited partners' dispute is covered by state law and is beyond FCC jurisdiction. August 2, 1983 Policy Statement on Distortion of Ratings and Coverage Maps and Statements Regarding Stations' Coverage Policy Statement and Order, FCC 83-339, 94 FCC 2d 619, released June 10, 1994 [ PDF ]. Commission no longer maintains policies against the misuse of audience ratings data or the use of inaccurate or exaggerated coverage maps or coverage claims by broadcast licensees. July 23, 1975 Motion for Declaratory Ruling on a Broadcast Station's Promotional Practices Order, FCC 75-808, 54 FCC 2d 388, released July 23, 1975 [ PDF ]. Request for declaratory ruling denied; petitioner had sought a general statement regarding promotional practices that a station may or may not engage in.

Procedural Issues

March 15,2004 Revision of the Public Notice Requirements of Section 73.3580 [for assignments and transfers] NPRM, MB Docket 05-6, released FCC 05-10, March 15, 2005 [ PDF | Word ]. . June 21, 2004 Great Lakes Broadcast Academy, Inc. MO&O, FCC 04-142, June 21, 2004 [ PDF | Word ]. Petition for reconsideration denied, no application for review filed. Cannot file a second petition for reconsideration once the original petition has been denied. August 4, 1999 Letter to Mt. Wilson FM Broadcasters, Inc. (KJQI (AM)) Letter, dated August 4, 1999 [ Word | Text ]. June 17, 1999 Chet-5 Broadcasting, L.P. MO&O, FCC 99-4, released August 4, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. December 14, 1998 WINV, Inc. and WGUL-FM, Inc. MO&O, FCC 98-323, released December 14, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. December 10, 1998 Peninsula Communications, Inc., for Renewal of Licenses for FM Translator Stations K285EF, Kenai; K283AB, Kenai/Soldotna; K274AB and K285AA, Kodiak; K272DG and K285EG, Seward, AK MO&O, FCC 98-314, 13 FCC Rcd 23392, released December 10, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Related items, June 29, 1998 Hooten Broadcasting, Inc. [KZAM (FM), Ganado, TX] MO&O, FCC 98-129, 13 FCC Rcd 15023, released June 29, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. February 6, 1998 Nationwide Communications, Inc. [KISW (FM), Seattle, WA] MO&O, FCC 98-129, 13 FCC Rcd 5654, released June 29, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. May 13, 1997 Letter re KLLT (FM), Vinton, IA Letter, dated May 13, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. March 11, 1997 Letter re Knox Broadcasting, Inc. [WJRZ (AM), Toms River, NJ] Letter, dated March 11, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. February 28, 1997 Letter re KBER (FM), Ogden, Utah Letter, dated February 28, 1997 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. December 20, 1996 Letter re KOOZ, Great Falls, MT Letter, dated December 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. December 