FCC Web Documents citing 73.1250

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  • who confirmed that KTMN was broadcasting on 97.9 MHz. On April 9, 2004, the Denver agent telephoned A-O's President and advised that the Commission records failed to show any Commission operating authority for KTMN. Later that day, A-O filed a notification with the Commission that KTMN would be broadcasting the weekend of April 10 - 11, 2004, pursuant to Section 73.1250 of the Commission's Rules. On April 13, 2004, the Chief of the Media Bureau's Audio Division sent a letter to A-O's counsel advising them that "DKTMN(FM), Cloudcroft, N.M., is without authority to initiate or continue broadcast operations." A-O was also ordered to report, by April 15, 2004, "whether the licensee ceased operations and on what day it ceased operations." On
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  • delivery into other mediums in parallel to the current system). See Executive Order, sections 2(a)(ii), 3(b)(iii); supra ¶¶ 5-7. See 47 C.F.R. § 11.11(a). 47 C.F.R. § 11.51. The rules require that the national message crawl be displayed at the top of the television screen, where it will not interfere with other messages. 47 C.F.R. § 11.51(d). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1250(h). Further Notice, 20 FCC Rcd at 18654, ¶ 74. In many cases, descriptive information will be contained in the voice message, but the text-crawl contains only basic facts. See, e.g., AFB Comments at 3; MSTV Comments at 10-11; SBE Comments at 23-25; TDI Comments at 6-7; WGBH Comments at 8-9; MSTV Reply Comments at 7; TDI Reply Comments at 7;
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  • * (2) * * * * * (3) * * * * * (4) EAS Participants participating in the State or Local Area EAS must discontinue normal programming and follow the procedures in the State and Local Area Plans. Analog and digital television broadcast stations must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(a) through (e) and 73.1250(h) of this chapter, as applicable; analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(g) and (h); and DBS providers must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(j). EAS Participants providing foreign language programming should transmit all EAS announcements in the same language as
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  • authorizations (STA). (a)*** (5) Certain rules specify special considerations and pro cedures in situations requiring an STA or permit tem porary operation at variance without prior authorization from the FCC when notification is filed as prescribed in the particular rules. See §73.62, Directional antenna system tolerances; §73.157, Antenna testing during daytime; §73.158, Directional antenna monitoring points; §73.691, Visual modulation monitoring; §73.1250, Broadcasting emergency information; §73.1350, Transmission system op eration; §73.1560, Operating power and mode tolerances; §73.1570, Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural; §73.1615, Operation during modification of facilities; §73.1680, Emergency antennas; and §73.1740, Minimum operating schedule. 17. Section 73.1820 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text (a)(2)(iii), by removing paragraphs (b)(4), (b)(5) and (b)(6), redesignating paragraphs (b)(7) and (b)(8)
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  • instrument whether executed by telecopy or by original signatures. RADIO & INVESTMENTS, INC. By: ___________________________ Kenneth R. Noble II, President Date: ___________________________ ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION By: _____________________________ David H. Solomon, Chief Date: ____________________________ TABLE I VIOLATIONS Violation Citation Station(s) Unauthorized Transfer of Control 47 U.S.C. § 310(d) KFRA, KDDK Failure to Install/Maintain EAS Equipment 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35, 73.1250, 73.1300, 73.1350(h) KFRA, KDDK Failure to Register Antenna Structure and Post Registration 47 C.F.R. § 17.4(a)(1), (g) KDDK Failure to Maintain/Staff Main Studio 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125 KFRA, KDDK Failure to Designate Chief Operator 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1350(a)-(c), 73.1870 KFRA, KDDK Excess operating power 47 C.F.R. § 73.1560(b) KDDK Failure to conduct equipment performance measurements 47 C.F.R. § 73.1590(a)(6) KFRA
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  • APPLICABLE TO ALL BROADCAST STATIONS Brief Description: These rules describe authority to rebroadcast emergency communications and priority for EAS broadcasts at the national level. Need: In setting priority for national EAS messaging and allowing for rebroadcast of emergency communications, these rules facilitate the EAS process. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, and 336. Section Number and Title: 73.1207 Rebroadcasts. 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. Brief Description: These rules provide compliance and authorization provisions for all broadcast services. Need: These rules prescribe common operating procedures for all broadcast services. . Section Number and Title: 73.1300 Unattended station operation. 73.1350 Transmission system operation. Brief Description: Under Section 73.3545 of the Commission's rules and section 325(c) the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, FCC
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  • operations employing such antennas. If a licensee desires to continue to use an emergency antenna, it must submit a request for STA within 10 business days of commencement of operations. This waiver is applicable to any station which ceased operations as a result of Hurricane Katrina and is effective until December 1, 2005. ) ) ) AM Nighttime Operations: Section 73.1250(f) of the Commission's rules permits AM stations to use their full daytime facilities during nighttime hours to broadcast emergency information, provided all operation is conducted on a noncommercial basis. The Media Bureau waives Section 73.1250(f) of the Commission's rules to permit an AM licensee to operate with such facilities during nighttime hours based on the licensee's good faith determination that
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  • operations employing such antennas. If a licensee desires to continue to use an emergency antenna, it must submit a request for STA within 10 business days of commencement of operations. This waiver is applicable to any station which ceased operations as a result of Hurricane Rita and is effective until January 1, 2006. ) ) ) AM Nighttime Operations: Section 73.1250(f) of the Commission's rules permits AM stations to use their full daytime facilities during nighttime hours to broadcast emergency information, provided all operation is conducted on a noncommercial basis. The Media Bureau waives Section 73.1250(f) of the Commission's rules to permit an AM licensee to operate with such facilities during nighttime hours based on the licensee's good faith determination that
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  • operations employing such antennas. If a licensee desires to continue to use an emergency antenna, it must submit a request for STA within 10 business days of commencement of operations. This waiver is applicable to any station which ceased operations as a result of Hurricane Wilma and is effective until January 23, 2006. ) ) ) AM Nighttime Operations: Section 73.1250(f) of the Commission's rules permits AM stations to use their full daytime facilities during nighttime hours to broadcast emergency information, provided all operation is conducted on a noncommercial basis. The Media Bureau waives Section 73.1250(f) of the Commission's rules to permit an AM licensee to operate with such facilities during nighttime hours based on the licensee's good faith determination that
