FCC Web Documents citing 73.1941

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  • airing programs that meet the statutory news exemption, as clarified in our case law, need not seek formal declaration from the Commission that that such programs qualify as news exempt programming under Section 315(a). Accordingly, Infinity's request for declaratory ruling IS GRANTED to the extent indicated herein. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION W. Kenneth Ferree Chief, Media Bureau See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. 105 Cong. Rec. 17777 (1959). Request by Multimedia Entertainment, Inc. for Declaratory Ruling, 56 R.R.2d 143, 147 (1984) (``Donahue''). Id. at 146. Id. at 148. Request of Multimedia Entertainment, Inc., 6 FCC Rcd 1798 (MMB 1991) (Sally Jessy Raphael); Request of Multimedia Entertainment, Inc., 9 FCC Rcd 2811 (MMB 1994) (Jerry Springer); Request of ABC, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 1355
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  • By the Deputy Chief, Media Bureau: The Commission has before it a complaint against Pappas Telecasting Companies (Pappas) filed October 29, 2004, by Nicole Parra, a candidate for Assembly member for the 30th Assembly District in California. The complainant alleges violation of the equal opportunities provision, 47 U.S.C. Section 315(a), as implemented by the Commission's rules at 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1941. Complainant also alleges a violation of the Commission's political file rule, 47 U.S.C. Section 315, as implemented by the Commission's rules at 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1943. At the Commission's request, Pappas filed a response to the complaint on October 29, 2004. The complainant asserts that Dean Gardner, an opponent of hers for the Assembly member seat has received ``free airtime''
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  • that the subject programs qualify for the bona fide news interview exemption under Section 315(a)(2) of the Act, and that appearances by candidates on these programs are exempt from the equal opportunities requirements of Section 315(a). Accordingly, NBA's request for declaratory ruling IS GRANTED. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Robert L. Baker Assistant Chief Policy Division Media Bureau See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. In Re Request of ABC, Inc. For Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd 1355, 1358 (1999). NBA also states that it intends for the program not to discuss politics. We note, for purposes of clarification, that a program could still be partisan and advance or harm an individual's candidacy without any specific discussion of politics. As long as a program producer's
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  • a response with the Commission on behalf of three of the subject stations for which it is either the licensee or the controlling general partner of the licensee and indicated that the eight remaining subject stations concurred in its response. In its response, NBC contends that the Campaign's complaint should ``be denied because Section 315(a)(2) of the Communications Act, Section 73.1941(a)(2) of the Commission's Rules and controlling Commission precedent clearly exempt The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as a bona fide news interview program, from political equal opportunities obligations.'' It further asserts that the program meets the Commission's criteria for a bona fide news interview program because: it is regularly scheduled-airing every weeknight on the NBC network and in its current
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  • by the station. This information is to be placed in the file as soon as possible and retained for a period of two years. The Commission defines a ``use'' as a positive, identifiable appearance of a candidate, including by voice or picture, lasting for four seconds or more, that is not exempt under the news programming exemptions listed in Sections 73.1941(a)(1)-(4) of the Rules. Information regarding these ``uses'' requires a full description of the pertinent information sufficient to put competing candidates on notice of exactly what ``equal opportunities'' might exist for them. The station acknowledges failing to put required information in its political file on a number of occasions, thereby thwarting the notification purpose of the rule. 10. As the Commission
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  • this matter. Each pleading was fully considered and for administrative convenience we will refer to the groups of pleadings filed by the Objectors as Informal Objections and those filed by Rain and the Kuhlmans as Responses. 47 U.S.C. § 315. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125 (the ``Main Studio Rule''). 47 U.S.C. § 326. 47 U.S.C. § 315(a); see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. The Law of Political Broadcasting and Cablecasting: A Political Primer, 100 FCC 2d 1476 at ¶ 20 (1984). See WGBH Educational Foundation, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 69 FCC 2d 1250, 1251 (1978). See, e.g., License Renewal Applications of Certain Commercial Radio Stations Serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 6400, 6401 (1993) (``Philadelphia Station License Renewals'') (citing
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  • the bona fide news interview exemption, respectively, under Section 315(a). FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Robert L. Baker Assistant Chief Policy Division Media Bureau We note that, subsequent to filing the petition for declaratory ruling, CBN filed a clarification to petition for declaratory ruling to clarify several statements made in the petition (``CBN Clarification''). 47 U.S.C. § 315(a). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. In re Request of Oliver Productions, Inc. For Declaratory Ruling, 4 FCC Rcd 5953, 5953 (1989), citing Henry Geller, 95 FCC 2d 1236 (1983). Paramount Pictures Corp., 3 FCC Rcd 245, 245-46 (MMB 1988) (``Entertainment Tonight''). See Rev. Donald L. Lanier, 37 FCC 2d 952 (B/c Bur. 1972) (granting newscast exemption to a program dealing entirely with current religious news).