20, 1996 Letter re WSPD (AM), Toledo, Ohio Letter, dated December 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. October 31, 1996 Radio 2000, Inc. [KCWX (FM), Columbia Falls, MT] Letter, dated October 31, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. October 24, 1996 Letter re: WINU (AM), Highland, IL Letter, dated October 24, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. August 27, 1996 Letter re KIFM, San Diego, CA Letter, dated August 27, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Limited partners' dispute is covered by state law and is beyond FCC jurisdiction. May 16, 1996 WUMI (FM), State College, MS R&O, FCC 96-170, 11 FCC Rcd 6198, released May 16, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. March 9, 1993 Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Board of Directors [ NEW (FM), Allentown, PA] HDO, MM Docket 93-37, FCC 93-154, 8 FCC Rcd 1643, released March 9, 1993 [ HTML ] Received prohibited contour overlap encomapsses 58% of proposed service contour; request for waiver (on reconsideration) denied. July 26, 1994 Status Inquiries Under the Commission's Ex Parte Rules Public Notice, DA 94-823, 10 FCC Rcd 743, released July 26, 1994 [ PDF ]. January 11, 1993 Murray Hill Broadcasting Company [WQMG-FM] MO&O, FCC 92-576, 8 FCC Rcd 325, released January 11, 1993 [ PDF ]. Where the staff grants an application in part under 47 CFR 0.110, the permittee must either wholly accept the grant or wholly reject the grant: the permittee cannot accept the grant while contesting its terms. February 19, 1992 Hughes-Moore Associates, Inc. MO&O, FCC 92-53, 7 FCC Rcd 1454, released February 19, 1992 [ PDF ]. Establishing proof of filing with the Commission for a document August 2, 1984 Commission States Future Policy on Incomplete and Patently Defective AM and FM Construction Permit Applications Public Notice, MM Docket 93-37, FCC 84-366, 55 RR 2d 776, released August 2, 1984 [ HTML ] This 1984 policy statement presently applies only to AM applications and FM noncommercial educational applications, and may be modified by the recently proposed auction or point system procedures. May 13, 1970 Applicability of Fraudulent Billing Rule Public Notice, FCC 70-513, 23 FCC 2d 303, May 15, 1970 [ PDF ] Examples of fraudulent billing practices under former rule 47 CFR Section 73.1205. May 13, 1970 Prohibit Certain Fraudulent Billing Practices MO&O, FCC 70-512, 23 FCC 2d 70, adopted May 13, 1970 [ PDF ] Adopted former rule 47 CFR Section 73.1205. March 1, 1967 Kittyhawk Broadcasting Corp. [Kettering, Ohio] MO&O, FCC 67-256, 7 FCC 2d 153, adopted March 1, 1967 [ Scanned ] Appeal dismissed under Cook, Inc. v. U.S., 394 F.2d 84 (7th Cir. 1968). Application cutoff procedures under the former application processing system.

