FCC Web Documents citing 73.3572

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  • version). The staff will request a complete Form 301 upon confirmation that the engineering submission does, in fact, resolve the specific mutual exclusivity. Technical amendments submitted by applicants to resolve their mutual exclusivities must be minor, as defined by the applicable rules of the AM service, and must not create new mutual exclusivity or application conflict. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. Consistent with the Broadcast First Report and Order and 47 C.F.R. � 73.5002, such engineering submissions must resolve the mutual exclusivities for the entire group. 307(b) Determination. In the Broadcast First Report and Order, the Commission determined that its competitive bidding authority should be harmonized with its statutory duty under 47 U.S.C. � 307(b) to effect an equitable distribution of
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  • Instructional Television Fixed Service Licenses, 13 FCC Rcd 15920 (1998) (``Broadcast First Report and Order''). See Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15927, 15980-81. The mutually exclusive applicants' FCC Form 346 Section I and the Section III submissions filed during the filing window are available for review in the Commission's Reference Information Center. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.5002(d). See Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15927, 15980-81. � $ � c - # * B E P S T [ g l s � � � � � � " � � � � � � � � - # * B E P S T [ [ g l
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  • FM Radio - FM; Full Power Television - PST; FM Translator - FMT; TV Translator and Low Power Television SST. Use a separate line for each different facility. Indicate whether the facility for which you want to bid is a new facility or a "major modification" to an existing facility, as defined in 47 C.F.R. � 73.3571(a)(1) (AM Radio), � 73.3572(a)(1) (Full Power Television, Low Power Television and Television Translators), � 73.3573(a)(1) (FM Radio), and � 74.1233(a)(1) (FM Translators). If you intend to bid on an AM Radio facility, enter the Frequency of that facility; otherwise enter the Channel number. Enter the Community of License (both City and State) of the facility for which you intend to bid. Enter the File
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  • 47 C.F.R. � 93.305. Waiver Request at 11. Id. Id. Id. at 7-8. NCPD references the application of Atlantic Coast Communications, Inc. (Atlantic) to modify its low power television (LPTV) broadcast construction permit W19CF to specify operation on Channel 26 at Middle Island, NY. NCPD Waiver Request at 8. See File No. BMPTTL-20000728AER (filed July 28, 2000). See also Section 73.3572 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572 (processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translator and TV booster station applications). NCPD appended a copy of Atlantic's application and supporting engineering statement. See Waiver Request at 8 and Exhibit C. Atlantic claims it is precluded from constructing an LPTV station on Channel 19 due to
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  • the requested stay is not granted, IBN's low power televisions stations are not entitled to protection from DTV facilities. The Commission has repeatedly reaffirmed that the low power television service is a ``secondary spectrum priority'' service and must not cause interference to existing or new full-service stations. Moreover, IBN may immediately file displacement applications for new channels pursuant to Section 73.3572 of the Commission's Rules. Issuance of a stay would harm Civic and the public by delaying the construction of DTV facilities in Tyler and Lufkin. 5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, That the aforementioned petition for stay IS DENIED. 6. For further information concerning this proceeding, contact Pam Blumenthal, Media Bureau, (202) 418-1600. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Barbara A. Kreisman Chief, Video
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  • the service-specific rules indicate otherwise. This means that service-specific competitive bidding rules are necessary only to specify departures from or supplemental procedures to the Part 1 competitive bidding rules. We adopt uniform language stating this proposition in all services subject to competitive bidding and modify the following service-specific rules: 21.950; 22.201; 22.228; 22.960; 24.301; 24.701; 25.401; 26.201; 27.201; 27.501(a); 27.701; 73.3572(e)(2), (f); 73.5000(a); 80.1251; 90.801; 90.901; 90.1001; 90.1101; 95.816(a); 100.71; 101.537; 101.1101; 101.1201; and 101.1317. Competitive bidding design options. Section 1.2103 of the Commission's rules outlines the general competitive bidding design options (or the different competitive bidding methodologies) for services or classes of services subject to competitive bidding. These competitive bidding design options include: simultaneous multiple-round auctions (using remote or on-site
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  • the service-specific rules indicate otherwise. This means that service-specific competitive bidding rules are necessary only to specify departures from or supplemental procedures to the Part 1 competitive bidding rules. We adopt uniform language stating this proposition in all services subject to competitive bidding and modify the following service-specific rules: 21.950; 22.201; 22.228; 22.960; 24.301; 24.701; 25.401; 26.201; 27.201; 27.501(a); 27.701; 73.3572(e)(2), (f); 73.5000(a); 80.1251; 90.801; 90.901; 90.1001; 90.1101; 95.816(a); 100.71; 101.537; 101.1101; 101.1201; and 101.1317. Competitive bidding design options. Section 1.2103 of the Commission's rules outlines the general competitive bidding design options (or the different competitive bidding methodologies) for services or classes of services subject to competitive bidding. These competitive bidding design options include: simultaneous multiple-round auctions (using remote or on-site
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  • also Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2001, Report and Order, 16 FCC Rcd 13, 525 (2001) (2001 Report and Order); 47 U.S.C. �159.] Signal Television - Request for a refund of a hearing fee paid in connection with an application for a new television station in Mayaguez, PR Granted (April 4, 2003) [See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(c)(1), (c)(2) (1991). See also Proposals To Reform the Commission's Comparative Hearing Process, 6 FCC Rcd 157, 158 (1990)] Sioux Valley Rural Television, Inc. - Request for waiver of post-construction filing fee Denied (April 4, 2003) [See Establishment of a Fee Collection Program, 5 FCC Rcd 3558, 3574 (1990)] Viatel Holding Limited - Request for waiver, reduction, deferment and refund of
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  • purpose is to eliminate a deficiency in the normally expected service of the primary operation, while also having no significant deleterious effect beyond the Las Cruces allotment zone, it does not require prior coordination with Mexico. Cabada argues that it is not necessary to move the facility the distance proposed, because co-location with the DTV facility will eliminate interference. Section 73.3572(a)(4)(ii) of the Commission's rules, however, does not place a geographic restriction on the filing of displacement applications for translator stations displaced by an authorized DTV station. That rule only requires that the applicant demonstrate that the modifications are necessary to avoid interference or continue serving the station's protected service contour. Council Tree, thus, is not required to move the absolute
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  • stations (rendering LPTV subject to potential displacement). Id. at 8757-8 � 64. See 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(c). The Commission has observed that the usual role of the anti-collusion rule has less significance in this context because LPTV has minor competitive significance in the media marketplace. See Broadcast Auctions MO&O, 14 FCC Rcd at 8755-58 �� 61-64. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. See Implementation of Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and ITFS Licenses, Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15920 (1998); 47 C.F.R. � 73.5002. ����PNG �S~� �w ^����-X�Z�� V�*{ �+��'q� J|�� nM��x`�e{�p[��{��- ��Wg�, ͯ� ��h�#{ij6;��\�5�B��̹`=� ��md>n~���{K��|Û؟�`��; M V��� ?��Ξ�o��'�݆&� �ߍw��'�.
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    • that the application listed in this notice is accepted for filing. Because the application was filed in response to Public Notice, DA 04-1071, released April 23, 2004, ``Filing Window for New Digital Noncommercial Educational Reserved Channel Television Station Channel *25 at Devils Lake, North Dakota,'' no application which conflicts with this application will be accepted for filing. See 47 C.F.R. �73.3572(d). Petitions to deny the application listed below must be on file with the Commission not later than the close of business September 20, 2004. * * * * * DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA . . . . CH *25 PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. FILE NO. BNPEDT-20040528AVZ FIN 162016 ERP (VIS): 134 kW; HAAT: 244.5 METERS; COORDINATES: 48-03-47.8 99-20-8.7 ANTENNA: DIELECTRIC
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    • Power Television Auction No. 81 Non-Mutually Exclusive Proposals, Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 3128 (Video Serv. Div. 2001), 66 Fed.Reg. 12511 (Feb. 27, 2001). The State's application did not need to be included in competitive bidding because applications for displacement facilities have processing priority over other applications for new low power television or television translator facilities. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(4)(ii). The engineering proposals for MX056 were reduced from three to two due to the failure of esi BROADCASTING CORPORATION to submit an FRN. See Attachment B. The Commission stated in the Broadcast Competitive Bidding Report and Order that, to the extent engineering information is required to be submitted with short-forms for certain broadcast services, such information is required only for
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    • C.F.R. �� 1.2105(c), 1.2107(d), and 1.2109(d). See 47 C.F.R. � 1.2109(d). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107 and 73.5005. See also Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15984-85 �� 163-64. See Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15984 � 164. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2112(b), 73.5005, 73.5007 and 73.5008. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a), 73.3572, 73.5003, 73.5005, and 73.5006(d). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h h $ $ h h�d h�d h�d 7 D E F G v h�d F h[f - � � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� �
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    • hereby given that the application listed in this notice is accepted for filing. Because the application was filed in response to Public Notice, DA 04-1771, released June 24, 2004, ``Filing Window for New Digital Noncommercial Educational Reserved Channel Television Station Channel *19 at Colby, Kansas,'' no application which conflicts with this application will be accepted for filing. See 47 C.F.R. �73.3572(d). Petitions to deny the application listed below must be on file with the Commission not later than the close of business on October 17, 2005. * * * * * COLBY, KANSAS . . . . CH *19 SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP. FILE NO. BNPEDT-20040726ACE FIN 162115 ERP (VIS): 500 kW; HAAT: 384 METERS; COORDINATES: 39-14-31 101-21-38 ANTENNA: AND