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  • extent indicated herein. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Robert L. Baker Assistant Chief Policy Division Media Bureau ANE Request at 1. ANE Request at 1. ANE Request at 1-2. ANE Request at 2. A ``use'' is defined as any identifiable, positive appearance (including by voice or picture) of a candidate lasting four seconds or more that is not exempt pursuant to Sections 73.1941 (a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941(a)(1)-(4). See 47 C.F.R § 73.1941(b). In re Request of Oliver Productions, Inc. For Declaratory Ruling, 4 FCC Rcd 5953, 5953 (1989), citing In re Petitions of Henry Geller, 95 FCC 2d 1236, 1246 (1983), aff'd sub nom,, League of Women Voters Education Fund v. FCC, 731 F.2d 995 (D.C.
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  • Educational Foundation, Licensee of Noncommercial Station WGBX-TV, Boston, Massachusetts for Declaratory Ruling, 3 FCC Rcd 492, 493 (MMB 1988) (``Southern Center''). GWETA Supplement II at 1-2. GWETA Supplement II at 2. A ``use'' is defined as any identifiable, positive appearance (including by voice or picture) of a candidate lasting four seconds or more that is not exempt pursuant to Sections 73.1941 (a)(1) through (a)(4) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941(a)(1)-4. See 47 C.F.R § 73.1941(b). In re Request of Oliver Productions, Inc. For Declaratory Ruling, 4 FCC Rcd 5953, 5953 (1989), citing Henry Geller. Aspen Institute, 55 FCC 2d 697, 708 (1975), aff'd sub nom., Chisholm v. FCC, 538 F.2d 349 (D.C. Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 429 U.S. 890
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  • provide ``reasonable access'' to candidates for federal elective office and afford ``equal opportunities'' to candidates for any public office, children's educational programming requirements, restrictions on airing of indecent programming, and provisions relating to the rating of video programming, and equal employment opportunities rules. See 47 U.S.C. § 312(a)(7), 47 C.F.R. §73.1944 (reasonable access); 47 U.S.C. § 315, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941 (equal opportunities); 47 U.S.C. § 303(b), 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.671, 73.673, 73.3526 (children's educational programming); 18 U.S.C. § 1464; 47 U.S.C. § 303, 47 C.F.R. § 73.3999 (indecent programming); 47 U.S.C. § 303(w) (rating of video programming); 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080 (equal employment opportunities). Broadcast spectrum can be used for ancillary or supplementary services that do not interfere with the
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  • its decision and initiate appropriate proceedings. As discussed above, the enhanced disclosure rules have not gone into e ect. 186 Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of Telecommunications Act of 1996, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, 23 FCC Rcd 2010 (2008). 187 47 U.S.C. § 315(b); 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. 188 47 C.F.R. § 76.205. 189 47 C.F.R. § 25.701(b)(4). See 47 U.S.C. § 335(a). 190 Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band, Report and Order, Mem- orandum Opinion and Order & Further Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking, 12 FCC Rcd 5754, 5792 (1997) (DARS R&O). 191 See S. Rep.