Programming

September 2, 2005 Media Bureau Suspends Television and Radio Rules To Permit NCE Stations to Broadcast Commercial Programming in the Greater New Orleans Area Public Notice, DA 05-2410, September 2, 2005 [ PDF | Word ]. Noncommercial educational stations given a temporary exemption from airing commercials in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. December 15, 2004 Letter to Saul Levine, Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters Letter, DA 04-3907, December 15, 2004 [ PDF | Word ]. Petition to amend SDARS (satellite digital audio radio service) rules to include an indecency provision similar to 47 CFR Section 73.3999 declined; "subscription-based services do not call into play the issue of indecency." December 4, 2003 Licensee of Noncommercial Educational Station WAAQ(FM), Onsted, MI And Translator Station W214BH, Mount Pleasant, MI MO&O, FCC 03-3864, released December 4, 2003 [ PDF | Word | ]. Impermissible donor and underwriting advertisements in violation of Section 399B of the Communications Act, on a noncommercial educational station; originations concerning financial support in excess of the limitations in 47 CFR Section 74.1231 over an FM translator station. March 20, 2003 Reminder to Video Programming Distributors to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing or Vision Disabilities Public Notice, FCC 03-839, 18 FCC Rcd 5069, released March 20, 2003 [ PDF | Word | ]. April 6, 2001 Industry Guidance on the Commission's Case Law Interpreting 18 U.S.C. ° 1464 and Enforcement Policies Regarding Broadcast Indecency Policy Statement, FCC 01-90, released April 6, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. October 11, 2000 Radio-Television News Directors Association and National Association of Broadcasters, et al., v. FCC Opinion, Case No. 98-1305, (D.C. Cir. October 11, 2000), , decided October 11, 2000 . [ Previous opinion ] July 26, 2000 Citicasters Co., Licensee of WXTB(FM), Clearwater, FL NAL, DA 00-1640, released July 26, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. Broadcast of telephone answering machine messages. April 19, 2000 AK Media Group, Licensee of KJR-FM, Seattle, WA NAL, DA 00-883, released April 19, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. Disclosure of contest terms. March 22, 2000 AK Media Group, Licensee of KJR-FM, Seattle, WA MO&O, FCC 00-73, released March 22, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. March 8, 2000 Infinity Broadcasting Corporation Corporation of Washington, D.C. [WJFK-FM, Manassas, VA] NAL, DA 00-516, released March 8, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. Broadcast of telephone conversation. February 10, 2000 Clear Channel Licenses, Inc., KPRR(FM), El Paso, TX NAL, DA 00-238, released February 10, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. January 28, 2000 Licensee, WQAM (AM), Miami, FL Forfeiture Order, DA 00-221, released January 28, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. January 28, 2000 WQED, Pittsburgh; Cornerstone Television, Inc; Paxon Pittsburgh Licensee, Inc. Order on Reconsideration, DA 00-225, released January 28, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. December 28, 1999 WQED, Pittsburgh; Cornerstone Television, Inc; Paxon Pittsburgh Licensee, Inc. MO&O, FCC 99-393, December 28, 1999 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. Separate statements of Commissioners: Kennard & Tristani: [ Word | Text ] Powell & Furchgott-Roth: [ Word | Text ] [ Word | Text ]. September 30, 1999 Casino Advertising Enforcement Pending Disposition of Players International Case Public Notice, DA 99-2034, , released September 30, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. August 3, 1999 Radio-Television News Directors Association and National Association of Broadcasters, et al., v. FCC Opinion, Case No. 98-1305, 184 F.3d 872 (D.C. Cir. August 3, 1999), , decided August 3, 1999 [ HTML ]. . September 17, 1999 In re Petition for Reconsideration by People for the American Way and Media Access Project of Declaratory Ruling Regarding Section 312(a)(7) of the Communications Act MO&O, FCC 99-231, , released September 17, 1999 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. See also the original declaratory ruling. January 7, 