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    • Mandatory Electronic Filing of FCC Forms 301, 314, and 315,'' Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 3989 (MMB 2001). See Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Service Licenses, MM Docket No. 97-234, First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15920, 15984 � 164 (1998). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3522(a), 73.3572. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2104(g), 1.2107(c), 73.5005(c). Applicants also are reminded that the Commission's ``red light rule'' implementing the Debt Collection Improvement Act has become effective. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. Under the red light rule, the Commission will not process applications and other requests for benefits filed by parties that have outstanding debts owed to the Commission. Id.; see also
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    • 163-64. See Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15984 � 164. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2112(b), 73.5005, 73.5007 and 73.5008. See also Instructions for Form 301, Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, Instructions for Section II: Legal Information, paragraph G: Item 10: Auction Authorization for auction-related exhibit filing requirements. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a), 73.3572, 73.5003, 73.5005, and 73.5006(d). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h h $ $ h�d � � � � � � � � � � � � � h� h� F h� h� h� h� h� h� h[f h� h� h� h� h� h�
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    • 163-64. See Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15984 � 164. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2112(b), 73.5005, 73.5007 and 73.5008. See also Instructions for Form 301, Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, Instructions for Section II: Legal Information, paragraph G: Item 10: Auction Authorization for auction-related exhibit filing requirements. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a), 73.3572, 73.5003, 73.5005, and 73.5006(d). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 h h $ $ h�d � � � � � � � � � � � � � h� h� F h� h� h� h� h� h� h[f h� h� h� h� h� h�
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    • Broadcast Competitive Bidding First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15984 � 164. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2112(b), 73.5005, 73.5007 and 73.5008. See also Instructions for Form 301, Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, Instructions for Section II: Legal Information, paragraph G: Item 10: Auction Authorization for auction-related exhibit filing requirements. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a), 73.3572, 73.5003, 73.5005, and 73.5006(d). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 hQ $ $ $ � � F F F h[f � � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� N
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    • Broadcast Competitive Bidding First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15984 � 164. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2112(b), 73.5005, 73.5007 and 73.5008. See also Instructions for Form 301, Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, Instructions for Section II: Legal Information, paragraph G: Item 10: Auction Authorization for auction-related exhibit filing requirements. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a), 73.3572, 73.5003, 73.5005, and 73.5006(d). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 hQ $ $ $ � � F F F h[f � � � ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� N
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    • Rcd at 15984-85 �� 163-64. See id., 13 FCC Rcd at 15984 � 164. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2112(b), 73.5005, 73.5007 and 73.5008. See also Instructions for Form 301, Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, Instructions for Section II: Legal Information, paragraph G: Item 10: Auction Authorization for auction-related exhibit filing requirements. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a), 73.3572, 73.5003, 73.5005, and 73.5006(d). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 8 9 $ $ h�d 6 7 8 9  ... � � � � � � � � � F F F h� h� h� h� h� h[f h� h� h� h� h�
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    • Mandatory Electronic Filing of FCC Forms 301, 314, and 315,'' Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 3989 (MMB 2001). See Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Service Licenses, MM Docket No. 97-234, First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 15920, 15984 � 164 (1998). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3522, 73.3572. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2104(g), 1.2107(c), 73.5005(c). Applicants also are reminded that the Commission's ``red light rule'' implementing the Debt Collection Improvement Act will be enforced. 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. Under the red light rule, the Commission will not process applications and other requests for benefits filed by parties that have outstanding debts owed to the Commission. Id.; see also
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    • � 336(f). Establishment of a Class A Television Service, MM Docket No. 00-10, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 6355 (2000). . 47 C.F.R. Ch. 1, Subpart I. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.1305-1.1319. 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(a). 47 C.F.R. � 73.5002(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3571(h)(3). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.5006(b); see also 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(c). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. In determining mutual exclusivity among the applications, the staff will apply 47 C.F.R. �� 73.612, 73.613, 73.622, 73.623, 73.625, 73.699, 73.6010, 74.703, 74.705, 74.706, 74.707, 74.708, 74.710, 74.792, 74.793, and 74. 803. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.5002(c)(1) & (d)(1). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.5002(d). See 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(b). See 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105. See Competitive Bidding Second Report and
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    • an in-core DTV channel, so for each one, the ``best available'' channel we have selected constitutes an engineering solution to a technical problem, consistent with Section 336(f)(1)(D). To the extent Class A stations KUTA-CA and WQSJ-CA receive interference as a consequence of the final channel selection process, we note that they are eligible to file displacement applications pursuant to Section 73.3572(a)(4)(iii)of the rules. The Third Round of Elections. All licensees ``that were not `locked in' at tentative channel designations in the previous two rounds'' should make a channel election by filing FCC Form 386, Third Round Election Form. In addition, licensees that have received a tentative channel designation for a low VHF channel (i.e., channels 2 through 6), or a channel
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    • accepted for filing. Because the applications were filed in response to Public Notice, DA 06-1390, released July 6, 2006, ``Filing Window for New Digital Noncommercial Educational Reserved Channel Television Stations for. . . Channel *21 at Great Falls, Montana, and Channel *16 at Billings, Montana,'' no application which conflicts with these applications will be accepted for filing. See 47 C.F.R. �73.3572(d). Petitions to deny the applications listed below must be on file with the Commission not later than the close of business on April 19, 2007. * * * * GREAT FALLS, MONTANA . . . . CH *21 BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FILE NO. BNPEDT-20060809AJP ERP (VIS): 23.4 kW; HAAT: 152.7 METERS; COORDINATES: 47-32-9 111-17-2 ANTENNA:
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    • television station W52BR, Champaign-Urbana, from Specchio Developers, Ltd. on October 23, 2002. That station was authorized to operate on channel 52 from a 108 meter tower approximately 10 kilometers southeast of Champaign, with a directional antenna and effective radiated power (ERP) of 29.1 kW. Less than a month after acquiring the station, Cohen filed a displacement application pursuant to Section 73.3572(a)(4)(ii) of the Commission's rules, which provides that a low power television station authorized on an out-of-core channel (channels 52 to 69) may file a displacement application to change output channel at any time. In addition to a change in channel, the rule also permits such displacement applicants to propose ``any technical modifications which are necessary to avoid interference or continue
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    • filed in response to Public Notice, DA 07-2595, released June 14, 2007, ``Filing Window for New Noncommercial Educational Reserved Channel Television Stations for Channel *26 at Brawley, California; Channel *45 at Columbia, Mississippi; Channel *47 at Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Channel *27 at Canton, North Carolina,'' no application which conflicts with these applications will be accepted for filing. See 47 C.F.R. �73.3572(d). Petitions to deny the applications listed below must be on file with the Commission not later than the close of business on October 12, 2007. * * * * Brawley, CA....Ch 26* Board of Trustees, California State University for San Diego State University BPET-19960920WU FIN #83968 ERP (VIS): 5000 kW; HAAT: 468 meters; TL: Black Mountain, Yuma, AZ; Coordinates: (33-03-10
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    • DTV facilities on Channel 35 and KRCA-DT's post transition DTV operation will be similar to those of KMEX-DT. As noted previously, KRCA estimates that the amount of interference to K35DG actually may be reduced when KRCA-DT begins operating on Channel 35. Should displacement of K35DG occur, we note that it is eligible to file a displacement application pursuant to Section 73.3572(a)(4)(iii)of the rules. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority found in 47 U.S.C. Sections 4(i), 5(c)(1), 303(g) and (r) and 307(b) and 47 C.F.R. Sections 0.61, 0.204(b) and 0.283, IT IS ORDERED, That effective July 5, 2008, the post-transition DTV Table of Allotments, Section 73.622(i) of the Commission's Rules, IS AMENDED to read as follows: CALIFORNIA Community Channel No. Riverside, California 35
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    • material to which the request applies. See 47 C.F.R. � 0.459 (a). See Section VI. ``Contact Information'', below. See Section II. B. ``Maintaining Current Information in Short-Form Applications'', below. See e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 73.606. Construction permittees must comply with the Commission's rules regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (``NEPA''). 47 C.F.R. Ch. 1, Subpart I. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. Pub.L.No. 106-113, 113 Stat. Appendix I at 1501A-594 - 598 (1999), codified at 47 U.S.C. � 336(f). Establishment of a Class A Television Service, MM Docket No. 00-10, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 6355 (2000). Bidders should also note that the Commission recently lifted the freeze on the filing of applications for displacement relief and major changes for Class
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    • Notice, 23 FCC Rcd at 14,538-40 �� 19-25. For more detail, see Auction 85 Procedures Public Notice, 23 FCC Rcd at 14,554-55 �� 111-20. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107 and 73.5005. See also Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15984-85 �� 163-64. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2112(b), 73.5005, 73.5007 and 73.5008. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a), 73.3572, 73.5003, 73.5005, and 73.5006(d). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a). PUBLIC NOTICE News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 b c � d $ F F ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6� �� E