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  • (MMB 1996); and In Re Request of A&E Television Networks for Declaratory Ruling, 15 FCC Rcd 10796 at n. 2 (MMB 2000). Compare 47 C.F.R. § 76.5(p). See also amended rule section 25.701(b)(2) in Appendix A. See The Law of Political Broadcasting and Cablecasting: A Political Primer 1984 Edition, 100 FCC 2d 1476, 1504-1506 (1984). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1941(e) and 76.205(e) (prohibiting discrimination against or preference to any candidate in making time available under the equal opportunity provisions); and amended rule section 47 C.F.R. § 25.701(b)(4)(v) in Appendix A. See Becker v FCC, 95 F. 3d 75,84 (1996) quoting 1984 Political Primer, 100 FCC 2d at 1505. See also, Carter/Mondale, Inc., 74 FCC 2d 631, recon. denied, 74 FCC
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  • offices. Section 315(a) of the Act, as amended, provides that ``if any licensee shall permit any person who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office to use a broadcasting station, he shall afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates for that office in the use of such broadcasting station.'' 47 U.S.C. § 315(a); see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. Section 73.1940 of the Commission's rules defines ``legally qualified candidate'' as any person who has publicly announced his or her intention to run for nomination or office, is qualified under the applicable local, state, or federal law to hold office for which he or she is a candidate, and has qualified for ballot placement or has otherwise met all the
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  • offices. Section 315(a) of the Act, as amended, provides that ``if any licensee shall permit any person who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office to use a broadcasting station, he shall afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates for that office in the use of such broadcasting station.'' 47 U.S.C. § 315(a); see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. Section 73.1940 of the Commission's rules defines ``legally qualified candidate'' as any person who has publicly announced his or her intention to run for nomination or office, is qualified under the applicable local, state, or federal law to hold office for which he or she is a candidate, and has qualified for ballot placement or has otherwise met all the
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  • longer have to process requests for access to this information in person, as they are currently required to do. Instead of accommodating each candidate or their campaign representatives personally on a frequent basis, an online requirement would allow a station to upload the most up-to-date information periodically for all interested parties. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1943(c). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941(c). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1943(a). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526(e)(9). Report and Order ¶ 25. Stations were still required to retain such letters in the ``hard copy'' public inspection files, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526(e)(9). Id. Broadcasting Licenses Limited Partnership et al. at 21; Joint Broadcasters at 7; Named State Broadcasters Assn. at 10; NAB at 5. Joint Petitioners
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  • Authorized Committee), Schedule B (Itemized Disbursements), available at www.fec.gov/pdf/forms/fecfrm3x.pdf. Section 73.1943(c) of the Commission's rules provides that ``[a]ll records required by this paragraph shall be placed in the political file as soon as possible . . . . As soon as possible means immediately absent unusual circumstances.'' 47 C.F.R. § 73.1943(c). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1943(c). See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941(c). Four Commercial and NCE Licensees Comments at 4, 6; Joint TV Broadcasters Comments at 5-6; Named State Broadcasters Assn. Comments at 8; North Carolina Assn. of Broadcasters et al. Comments at 10; Joint Television Parties Reply at 8. Named State Broadcasters Assn. Comments at 8; North Carolina Assn. of Broadcasters et al. Comments at 10; Joint Television Parties Reply at
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  • Communications Act of 1934, 48 Stat. 1064. National Broadcasting Co. v. United States, 319 U.S. 190, 216 (1943). 47 U.S.C. §§ 307(a), 309(a), 309(k), 310(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3526(a)(8) and (9) and 73.3527(a)(7). See also Deregulation of Radio, BC Docket No. 79-219, Report and Order, 84 FCC 2d 968, 982 (1981). See 47 U.S.C. §§ 312(a)(7), 315; 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941 (equal opportunities); 47 C.F.R. § 73.1942 (candidate rates); 47 C.F.R. § 73.1944 (reasonable access). Children's Television Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-437, 104 Stat. 996-1000, codified at 47 U.S.C. §§ 303a, 303b, 394. Policies and Rules Concerning Children's Television Programming, Revision, Revision of Programming Policies for Television Broadcast Stations, MM Docket No. 93-48, Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd
