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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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 ].
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 ].
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
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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 1166468 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 [ | PDFWord ].
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 02-2817 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 [ | PDFWP5.1 ].
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.
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 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
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 97-138FCC 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 97-138FCC 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 ].
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.
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.
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
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
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 [ | PDFWP5.1 ].
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 ].
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&OFCC 98-215,
,
released September 14, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ].
March 27, 1984
Commission Policy Regarding
Premature or Nonconforming Construction
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.
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 [ HTMLWP5.1 ].
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.
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))
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 ].
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.
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
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.
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
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 1246released April 1949 [ PDF ].
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 11681dated 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]
LetterDA 99-1203,
,
released June 24, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ].
June 24, 1999
Padre Sierra
Communications, Inc." [KRQK (FM), Lompoc, CA]
LetterDA 99-1206,
,
released June 24, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ].
June 24, 1999
Padre Sierra Communications, Inc. [KSBQ (AM),
Santa Maria, CA]
LetterDA 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 97-138FCC 99-118,
released May 28, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ].
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 97-138FCC 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 97-138FCC 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 ].
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)
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 ].
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.
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,
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 ].
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 ].
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 ].
Applications of Leslie D. Brewer for
Special Temporary Authority to Operate an Unlicensed FM Broadcast Station
[at Temple Terrace, FL]
MO&O,
FCC 02-29,
released February 8, 2002 [
PDF | Word | Text ].
Application for review denied to operate an unlicensed
low power FM station.
[ Related order ].
April 22, 1998
Chameleon Radio Corporation [KFCC (AM), Bay City, TX]
Decision,
MM Docket 96-173,
FCC 98-73,
13 FCC Rcd 13549,
released April 22, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ].
STA cancelled after applicant failed to supply
information requested by the Audio Services Division. Misrepresentation found;
tower construction without authorization; license revoked.
April 7, 1998
Unlicensed FM "Radio Impacto", Orlando, FL
Letter,
released April 7, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 ].
STA request for a low power FM station
is dismissed.
April 7, 1998
Unlicensed FM "Radio Amor, Poder y
Gracia", Tampa, FL
Letter,
released April 7, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 ].
STA request for a low power FM station is denied.
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 ].
October 8, 1996
Letter to WQUB (FM), Quincy, IL
Letter,
released October 8, 1996 [ HTML ].
STA granted for trial of non-type-notified transmitter.
February 16, 1996
Letter re: WPMZ(AM), East Providence, RI
Letter,
released February 16, 1996 [ HTML ].
STA to cover unauthorized nighttime operation denied;
WPMZ ordered to cease nighttime operations.
March 27, 1984
Commission Policy Regarding
Premature or Nonconforming Construction
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.
KEOT, Inc., Licensee of ... KEOT(FM),
St. George, UT
NALDA 00-227,
released February 10, 2000 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ].
June 24, 1999
Central Coast Communications, Inc. [KIEZ (FM),
Carmel Valley, CA]
LetterDA 99-1203,
,
released June 24, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ].
June 24, 1999
Padre Sierra Communications, Inc. [KSBQ (AM),
Santa Maria, CA]
LetterDA 99-1207,
,
released June 24, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ].
June 24, 1999
Padre Sierra
Communications, Inc. [KRQK (FM), Lompoc, CA]
LetterDA 99-1206,
,
released June 24, 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 ].
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
Petition of Cingular Wireless L.L.C. for a
Declaratory Ruling that Provisions of the Anne Arundel County Zoning
Ordinance are Preempted as Impermissible Regulation of Radio
Frequency Interference Reserved Exclusively to the Federal
Communications Commission
MO&O,
WT Docket 02-100,
,
released July 7, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Provisions in the county's zoning ordinance infringe on the FCC's exclusive
jurisdiction over radiofrequency interference (RFI) and are preempted under the
doctrine of "field preemption".
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.
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.
February 23, 2000
Freeman, et. al. v. Burlington Broadcasters, Inc.
d/b/a/WIZN, et. al.
Opinion,
Case No. 97-9141, 204 F.3d 311 (2nd Cir. 2000).decided February 23, 2000 [ HTMLWP5.1 ]. Jurisdiction over interference.
August 19, 1997
Preemption of State and Local Zoning and Land Use
Restrictions on the Siting, Placement and Construction of Broadcast Station
Transmission Facilities
NPRM,
MM Docket 97-182,
FCC 97-296,
12 FCC Rcd 12504,
released August 19, 1997 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. [Rulemaking has not been completed.]
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.