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    • 1.2109(a). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2104(g)(2), 1.2109(a), 1.2109(c). 47 C.F.R. � 1.2109(a). 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2104(g)(2), 1.2109. 47 C.F.R. � 1.2109(d). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.5005(a). For information regarding electronic application filing, refer to ``Mass Media Bureau Implements Mandatory Electronic Filing of FCC Forms 301, 314, and 315,'' Public Notice, 16 FCC Rcd 3989 (MMB 2001). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3522, 73.3572. 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2104(g), 1.2107(c). 47 C.F.R. � 73.5005(a). See also Instructions for Form 301, Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, Instructions for Section II: Legal Information, paragraph G: Item 10: Auction Authorization for auction-related exhibit filing requirements. 47 C.F.R. � 1.2107(d). 47 C.F.R. � 1.2110(j). 47 C.F.R. � 1.2112(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.1910. Id.; see also 47
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    • staff found that grant of the KZCC Application is consistent with Section 307(b) of the Act. Letter Decision at 3. 47 C.F.R. � 1.106, and WWIZ, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 37 FCC 685, 686 (1964), aff'd sub nom., Lorain Journal Co. v. FCC, 351 F.2d 824 (D.C. Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 387 U.S. 967 (1966). See Amendment of Sections 73.3572 and 73.3573 Relating to Processing of FM and TV Broadcast Applications, Report and Order, 50 FR 19936 (May 13, 1985) (``1985 Processing Order''). All FM commercial minor change applications filed after the close of the ``universal window'' (June 13, 1985 to July 12, 1985) are treated on a first come/first served basis. The first come/first served system was later extended
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    • following fields: Applicant Address, Contact Information (Name, Address, Phone Number, and so on), Responsible Party Address, and Bidding Preference (electronic or telephonic). In addition, applicants may make minor amendments to engineering proposals in order to resolve mutual exclusivity. However, applicants may not modify the following fields: Proposal Description, Service Type, Application Purpose, Facility ID, and Channel. See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3572(a)(1) and 1.2105(b). To modify an application and/or its engineering proposal requires first accessing the application electronically via the Internet (see Accessing Your Application, below). Modifications to an application are made on the electronic version of it. Modifications made to an engineering proposal also require the applicant to submit a Settlement attachment or Technical Modification attachment describing the modifications. Accessing Your
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    • transition in a timely fashion, we tentatively conclude that KRCA's proposed channel substitution constitutes an engineering solution to a technical problem, consistent with Section 336(f)(1)(D). We seek comment on this tentative conclusion. To the extent that K35DG receives interference as a consequence of KRCA's channel substitution, we note that it is eligible to file a displacement application pursuant to Section 73.3572(a)(4)(iii)of the rules. C. Discussion We believe that the unique circumstances of this case warrant consideration of KRCA's proposed channel substitution. KRCA is one of only a small number of television stations with both out-of-core analog and pre-transition DTV channels. We have previously acknowledged the challenges that these stations face in seeking to complete their transition to digital. Although consideration of
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    • or translator application filed prior to the end of the full-service digital transition, on June 12, 2009, through June 30, 2009 will be treated for cut-off purposes as being filed on June 30, 2009. Any questions concerning this matter should be directed to Hossein Hashemzadeh (technical) or Shaun Maher (legal) of the Video Division, Media Bureau at 202-418-1600. 47 C.F.R. ��73.3572(a)(4), (f), 74.787(a)(4), (b)(2) (2008). Establishment of a Class A Television Service, Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 6355, 6393, �92 (2000), on recon., 16 FCC Rcd 8244 (2001); In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translators, and Television Booster Stations and to Amend Rules
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    • 4, 2005. In the meantime, Tuck tendered an application to relocate the station's facilities to a new tower site (BPTTL-20050223ACE). That application was subsequently dismissed after Tuck filed a superseding application (BPTTL-20050506ACL) for a minor change of facilities, as discussed above, proposing not only a relocation of the transmitter site, but also a change in antenna and power. See Sections 73.3572 (a)(2)(ii) and 73.3572(e)(1) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3572(a)(2)(ii) and 73.3572(e)(1). In an opposition pleading, Tuck argues that the filing of a petition for reconsideration of the grant of the 2005 modification is procedurally defective because, among other things, Syncom did not participate earlier in the proceeding by challenging the grants of the 2004 modification and subsequent implementing
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    • Notice, 24 FCC Rcd at 4457-58 �� 21-28. For more detail, see Auction 79 Procedures Public Notice, 24 FCC Rcd at 4487-88 �� 162-165. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107 and 73.5005. See also Broadcast First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 15984-85 �� 163-64. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2112(b), 73.5005, 73.5007 and 73.5008. See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a), 73.3572, 73.5003, 73.5005, and 73.5006(d). See 47 C.F.R. �� 1.2107, 1.2109(a). PUBLIC NOTICE News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 � � � � $ F F F kd ��PNG r v ��"r�9 I'6� �d�Y�͆aX ���; Wh� �X,�aX���y�]\\.W`h���va6l! �v"]�V�at�������-``````�"m(c)x<��G�<���={-N��J%t�<== �"""x ҍ� � ��(c)���!��'' �R)&� �A�� "���\��v`` � 6�
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    • FCC Forms 301, 314, and 315,'' Public Notice, DA 01-283, 16 FCC Rcd 3989 (MMB 2001). See Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Service Licenses, MM Docket No. 97-234, First Report and Order, FCC 98-194, 13 FCC Rcd 15920, 15984 � 164 (1998). See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3522, 73.3572. 47 C.F.R. � 73.5005(a). See also Instructions for Form 301, Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, Instructions for Section II: Legal Information, paragraph G. Item 10: Auction Authorization for auction-related exhibit filing requirements. 47 C.F.R. � 1.2107(d). 47 C.F.R. � 73.5007(a). 47 C.F.R. � 1.2112(a). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3555, Note 2(i). See also Auction 90 Procedures Public Notice,
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    • media interests held by substantial investors in, or creditors of, an applicant claiming new entrant status.33Specifically, the attributable mass media interests held by an individual or entity with an equity and/or debt interest in an applicant are attributed to that bidder for purposes of determining its eligibility for the new entrant bidding credit, if the equity 27See47 C.F.R. �� 73.3522, 73.3572. 2847 C.F.R. � 73.5005(a). See alsoInstructions for Form 301, Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, Instructions for Section II: Legal Information, paragraph G. Item 10: Auction Authorization for auction-related exhibit filing requirements. 2947 C.F.R. � 1.2107(d). 3047 C.F.R. � 73.5007(a). 3147 C.F.R. � 1.2112(a). 3247 C.F.R. � 73.3555, Note 2(i). See also Auction 90 Procedures Public Notice, 25
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    • rebuttable presumption that, in certain circumstances, substantial public interest benefits will arise from a voluntary agreement between a 700 MHz licensee and an incumbent broadcast licensee on channels 59-69 that clears 118 the 700 MHz band of incumbent television licensees(s). Our threshold premise is that such 114 But see 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(c) (anti-collusion rule). 115 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(d), 73.3572(a). Because analog and DTV broadcasting authority is conjoined in a single, unitary license, discontinuance of the analog over-the-air signal is a modification of license rather than a complete discontinuance of service. 116S�?47U.S.C. �316. For example, we can envision voluntary agreements that would result in a particular incumbent station in the 700 MHz band, as a practical matter, being unable to
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    • to Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful', when used with reference to the commission omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to violate any provision of this Act...'' See Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6FCC Rcd 4387(1991). 47 C.F.R. � � 74.780, 73.3538(a)(1) and (4), 73.3572. 47 C.F.R. � � 74.780, 73.1690(b). See e.g., 47 C.F.R. � � 74.780, 73.3533, 73.3538, 73.3572. The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), (recon, denied), 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999) (``Forfeiture Policy Statement''). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b)(2)(D). 47 U.S.C. � 503(b). 47 C.F.R. ��
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    • CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS TITLE 47. TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SUBCHAPTER C. BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES PART 73. RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES SUBPART H. RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL BROADCAST STATIONS � 73.3580 Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications. (a) All applications for instruments of authorization in the broadcast service (and major amendments thereto, as indicated in �� 73.3571, 73.3572, 73.3573, 73.3574 and 73.3578) are subject to the local public notice provisions of this section, except applications for: (1) A minor change in the facilities of an authorized station, as indicated in �� 73.3571, 73.3572, 73.3573 and 73.3574. (2) Consent to an involuntary assignment or transfer or to a voluntary assignment or transfer which does not result in a change
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    • is contingent on: (1) having an ``acceptable'' DTV must carry rule in place; (2) having an established FCC policy for moving DTV allocations from the 700 MHz band; and (3) receiving ``reasonable compensation'' from auction bidders for terminating analog operations. Paxson Communications ex parte filing, May 3, 2000. But see 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(c) (anti-collusion rule). 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(d), 73.3572(a). Because analog and DTV broadcasting authority is conjoined in a single, unitary license, discontinuance of the analog over-the-air signal is a modification of license rather than a complete discontinuance of service. See 47 U.S.C. � 316. For example, we can envision voluntary agreements that would result in a particular incumbent station in the 700 MHz band, as a practical matter,