1999 Letter to KIDS-TV, Licensee and Station K06MU(TV) Letter, DA 99-112, released January 7, 1999 [ Scanned ]. August 12, 1999 Letter to American Family Association, licensee of Educational Translator W204AV, Sanford, NC Letter, , , dated August 12, 1999 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. June 14, 1999 Greater New Orleans Broadcasting Association, Inc. v. United States Decision, Case No. 98-387 (U.S. Sct. June 14, 1999), decided June 14, 1999 [ HTML ]. October 22, 1998 Lesnick Communications, Inc. [WTWR-FM] Letter, DA 98-2117, , released October 22, 1998 [ Scanned ]. June 19, 1999 NPR Phoenix, LLC [KPTY (FM), Gilbert, AZ] , DA 98-1187, , released June 19, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. June 5, 1998 NPR Phoenix, LLC [KPTY (FM), Gilbert, AZ] , DA 98-1064, 13 FCC Rcd 13869, released June 5, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. April 24, 1998 KXBZ (FM), Manhattan, KS , DA 98-784, released April 24, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. January 30, 1998 Letter re WNWK (FM), Newark, NJ Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Unique programming not considered during assignment application review process; unauthorized construction. September 24, 1997 Letter re WDCU (FM), Washington D.C. Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. C-SPAN is not an educational entity but has an educational goal and program; that jazz programming format would be lost is not a factor in considering the assignment application; educational licensee/seller can maximize its profit from the sale. September 4, 1997 Letter re WLLR-FM, East Moline, IL Letter, dated September 4, 1997 [ HTML ]. Contest. July 24, 1997 Letter re KQRS, Golden Valley, MN Letter, dated July 24, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Contest. April 3, 1997 Letter to Kathleen Benfield & M. Anne Swanson re: WEZB, New Orleans, LA Letter, DA 97-664, 13 FCC Rcd 4102, dated April 3, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. February 10, 1997 Letter re WZBN (FM), Carthage, IL Letter, dated February 10, 1997 [ HTML ]. May 29, 1996 Letter re W291AD (FM), Marianna, FL (W283AE, W231AC, and W222AB also) Letter, dated May 29, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 20, 1996 Letter re WBGG (FM), Fort Lauderdale, FL Letter, dated May 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 20, 1996 Letter re WIOD (AM), Miami, FL Letter, dated May 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. October 3, 1994 In re Request for Declaratory Ruling of National Association of Broadcasters Regarding Section 312(a)(7) of the Communications Act MO&O, FCC 94-225, , released September 17, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. See also the petition for reconsideration decision. December 12, 1991 Codification of the Commission's Political Programming Policies R&O, MM Docket 91-168, FCC 91-403, 7 FCC Rcd 678, released December 12, 1991 [ Scanned ]. December 12, 1991 Codification of the Commission's Political Programming Policies R&O, MM Docket 91-168, FCC 91-403, 7 FCC Rcd 678, released December 12, 1991 [ Scanned ]. November 14, 1991 Letter to Professor David Berkman Letter, dated November 14, 1991 [ PDF ]. Personal attack rule not violated. September 13, 1988 Amendment of Section [73.]1206: Broadcast of Telephone Conversations R&O, FCC 88-236, 3 FCC Rcd 5461, released September 13, 1988 [ Scanned ]. NCE broadcasts of old radio shows that include old commercials. August 6, 1987 Syracuse Peace Council against Television Station WTVH, Syracuse, NY MO&O, FCC 87-266, 2 FCC Rcd 5043, released August 6, 1987 [ PDF ]. Commission concludes that "the Constitution bars us from enforcing the Fairness Doctrine against WTVH." April 11, 1986 In the Matter of Commission Policy Concerning the Noncommercial Nature of Educational Broadcasting Stations Public Notice, FCC 86-161, released April 11, 1986 [ Scanned ]. Excerpts reprinted in 1992; current policy and related cases.. April 4, 1986 Amendment of Section 73.242 of the Commission's Rules and regulations in Regard to AM-FM Program Duplication R&O, BC Docket 21136, FCC 86-132, 103 FCC 2d 922, released April 4, 1986 [ Scanned ]. Program duplication rule (Section 73.242) deleted. March 28, 1984 Commission Policy Concerning