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  • _______________ R&M BROADCASTING, INC. ___________________________________ By: Jack Reynolds, President Date: _______________ These rules include the main studio rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125, the chief operator rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1350 (a)-(c), the station log rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1800, 73.1820, and 73.1840, the public file rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526, and the Emergency Alert System rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.35, 73.1250, 73.1300, and 73.1350(h). 47 U.S.C. § 154(i). 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d); 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3540. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 06-2333 Federal Communications Commission DA 06-2333 h h gd gd h F ' ( 0 0 ' ( 0 0 ~ „ ^„ ~ \4
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  • ``does not have a plan of response, contingency, or back-up system in the occurrence of an announced national, state, or local emergency for the continuation of broadcast operations in the event of the [loss] of Island wide electrical power.'' VSI maintains that the Licensee therefore has violated Sections 11.1 and 11.11 of the Commission's EAS Rules, as well as Section 73.1250 of the Rules. VSI has failed to support either allegation with specific information. Additionally, Section 73.1250 of the Rules does not require stations to have an emergency plan to remain operational during emergencies. Nevertheless, the Licensee has demonstrated that it has such a plan. Moreover, with respect to VSI's reference to the Commission's EAS rules, VSI has provided no evidence
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  • develop a comprehensive emergency action plan that will include identifying ways that will effectively gather emergency information most useful to Bay Area listeners during a disaster. Discussion. While YMC implies that Clear Channel is in violation of the EAS requirements set forth in part 11 of the Rules, it has failed to support its allegations with specific information. Additionally, Section 73.1250 of the Rules does not require stations to have an emergency plan to remain operational during emergencies. Nevertheless, Clear Channel has demonstrated that the stations have been actively developing a plan. Moreover, YMC has provided no evidence that the stations' EAS equipment is not functional or that Clear Channel has otherwise violated our EAS Rules. FCC VIOLATIONS AT OTHER STATIONS
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  • who confirmed that KTMN was broadcasting on 97.9 MHz. On April 9, 2004, the Denver agent telephoned A-O's President and advised that the Commission records failed to show any Commission operating authority for KTMN. Later that day, A-O filed a notification with the Commission that KTMN would be broadcasting the weekend of April 10 - 11, 2004, pursuant to Section 73.1250 of the Commission's Rules. On April 13, 2004, the Chief of the Media Bureau's Audio Division sent a letter to A-O's counsel advising them that "DKTMN(FM), Cloudcroft, N.M., is without authority to initiate or continue broadcast operations." A-O was also ordered to report, by April 15, 2004, "whether the licensee ceased operations and on what day it ceased operations." On
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  • operations employing such antennas. If a licensee desires to continue to use an emergency antenna, it must submit a request for STA within 10 business days of commencement of operations. This waiver is applicable to any station which ceased operations as a result of fire damage and is effective until October 31, 2009. ) ) ) AM Nighttime Operations: Section 73.1250(f) of the Commission's rules permits AM stations to use their full daytime facilities during nighttime hours to broadcast emergency information, provided all operation is conducted on a noncommercial basis. The Media Bureau waives Section 73.1250(f) of the Commission's rules to permit an AM licensee to operate with such facilities during nighttime hours based on the licensee's good faith determination that
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  • the Report and Order in MM Docket No. 95-31, 15 FCC Rcd 7386 (2000) for the application listed in the attached appendix. The proposed translator is necessary to assist residents in the Skagway, Alaska area, where there is a threat to safety of life and property due to potential risk of earthquakes and tsunamis. See 47 U.S.C. §151; 47 C.F.R. §§73.1250, 74.21. See also The City of Lewisville, Texas, 11 FCC Rcd 19,638 (1996), aff'd sub nom Keller Communications, Inc. v. FCC, 130 F.3d 1073 (D.C. Cir. 1997) (staff waiver of filing requirement due to public safety interests). The application HEREBY IS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Any applications proposing to provide a similar service to Skagway, Alaska, and/or which would be in
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  • who confirmed that KTMN was broadcasting on 97.9 MHz. On April 9, 2004, the Denver agent telephoned A-O's President and advised that the Commission records failed to show any Commission operating authority for KTMN. Later that day, A-O filed a notification with the Commission that KTMN would be broadcasting the weekend of April 10 - 11, 2004, pursuant to Section 73.1250 of the Commission's Rules. On April 13, 2004, the Chief of the Media Bureau's Audio Division sent a letter to A-O's counsel advising them that "DKTMN(FM), Cloudcroft, N.M., is without authority to initiate or continue broadcast operations." A-O was also ordered to report, by April 15, 2004, "whether the licensee ceased operations and on what day it ceased operations." On
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  • sources. 47 C.F.R. § 11.35(a) and (b). The required monthly and weekly tests are required to conform to the procedures in the EAS Operational Handbook. See also, Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System, 17 FCC Rcd 4055 (2002). 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1820 and 73.1840. 47 C.F.R. § 11.51(a),(d). See also 47 C.F.R. § 73.1250(h)("...[W]hen an emergency operation is being conducted under a national, State or Local Area Emergency Alert System (EAS) plan, emergency information shall be transmitted both aurally and visually unless only the EAS codes are transmitted as specified in §11.51(b) of this chapter."). See 47 C.F.R. § 11.11(a). See Padre Serra Communications, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 9709 (1999) (citing Gaffney Broadcasting, Inc.,
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  • in order ``to service people in our market, who lose our signal at night, about dangerous driving conditions and road closures caused by storm activity and highway construction.'' The letter concluded ``KAZM will continue aforementioned nighttime operation until storm and dangerous road conditions subside.'' The letters stated that the change in nighttime parameters was taken in accordance with ``FCC regulation 73.1250.'' DISCUSSION Section 503(b) of the Act provides that any person who willfully or repeatedly fails to comply substantially with the terms and conditions of any license, or willfully or repeatedly fails to comply with any of the provisions of the Act or of any rule, regulation or order issued by the Commission thereunder, shall be liable for a forfeiture penalty.