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    • to the required use of a carrier offset by that station will be set aside until it files its Class A application. Until that time, or until expiration of the time for filing initial Class A applications, processing of the displacement application of the requesting station will be suspended, with the application retaining its cutoff rights. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. See 47 U.S.C. � 316. Report and Order at �� 74-75. WB Petition at 16-19 (citing Report and Order at � 75); Davis Opposition at 7 (citing WB Petition at 16-19). Report and Order at �� 44-48. Report and Order at � 75. Report and Order at �� 76-84; 47 U.S.C. � 336 (f)(7). KM Petition at 7. See, for
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    • other licensees' mistakes or poor bargaining. Nextel Communications Comments at 4-6; NAB Reply at 5-6. 700 MHz First Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 476; 700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM �� 44-66. 700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM � 51. See also 47 U.S.C. �� 301; 303; 309(j)(3)(A); 309(j)(14)(C). Id. � 58. Id. � 59. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(d), 73.3572(a). Id. �� 60-61. Id. �� 61-65 Id. �� 87-92. Id. � 87. See 47 U.S.C. � 336(b), (c), (f). We continue to disagree with MSTV's contention that the Commission's role in clearing the 700 MHz spectrum should be limited to post-transition approvals. MSTV Comments at 8. Instead, as noted above, we have concluded that we have authority to review and
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    • Our interest in not unduly encumbering the 700 MHz Band further as the Commission proceeds to the DTV conversion, coupled with our desire to treat fairly all of the nearly 4,700 LPTV and TV translator applicants that filed during the August 2000 window, prompt us now to revise our LPTV displacement relief policies somewhat and to modify 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(4) consistent therewith. Future LPTV and TV translator permittees and licensees that tendered new station applications during or subsequent to the August 2000 filing window and have been authorized to operate in the 700 MHz Band (TV channels 52-69) will be entitled to displacement relief only in order to eliminate or avoid interference conflicts. Priority over pending Class A TV, LPTV
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    • Class A Low Power Television Station Status for WKOB-LP. 2. Background. Low power television station WKOB-LP previously operated on channel 53. Because WKOB's operation on channel 53 conflicted with the channel 53 DTV allotment at Newark, New Jersey, see 47 C.F.R. � 73.622(b), on June 1, 1998, WKOB filed a displacement application to move to channel 48 pursuant to Section 73.3572(a)(4) of the Commission's rules. WKOB's application was mutually exclusive with a displacement application for channel 48 at Elizabeth, New Jersey, and accordingly, was sent to auction. Closed Broadcast Auction (Auction No. 25), 14 FCC Rcd 10632 (1999). On October 8, 1999, WKOB was the prevailing bidder at $1.269 million and its application was granted on March 28, 2000. 3. The
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    • or TV translator stations. Where such a change results in a low power TV or TV translator station causing actual interference to reception of the TV broadcast analog or DTV station, the licensee or permittee of the low power TV or TV translator station shall eliminate the interference or file an application for a change in channel assignment pursuant to �73.3572 of this chapter. The Commission's rules are emphatic in allowing the installation of a DTV station without any limitation based on the existence of a LPTV or TV translator station, construction permit, or application for such. And, the above does not state a limitation on interference from operation on any channel; if the LPTV station interferes, the licensee must fix
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    • Commission's second periodic review of its DTV policies and rules. Id., � 114. Id.,� 125. On-channel digital conversion of an analog TV broadcast station that has not been provided with a paired digital channel would also be authorized as a minor change. This contour overlap constraint also applies to analog LPTV and translator minor change applications. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2). The LPTV minor change definition permits flexibility to change facilities, while also preventing a station from relocating away from its viewing audience. Class A stations may convert their existing analog channels for digital operations at any time, thus becoming digital Class A TV stations (Class A Report and Order, � 92). Class A TV facilities changes, other than channels changes,
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    • which petitions to deny must be filed in accordance with the provisions of �� 73.7004 and 73.3584. If the applicant is duly qualified, and upon examination, the FCC finds that the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served by the granting of the non-mutually exclusive long form application, the same will be granted. * * * * * Section 73.3572 is amended by revising paragraph (e) as follows: � 73.3572 Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translators, and TV booster applications. (e) The FCC will specify by Public Notice a period for filing applications for a new non-reserved television, low power TV and TV translator stations or for major modifications in the facilities of
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    • we subject digital low power television stations to Section 73.1030 of our rules. APCO Comments at 3. Access Spectrum Comments at 5; Adams Telcom Comments at 2; Motorola Comments at 4. Notice, 18 FCC Rcd at 18401. Id. We noted that this contour overlap constraint also applies to analog LPTV and TV Translator minor change applications. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2). Notice, 18 FCC Rcd at 18401. Notice, 18 FCC Rcd at 18041 citing 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a). Notice, 18 FCC Rcd at 18042. See CBA Comments at 5; NTA Comments at 22; APTS/PBS Comments at 6; MSTV/NAB Comments at 12; Bonneville Comments at 6; KM Communications Comments at 6-7; Fox Comments at 4-5; Paxson Comments at 7; Cavalier Comments at
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    • and international broadcasting stations; low power TV stations; TV and FM translator stations; TV boosters stations; and FM boosters stations. The local public notice must be completed within 30 days of the tendering of the application. In the event the FCC notifies the applicant that a major change is involved, requiring the applicant to file public notice pursuant to ��73.3571, 73.3572, 73.3573 or 73.3578, this filing notice shall be given in a newspaper following this notification. 23. Section � 73.3580(f) is revised to read as follows: (f) The notice required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section shall contain, when applicable, the following information, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d) of this section in regard to renewal applications and
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    • a construction permit be granted before a new tower structure is built for broadcast purposes, or a station's geographic coordinates are changed or effective radiated power is increased; 47 C.F.R. � 73.3533 requires that a Form 301 be used by commercial broadcast stations seeking a construction permit and Form 340 be used by noncommercial educational broadcast stations; 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572 describes the processing of TV broadcast station applications; and 47 C.F.R. � 73.3598 specifies the period of construction (but �73.624(d) specifies DTV build-out dates). Id. See proposed rule section 47 C.F.R. � 73.626(d) in Appendix A to the Notice. See proposed rule section 47 C.F.R. � 73.626(a) and (d) in Appendix A to the Notice. See MWG comments in MB
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    • amendment wherein it stated that the Equity option agreement was never consummated and also to a statement by a Winstar official that Equity was never in control of Winstar. We find that Copeland has failed to establish a prima facie case or a substantial and material question of fact that Winstar underwent a transfer of control to Equity. Under Section 73.3572(b) of the Commission's rules, a transfer of a 49% interest to a new party does not constitute a "major change" in the ownership of an applicant. Furthermore, Copeland provides no evidence to contradict the truthfulness of Winstar's statement in its amendment that, while Equity obtained a 49% interest in Winstar, the 51% option agreement was cancelled. Finally, Copeland has not
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    • FCC Rcd at 2230. See 2001 D.C. Appropriations Act. See 9/30/04 Ex Parte. See also Testimony of Sakura Saunders, KDRT-LP, LPFM Forum (Feb. 8, 2005); 12/8/04 MAP Ex Parte. See Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act - Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Services, 13 FCC Rcd 15920, 15972-74 (1998) and 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3571, 73.3572, and 73.3573; see also Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants, 15 FCC Rcd 7386, 7421 (2000) and 47 C.F.R. � 73.3573(e)(2); see also Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 2254-57 and 47 C.F.R. � 73.870(b). The one exception to this licensing rule is that applications for new FM booster station construction permits, which must operate on
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    • found that, under Tuck, proposed communities for two new AM stations, both suburbs of Ithaca, New York, were interdependent with Ithaca, thus both applicants essentially proposed new stations at Ithaca and competing applications proceeded to competitive bidding). See supra note 46. See also infra paras. 28 et seq. 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(c)(3), (d)(3), and (f). See Revision of Sections 73.3571, 73.3572, and 73.3573 of the Commission's Rules, First Report and Order, FCC 84-298, 56 RR 2d 941, 943-44 (1984). 47 U.S.C. � 405. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3580(a). See NPRM, 20 FCC Rcd at 11179. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3580(c)(3). Id. � 73.3580(d)(3). Id. � 73.3580(f). Id. �� 73.201, 73.202(a), 73.501(a). Some commenters urged us to include NCE stations in the new procedure.
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    • See FCC File No. BLEDT-20040108ALV (filed Aug. 9, 2004). See August 2004 Filing Freeze PN, 19 FCC Rcd at 14810 (stating that the Commission will not accept for filing petitions for rulemaking to change communities of license). See Comments of WMHT at 4. Requests to change a community of license require the filing of a petition for rulemaking. 47 C.F.R. �73.3572(a). See Appendix D7. See also Comments of Northern California Public Television (``NCPTV''), filed Jan. 25, 2007, at 1 (relating to Weaverville, CA); Comments of Flathead Adventist Radio, Inc. (``FAR''), filed Jan. 25, 2007, at 1 (relating to Kalispell, MT); Comments of Oral Roberts University (``ORU''), filed Jan. 12, 2007, at 1 (relating to Tulsa, OK); Comments of Pappas Telecasting of
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    • the same lost area. See DTV Consumer Education Initiative, supra note 84. See Third DTV Periodic Review NPRM, 22 FCC Rcd 9516, � 92. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1690(b), 73.3533(a), 73.3538. Applications to construct or modify post-transition facilities specified in the final DTV Table Appendix B involve a minor change in facilities and we will process them accordingly. Section 73.3572(a)(1) of the Commission's rules defines a major change in a television station's facilities as any change in frequency or community of license. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(1). Several stations may be changing channels as a result of the channel election process; however, these stations will be applying for the frequency and community of license assigned to them in the new