the Noncommercial Nature of Educational Broadcasting Stations MO&O, BC Docket 21136, FCC 84-105, 97 FCC 2d 255, released March 28, 1984 [ Scanned ]. November 1, 1983 Amendment of Section 73.1201(b)(2) ... Additional City Identification R&O, BC Docket 82-374, FCC 83-487, 95 FCC 2d 1253, released November 1, 1983 [ Scanned ]. Petition for rconsideration denied, FCC 84-339, 98 FCC 2d 787, released July 27, 1984: [ Scanned ]. August 2, 1983 Policy Statement on Distortion of Ratings and Coverage Maps and Statements Regarding Stations' Coverage Policy Statement and Order, FCC 83-339, 94 FCC 2d 619, released June 10, 1994 [ PDF ]. Commission no longer maintains policies against the misuse of audience ratings data or the use of inaccurate or exaggerated coverage maps or coverage claims by broadcast licensees. July 30, 1982 Commission Policy Concerning the Noncommercial Nature of Educational Broadcasting Stations MO&O, BC Docket 21136, FCC 82-327, 90 FCC 2d 895, released July 30, 1982 [ Scanned ]. May 19, 1981 Commission Policy Concerning the Noncommercial Nature of Educational Broadcasting Stations Second R&O, BC Docket 21136, FCC 81-204, 86 FCC 2d 141, released May 19, 1981 [ Scanned ]. May 17, 1979 Street Broadcasting Corporation [WIZR-FM, Johnstown, NY] MO&O, FCC 79-296, 72 FCC 2d 793, released May 17, 1979 [ PDF ]. Station's request to transmit horse racing information to off-track betting parlors via SCA (subcarrier) was granted. July 31, 1978 Commission Policy in Enforcing Section 73.312(a)(7) of the Communications Act R&O, BC Docket 78-102, FCC 78-504, 68 FCC 2d 1079, released July 31, 1978 [ Scanned ]. July 30, 1976 Development of Policy re: Changes in the Entertainment Formats of Broadcast Stations MO&O, Docket 20682, FCC 76-744, 60 FCC 2d 858, released July 30, 1976 [ Scanned ]. FCC will not regulate the programming format of radio broadcast stations. Affirmed under FCC v. WNCN Listener's Guild by the U.S. Supreme Court, 450 U.S. 582 (1981). July 2, 1976 Use of 'Tone Clusters' and other Audio Attention-Getting Devices at AM, FM, and TV Broadcast Stations Public Notice, FCC 76-610, 60 FCC 2d 290, 41 FR 28582, released July 30, 1976 [ Scanned ]. 47 CFR 73.4275. August 13, 1975 Multiple Ownership, et al. MO&O, FCC 76-610, 54 FCC 2d 941, released August 13, 1975 [ HTML ]. Excerpts dealing with religious broadcasting. June 1, 1973 In re Identification of Source Of, or Party Supplying, Certain Broadcast Matters Public Notice, FCC 73-595, 41 FCC 2d 333, 38 FR 14979, released June 1, 1973 [ Scanned ]. 47 CFR 73.4215. July 23, 1975 Motion for Declaratory Ruling on a Broadcast Station's Promotional Practices Order, FCC 75-808, 54 FCC 2d 388, released July 23, 1975 [ PDF ]. Request for declaratory ruling denied; petitioner had sought a general statement regarding promotional practices that a station may or may not engage in. May 18, 1972 Station-Initiated Calls Which Fail to Comply With Section 73.206 [now 73.1206] of the Rules , FCC 72-431, 35 FCC 2d 940, released May 18, 1972 [ Scanned ]. October 21, 1970 [Re-]Broadcast of National Weather Service Transmissions [on 162.4 and 162.55 MHz] , FCC 70-1108, 26 FCC 2d 217, released October 21, 1970 [ Scanned ]. June 4, 1970 In Re Application of Sections 317 and 508 of the Communications Act to "Kickbacks" of Fees Paid to Performers Public Notice, FCC 70-593, 23 FCC 2d 588, 35 FR 9045, released June 4, 1970 [ PDF ]. August 1, 1962 FCC Warns About Broadcast of Controversial Foreign matter Without Indicating Foreign Sponsorship Public Notice, FCC 62-881, 40 FCC 136, released August 1, 1962 [ PDF ]. June 1, 1962 Broadcasters Warned Against 'Teaser' or 'Come-On' Spots Where Neither Sponsor Nor Sponsor's Product Is Announced Public Notice, FCC 62-592, 40 FCC 135, 27 FR 5274, released June 1, 1962 [ PDF | Scanned ]. 47 CFR 73.4260 November 7, 1961 Licensee Responsibility With Respect to the Broadcast of False, Misleading or Deceptive Advertising Public Notice, FCC 61-1316, 40 FCC 125, released November 7, 1961 [ PDF ]. October 10, 1950 Identification on Broadcast Station [of Sponsorship] Public Notice, FCC 50-1207, 40 FCC 2, 43 FCC 547, 15 FR 6974, released October 10, 1950 [ PDF ]. April 1949 Editorializing by Broadcast Licensees Appendix, Docket 85-16, 13 FCC 1246 released April 1949 [ PDF ].