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  • Commission). See Establishment of a Fee Collection Program to Implement the Provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, 5 FCC Rcd 3558, 3564 (1990). These include rolling 30-day public notice windows. 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1109(c) and 1.1157(a)(2). See 47 C.F.R. § 61.1(b). FCBA Reply Comments at 4. See amendments of section 1.221(f)(2). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.931, 5.61, 73.1250, 73.1635, 73.3542, 76.29 and 78.33. NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24377-78. NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24380. See 5 U.S.C. § 601, et seq. 5 U.S.C. § 605(b). NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24380, citing, 5 U.S.C. § 605(b). 5 U.S.C. § 801(a)(1)(A). 5 U.S.C. § 605(b). NPRM, 15 FCC Rcd at 24380. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications
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  • as designated in State and Local Area EAS Plans. (4) The Standby Script shall be used until emergency messages are available. The text of the Standby Script is in the EAS Operating Handbook's section for Participating sources. (5) TV broadcast stations shall display an appropriate EAS slide and then transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in § 73.1250(h) of this chapter. (6) Cable systems and wireless cable systems shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in § 11.51(g) and (h) of this part. (7) Announcements may be made in the same language as the primary language of the station. (8) Broadcast stations may transmit their call letters and cable systems and wireless cable systems may
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  • encourage State, local, and tribal governments to consider persons with disabilities in emergency preparedness planning, providing technical assistance, as appropriate, and facilitate cooperation among the branches of government and private organizations and individuals in the implementation of emergency preparedness plans that address the needs of persons with disabilities.). 1997 US Department of Commerce, CENBR 97-5. Id. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1250, 79.1, 79.2, 79.3; see also Reminder to Video Programming Distributors of Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing or Vision Disabilities, Public Notice, DA 03-2361 (rel. July 18, 2003). Emergency information is defined as any information that is intended to further the protection of life, health, safety, or property, including information about hazardous weather situations, dangerous community
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  • their facilities. Section 315(a) of the Act, as amended, provides candidates with equal opportunities for broadcast time. We seek comment on how each of these political broadcasting rules should be applied in the DAB context. We also seek comment more generally on whether DAB can enhance political discourse and candidate access to radio in other ways. Emergency Alert System. Section 73.1250 of the Commission's rules addresses the broadcasting of emergency information. Under our rules, and if requested by government officials, a station may, at its discretion, and without further FCC authority, transmit emergency point-to-point messages for the purpose of requesting or dispatching aid and assisting in rescue operations. If the Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') is activated for a national emergency while
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  • EAS Plans. (4) The Standby Script shall be used until emergency messages are available. The text of the Standby Script is in the EAS Operating Handbook's section for Participating sources. (5) Analog and digital TV broadcast stations shall display an appropriate EAS slide and then transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §§ 11.51(a) through (e) and 73.1250(h) of this chapter. (6) Analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in § 11.51(g) and (h). (7) DBS providers shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in § 11.51(j). (8) Announcements may be made in the same language as the primary language of the
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  • EAS Plans. (4) The Standby Script shall be used until emergency messages are available. The text of the Standby Script is in the EAS Operating Handbook's section for Participating sources. (5) Analog and digital TV broadcast stations shall display an appropriate EAS slide and then transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §§ 11.51(a) through (e) and 73.1250(h) of this chapter. (6) Analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in § 11.51(g) and (h). (7) DBS providers shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in § 11.51(j). (8) Announcements may be made in the same language as the primary language of the
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  • ``performance'' against the ``promise'' with respect to PSAs, as well as a number of other categories of programming. This approach to broadcast license renewal was eliminated in 1984. See footnote 14. 47 C.F.R. § 73.671(d). See Coalition Reply Comments at i, 14. NAB Comments at 6; Coalition Reply Comments at 15. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. §§ 11.01 et seq., 73.1201, 73.1250, 76.1711. We would not expect either type of announcement to be geared toward children; thus, our concern about website displays luring children to commercial websites is minimal. We note, however, that if such an announcement was designed to promote the station or its website to its child audience, it would be subject to the website display restrictions. We do not
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  • v. Tolling of broadcast station construction deadlines. vi. Automatic STAs, or STAs granted through written or oral notification, for broadcast stations to go silent. vii. Waiver of restrictions on simulcast programming of commonly owned stations within the same band. viii. Waiver of location and staffing requirements of a main studio within the community. ix. Waiver of activation and post-event Section 73.1250 reporting requirements related to transmission of point-to-point communications during a declared emergency. d. Satellite. i. Waiver of requirements for notifying the FCC of use of emergency antenna equipment within 24 hours. ii. Streamlined STA process for satellite operators responding to a declared emergency. 4. Pre-positioning for Government Outage Monitoring ­ A Single Repository and Contact with Consistent Data Collection ­
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  • delivery into other mediums in parallel to the current system). See Executive Order, sections 2(a)(ii), 3(b)(iii); supra ¶¶ 5-7. See 47 C.F.R. § 11.11(a). 47 C.F.R. § 11.51. The rules require that the national message crawl be displayed at the top of the television screen, where it will not interfere with other messages. 47 C.F.R. § 11.51(d). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1250(h). Further Notice, 20 FCC Rcd at 18654, ¶ 74. In many cases, descriptive information will be contained in the voice message, but the text-crawl contains only basic facts. See, e.g., AFB Comments at 3; MSTV Comments at 10-11; SBE Comments at 23-25; TDI Comments at 6-7; WGBH Comments at 8-9; MSTV Reply Comments at 7; TDI Reply Comments at 7;
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  • emergency. Along with its primary role as a national public warning system, EAS and other emergency notification mechanisms, are part of an overall public alert and warning system, over which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (``FEMA'') exercises jurisdiction. EAS use as part of such a public warning system at the state and local levels, while encouraged, is merely voluntary. Section 73.1250 of the Commission's rules further specifies the substance and scope of the emergency information being broadcast. Under our rules, and if requested by government officials, a station may, at its discretion, and without further Commission authorization, transmit emergency point-to-point messages for the purpose of requesting or dispatching aid and assisting in rescue operations. If EAS is activated for a national