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    • facilities described in the proposed new DTV Table Appendix B, but does match the facility in the revised new DTV Table Appendix B when adopted, the station need not file an application. Applications to construct or modify post-transition facilities specified in the new DTV Table Appendix B involve a minor change in facilities and we will process them accordingly. Section 73.3572(a)(1) of the Commission's rules defines a major change in a television station's facilities as any change in frequency or community of license. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(1). Several stations may be changing channels as a result of the channel election process; however, these stations will be applying for the frequency and community of license assigned to them in the new DTV
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    • the proffered corrected figures since they will not improve Calvary's comparative posture under this criterion. Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd at 7418. See Way of the Cross of Utah, Inc., 101 F.C.C. 2d 1368 (1985) (applicant must show that its governing board is broadly representative of the educational, cultural, and civic groups of the community). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(b). 47 C.F.R. � 73.621(a). (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission FCC 08-179 Federal Communications Commission FCC 08-179 � $ � � � � � � � � � � � � � F �
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    • the DTS proceeding. See DTS Report and Order at �28. See Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands, ET Docket No. 04-186, Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 08-260, November 14, 2008 (Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 74.703, 74.709, 90.303. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3540(e). See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2). See 47 C.F.R. � 1.1102. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a). See 47 C.F.R. � 74.735. See 47 C.F.R. � 74.736. See 47 C.F.R � 74.791. See 47 C.F.R. � 74.734. See 47 C.F.R. � 74.763. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3598. We delegate to the Media Bureau authority to announce the exact date that applications for replacement translator stations will begin
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    • will be used to provide service to the area where service has been lost.'' Replacement digital television translators may operate on channels 2-51. Applications for replacement digital television translator shall be given processing priority over all other low power television and TV translator applications except displacement applications (with which they shall have co-equal priority) as set forth in 47 C.F.R. 73.3572(a)(4)(ii). The service area of the replacement translator shall be limited to only a demonstrated loss area with the full-service station's pre-transition analog service area. ``Analog service area'' is defined as the existing, authorized, protected service area actually served by the analog signal prior to analog termination for the DTV transition. An applicant for a replacement digital television translator may propose
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    • TV translator and Class A television stations DTV licensees and permittees, must annually remit a fee of five percent of the gross revenues derived from all ancillary and supplementary services, as defined by paragraph (b) of this section, which are feeable, as defined in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and through (ii) of this section. * * * * * 3. Amend Section 73.3572 to as a new subsection (h) as follows: Section 73.3572 - Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translators, and TV booster applications. * * * * * (h) Class A TV station licensees shall file a minor change application for either the flash cut channel or the digital companion channel they choose to retain
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    • exclusivities or constitute major modifications,'' thus ensuring that ``only buildable stations would be subject to bid.'' Id. MEI Comments at 9. Id. Id. at 9-10. Id. at 10. Under the former ``hard look'' processing policies, the Commission would not accept nunc pro tunc curative amendments to correct certain patent defects in commercial broadcast station application filings. See Amendment of Sections 73.3572 and 73.3573 Relating to Processing of FM and TV Broadcast Applications, Report and Order, MM Docket No. 84-750, 50 FR 19936 (May 13, 1985), recon. denied, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 50 FR 43157 (Oct. 24, 1985), affirmed sub nom. Hilding v. FCC, 835 F.2d 1435 (9th Cir. 1987). BFIT Comments at 8 (noting Commission's use of ``unpublished'' technical policies and
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    • TV translator and Class A television stations DTV licensees and permittees, must annually remit a fee of five percent of the gross revenues derived from all ancillary and supplementary services, as defined by paragraph (b) of this section, which are feeable, as defined in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and through (ii) of this section. * * * * * 3. Amend Section 73.3572 to as a new subsection (h) as follows: Section 73.3572 - Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translators, and TV booster applications. * * * * * (h) Class A TV station licensees shall file a license application for either the flash cut channel or the digital companion channel they choose to retain for
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    • 29�45'26" 95�21'37" LosAngeles,CA 14,16,2034�03'15"118�14'28" Miami,FL 14 25�46'37" 80�11'32" NewYork,NY 14,15 40�45'06" 73�59'39" Philadelphia,PA 19,20 39�56'58" 75�09'21" Pittsburgh,PA 14,18 40�26'19" 80�00'00" SanFrancisco,CA 16,17 37�46'39"122�24'40" Washington,D.C. 17,18 38�53'51" 77�00'33" E-35 (f)Negotiatedagreementsoninterference.Notwithstandingtheminimumtechnicalcriteria forDTVallotmentsspecifiedabove,DTVstationsoperatingonallotmentsthatareincluded intheinitialDTVTablemayoperatewithincreasedERPand/orantennaHAATthatwould resultinadditionalinterferencetoananalogTVstationifthatstationagrees,inwriting,to accepttheadditionalinterference.Suchagreementsmustbesubmittedwiththeapplication forauthoritytoconstructormodifytheDTVstation'sfacilities.Thelargerservicearea resultingfromsuchachangeofERPand/orantennaHAATwillbeprotectedinaccordance withtheprovisionsofparagraph(c)ofthissection.Applicationssubmittedpursuanttothe provisionsofthisparagraphwillbegrantedonlyiftheCommissionfindsthatsuchactionis consistentwiththepublicinterest. PART74--EXPERIMENTALRADIO,AUXILIARY,SPECIALBROADCAST ANDOTHERPROGRAMDISTRIBUTIONSERVICES 6.TheauthoritycitationforPart74continuestoreadasfollows: AUTHORITY:Secs.4,303,48Stat.1066,asamended,1082,asamended; 47U.S.C.154,303,336,and554. 7.Section74.701isamendedbyrevisingparagraph(b)toreadasfollows: �74.701Definitions. ***** (b)Primarystation.Theanalogtelevisionbroadcaststation(TVbroadcast)ordigital televisionstation(DTV)whichprovidestheprogramsandsignalsbeingretransmittedbya televisionbroadcasttranslatorstation. ***** 8.Section74.702isamendedbyrevisingparagraph(b)toreadasfollows: �74.702Channelassignments. ***** (b)ChangesintheTVTableofAllotmentsorDigitalTelevisionTableofAllotments (�73.606(b)and�73.622(a),respectively,ofPart73ofthischapter),authorizationsto constructnewTVbroadcastanalogorDTVstationsortoauthorizationstochangefacilities ofexistingsuchstations,maybemadewithoutregardtoexistingorproposedlowpowerTV orTVtranslatorstations.WheresuchachangeresultsinalowpowerTVorTVtranslator stationcausingactualinterferencetoreceptionoftheTVbroadcastanalogorDTVstation, thelicenseeorpermitteeofthelowpowerTVorTVtranslatorstationshalleliminatethe interferenceorfileanapplicationforachangeinchannelassignmentpursuantto�73.3572 ofthischapter. ***** E-36 9.Section74.703isamendedbyrevisingparagraphs(a),(b)and(c)toreadasfollows: �74.703Interference. (a)AnapplicationforanewlowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVboosterstationorfora changeinthefacilitiesofsuchanauthorizedstationwillnotbegrantedwhenitisapparent thatinterferencewillbecaused.Exceptwherethereisawrittenagreementbetweenthe affectedpartiestoacceptinterference,orwhereitcanbeshownthatinterferencewillnot occurduetoterrainshieldingand/orLongley-Riceterraindependentpropagationmethods,the licenseeofanewlowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVboostershallprotectexistinglow powerTVandTVtranslatorstationsfrominterferencewithintheprotectedcontourdefinedin �74.707.Suchwrittenagreementshallaccompanytheapplication.Guidanceonusingthe Longley-RicemethodologyisprovidedinOETBulletinNo.69.CopiesofOETBulletinNo. 69maybeinspectedduringnormalbusinesshoursatthe:FederalCommunications Commission,1919MSt.,N.W.,DocketsBranch(Room239),Washington,DC,20554.This documentisalsoavailablethroughtheInternetontheFCCHomePageathttp://www.fcc.gov. (b)ItshallbetheresponsibilityofthelicenseeofalowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTV boosterstationtocorrectatitsexpenseanyconditionofinterferencetothedirectreceptionof thesignalofanyotherTVbroadcastanalogstationandDTVstationoperatingonthesame channelasthatusedbythelowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVboosterstationoran adjacentchannelwhichoccursasaresultoftheoperationofthelowpowerTV,TV translator,orTVboosterstation.Interferencewillbeconsideredtooccurwheneverreception ofaregularlyusedsignalisimpairedbythesignalsradiatedbythelowpowerTV,TV translator,orTVboosterstation,regardlessofthequalityofthereceptionorthestrengthof thesignalsoused.Iftheinterferencecannotbepromptlyeliminatedbytheapplicationof suitabletechniques,operationoftheoffendinglowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVbooster stationshallbesuspendedandshallnotberesumeduntiltheinterferencehasbeeneliminated. IfthecomplainantrefusestopermitthelowPowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVboosterstation toapplyremedialtechniquesthatdemonstrablywilleliminatetheinterferencewithout impairmentoftheoriginalreception,thelicenseeofthelowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTV boosterstationisabsolvedoffurtherresponsibility.TVboosterstationswillbeexemptfrom theprovisionsofthisparagraphtotheextentthattheymaycauselimitedinterferencetotheir primarystations'signalsubjecttotheconditionsofparagraph(g)ofthissection. (c)ItshallbetheresponsibilityofthelicenseeofalowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTV boosterstationtocorrectanyconditionofinterferencewhichresultsfromtheradiationof radiofrequencyenergyoutsideitsassignedchannel.UponnoticebytheFCCtothestation licenseeoroperatorthatsuchinterferenceiscausedbyspuriousemissionsofthestation, operationofthestationshallbeimmediatelysuspendedandnotresumeduntiltheinterference hasbeeneliminated.However,shorttesttransmissionsmaybemadeduringtheperiodof suspendedoperationtochecktheefficacyofremedialmeasures. ***** 10.Section74.705isamendedbyrevisingthesectionheadingandparagraphs(b)(4)and b(5)andaddinganewparagraph(e)toreadasfollows: �Sec.74.705TVbroadcastanalogstationprotection. E-37 ***** (b)*** (4)AUHFlowpowerTVorTVtranslatorconstructionpermitapplicationwillnotbe acceptedifitspecifiesasitelessthan100kilometersfromthetransmittersiteofaUHFTV broadcastanalogstationoperatingonachannelwhichistheseventhchannelabovethe requestedchannel,unlessitcandemonstratethattheserviceareaofthelowpowerTVorTV translatorstationasestablishedinsection74.707(a)isnotlocatedinanareawheretheTV broadcastanalogstationisregularlyviewed.. (5)AnapplicationforanewUHFlowpowerTVorTVtranslatorconstructionpermit,a changeofchannel,oramajorchangeinfacilitiespursuanttosection73.3572ofthischapter proposingamaximumeffectiveradiatedpowerofmorethan50kilowattswillnotbe acceptedifitspecifiesasitelessthan32kilometersfromthetransmittersiteofaUHFTV broadcastanalogstationoperatingonachannelwhichisthesecond,third,orfourthchannel aboveorbelowtherequestedchannel.