Public Inspection File

March 31, 2003 Interim Policy Concerning Placement of Equal Opportunity Employment Public File Report in a Broadcaster's Public File, MM Docket No. 98-204 Public Notice, DA 03-1046, , released March 31, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Ten day grace period with respect to EEO public file reports due April 1, 2003. 47 CFR 73.2080(c)(6) requires broadcasters to place an EEO report in the station's public file. April 12, 2001 Letter to Franklin Township Community School Corporation [WRFT, Indianapolis, IN] Letter, 13 FCC Rcd 11681, dated April 12, 2001 [ Word ]. Teacher as station manager OK; public inspection file should be available throughout the calender year, including summer recess months. September 22, 2000 Riverside Broadcasting, Inc., Licensee of Station WIMX(FM), Gibsonburg, OH NAL, DA 00-2164, , released September 22, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. Failure to maintain, make available the station's public inspection file. March 16, 2000 WS Communications, LLC [KWGL (FM), Ouray, CO] NAL, DA 00-2164, 13 FCC Rcd 11681, released March 16, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. Failure to maintain, make available the station's public inspection file. April 12, 2001 Letter to Franklin Township Community School Corporation [WRFT, Indianapolis, IN] Letter, 13 FCC Rcd 11681 dated April 12, 2001 [ Word ]. Teacher as station manager OK; public inspection file should be available throughout the calender year, including summer recess months. June 1999 The Public and Broadcasting Information Sheet, , , dated June 1999 [ HTML ]. This document is REQUIRED to be in each broadcast station's local public inspection file, per 47 CFR 73.3526 and 73.3527. June 24, 1999 Central Coast Communications, Inc. [KIEZ (FM), Carmel Valley, CA] Letter DA 99-1203, , released June 24, 1999 [ WP5.1 |  Text ]. June 24, 1999 Padre Sierra Communications, Inc." [KRQK (FM), Lompoc, CA] Letter DA 99-1206, , released June 24, 1999 [ WP5.1 |  Text ]. June 24, 1999 Padre Sierra Communications, Inc. [KSBQ (AM), Santa Maria, CA] Letter DA 99-1207, , released June 24, 1999 [ WP5.1 |  Text ]. June 23, 1999 Pacific Spanish Network, Inc. [KLNA (FM), Dunnigan, CA] DA 99-1203, , released June 23, 1999 [ WP5.1 |  Text ]. June 23, 1999 Pacific Spanish Network, Inc. [KTTA (FM), Esparto, CA] DA 99-1209, , released June 23, 1999 [ WP5.1 |  Text ]. June 1999 The Public and Broadcasting Information Sheet, , , dated June 1999 [ HTML ]. This document is REQUIRED to be in each broadcast station's local public inspection file, per 47 CFR 73.3526 and 73.3527. May 28, 1999 Review of the Commission's Rules regarding the main studio and local public inspection files of broadcast television and radio stations MO&O, MM Docket 97-138 FCC 99-118, released May 28, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. October 16, 1998 Letter re KGAC (FM), Saint Peter, MN Letter, dated October 16, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 version ]. September 18, 1998 Availability of Locally Maintained Records for Inspection by Members of the Public [Corrected version] Public Notice, dated September 18, 1998 [ Scanned ]. Reason for correction: [ Scanned ]. Original document: [ WP5.1 | Text ]. August 11, 1998 Review of the Commission's Rules regarding the main studio and local public inspection files of broadcast television and radio stations R&O, MM Docket 97-138 FCC 98-175, 13 FCC Rcd 15691, released August 11, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Rules were effective October 30, 1998, except for telephone requests of political file materials in a station's public file pursuant to 47 CFR 73.3526(c) -- that rule section became effective November 4, 1998. MO&O May 28, 1997 Review of the Commission's Rules regarding the main studio and local public inspection files of broadcast television and radio stations NPRM, MM Docket 97-138 FCC 97-182, 12 FCC Rcd 6993, released May 28, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. [ R&O | MO&O ] April 3, 1997 Letter to Kathleen Benfield & M. Anne Swanson re: WEZB, New Orleans, LA Letter, DA 97-664, 13 FCC Rcd 4102, dated April 3, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. February 28, 1997 Letter re KBER (FM), Ogden, UT Letter, dated February 28, 1997 [ HTML  WP5.1 ]. October 1, 1996 In re Request of A. H. Belo Corporation For Declaratory Ruling Staff Ruling, DA 96-1653, 11 FCC Rcd 12306, released October 1, 1996 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Staff ruling on request to provide free air in the context of news coverage of "major" candidates for governmental positions (whether such air time is exempt from the "equal opportunities" provision of Section 315(a) of the Communications Act) May 29, 1996 Letter re W291AD (FM), Marianna, FL (W283AE, W231AC, and W222AB also) Letter, dated May 29, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. August 17, 1988 Amendment of Sections 73.1125 and 73.1130 of the Commission's Rules, the Main Studio and Program Origination Rules for Radio and Television Broadcast Stations MO&O, MM Docket 88-406, FCC 88-235, 3 FCC Rcd 5024, released August 17, 1988 [ PDF ]. Public File; Local / Toll-Free telephone requirements, clarification of 'main studio' and its applicability to noncommercial educational stations, use of actual or predicted contours for determining principal community contour. February 23, 1971 Availability of Locally Maintained Records for Inspection by Members of the Public Public Notice, FCC 71-157, 28 FCC 2d 71, released February 23, 1911 [ Scanned ].

