[Federal Register: October 6, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 193)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 54269-54270] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr06oc99-38] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 99-1973, MM Docket No. 99-293, RM-9720, RM-9721] Radio Broadcasting Services; Canton and Saranac Lake, NY AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission requests comments on two petitions concerning Saranac Lake, NY. Radio Vermont Classics, Inc., requests the substitution of Channel 227A for unoccupied and unapplied-for Channel 269A at Saranac Lake, NY, so as to remove the 1 kilometer short-spacing with its outstanding construction permit (BPH-980806IA). Radio Power, Inc. requests the substitution of Channel 268C2 for Channel 268A at Canton, NY, and the modification of Station WRCD's license to specify operation on the higher powered channel. Radio Power also requests the substitution of Channel 227A for Channel 269A at Saranac Lake to accommodate the Canton upgrade. Channel 227A can be allotted to Saranac Lake without the imposition of a site restriction, at coordinates 44- 19-48 North Latitude and 74-08-00 West Longitude. Channel 268C2 can be allotted to Canton with a site restriction of 31.8 kilometers (19.8 miles) east, at coordinates 44-35-56 NL; 74-46-24 WL. Both Canton and Saranac Lake are located within 320 kilometers (200 miles) of the U.S.- Canadian border and require concurrence by the Canadian government as specially negotiated short-spaced allotments. DATES: Comments must be filed on or before November 15, 1999, and reply comments on or before November 30, 1999. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve the petitioner, or its counsel or consultant, as follows: Nathaniel F. Emmons, Wiley, Rein & Fielding, 1776 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006 (Counsel to Radio Vermont); David G. O'Neil, Rini, Coran & Lancellotta, P.C., 1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036-1701 (Counsel to Radio Power). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie K. Shapiro, Mass Media Bureau, (202) 418-2180. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 99-293, adopted September 15, 1999, and released September 24, 1999. The full text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Services, Inc., (202) 857-3800, 1231 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. [[Page 54270]] Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to this proceeding. Members of the public should note that from the time a Notice of Proposed Rule Making is issued until the matter is no longer subject to Commission consideration or court review, all ex parte contacts are prohibited in Commission proceedings, such as this one, which involve channel allotments. See 47 CFR 1.1204(b) for rules governing permissible ex parte contacts. For information regarding proper filing procedures for comments, see 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.420. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Radio broadcasting. Federal Communications Commission. John A. Karousos, Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 99-25890 Filed 10-5-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P