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    • applications to maximize DTV facilities. Viacom defines maximization as any extension of the Grade A or Grade B contour of a DTV facility from that authorized, either by construction permit or by the Table of Allotments. Viacom requests that the Commission classify any such application as one for a major change, making it subject to the "cut-off" procedures of Section 73.3572 of the Commission's Rules. This would provide other parties the opportunity to file applications that are mutually exclusive with the major change application. 75. Under Viacom's proposal, mutually exclusive applicants would be required to negotiate a settlement within a certain period of time. Settlement agreements could include the voluntary funding of upgraded technical equipment for noncommercial stations in exchange for
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    • if a directional antenna is specified. (iv) The maximum ERP toward the radio horizon determined by this process must be clearly indicated. In addition, a tabulation of the relative fields representing the effective radiation pattern toward the radio horizon in the 36 radial directions must be submitted. A value of 1.0 should be used for the maximum radiation. 5. Section 73.3572 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: � 73.3572 Processing of TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translator and TV booster applications. (a) * * * * * * * * (2) However, if the proposed modification of facilities, other than a change in frequency, will not increase the signal range of the low power TV, TV
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    • approximately 11 kilometers and first-adjacent channel spacing requirements by between 12 and 21 kilometers. 73 See Docket 80-90 MO&O, 97 FCC 2d at 285 (adopting "16 kilometer buffer, in addition to the normal distance separation requirements, to existing Class C stations currently operating with an HAAT of less than 300 meters."). 74 47 C.F.R. � 73.3573(g)(3); see Amendment of Sections 73.3572 and 73.3573 Relating to Processing of FM and TV Broadcast Applications, Report and Order in MM Docket 84-750, 50 Fed. Reg. 19936, 19941-42, recon. den., 50 Fed.Reg. 43157 (1985); see also Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Permit FM Channel and Class Modifications by Application, Report and Order in MM Docket 92-159, 8 FCC Rcd 4735, 4738-39 (1993) (minor change
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    • facilities. Moreover, by protecting all existing facilities, including those of LPTV and translator stations, there should be no possibility of mutual exclusivity between or among Class A conversion applications. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-257 74 "Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes", Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 98-43, 13 FCC Rcd 23056 (1998). 75 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a). 23 Accordingly, we propose that initial Class A applications be filed as "minor changes" and be processed in a manner consistent with such status. 53. We propose that all Class A applications would be filed on FCC Form 301, including all required exhibits. In the interest of streamlining the process, we seek comment on whether certifications of compliance with filing
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    • (6) File number of application being amended (if known). (7) Date of filing of application being amended (if file number is not known). D. Public Notice Requirements: (1) 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580 requires that applicants for construction permits for new broadcast stations and for major change in existing broadcast facilities (as defined in 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.3571(a)(1) (for AM applicants), 73.3572(a)(1) (for television applicants), or 73.3573(a) (1) (for FM applicants)) give local notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the community to which the station is licensed. This publication requirement also applies with respect to major amendments as defined in 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.3571(b) (AM), 73.3772(b) (television), and 73.3573(b) (FM). Local notice is also required to be broadcast over the
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    • at S14989, November 19, 1999. Id. 47 U.S.C. � 336(f)(1)(C). The LPTV service rules define "minor" changes to be changes to existing facilities such as an antenna site relocation of less than 200 meters or, more generally, any changes (other than a channel change) that do not extend a station's protected signal contour in any direction. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a). September 22 Notice at paras 54-57. We recently altered the definitions of "major" and "minor" facilities changes for the AM, Noncommercial FM and FM translator services so that fewer changes are regarded as major. See Report and Order in MM Docket 98-93, 64 FR 19498 (1999). Most facilities modifications in the FM and TV services are now considered minor. 47
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    • or ``LP'' suffix, would conform to the call sign of any other non-commonly owned station(s) operating in a different service, an applicant utilizing the on-line reservation and authorization system will be required to certify that consent to use the secondary call sign has been obtained from the holder of the primary call sign. * * * * * 42. Section 73.3572 is amended to read as follows: � 73.3572 Processing of TV Broadcast, Class A TV Broadcast, low power TV, TV translator and TV booster station applications. (a) Applications for TV stations are divided into two groups: (1) In the first group are applications for new stations or major changes in the facilities of authorized stations. A major change for TV
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    • must demonstrate the factors enumerated therein. 9. Section 73.3522 is amended to revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: � 73.3522 Amendment of applications ***** (b) Reserved Channel FM and reserved noncommercial educational television stations- Applications may be amended after Public Notice announcing a period for filing amendments. Amendments, when applicable, are subject to the provisions of Sections 73.3514, 73.3525, 73.3572, 73.3573, 73.3580, and Section 1.65. Unauthorized or untimely amendments are subject to return by the FCC's staff without consideration. Amendments will be accepted as described below and otherwise will only be considered upon a showing of good cause for late filing or pursuant to Section 1.65 or Section 73.3514: (i) Section 73.7002 Selectee. A Public Notice will announce that the
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    • to the required use of a carrier offset by that station will be set aside until it files its Class A application. Until that time, or until expiration of the time for filing initial Class A applications, processing of the displacement application of the requesting station will be suspended, with the application retaining its cutoff rights. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. See 47 U.S.C. � 316. Report and Order at �� 74-75. WB Petition at 16-19 (citing Report and Order at � 75); Davis Opposition at 7 (citing WB Petition at 16-19). Report and Order at �� 44-48. Report and Order at � 75. Report and Order at �� 76-84; 47 U.S.C. � 336 (f)(7). KM Petition at 7. See, for
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    • the applications filed during the auction window into CDBS, and will allow parties intending to file minor change applications at least 30 days to consider all of the applications filed during the auction filing window. In the meantime, applicants may continue to file minor change applications pursuant to the definition of minor change facilities set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2) (1999) For further information, contact Hossein Hashemzadeh of the Video Services Division at 202-418-1600. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202 / 418-2555 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov � $ �����PNG > �!�R>^��S�S߿�"K�k������er4 �J�dM�O�O � �,I TV��5 0�z̪�� ��� %�o� �� � �a�% Tf(c) U~��Uy�Ӛ�o=�c�
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    • other licensees' mistakes or poor bargaining. Nextel Communications Comments at 4-6; NAB Reply at 5-6. 700 MHz First Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 476; 700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM �� 44-66. 700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM � 51. See also 47 U.S.C. �� 301; 303; 309(j)(3)(A); 309(j)(14)(C). Id. � 58. Id. � 59. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(d), 73.3572(a). Id. �� 60-61. Id. �� 61-65 Id. �� 87-92. Id. � 87. See 47 U.S.C. � 336(b), (c), (f). We continue to disagree with MSTV's contention that the Commission's role in clearing the 700 MHz spectrum should be limited to post-transition approvals. MSTV Comments at 8. Instead, as noted above, we have concluded that we have authority to review and
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    • found that, under Tuck, proposed communities for two new AM stations, both suburbs of Ithaca, New York, were interdependent with Ithaca, thus both applicants essentially proposed new stations at Ithaca and competing applications proceeded to competitive bidding). See supra note 46. See also infra paras. 28 et seq. 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(c)(3), (d)(3), and (f). See Revision of Sections 73.3571, 73.3572, and 73.3573 of the Commission's Rules, First Report and Order, FCC 84-298, 56 RR 2d 941, 943-44 (1984). 47 U.S.C. � 405. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3580(a). See NPRM, 20 FCC Rcd at 11179. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3580(c)(3). Id. � 73.3580(d)(3). Id. � 73.3580(f). Id. �� 73.201, 73.202(a), 73.501(a). Some commenters urged us to include NCE stations in the new procedure.
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    • translator major change applications that will be reclassified as minor changes under the new rules. See Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act -- Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Television Fixed Service Licenses, Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 97-234, 12 FCC Rcd 22363, 22388 (1997). 47 C.F.R. � 73.3573(f)(1); see Amendment of Sections 73.3572 and 73.3573 Relating to the Processing of FM and TV Broadcast Applications, Report and Order in MM Docket No. 84-750, 50 Fed. Reg. 19936, 19941-42; recon. den., 50 Fed. Reg. 43157 (1985); see also Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Permit FM Channel and Class Modifications by Application, Report and Order in MM Docket No. 92-159, 8 FCC Rcd 4735,
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    • of programming on commonly owned or time brokered stations. [652]TEXT [653]PDF 73.3561 Staff consideration of applications requiring Commission action. [654]TEXT [655]PDF 73.3562 Staff consideration of applications not requiring action by the Commission. [656]TEXT [657]PDF 73.3564 Acceptance of applications. [658]TEXT [659]PDF 73.3566 Defective applications. [660]TEXT [661]PDF 73.3568 Dismissal of applications. [662]TEXT [663]PDF 73.3571 Processing of AM broadcast station applications. [664]TEXT [665]PDF 73.3572 Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translators, and TV booster applications. [666]TEXT [667]PDF 73.3573 Processing FM broadcast station applications. [668]TEXT [669]PDF 73.3574 Processing of international broadcast station applications. [670]TEXT [671]PDF 73.3578 Amendments to applications for renewal, assignment or transfer of control. [672]TEXT [673]PDF 73.3580 Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications. [674]TEXT [675]PDF
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    • adopt Osenkowsky's suggestion that we use a single ERP for FM and TV stations. Region-20 characterizes the addition of vertical polarization as a "major" action, and concludes that the Commission does not have any authority to waive the requirement for a construction permit for TV stations adding vertical polarization under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, supra. However, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3572(a) does not include the addition of vertical polarization as an element which is defined as a major change. Consequently, an application to accomplish this result is defined as a minor change, and is eligible for conversion to a one-step process under the Telecommunications Act of 1996. In its comments in this proceeding, Region-20 also asks the Commission to address the
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    • therefore, applications by LPTV and television translator licensees for DTV displacement relief will be treated 107 like minor modification applications, which can be filed at any time outside of filing windows. See infra � 177. This treatment of DTV displacement relief applications is consistent with our general rule regarding displacement relief for LPTV and television translators. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2). 40 displacement by a full service television licensee. See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3572(a); 74.703(b). Similarly, an FM 102 translator station will not be permitted to continue to operate if it causes interference to any authorized broadcast station, even if the translator licensee received its license by competitive bidding. See 47 C.F.R. � 74.1203(a) & (b). A few commenters complain that
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    • to displacement by new digital television (DTV) stations. Although displacement applications filed by LPTV and television translator licensees and 61 permittees propose operations on new channels that may be at new locations as well, and thus are akin to applications for new facilities, such applications are technically regarded as minor modification applications 62 under our rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2). We generally determined in the First Report and Order not to subject minor modification applications to competitive bidding in the rare instances where they can be mutually exclusive. As with other competing minor modification applications, the First Report and Order stated that we expected these LPTV displacement applicants to use engineering solutions and negotiations to resolve any mutual exclusivities. But
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    • therefore, applications by LPTV and television translator licensees for DTV displacement relief will be treated 107 like minor modification applications, which can be filed at any time outside of filing windows. See infra � 177. This treatment of DTV displacement relief applications is consistent with our general rule regarding displacement relief for LPTV and television translators. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2). 40 displacement by a full service television licensee. See 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3572(a); 74.703(b). Similarly, an FM 102 translator station will not be permitted to continue to operate if it causes interference to any authorized broadcast station, even if the translator licensee received its license by competitive bidding. See 47 C.F.R. � 74.1203(a) & (b). A few commenters complain that
