FCC Web Documents citing 73.2090

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• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-08-1306A1.pdf
  • sale policyto allow a licensee whose license has been designated for revocation hearing, or whose renewal application has been designated for hearing on basic qualifications issues, to assign its license prior to commencement of the hearing to an "eligible entity." Ban on Discrimination in Broadcast Transactions:The Report and Order adopts a new rule that explicitlybars discrimination in broadcast transactions. Section 73.2090 of the Commission's rules states: No qualified person or entityshall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex in the sale of commerciallyoperated AM, FM, TV, Class A TV or international broadcast stations (as defined in this part). Sellers will be required to certifycompliance with this rule against discrimination bychecking a box on Form
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  • that RTN has otherwise violated the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''). Specifically, Johnson alleges that: (1) the Station was silent for more than twelve months and that the license has therefore expired as a matter of law; and (2) RTN discriminated against him in agreeing to sell to GBC, in violation of Section 73.2090 of the Rules. Johnson also requests that the Commission direct RTN to file its renewal application immediately. Discussion. Section 310(d) of Act requires the Commission to make a determination whether the proposed transfer or assignment of a broadcast license would be in the public interest. Pursuant to Section 309(d)(1) of the Act, any party in interest may file a petition
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  • Reference Information Center, SHALL SEND a copy of this Third Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, including the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Marlene H. Dortch Secretary APPENDIX A Rule Changes 47 CFR Part 73 is amended as follows: PART 73 - RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES 1. Section 73.2090 is added to read as follows: § 73.2090 Ban on discrimination in broadcast transactions. No qualified person or entity shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or sex in the sale of commercially operated AM, FM, TV, Class A TV or international broadcast stations (as defined in this part). 2. Section 73.3555, Note 2(i)
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-186A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-186A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-186A1.txt
  • ``new entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned businesses'' to own broadcasting outlets). Prometheus II, 652 F.3d at 471 n.41. Diversity Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 5939-40, ¶¶ 40-42 (adopting ``a rule that bars discrimination on the basis of race or gender and related protected categories in broadcast transactions'' and requiring certification of compliance); see also 47 C.F.R. § 73.2090. Diversity Order, 23 FCC Rcd at 5940-42, ¶¶ 43-50 (explaining that the Commission will show no tolerance for applications seeking a preference that are not complete and correct or that ``creat[e] an appearance of qualification that does not accord with reality[,]'' will address such violations on a ``fast track'' basis, and will provide, when permissible, confidentiality to whistleblowers). Id. at
• http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/DA-12-186A1.doc http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/DA-12-186A1.pdf
  • that RTN has otherwise violated the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') and the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''). Specifically, Johnson alleges that: (1) the Station was silent for more than twelve months and that the license has therefore expired as a matter of law; and (2) RTN discriminated against him in agreeing to sell to GBC, in violation of Section 73.2090 of the Rules. Johnson also requests that the Commission direct RTN to file its renewal application immediately. Discussion. Section 310(d) of Act requires the Commission to make a determination whether the proposed transfer or assignment of a broadcast license would be in the public interest. Pursuant to Section 309(d)(1) of the Act, any party in interest may file a petition