Sec. 24.843  Extension of time to complete construction.

    (a) If construction is not completed within the time period set 
forth in Sec. 24.203, the authorization will automatically expire. 
Before the period for construction expires an application for an 
extension of time to complete construction (FCC Form 489) may be filed. 
See paragraph (b) of this section. Within 30 days after the 
authorization expires an application for reinstatement may be filed on 
FCC Form 489.
    (b) Extension of Time to Complete Construction. An application for 
extension of time to complete construction may be made on FCC Form 489. 
Extension of time requests must be filed prior to the expiration of the 
construction period. Extensions will be granted only if the licensee 
shows that the failure to complete construction is due to causes beyond 
its control.
    (c) An application for modification of an authorization (under 
construction) does not extend the initial construction period. If 
additional time to construct is required, an FCC Form 489 must be 
submitted.
    (d) [Reserved]