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    • to displacement by new digital television (DTV) stations. Although displacement applications filed by LPTV and television translator licensees and 61 permittees propose operations on new channels that may be at new locations as well, and thus are akin to applications for new facilities, such applications are technically regarded as minor modification applications 62 under our rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2). We generally determined in the First Report and Order not to subject minor modification applications to competitive bidding in the rare instances where they can be mutually exclusive. As with other competing minor modification applications, the First Report and Order stated that we expected these LPTV displacement applicants to use engineering solutions and negotiations to resolve any mutual exclusivities. But
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    • is contingent on: (1) having an ``acceptable'' DTV must carry rule in place; (2) having an established FCC policy for moving DTV allocations from the 700 MHz band; and (3) receiving ``reasonable compensation'' from auction bidders for terminating analog operations. Paxson Communications ex parte filing, May 3, 2000. But see 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(c) (anti-collusion rule). 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(d), 73.3572(a). Because analog and DTV broadcasting authority is conjoined in a single, unitary license, discontinuance of the analog over-the-air signal is a modification of license rather than a complete discontinuance of service. See 47 U.S.C. � 316. For example, we can envision voluntary agreements that would result in a particular incumbent station in the 700 MHz band, as a practical matter,
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    • other licensees' mistakes or poor bargaining. Nextel Communications Comments at 4-6; NAB Reply at 5-6. 700 MHz First Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 476; 700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM �� 44-66. 700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM � 51. See also 47 U.S.C. �� 301; 303; 309(j)(3)(A); 309(j)(14)(C). Id. � 58. Id. � 59. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(d), 73.3572(a). Id. �� 60-61. Id. �� 61-65 Id. �� 87-92. Id. � 87. See 47 U.S.C. � 336(b), (c), (f). We continue to disagree with MSTV's contention that the Commission's role in clearing the 700 MHz spectrum should be limited to post-transition approvals. MSTV Comments at 8. Instead, as noted above, we have concluded that we have authority to review and
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    • version). The staff will request a complete Form 301 upon confirmation that the engineering submission does, in fact, resolve the specific mutual exclusivity. Technical amendments submitted by applicants to resolve their mutual exclusivities must be minor, as defined by the applicable rules of the AM service, and must not create new mutual exclusivity or application conflict. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. Consistent with the Broadcast First Report and Order and 47 C.F.R. � 73.5002, such engineering submissions must resolve the mutual exclusivities for the entire group. 307(b) Determination. In the Broadcast First Report and Order, the Commission determined that its competitive bidding authority should be harmonized with its statutory duty under 47 U.S.C. � 307(b) to effect an equitable distribution of
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    • to displacement by new digital television (DTV) stations. Although displacement applications filed by LPTV and television translator licensees and 61 permittees propose operations on new channels that may be at new locations as well, and thus are akin to applications for new facilities, such applications are technically regarded as minor modification applications 62 under our rules. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2). We generally determined in the First Report and Order not to subject minor modification applications to competitive bidding in the rare instances where they can be mutually exclusive. As with other competing minor modification applications, the First Report and Order stated that we expected these LPTV displacement applicants to use engineering solutions and negotiations to resolve any mutual exclusivities. But
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    • Our interest in not unduly encumbering the 700 MHz Band further as the Commission proceeds to the DTV conversion, coupled with our desire to treat fairly all of the nearly 4,700 LPTV and TV translator applicants that filed during the August 2000 window, prompt us now to revise our LPTV displacement relief policies somewhat and to modify 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(4) consistent therewith. 148 Requests to provide analog or digital service in the core spectrum will require the filing of a petition for rulemaking to amend either the TV Table of Allotments (47 C.F.R. � 73.606) or the DTV Table of Allotments (47 C.F.R. � 73.622) or an amendment to such a petition if the applicants have already filed one. The
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    • FM Radio - FM; Full Power Television - PST; FM Translator - FMT; TV Translator and Low Power Television SST. Use a separate line for each different facility. Indicate whether the facility for which you want to bid is a new facility or a "major modification" to an existing facility, as defined in 47 C.F.R. � 73.3571(a)(1) (AM Radio), � 73.3572(a)(1) (Full Power Television, Low Power Television and Television Translators), � 73.3573(a)(1) (FM Radio), and � 74.1233(a)(1) (FM Translators). If you intend to bid on an AM Radio facility, enter the Frequency of that facility; otherwise enter the Channel number. Enter the Community of License (both City and State) of the facility for which you intend to bid. Enter the File
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    • of a TV broadcast station and that may originate programming in any amount greater than 30 seconds per hour and/or operates a subscription service. Incumbents LPTV or television translator licensees who receive their license by competitive bidding must protect full power television stations from interference and will be subject to displacement by a full service television licensee. (See 47 C.F.R. 73.3572a and 74.703b) An FM translator station will not be permitted to continue to operate if it causes interference to any authorized broadcast station, even if the translator licensee received its license by competitive bidding. (See 47 C.F.R section 74.1203a & b). License Period A winning bidder is awarded a construction permit, rather than a "license." A winning bidder is required,
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    • MO&O"). Again, in light of section 73.5000(a), it would be redundant to repeat those portions of section 1.2112 that continue to apply to services governed by Part 73. Further, because section 73.5009(b) only applies to assignment or transfers of control, section 1.2112(a) would continue to apply to short form applications ("FCC Form 175"). Federal Communications Commission DA 02-847 5 27.701; 73.3572(e)(2),27 (f);28 73.5000(a); 80.1251; 90.801; 90.901; 90.1001; 90.1101; 95.816(a); 100.71; 101.537; 101.1101; 101.1201; and 101.1317.29 7. Competitive bidding design options. Section 1.2103 of the Commission's rules outlines the general competitive bidding design options (or the different competitive bidding methodologies) for services or classes of services subject to competitive bidding.30 These competitive bidding design options include: simultaneous multiple-round auctions (using remote or
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    • a TV broadcast station or protected land mobile radio service. In that event, a station licensee or permittee may immediately file an application for a change in output channel, together with other changes necessary to avoid interference. Provided, such an application is acceptable for filing, it may be granted without opportunity for the filing of competing applications. See 47 CFR. 73.3572. LPTV and TV translator stations would be allowed to continue to operate provided 70 they protected full service DTV operations in accordance with the desired-to-undesired signal ratios used for modifications to the DTV Table of Allotments (see Appendix A). In this regard, we believe that permitting such operations on these channels will provide 71 additional relief for low power broadcasters
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    • 29�45'26" 95�21'37" LosAngeles,CA 14,16,2034�03'15"118�14'28" Miami,FL 14 25�46'37" 80�11'32" NewYork,NY 14,15 40�45'06" 73�59'39" Philadelphia,PA 19,20 39�56'58" 75�09'21" Pittsburgh,PA 14,18 40�26'19" 80�00'00" SanFrancisco,CA 16,17 37�46'39"122�24'40" Washington,D.C. 17,18 38�53'51" 77�00'33" E-35 (f)Negotiatedagreementsoninterference.Notwithstandingtheminimumtechnicalcriteria forDTVallotmentsspecifiedabove,DTVstationsoperatingonallotmentsthatareincluded intheinitialDTVTablemayoperatewithincreasedERPand/orantennaHAATthatwould resultinadditionalinterferencetoananalogTVstationifthatstationagrees,inwriting,to accepttheadditionalinterference.Suchagreementsmustbesubmittedwiththeapplication forauthoritytoconstructormodifytheDTVstation'sfacilities.Thelargerservicearea resultingfromsuchachangeofERPand/orantennaHAATwillbeprotectedinaccordance withtheprovisionsofparagraph(c)ofthissection.Applicationssubmittedpursuanttothe provisionsofthisparagraphwillbegrantedonlyiftheCommissionfindsthatsuchactionis consistentwiththepublicinterest. PART74--EXPERIMENTALRADIO,AUXILIARY,SPECIALBROADCAST ANDOTHERPROGRAMDISTRIBUTIONSERVICES 6.TheauthoritycitationforPart74continuestoreadasfollows: AUTHORITY:Secs.4,303,48Stat.1066,asamended,1082,asamended; 47U.S.C.154,303,336,and554. 7.Section74.701isamendedbyrevisingparagraph(b)toreadasfollows: �74.701Definitions. ***** (b)Primarystation.Theanalogtelevisionbroadcaststation(TVbroadcast)ordigital televisionstation(DTV)whichprovidestheprogramsandsignalsbeingretransmittedbya televisionbroadcasttranslatorstation. ***** 8.Section74.702isamendedbyrevisingparagraph(b)toreadasfollows: �74.702Channelassignments. ***** (b)ChangesintheTVTableofAllotmentsorDigitalTelevisionTableofAllotments (�73.606(b)and�73.622(a),respectively,ofPart73ofthischapter),authorizationsto constructnewTVbroadcastanalogorDTVstationsortoauthorizationstochangefacilities ofexistingsuchstations,maybemadewithoutregardtoexistingorproposedlowpowerTV orTVtranslatorstations.WheresuchachangeresultsinalowpowerTVorTVtranslator stationcausingactualinterferencetoreceptionoftheTVbroadcastanalogorDTVstation, thelicenseeorpermitteeofthelowpowerTVorTVtranslatorstationshalleliminatethe interferenceorfileanapplicationforachangeinchannelassignmentpursuantto�73.3572 ofthischapter. ***** E-36 9.Section74.703isamendedbyrevisingparagraphs(a),(b)and(c)toreadasfollows: �74.703Interference. (a)AnapplicationforanewlowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVboosterstationorfora changeinthefacilitiesofsuchanauthorizedstationwillnotbegrantedwhenitisapparent thatinterferencewillbecaused.Exceptwherethereisawrittenagreementbetweenthe affectedpartiestoacceptinterference,orwhereitcanbeshownthatinterferencewillnot occurduetoterrainshieldingand/orLongley-Riceterraindependentpropagationmethods,the licenseeofanewlowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVboostershallprotectexistinglow powerTVandTVtranslatorstationsfrominterferencewithintheprotectedcontourdefinedin �74.707.Suchwrittenagreementshallaccompanytheapplication.Guidanceonusingthe Longley-RicemethodologyisprovidedinOETBulletinNo.69.CopiesofOETBulletinNo. 69maybeinspectedduringnormalbusinesshoursatthe:FederalCommunications Commission,1919MSt.,N.W.,DocketsBranch(Room239),Washington,DC,20554.This documentisalsoavailablethroughtheInternetontheFCCHomePageathttp://www.fcc.gov. (b)ItshallbetheresponsibilityofthelicenseeofalowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTV boosterstationtocorrectatitsexpenseanyconditionofinterferencetothedirectreceptionof thesignalofanyotherTVbroadcastanalogstationandDTVstationoperatingonthesame channelasthatusedbythelowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVboosterstationoran adjacentchannelwhichoccursasaresultoftheoperationofthelowpowerTV,TV translator,orTVboosterstation.Interferencewillbeconsideredtooccurwheneverreception ofaregularlyusedsignalisimpairedbythesignalsradiatedbythelowpowerTV,TV translator,orTVboosterstation,regardlessofthequalityofthereceptionorthestrengthof thesignalsoused.Iftheinterferencecannotbepromptlyeliminatedbytheapplicationof suitabletechniques,operationoftheoffendinglowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVbooster stationshallbesuspendedandshallnotberesumeduntiltheinterferencehasbeeneliminated. IfthecomplainantrefusestopermitthelowPowerTV,TVtranslator,orTVboosterstation toapplyremedialtechniquesthatdemonstrablywilleliminatetheinterferencewithout impairmentoftheoriginalreception,thelicenseeofthelowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTV boosterstationisabsolvedoffurtherresponsibility.TVboosterstationswillbeexemptfrom theprovisionsofthisparagraphtotheextentthattheymaycauselimitedinterferencetotheir primarystations'signalsubjecttotheconditionsofparagraph(g)ofthissection. (c)ItshallbetheresponsibilityofthelicenseeofalowpowerTV,TVtranslator,orTV boosterstationtocorrectanyconditionofinterferencewhichresultsfromtheradiationof radiofrequencyenergyoutsideitsassignedchannel.UponnoticebytheFCCtothestation licenseeoroperatorthatsuchinterferenceiscausedbyspuriousemissionsofthestation, operationofthestationshallbeimmediatelysuspendedandnotresumeduntiltheinterference hasbeeneliminated.However,shorttesttransmissionsmaybemadeduringtheperiodof suspendedoperationtochecktheefficacyofremedialmeasures. ***** 10.Section74.705isamendedbyrevisingthesectionheadingandparagraphs(b)(4)and b(5)andaddinganewparagraph(e)toreadasfollows: �Sec.74.705TVbroadcastanalogstationprotection. E-37 ***** (b)*** (4)AUHFlowpowerTVorTVtranslatorconstructionpermitapplicationwillnotbe acceptedifitspecifiesasitelessthan100kilometersfromthetransmittersiteofaUHFTV broadcastanalogstationoperatingonachannelwhichistheseventhchannelabovethe requestedchannel,unlessitcandemonstratethattheserviceareaofthelowpowerTVorTV translatorstationasestablishedinsection74.707(a)isnotlocatedinanareawheretheTV broadcastanalogstationisregularlyviewed.. (5)AnapplicationforanewUHFlowpowerTVorTVtranslatorconstructionpermit,a changeofchannel,oramajorchangeinfacilitiespursuanttosection73.3572ofthischapter proposingamaximumeffectiveradiatedpowerofmorethan50kilowattswillnotbe acceptedifitspecifiesasitelessthan32kilometersfromthetransmittersiteofaUHFTV broadcastanalogstationoperatingonachannelwhichisthesecond,third,orfourthchannel aboveorbelowtherequestedchannel.