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  • Section 315(a) of the Communications Act, as amended, provides that ``if any licensee shall permit any person who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office to use a broadcasting station, he shall afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates for that office in the use of such broadcasting station.'' 47 U.S.C. § 315(a); see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. Section 73.1940 of the Commission's rules defines ``legally qualified candidate'' as any person who has publicly announced his or her intention to run for nomination or office, is qualified under the applicable local, state, or federal law to hold office for which he or she is a candidate, and has qualified for ballot placement or has otherwise met all the
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  • certain percentage benchmark could not receive routine staff processing, but would instead be referred to the full Commission for review. Revision of Programming and Commercialization Policies, Ascertainment Requirements, and Program Requirements for Commercial Television Stations, Report and Order, 98 FCC 2d 1076, 1077 (1984) (``TV Deregulation Order''). 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3526(a)(8)-(9), 73.3527(a)(7). 47 U.S.C. §§ 312(a)(7), 315; 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941 (equal opportunities); 47 C.F.R. § 73.1942 (candidate rates), 47 C.F.R. § 73.1944 (reasonable access). Children's Television Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-437, 104 Stat. 996-1000, codified at 47 U.S.C. §§ 303a, 303b, 394; 47 C.F.R. 73.670 (advertising), 47 C.F.R. § 73.671 (educational and informational programming). 18 U.S.C. § 1464; 47 C.F.R. § 73.3999. 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080. 47 C.F.R.
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  • schedule. [561]TEXT [562]PDF 73.1745 Unauthorized operation. [563]TEXT [564]PDF 73.1750 Discontinuance of operation. [565]TEXT [566]PDF 73.1800 General requirements related to the station log. [567]TEXT [568]PDF 73.1820 Station log. [569]TEXT [570]PDF 73.1835 Special technical records. [571]TEXT [572]PDF 73.1840 Retention of logs. [573]TEXT [574]PDF 73.1870 Chief operators. [575]TEXT [576]PDF 73.1910 Fairness Doctrine. [577]TEXT [578]PDF 73.1940 Legally qualified candidates for public office. [579]TEXT [580]PDF 73.1941 Equal opportunities. [581]TEXT [582]PDF 73.1942 Candidate rates. [583]TEXT [584]PDF 73.1943 Political file. [585]TEXT [586]PDF 73.1944 Reasonable access. [587]TEXT [588]PDF 73.2080 Equal employment opportunities (EEO). [ [589]Media Bureau's EEO Page ] [590]TEXT [591]PDF 73.3500 Application and report forms. [592]TEXT [593]PDF 73.3511 Applications required. [594]TEXT [595]PDF 73.3512 Where to file; number of copies. [596]TEXT [597]PDF 73.3513 Signing of applications. [598]TEXT [599]PDF 73.3514
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  • Communications Act of 1934, 48 Stat. 1064. National Broadcasting Co. v. United States, 319 U.S. 190, 216 (1943). 47 U.S.C. §§ 307(a), 309(a), 309(k), 310(d). 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3526(a)(8) and (9) and 73.3527(a)(7). See also Deregulation of Radio, BC Docket No. 79-219, Report and Order, 84 FCC 2d 968, 982 (1981). See 47 U.S.C. §§ 312(a)(7), 315; 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941 (equal opportunities); 47 C.F.R. § 73.1942 (candidate rates); 47 C.F.R. § 73.1944 (reasonable access). Children's Television Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-437, 104 Stat. 996-1000, codified at 47 U.S.C. §§ 303a, 303b, 394. Policies and Rules Concerning Children's Television Programming, Revision, Revision of Programming Policies for Television Broadcast Stations, MM Docket No. 93-48, Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd
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  • 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 near or installation on an AM broadcast tower. Section 73.1745-Unauthorized operation. Section 73.1750-Discontinuance of operation. Section 73.1920-Personal attacks. Section 73.1940-Legally qualified candidates for public office. Section 73.1941-Equal opportunities. Section 73.1943-Political file. Section 73.1944-Reasonable access. Section 73.3511-Applications required. Section 73.3512-Where to file; number of copies. Section 73.3513-Signing of applications. Section 73.3514-Content of applications. Section 73.3516-Specification of facilities. Section 73.3517-Contingent applications. Section 73.3518-Inconsistent or conflicting applications. Section 73.3519-Repetitious applications. Section 73.3520-Multiple applications. Section 73.3525-Agreements for removing application conflicts. Section 73.3539-Application for renewal of license. Section 73.3542-Application for emergency authorization.