Public Notice Issues

March 15,2004 Revision of the Public Notice Requirements of Section 73.3580 [for assignments and transfers] NPRM, MB Docket 05-6, FCC 05-10, released March 15, 2005 [ PDF | Word ]. . December 30, 1998 Letter re WWMO (FM), Asheboro, NC Letter, dated December 30, 1998 [ Word ]. Petitions for reconsideration against grant of extension of construction permit denied, but permittee warned that permit will shortly become subject to new tolling procedures, should construction not be completed timely. October 24, 1996 Letter re: WINU (AM), Highland, IL Letter, dated October 24, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ].

Renewal of License

August 3, 2004 Letter to Marantha Broadcasting, Inc. [WXAF (FM)] Letter, DA 04-2539, dated August 4, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Late filed renewal application granted, but station assessed a forfeiture. August 3, 2004 Letter to Gospel Media, Inc [WSMX (AM)] Letter, DA 04-2540, dated August 4, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Late filed renewal application granted, but station assessed a forfeiture. December 14, 1998 WINV, Inc. and WGUL-FM, Inc. (WINV(AM)) MO&O, FCC 98-323, released December 14, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Application for review dismissed; petitioner does not have standing. December 10, 1998 Peninsula Communications, Inc., for Renewal of Licenses for FM Translator Stations K285EF, Kenai; K283AB, Kenai/Soldotna; K274AB and K285AA, Kodiak; K272DG and K285EG, Seward, AK MO&O, FCC 98-314, 13 FCC Rcd 23392, released December 10, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Related items, October 22, 1998 Northern Rhode Island Public Radio Broadcasting Letter, dated October 22, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. June 15, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules NPRM, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 98-117, 13 FCC Rcd 14849, 63 FR 33892, released June 15, 1998 [ PDF (includes appendices) | WP5.1 | Text ]    Appendices: [ WP5.1 ] The NPRM proposals are briefly summarized in the News Release FCC Seeks Comment on Negotiated Interference As Part of Radio Technical Rule Streamlining, released June 11, 1998. The comment due dates were extended by the July 23, 1998 Order, DA 98-1468, 13 FCC Rcd 13513: [ WP5.1 | Text ]. September 22, 1997 Special Supplement to Renewal Booklet Concerning Question 6, Section II of FCC Form 303-S and Appendix C Worksheet, released September 22, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. This supplement is intended to help applicants determine environmental / RF compliance for renewal applications. September 22, 1997 Special Notice to Renewal Applicants Regarding Environmental Rules [Radiofrequency Exposure] Information Sheet, released August 8, 1997 [ HTML ]. April 18, 1997 Gerard A. Turro HDO, FCC 97-137, 12 FCC Rcd 6264, released April 18, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. April 3, 1997 Letter to Kathleen Benfield & M. Anne Swanson re: WEZB, New Orleans, LA Letter, DA 97-664, 13 FCC Rcd 4102, dated April 3, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. January 16, 1997 Letter re WTKS (FM), Cocoa Beach, FL Letter, dated January 16, 1997 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. December 20, 1996 Letter re WSPD (AM), Toledo, Ohio Letter, dated December 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 29, 1996 Letter re W291AD (FM), Marianna, FL (W283AE, W231AC, and W222AB also) Letter, dated May 29, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 20, 1996 Letter re WBGG (FM), Fort Lauderdale, FL Letter, dated May 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 20, 1996 Letter re WIOD (AM), Miami, FL Letter, dated May 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. March 29, 1996 Letter re WJMZ (FM), Anderson, SC Letter, dated March 29, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ].