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  • A-O's disclosure of such operations in its July 3, 2003, applications, the staff contacted A-O on August 6, 2003, stating that ``you are hereby advised to cease such operation immediately . . . .'' As also discussed above, A-O nevertheless activated the station again in April 2004, arguing that it was qualified to broadcast under the emergency provisions of Section 73.1250 of the Rules and pursuant to Section 307(c)(3) of the Act, which provides that a license shall continue in effect pending final decision on a license renewal application. A-O also cited Section 73.3542(a), which allows the Commission to grant temporary authority ``in extraordinary circumstances requiring emergency operation to serve the public interest.'' On April 13, 2004, following complaints to the
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  • * (2) * * * * * (3) * * * * * (4) EAS Participants participating in the State or Local Area EAS must discontinue normal programming and follow the procedures in the State and Local Area Plans. Analog and digital television broadcast stations must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(a) through (e) and 73.1250(h) of this chapter, as applicable; analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(g) and (h); and DBS providers must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(j). EAS Participants providing foreign language programming should transmit all EAS announcements in the same language as
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  • (3) Participating National (PN) sources monitor the Local Area LP sources for instructions. (4) EAS Participants participating in the State or Local Area EAS must discontinue normal programming and follow the procedures in the State and Local Area Plans. Analog and digital television broadcast stations must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(a) through (e) and 73.1250(h) of this chapter, as applicable; analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(g) and (h); and DBS providers must transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in §11.51(j). EAS Participants providing foreign language programming should transmit all EAS announcements in the same language as
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  • to the FCC the contingencies involved. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 60 21. Section 73.3542 paragraph (b) is amended to read as follows: § 73.3542 Application for emergency authorization. * * * * * (b) Emergency operating authority issued under this section may be cancelled or modified by the FCC without prior notice or right to hearing. See also § 73.1250, Broadcasting Emergency Information, for situations in which emergency operation may be conducted without prior authorization, and § 73.1635, Special Temporary Authorization (STA), for temporary operating authorizations necessitated by circumstances not within the ambit of this section. 22. Section 73.3544 paragraph (b) is amended to read as follows: § 73.3544 Application to obtain a modified station license. * * * *
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  • educational programming at times the maximum number of child viewers will be watching''). Children's TV Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 10668 -10669, ¶ 57 (requiring broadcasters to identify ``core'' children's programming as such to publishers of program guides in order to provide parents with advance notice of scheduling of educational programs). Coalition Report at 12. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1250. 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(f) (procedures for waiver); 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(g) (procedures for enforcement). 47 U.S.C. § 151 (emphasis added). 47 U.S.C. § 152. Section 3(33) of the Act defines ``communication by radio'' to mean ``the transmission by radio of writing, signs, signals, pictures, and sounds of all kinds, including all instrumentalities, facilities, apparatus, and services (among other things, the
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  • gift enterprise, or similar scheme, offering prizes dependent in whole or in part upon lot or chance, or any list of the prizes drawn or awarded by means of any such lottery, gift enterprise or scheme, whether said list contains any part or all of such prizes. (18 U.S.C. 1304, 62 Stat. 763). * * * * * 18. Section 73.1250 is amended to read as follows: § 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. * * * * * Any emergency information transmitted by a TV or Class A TV station in accordance with this section shall be transmitted both aurally and visually or only visually. TV and Class A TV stations may use any method of visual presentation which results in a
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  • a central purpose of the Communications Act and the FCC is "promoting safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio communication." 47 U.S.C. § 151. Moreover, for many years the Commission, by rule, has required the operation of an Emergency Alert System ("EAS") designed to provide wide dissemination of emergency information. 47 C.F.R. Part 11, § 73.1250 (1999). Additionally, emergency information is simply a more compelling justification for policy action than video description of entertainment programming. Unlike with video description, Congress has not expressed a desire that we not act in this area. Section 713(f) deals with video description that is the "insertion of audio narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses
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  • 13 FCC Rcd at 3386-7 ¶¶ 252-3. Closed Captioning and Video Description of Video Programming, Implementation of Section 305 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Video Programming Accessibility, MM Docket No. 95-176, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 13 FCC Rcd 5627 (1998). Appendix A is a list of commenters. FNPRM, 13 FCC Rcd at 5630-1 ¶ 8. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1250(a). Commenters offered various suggestions for defining emergency information. See, e.g., Stavros I Comments at 1 (all news programming); Letter from Kevin Earp to FCC at Attachment 2 (Feb. 26, 1998), Letter from Trudi Kuibedato to FCC at 1 (Mar. 23, 1998), MCDHH Reply Comments at 3 (all unscheduled programming); SHHH Comments at 3 (broadest scope); TDI Comments at 2 (supporting
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  • a central purpose of the Communications Act and the FCC is "promoting safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio communication." 47 U.S.C. § 151. Moreover, for many years the Commission, by rule, has required the operation of an Emergency Alert System ("EAS") designed to provide wide dissemination of emergency information. 47 C.F.R. Part 11, § 73.1250 (1999). Additionally, emergency information is simply a more compelling justification for policy action than video description of entertainment programming. Unlike with video description, Congress has not expressed a desire that we not act in this area. Section 713(f) deals with video description that is the "insertion of audio narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses
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  • sources. 47 C.F.R. S 11.35(a) and (b). The required monthly and weekly tests are required to conform to the procedures in the EAS Operational Handbook. See also, Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System, 17 FCC Rcd 4055 (2002). 47 C.F.R. SS 73.1820 and 73.1840. 47 C.F.R. S 11.51(a),(d). See also 47 C.F.R. S 73.1250(h)("...[W]hen an emergency operation is being conducted under a national, State or Local Area Emergency Alert System (EAS) plan, emergency information shall be transmitted both aurally and visually unless only the EAS codes are transmitted as specified in S11.51(b) of this chapter."). See 47 C.F.R. S 11.11(a). See Padre Serra Communications, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 9709 (1999) (citing Gaffney Broadcasting, Inc.,