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  • Section 315(a) of the Communications Act, as amended, provides that ``if any licensee shall permit any person who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office to use a broadcasting station, he shall afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates for that office in the use of such broadcasting station.'' 47 U.S.C. § 315(a); see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. Section 73.1940 of the Commission's rules defines ``legally qualified candidate'' as any person who has publicly announced his or her intention to run for nomination or office, is qualified under the applicable local, state, or federal law to hold office for which he or she is a candidate, and has qualified for ballot placement or has otherwise met all the
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  • certain percentage benchmark could not receive routine staff processing, but would instead be referred to the full Commission for review. Revision of Programming and Commercialization Policies, Ascertainment Requirements, and Program Requirements for Commercial Television Stations, Report and Order, 98 FCC 2d 1076, 1077 (1984) (``TV Deregulation Order''). 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3526(a)(8)-(9), 73.3527(a)(7). 47 U.S.C. §§ 312(a)(7), 315; 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941 (equal opportunities); 47 C.F.R. § 73.1942 (candidate rates), 47 C.F.R. § 73.1944 (reasonable access). Children's Television Act of 1990, Pub. L. No. 101-437, 104 Stat. 996-1000, codified at 47 U.S.C. §§ 303a, 303b, 394; 47 C.F.R. 73.670 (advertising), 47 C.F.R. § 73.671 (educational and informational programming). 18 U.S.C. § 1464; 47 C.F.R. § 73.3999. 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080. 47 C.F.R.
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  • by the station. This information is to be placed in the file as soon as possible and retained for a period of two years. The Commission defines a ``use'' as a positive, identifiable appearance of a candidate, including by voice or picture, lasting for four seconds or more, that is not exempt under the news programming exemptions listed in Sections 73.1941(a)(1)-(4) of the Rules. Information regarding these ``uses'' requires a full description of the pertinent information sufficient to put competing candidates on notice of exactly what ``equal opportunities'' might exist for them. The station acknowledges failing to put required information in its political file on a number of occasions, thereby thwarting the notification purpose of the rule. 10. As the Commission
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  • this matter. Each pleading was fully considered and for administrative convenience we will refer to the groups of pleadings filed by the Objectors as Informal Objections and those filed by Rain and the Kuhlmans as Responses. 47 U.S.C. § 315. 47 C.F.R. § 73.1125 (the ``Main Studio Rule''). 47 U.S.C. § 326. 47 U.S.C. § 315(a); see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. The Law of Political Broadcasting and Cablecasting: A Political Primer, 100 FCC 2d 1476 at ¶ 20 (1984). See WGBH Educational Foundation, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 69 FCC 2d 1250, 1251 (1978). See, e.g., License Renewal Applications of Certain Commercial Radio Stations Serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 8 FCC Rcd 6400, 6401 (1993) (``Philadelphia Station License Renewals'') (citing