Settlements

April 21, 2000 Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants R&O, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 00-120, 15 FCC Rcd 7386, released February 6, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-44, released February 6, 1998: [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. October 1, 1999 In re Applications of Rio Grande Broadcasting, et al., for a New FM Station on Channel No. 247A at Rio Grande, Puerto Rico MO&O, Docket 90-380, FCC 99-261, released July 3, 2001 [ Word | Text ]. March 19, 1999 SL Communications, Inc. v. FCC Opinion, Case No. 98-1076 (D.C. Cir. March 19, 1999), decided March 19, 1999 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 2, 1996 Letter re: NEW (FM), Kosciusko, MS Letter, dated May 2, 1996 [ HTML ].

Share Time Licenses

April 9, 2004 Piscataway Board of Education and King's Temple Ministries, Inc. HDO, released April 9. 2004 MB Docket 04-444, DA 04-957, [ PDF | Word ]. Hearing Designation order limited to the issue of share time operations. October 22, 1998 Northern Rhode Island Public Radio Broadcasting Letter, dated October 22, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. August 13, 1997 Nassau Community College [WHPC (FM), Garden City, NY] MO&O, FCC 97-277, 12 FCC Rcd 12234, released August 13, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ].

Silent Stations

February 17, 2004 Letter to KVEZ (FM), Parker, Arizona Letter, released February 17, 2004 [ PDF | Word ]. Unauthorized operation does not extend the one year expiration date for silent stations; license deleted. May 22, 2003 Letter re: Silent Translator Stations DW237AV, DW295AB Letter, released May 22, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Petition for reconsideration denied: FCC does not have the authority to extend the 12 month limit for silent stations, after which the license is automatically forfeited. Construction permits don't survive the statutory expiration date. March 11, 2003 Letter re: Silent Station DKTMN, Cloudcroft, NM Letter, DA 03-748, 18 FCC Rcd 3818, released March 11, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Short transmissions are not "broadcasting" for the purposes of Section 312(g) of the Communications Act and do not suffice to keep a permit from automatic forfeiture after 12 months silence. Previous letter, DA 03-21, 18 FCC Rcd 35, dated January 3, 2003: [ PDF | Word ] October 17, 1996 Public Notice, 11 FCC Rcd 14356, released October 17, 1996 [ HTML ]. May 22, 1996 Public Notice, 11 FCC Rcd 13241, released May 22, 1996 [ HTML ]. April 1, 1996 Letter re KMOA (AM), Kensett, AR Letter, dated April 1, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 1, 1996 Letter re KUHD (AM), Port Neches, TX Letter, dated April 1, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 1, 1996 Letter re WSHK (FM), Kokomo, IN HDO, dated April 1, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 17, 1996 Implementation of Section 403(l) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Silent Station Authorizations) Order, FCC 96-218, released May 17, 1996 [ Scanned ].