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  • manner as designated in State and Local Area EAS Plans. (4) The Standby Script shall be used until emergency messages are available. The text of the Standby Script is in the EAS Operating Handbook's section for Participating sources. (5) TV broadcast stations shall display an appropriate EAS slide and then transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 73.1250(h) of this chapter. (6) Cable systems and wireless cable systems shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 11.51(g) and (h) of this part. (7) Announcements may be made in the same language as the primary language of the station. (8) Broadcast stations may transmit their call letters and cable systems and wireless cable systems may transmit
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  • local, and tribal governments to consider persons with disabilities in emergency preparedness planning, providing technical assistance, as appropriate, and facilitate cooperation among the branches of government and private organizations and individuals in the implementation of emergency preparedness plans that address the needs of persons with disabilities.). 79 1997 US Department of Commerce, CENBR 97-5. 80 Id. 81 See 47 C.F.R. 73.1250, 79.1, 79.2, 79.3; see also Reminder to Video Programming Distributors of Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing or Vision Disabilities, Public Notice, DA 03-2361 (rel. July 18, 2003). Emergency information is defined as any information that is intended to further the protection of life, health, safety, or property, including information about hazardous weather situations, dangerous community
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  • and enforceable instrument whether executed by telecopy or by original signatures. RADIO & INVESTMENTS, INC. By: ___________________________ Kenneth R. Noble II, President Date: ___________________________ ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION By: _____________________________ David H. Solomon, Chief Date: ____________________________ TABLE I VIOLATIONS Violation Citation Station(s) Unauthorized 47 U.S.C. KFRA, KDDK Transfer of 310(d) Control Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Install/Maintain 11.35, 73.1250, EAS Equipment 73.1300, 73.1350(h) Failure to 47 C.F.R. KDDK Register Antenna 17.4(a)(1), (g) Structure and Post Registration Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Maintain/Staff 73.1125 Main Studio Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Designate Chief 73.1350(a)-(c), Operator 73.1870 Excess operating 47 C.F.R. KDDK power 73.1560(b) Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA conduct 73.1590(a)(6) equipment performance measurements Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA,
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  • Area EAS Plans. (4) The Standby Script shall be used until emergency messages are available. The text of the Standby Script is in the EAS Operating Handbook's section for Participating sources. (5) Analog and digital TV broadcast stations shall display an appropriate EAS slide and then transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 11.51(a) through (e) and 73.1250(h) of this chapter. (6) Analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 11.51(g) and (h). (7) DBS providers shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 11.51(j). (8) Announcements may be made in the same language as the primary language of the EAS participant.
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  • _______________ R&M BROADCASTING, INC. ___________________________________ By: Jack Reynolds, President Date: _______________ These rules include the main studio rule, 47 C.F.R. S 73.1125, the chief operator rule, 47 C.F.R. S 73.1350 (a)-(c), the station log rules, 47 C.F.R. SS 73.1800, 73.1820, and 73.1840, the public file rule, 47 C.F.R. S 73.3526, and the Emergency Alert System rules, 47 C.F.R. SS 11.35, 73.1250, 73.1300, and 73.1350(h). 47 U.S.C. S 154(i). 47 C.F.R. SS 0.111, 0.311. See 47 U.S.C. S 310(d); 47 C.F.R. SS 73.3540. See 47 C.F.R. S 73.1125. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 06-2333 7 Federal Communications Commission DA 06-2333 References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-2333A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-2333A1.doc
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  • station construction deadlines. 16. vi. Automatic STAs, or STAs granted through written or oral notification, for broadcast stations to go silent. 17. vii. Waiver of restrictions on simulcast programming of commonly owned stations within the same band. 18. viii. Waiver of location and staffing requirements of a main studio within the community. 19. ix. Waiver of activation and post-event Section 73.1250 reporting requirements related to transmission of point-to-point communications during a declared emergency. 2. d. Satellite. i. Waiver of requirements for notifying the FCC of use of emergency antenna equipment within 24 hours. ii. Streamlined STA process for satellite operators responding to a declared emergency. 4. Pre-positioning for Government Outage Monitoring - A Single Repository and Contact with Consistent Data Collection
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  • confirmed that KTMN was broadcasting on 97.9 MHz. 4. On April 9, 2004, the Denver agent telephoned A-O's President and advised that the Commission records failed to show any Commission operating authority for KTMN. Later that day, A-O filed a notification with the Commission that KTMN would be broadcasting the weekend of April 10 - 11, 2004, pursuant to Section 73.1250 of the Commission's Rules. 5. On April 13, 2004, the Chief of the Media Bureau's Audio Division sent a letter to A-O's counsel advising them that "DKTMN(FM), Cloudcroft, N.M., is without authority to initiate or continue broadcast operations." A-O was also ordered to report, by April 15, 2004, "whether the licensee ceased operations and on what day it ceased operations."
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  • authorizations (STA). (a)*** (5) Certain rules specify special considerations and pro cedures in situations requiring an STA or permit tem porary operation at variance without prior authorization from the FCC when notification is filed as prescribed in the particular rules. See §73.62, Directional antenna system tolerances; §73.157, Antenna testing during daytime; §73.158, Directional antenna monitoring points; §73.691, Visual modulation monitoring; §73.1250, Broadcasting emergency information; §73.1350, Transmission system op eration; §73.1560, Operating power and mode tolerances; §73.1570, Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural; §73.1615, Operation during modification of facilities; §73.1680, Emergency antennas; and §73.1740, Minimum operating schedule. 17. Section 73.1820 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text (a)(2)(iii), by removing paragraphs (b)(4), (b)(5) and (b)(6), redesignating paragraphs (b)(7) and (b)(8)
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  • retention; related requirements. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1215 Specifications for indicating instruments. [476]TEXT [477]PDF 73.1216 Licensee-conducted contests. [478]TEXT [479]PDF 73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes. [480]TEXT [481]PDF 73.1225 Station inspections by FCC. [ [482]Inspection Fact Sheet ] [483]TEXT [484]PDF 73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records. [485]TEXT [486]PDF 73.1230 Posting of station license. [487]TEXT [488]PDF 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. [489]TEXT [490]PDF 73.1300 Unattended station operation. [ [491]Unattended Operation ] [492]TEXT [493]PDF 73.1350 Transmission system operation. [494]TEXT [495]PDF 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. [ [496]Unattended Operation ] [497]TEXT [498]PDF 73.1510 Experimental authorizations. [499]TEXT [500]PDF 73.1515 Special field test authorizations. [501]TEXT [502]PDF 73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance. [503]TEXT [504]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [505]TEXT [506]PDF