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  • offices. Section 315(a) of the Act, as amended, provides that ``if any licensee shall permit any person who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office to use a broadcasting station, he shall afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates for that office in the use of such broadcasting station.'' 47 U.S.C. § 315(a); see 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941. Section 73.1940 of the Commission's rules defines ``legally qualified candidate'' as any person who has publicly announced his or her intention to run for nomination or office, is qualified under the applicable local, state, or federal law to hold office for which he or she is a candidate, and has qualified for ballot placement or has otherwise met all the
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  • schedule. [561]TEXT [562]PDF 73.1745 Unauthorized operation. [563]TEXT [564]PDF 73.1750 Discontinuance of operation. [565]TEXT [566]PDF 73.1800 General requirements related to the station log. [567]TEXT [568]PDF 73.1820 Station log. [569]TEXT [570]PDF 73.1835 Special technical records. [571]TEXT [572]PDF 73.1840 Retention of logs. [573]TEXT [574]PDF 73.1870 Chief operators. [575]TEXT [576]PDF 73.1910 Fairness Doctrine. [577]TEXT [578]PDF 73.1940 Legally qualified candidates for public office. [579]TEXT [580]PDF 73.1941 Equal opportunities. [581]TEXT [582]PDF 73.1942 Candidate rates. [583]TEXT [584]PDF 73.1943 Political file. [585]TEXT [586]PDF 73.1944 Reasonable access. [587]TEXT [588]PDF 73.2080 Equal employment opportunities (EEO). [ [589]Media Bureau's EEO Page ] [590]TEXT [591]PDF 73.3500 Application and report forms. [592]TEXT [593]PDF 73.3511 Applications required. [594]TEXT [595]PDF 73.3512 Where to file; number of copies. [596]TEXT [597]PDF 73.3513 Signing of applications. [598]TEXT [599]PDF 73.3514
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/includes/63-amfmrule.htm
  • schedule. [514]TEXT [515]PDF 73.1745 Unauthorized operation. [516]TEXT [517]PDF 73.1750 Discontinuance of operation. [518]TEXT [519]PDF 73.1800 General requirements related to the station log. [520]TEXT [521]PDF 73.1820 Station log. [522]TEXT [523]PDF 73.1835 Special technical records. [524]TEXT [525]PDF 73.1840 Retention of logs. [526]TEXT [527]PDF 73.1870 Chief operators. [528]TEXT [529]PDF 73.1910 Fairness Doctrine. [530]TEXT [531]PDF 73.1940 Legally qualified candidates for public office. [532]TEXT [533]PDF 73.1941 Equal opportunities. [534]TEXT [535]PDF 73.1942 Candidate rates. [536]TEXT [537]PDF 73.1943 Political file. [538]TEXT [539]PDF 73.1944 Reasonable access. [540]TEXT [541]PDF 73.2080 Equal employment opportunities (EEO). [ [542]Media Bureau's EEO Page ] [543]TEXT [544]PDF 73.3500 Application and report forms. [545]TEXT [546]PDF 73.3511 Applications required. [547]TEXT [548]PDF 73.3512 Where to file; number of copies. [549]TEXT [550]PDF 73.3513 Signing of applications. [551]TEXT [552]PDF 73.3514
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  • Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, Public Telecommunications Act of 1978, Public Telecommunications Act of 1992, Cable Television Consumer Protection Act of 1992, Telecommunications Act of 1996, and Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999). See, e.g., Public Workshop on Spectrum Rights and Responsibilities. See 47 U.S.C. § 312(a)(7), 47 C.F.R. §73.1944 (reasonable access); 47 U.S.C. § 315, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1941 (equal opportunities). 47 U.S.C. § 303(b), 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.671, 73.673, 73.3526. 18 U.S.C. § 1464; 47 U.S.C. § 303, 47 C.F.R. § 73.3999. 47 U.S.C. § 303(w). 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080. 47 C.F.R. § 73.4280. See generally NAB/MSTV Joint Comments; APTS Comments; NPR Comments; SBE Comments. But see 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.641-73.644. See NPR Comments. See Statement of Victor