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  • 13 FCC Rcd at 3386-7 ¶¶ 252-3. Closed Captioning and Video Description of Video Programming, Implementation of Section 305 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Video Programming Accessibility, MM Docket No. 95-176, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 13 FCC Rcd 5627 (1998). Appendix A is a list of commenters. FNPRM, 13 FCC Rcd at 5630-1 ¶ 8. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1250(a). Commenters offered various suggestions for defining emergency information. See, e.g., Stavros I Comments at 1 (all news programming); Letter from Kevin Earp to FCC at Attachment 2 (Feb. 26, 1998), Letter from Trudi Kuibedato to FCC at 1 (Mar. 23, 1998), MCDHH Reply Comments at 3 (all unscheduled programming); SHHH Comments at 3 (broadest scope); TDI Comments at 2 (supporting
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  • to the FCC the contingencies involved. Federal Communications Commission FCC 98-117 60 21. Section 73.3542 paragraph (b) is amended to read as follows: § 73.3542 Application for emergency authorization. * * * * * (b) Emergency operating authority issued under this section may be cancelled or modified by the FCC without prior notice or right to hearing. See also § 73.1250, Broadcasting Emergency Information, for situations in which emergency operation may be conducted without prior authorization, and § 73.1635, Special Temporary Authorization (STA), for temporary operating authorizations necessitated by circumstances not within the ambit of this section. 22. Section 73.3544 paragraph (b) is amended to read as follows: § 73.3544 Application to obtain a modified station license. * * * *
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  • educational programming at times the maximum number of child viewers will be watching''). Children's TV Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 10668 -10669, ¶ 57 (requiring broadcasters to identify ``core'' children's programming as such to publishers of program guides in order to provide parents with advance notice of scheduling of educational programs). Coalition Report at 12. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1250. 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(f) (procedures for waiver); 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(g) (procedures for enforcement). 47 U.S.C. § 151 (emphasis added). 47 U.S.C. § 152. Section 3(33) of the Act defines ``communication by radio'' to mean ``the transmission by radio of writing, signs, signals, pictures, and sounds of all kinds, including all instrumentalities, facilities, apparatus, and services (among other things, the
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  • astronomy, research and receiving installations. Section 73.1201-Station identification. Section 73.1206-Broadcast of telephone conversations. Section 73.1207-Rebroadcasts. Section 73.1208-Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. Section 73.1210-TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. Section 73.1211-Broadcast of lottery information. Section 73.1212-Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. Section 73.1213-Antenna structure, marking and lighting. Section 73.1216-Licensee-conducted contests. Section 73.1217-Broadcast hoaxes. Section 73.1230-Posting of station license. Section 73.1250-Broadcasting emergency information. Section 73.1300-Unattended station operation. Section 73.1400-Transmission system monitoring and control. Section 73.1520-Operation for tests and maintenance. Section 73.1540-Carrier frequency measurements. Section 73.1545-Carrier frequency departure tolerances. Section 73.1570-Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural. Section 73.1580-Transmission system inspections. Section 73.1610-Equipment tests. Section 73.1620-Program tests. Section 73.1650-International agreements. Section 73.1660-Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. Section 73.1665-Main transmitters. Section 73.1692-Broadcast station construction
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  • gift enterprise, or similar scheme, offering prizes dependent in whole or in part upon lot or chance, or any list of the prizes drawn or awarded by means of any such lottery, gift enterprise or scheme, whether said list contains any part or all of such prizes. (18 U.S.C. 1304, 62 Stat. 763). * * * * * 18. Section 73.1250 is amended to read as follows: § 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. * * * * * Any emergency information transmitted by a TV or Class A TV station in accordance with this section shall be transmitted both aurally and visually or only visually. TV and Class A TV stations may use any method of visual presentation which results in a
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  • a central purpose of the Communications Act and the FCC is "promoting safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio communication." 47 U.S.C. § 151. Moreover, for many years the Commission, by rule, has required the operation of an Emergency Alert System ("EAS") designed to provide wide dissemination of emergency information. 47 C.F.R. Part 11, § 73.1250 (1999). Additionally, emergency information is simply a more compelling justification for policy action than video description of entertainment programming. Unlike with video description, Congress has not expressed a desire that we not act in this area. Section 713(f) deals with video description that is the "insertion of audio narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses
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  • Order in MM Docket No. 95-31, 15 FCC Rcd 7386 (2000) for the application listed in the attached appendix. The proposed translator is necessary to assist residents in the Gunflint Trail, Minnesota area, where there is an ongoing threat to safety of life and property due to a continuing potential for catastrophic wild fires. See 47 U.S.C. §151; 47 C.F.R. §§73.1250, 74.21. See also The City of Lewisville, Texas, 11 FCC Rcd 19,638 (1996), aff'd sub nom Keller Communications, Inc. v. FCC, 130 F.3d 1073 (D.C. Cir. 1997) (staff waiver of filing requirement due to public safety interests). The application HEREBY IS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. Any applications proposing to provide a similar service to Gunflint Trail, Minnesota, and/or which would be
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  • 13 FCC Rcd at 3386-7 ¶¶ 252-3. Closed Captioning and Video Description of Video Programming, Implementation of Section 305 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Video Programming Accessibility, MM Docket No. 95-176, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 13 FCC Rcd 5627 (1998). Appendix A is a list of commenters. FNPRM, 13 FCC Rcd at 5630-1 ¶ 8. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1250(a). Commenters offered various suggestions for defining emergency information. See, e.g., Stavros I Comments at 1 (all news programming); Letter from Kevin Earp to FCC at Attachment 2 (Feb. 26, 1998), Letter from Trudi Kuibedato to FCC at 1 (Mar. 23, 1998), MCDHH Reply Comments at 3 (all unscheduled programming); SHHH Comments at 3 (broadest scope); TDI Comments at 2 (supporting
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  • a central purpose of the Communications Act and the FCC is "promoting safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio communication." 47 U.S.C. § 151. Moreover, for many years the Commission, by rule, has required the operation of an Emergency Alert System ("EAS") designed to provide wide dissemination of emergency information. 47 C.F.R. Part 11, § 73.1250 (1999). Additionally, emergency information is simply a more compelling justification for policy action than video description of entertainment programming. Unlike with video description, Congress has not expressed a desire that we not act in this area. Section 713(f) deals with video description that is the "insertion of audio narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-248153A1.html
  • confirmed that KTMN was broadcasting on 97.9 MHz.6 On April 9, 2004, the Denver agent telephoned A-O's President and advised that the Commission records failed to show any Commission operating authority for KTMN. Later that day, A- O filed a notification with the Commission that KTMN would be broadcasting the weekend of April 10 - 11, 2004, pursuant to Section 73.1250 of the Commission's Rules.7 4. On April 13, 2004, the Chief of the Media Bureau's Audio Division sent a letter to A-O's counsel advising them that "DKTMN(FM), Cloudcroft, N.M., is without authority to initiate or continue broadcast operations."8 A-O was also ordered to report, by April 15, 2004, "whether the licensee ceased operations and on what day it ceased operations."9
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  • sources. 47 C.F.R. S 11.35(a) and (b). The required monthly and weekly tests are required to conform to the procedures in the EAS Operational Handbook. See also, Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System, 17 FCC Rcd 4055 (2002). 47 C.F.R. SS 73.1820 and 73.1840. 47 C.F.R. S 11.51(a),(d). See also 47 C.F.R. S 73.1250(h)("...[W]hen an emergency operation is being conducted under a national, State or Local Area Emergency Alert System (EAS) plan, emergency information shall be transmitted both aurally and visually unless only the EAS codes are transmitted as specified in S11.51(b) of this chapter."). See 47 C.F.R. S 11.11(a). See Padre Serra Communications, Inc., 14 FCC Rcd 9709 (1999) (citing Gaffney Broadcasting, Inc.,
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  • in order "to service people in our market, who lose our signal at night, about dangerous driving conditions and road closures caused by storm activity and highway construction." The letter concluded "KAZM will continue aforementioned nighttime operation until storm and dangerous road conditions subside." The letters stated that the change in nighttime parameters was taken in accordance with "FCC regulation 73.1250." III. DISCUSSION 7. Section 503(b) of the Act provides that any person who willfully or repeatedly fails to comply substantially with the terms and conditions of any license, or willfully or repeatedly fails to comply with any of the provisions of the Act or of any rule, regulation or order issued by the Commission thereunder, shall be liable for a
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  • manner as designated in State and Local Area EAS Plans. (4) The Standby Script shall be used until emergency messages are available. The text of the Standby Script is in the EAS Operating Handbook's section for Participating sources. (5) TV broadcast stations shall display an appropriate EAS slide and then transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 73.1250(h) of this chapter. (6) Cable systems and wireless cable systems shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 11.51(g) and (h) of this part. (7) Announcements may be made in the same language as the primary language of the station. (8) Broadcast stations may transmit their call letters and cable systems and wireless cable systems may transmit
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  • local, and tribal governments to consider persons with disabilities in emergency preparedness planning, providing technical assistance, as appropriate, and facilitate cooperation among the branches of government and private organizations and individuals in the implementation of emergency preparedness plans that address the needs of persons with disabilities.). 79 1997 US Department of Commerce, CENBR 97-5. 80 Id. 81 See 47 C.F.R. 73.1250, 79.1, 79.2, 79.3; see also Reminder to Video Programming Distributors of Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing or Vision Disabilities, Public Notice, DA 03-2361 (rel. July 18, 2003). Emergency information is defined as any information that is intended to further the protection of life, health, safety, or property, including information about hazardous weather situations, dangerous community
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  • and enforceable instrument whether executed by telecopy or by original signatures. RADIO & INVESTMENTS, INC. By: ___________________________ Kenneth R. Noble II, President Date: ___________________________ ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION By: _____________________________ David H. Solomon, Chief Date: ____________________________ TABLE I VIOLATIONS Violation Citation Station(s) Unauthorized 47 U.S.C. KFRA, KDDK Transfer of 310(d) Control Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Install/Maintain 11.35, 73.1250, EAS Equipment 73.1300, 73.1350(h) Failure to 47 C.F.R. KDDK Register Antenna 17.4(a)(1), (g) Structure and Post Registration Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Maintain/Staff 73.1125 Main Studio Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA, KDDK Designate Chief 73.1350(a)-(c), Operator 73.1870 Excess operating 47 C.F.R. KDDK power 73.1560(b) Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA conduct 73.1590(a)(6) equipment performance measurements Failure to 47 C.F.R. KFRA,
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  • Area EAS Plans. (4) The Standby Script shall be used until emergency messages are available. The text of the Standby Script is in the EAS Operating Handbook's section for Participating sources. (5) Analog and digital TV broadcast stations shall display an appropriate EAS slide and then transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 11.51(a) through (e) and 73.1250(h) of this chapter. (6) Analog cable systems, digital cable systems, and wireless cable systems shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 11.51(g) and (h). (7) DBS providers shall transmit all EAS announcements visually and aurally as specified in 11.51(j). (8) Announcements may be made in the same language as the primary language of the EAS participant.
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  • _______________ R&M BROADCASTING, INC. ___________________________________ By: Jack Reynolds, President Date: _______________ These rules include the main studio rule, 47 C.F.R. S 73.1125, the chief operator rule, 47 C.F.R. S 73.1350 (a)-(c), the station log rules, 47 C.F.R. SS 73.1800, 73.1820, and 73.1840, the public file rule, 47 C.F.R. S 73.3526, and the Emergency Alert System rules, 47 C.F.R. SS 11.35, 73.1250, 73.1300, and 73.1350(h). 47 U.S.C. S 154(i). 47 C.F.R. SS 0.111, 0.311. See 47 U.S.C. S 310(d); 47 C.F.R. SS 73.3540. See 47 C.F.R. S 73.1125. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission DA 06-2333 7 Federal Communications Commission DA 06-2333 References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-2333A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-2333A1.doc
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  • station construction deadlines. 16. vi. Automatic STAs, or STAs granted through written or oral notification, for broadcast stations to go silent. 17. vii. Waiver of restrictions on simulcast programming of commonly owned stations within the same band. 18. viii. Waiver of location and staffing requirements of a main studio within the community. 19. ix. Waiver of activation and post-event Section 73.1250 reporting requirements related to transmission of point-to-point communications during a declared emergency. 2. d. Satellite. i. Waiver of requirements for notifying the FCC of use of emergency antenna equipment within 24 hours. ii. Streamlined STA process for satellite operators responding to a declared emergency. 4. Pre-positioning for Government Outage Monitoring - A Single Repository and Contact with Consistent Data Collection
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  • confirmed that KTMN was broadcasting on 97.9 MHz. 4. On April 9, 2004, the Denver agent telephoned A-O's President and advised that the Commission records failed to show any Commission operating authority for KTMN. Later that day, A-O filed a notification with the Commission that KTMN would be broadcasting the weekend of April 10 - 11, 2004, pursuant to Section 73.1250 of the Commission's Rules. 5. On April 13, 2004, the Chief of the Media Bureau's Audio Division sent a letter to A-O's counsel advising them that "DKTMN(FM), Cloudcroft, N.M., is without authority to initiate or continue broadcast operations." A-O was also ordered to report, by April 15, 2004, "whether the licensee ceased operations and on what day it ceased operations."
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  • ``does not have a plan of response, contingency, or back-up system in the occurrence of an announced national, state, or local emergency for the continuation of broadcast operations in the event of the [loss] of Island wide electrical power.'' VSI maintains that the Licensee therefore has violated Sections 11.1 and 11.11 of the Commission's EAS Rules, as well as Section 73.1250 of the Rules. VSI has failed to support either allegation with specific information. Additionally, Section 73.1250 of the Rules does not require stations to have an emergency plan to remain operational during emergencies. Nevertheless, the Licensee has demonstrated that it has such a plan. Moreover, with respect to VSI's reference to the Commission's EAS rules, VSI has provided no evidence
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  • develop a comprehensive emergency action plan that will include identifying ways that will effectively gather emergency information most useful to Bay Area listeners during a disaster. Discussion. While YMC implies that Clear Channel is in violation of the EAS requirements set forth in part 11 of the Rules, it has failed to support its allegations with specific information. Additionally, Section 73.1250 of the Rules does not require stations to have an emergency plan to remain operational during emergencies. Nevertheless, Clear Channel has demonstrated that the stations have been actively developing a plan. Moreover, YMC has provided no evidence that the stations' EAS equipment is not functional or that Clear Channel has otherwise violated our EAS Rules. FCC VIOLATIONS AT OTHER STATIONS
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  • their facilities. Section 315(a) of the Act, as amended, provides candidates with equal opportunities for broadcast time. We seek comment on how each of these political broadcasting rules should be applied in the DAB context. We also seek comment more generally on whether DAB can enhance political discourse and candidate access to radio in other ways. Emergency Alert System. Section 73.1250 of the Commission's rules addresses the broadcasting of emergency information. Under our rules, and if requested by government officials, a station may, at its discretion, and without further FCC authority, transmit emergency point-to-point messages for the purpose of requesting or dispatching aid and assisting in rescue operations. If the Emergency Alert System (``EAS'') is activated for a national emergency while
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  • A-O's disclosure of such operations in its July 3, 2003, applications, the staff contacted A-O on August 6, 2003, stating that ``you are hereby advised to cease such operation immediately . . . .'' As also discussed above, A-O nevertheless activated the station again in April 2004, arguing that it was qualified to broadcast under the emergency provisions of Section 73.1250 of the Rules and pursuant to Section 307(c)(3) of the Act, which provides that a license shall continue in effect pending final decision on a license renewal application. A-O also cited Section 73.3542(a), which allows the Commission to grant temporary authority ``in extraordinary circumstances requiring emergency operation to serve the public interest.'' On April 13, 2004, following complaints to the
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  • (STA). (a) * * * (5) Certain rules specify special considerations and procedures in situations requiring an STA or permit temporary operation at variance without prior authorization from the FCC when notification is filed as prescribed in the particular rules. See §73.62, Directional antenna system tolerances; §73.157, Antenna testing during daytime; §73.158, Directional antenna monitoring points; §73.691, Visual modulation monitoring; §73.1250, Broadcasting emergency information; §73.1350, Transmission system operation; §73.1560, Operating power and mode tolerances; §73.1570, Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural; §73.1615, Operation during modification of facilities; §73.1680, Emergency antennas; and §73.1740, Minimum operating schedule. * * * * * Section 73.1820 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text (a)(2)(iii), by removing paragraphs (b)(4), (b)(5) and (b)(6), redesignating paragraphs
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  • retention; related requirements. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1215 Specifications for indicating instruments. [476]TEXT [477]PDF 73.1216 Licensee-conducted contests. [478]TEXT [479]PDF 73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes. [480]TEXT [481]PDF 73.1225 Station inspections by FCC. [ [482]Inspection Fact Sheet ] [483]TEXT [484]PDF 73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records. [485]TEXT [486]PDF 73.1230 Posting of station license. [487]TEXT [488]PDF 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. [489]TEXT [490]PDF 73.1300 Unattended station operation. [ [491]Unattended Operation ] [492]TEXT [493]PDF 73.1350 Transmission system operation. [494]TEXT [495]PDF 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. [ [496]Unattended Operation ] [497]TEXT [498]PDF 73.1510 Experimental authorizations. [499]TEXT [500]PDF 73.1515 Special field test authorizations. [501]TEXT [502]PDF 73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance. [503]TEXT [504]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [505]TEXT [506]PDF
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  • retention; related requirements. [425]TEXT [426]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [427]TEXT [428]PDF 73.1215 Specifications for indicating instruments. [429]TEXT [430]PDF 73.1216 Licensee-conducted contests. [431]TEXT [432]PDF 73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes. [433]TEXT [434]PDF 73.1225 Station inspections by FCC. [ [435]Inspection Fact Sheet ] [436]TEXT [437]PDF 73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records. [438]TEXT [439]PDF 73.1230 Posting of station license. [440]TEXT [441]PDF 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. [442]TEXT [443]PDF 73.1300 Unattended station operation. [ [444]Unattended Operation ] [445]TEXT [446]PDF 73.1350 Transmission system operation. [447]TEXT [448]PDF 73.1400 Transmission system monitoring and control. [ [449]Unattended Operation ] [450]TEXT [451]PDF 73.1510 Experimental authorizations. [452]TEXT [453]PDF 73.1515 Special field test authorizations. [454]TEXT [455]PDF 73.1520 Operation for tests and maintenance. [456]TEXT [457]PDF 73.1530 Portable test stations [Definition]. [458]TEXT [459]PDF