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    • applications to maximize DTV facilities. Viacom defines maximization as any extension of the Grade A or Grade B contour of a DTV facility from that authorized, either by construction permit or by the Table of Allotments. Viacom requests that the Commission classify any such application as one for a major change, making it subject to the "cut-off" procedures of Section 73.3572 of the Commission's Rules. This would provide other parties the opportunity to file applications that are mutually exclusive with the major change application. 75. Under Viacom's proposal, mutually exclusive applicants would be required to negotiate a settlement within a certain period of time. Settlement agreements could include the voluntary funding of upgraded technical equipment for noncommercial stations in exchange for
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    • if a directional antenna is specified. (iv) The maximum ERP toward the radio horizon determined by this process must be clearly indicated. In addition, a tabulation of the relative fields representing the effective radiation pattern toward the radio horizon in the 36 radial directions must be submitted. A value of 1.0 should be used for the maximum radiation. 5. Section 73.3572 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: � 73.3572 Processing of TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translator and TV booster applications. (a) * * * * * * * * (2) However, if the proposed modification of facilities, other than a change in frequency, will not increase the signal range of the low power TV, TV
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    • approximately 11 kilometers and first-adjacent channel spacing requirements by between 12 and 21 kilometers. 73 See Docket 80-90 MO&O, 97 FCC 2d at 285 (adopting "16 kilometer buffer, in addition to the normal distance separation requirements, to existing Class C stations currently operating with an HAAT of less than 300 meters."). 74 47 C.F.R. � 73.3573(g)(3); see Amendment of Sections 73.3572 and 73.3573 Relating to Processing of FM and TV Broadcast Applications, Report and Order in MM Docket 84-750, 50 Fed. Reg. 19936, 19941-42, recon. den., 50 Fed.Reg. 43157 (1985); see also Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Permit FM Channel and Class Modifications by Application, Report and Order in MM Docket 92-159, 8 FCC Rcd 4735, 4738-39 (1993) (minor change
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    • facilities. Moreover, by protecting all existing facilities, including those of LPTV and translator stations, there should be no possibility of mutual exclusivity between or among Class A conversion applications. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-257 74 "Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes", Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 98-43, 13 FCC Rcd 23056 (1998). 75 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a). 23 Accordingly, we propose that initial Class A applications be filed as "minor changes" and be processed in a manner consistent with such status. 53. We propose that all Class A applications would be filed on FCC Form 301, including all required exhibits. In the interest of streamlining the process, we seek comment on whether certifications of compliance with filing
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    • (6) File number of application being amended (if known). (7) Date of filing of application being amended (if file number is not known). D. Public Notice Requirements: (1) 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580 requires that applicants for construction permits for new broadcast stations and for major change in existing broadcast facilities (as defined in 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.3571(a)(1) (for AM applicants), 73.3572(a)(1) (for television applicants), or 73.3573(a) (1) (for FM applicants)) give local notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the community to which the station is licensed. This publication requirement also applies with respect to major amendments as defined in 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.3571(b) (AM), 73.3772(b) (television), and 73.3573(b) (FM). Local notice is also required to be broadcast over the
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    • technical rules.1 After careful review of the comments filed in this proceeding, we are persuaded that these measures will encourage licensees and permittees to propose service improvements by making the AM, commercial FM, NCE FM and FM translator application processes simpler, faster and more efficient. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-55 _________________________________________________________________ 2 47 C.F.R. � 73.3573(f)(1); see Amendment of Sections 73.3572 and 73.3573 Relating to the Processing of FM and TV Broadcast Applications, Report and Order in MM Docket No. 84-750, 50 Fed. Reg. 19936, 19941-42; recon. den., 50 Fed. Reg. 43157 (1985); see also Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Permit FM Channel and Class Modifications by Application, Report and Order in MM Docket No. 92-159, 8 FCC Rcd 4735,
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    • at S14989, November 19, 1999. Id. 47 U.S.C. � 336(f)(1)(C). The LPTV service rules define "minor" changes to be changes to existing facilities such as an antenna site relocation of less than 200 meters or, more generally, any changes (other than a channel change) that do not extend a station's protected signal contour in any direction. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a). September 22 Notice at paras 54-57. We recently altered the definitions of "major" and "minor" facilities changes for the AM, Noncommercial FM and FM translator services so that fewer changes are regarded as major. See Report and Order in MM Docket 98-93, 64 FR 19498 (1999). Most facilities modifications in the FM and TV services are now considered minor. 47
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    • or ``LP'' suffix, would conform to the call sign of any other non-commonly owned station(s) operating in a different service, an applicant utilizing the on-line reservation and authorization system will be required to certify that consent to use the secondary call sign has been obtained from the holder of the primary call sign. * * * * * 42. Section 73.3572 is amended to read as follows: � 73.3572 Processing of TV Broadcast, Class A TV Broadcast, low power TV, TV translator and TV booster station applications. (a) Applications for TV stations are divided into two groups: (1) In the first group are applications for new stations or major changes in the facilities of authorized stations. A major change for TV
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    • must demonstrate the factors enumerated therein. 9. Section 73.3522 is amended to revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: � 73.3522 Amendment of applications ***** (b) Reserved Channel FM and reserved noncommercial educational television stations- Applications may be amended after Public Notice announcing a period for filing amendments. Amendments, when applicable, are subject to the provisions of Sections 73.3514, 73.3525, 73.3572, 73.3573, 73.3580, and Section 1.65. Unauthorized or untimely amendments are subject to return by the FCC's staff without consideration. Amendments will be accepted as described below and otherwise will only be considered upon a showing of good cause for late filing or pursuant to Section 1.65 or Section 73.3514: (i) Section 73.7002 Selectee. A Public Notice will announce that the
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    • Lindsay Television Company; (b) Petitioner's Reply to Filing of Charlottesville Broadcasting Corporation, filed June 13, 2000, by Givens & Bell; (c) Enforcement Bureau's Opposition to Pleading filed by Givens & Bell, filed June 14, 2000; and (d) Reply to Enforcement Bureau's Opposition to Pleading, filed June 21, 2000, by Givens & Bell. The Bureau relies on Sections 73.3564(a)-(c), 73.3566(a), and 73.3572(f) of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3564(a)-(c), 73.3566(a), and 73.3572(f), as they existed in September 1996 when Givens & Bell's application was tendered for filing. Read together, those provisions make clear that Givens & Bell's September 1996 application was not entitled to competitive consideration with the 1986 applications of Achernar and Lindsay for that same channel, and should have
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    • to the required use of a carrier offset by that station will be set aside until it files its Class A application. Until that time, or until expiration of the time for filing initial Class A applications, processing of the displacement application of the requesting station will be suspended, with the application retaining its cutoff rights. See 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572. See 47 U.S.C. � 316. Report and Order at �� 74-75. WB Petition at 16-19 (citing Report and Order at � 75); Davis Opposition at 7 (citing WB Petition at 16-19). Report and Order at �� 44-48. Report and Order at � 75. Report and Order at �� 76-84; 47 U.S.C. � 336 (f)(7). KM Petition at 7. See, for
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    • the applications filed during the auction window into CDBS, and will allow parties intending to file minor change applications at least 30 days to consider all of the applications filed during the auction filing window. In the meantime, applicants may continue to file minor change applications pursuant to the definition of minor change facilities set forth in 47 C.F.R. � 73.3572(a)(2) (1999) For further information, contact Hossein Hashemzadeh of the Video Services Division at 202-418-1600. PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202 / 418-2555 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov � $ �����PNG > �!�R>^��S�S߿�"K�k������er4 �J�dM�O�O � �,I TV��5 0�z̪�� ��� %�o� �� � �a�% Tf(c) U~��Uy�Ӛ�o=�c�
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    • is contingent on: (1) having an ``acceptable'' DTV must carry rule in place; (2) having an established FCC policy for moving DTV allocations from the 700 MHz band; and (3) receiving ``reasonable compensation'' from auction bidders for terminating analog operations. Paxson Communications ex parte filing, May 3, 2000. But see 47 C.F.R. � 1.2105(c) (anti-collusion rule). 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(d), 73.3572(a). Because analog and DTV broadcasting authority is conjoined in a single, unitary license, discontinuance of the analog over-the-air signal is a modification of license rather than a complete discontinuance of service. See 47 U.S.C. � 316. For example, we can envision voluntary agreements that would result in a particular incumbent station in the 700 MHz band, as a practical matter,
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    • other licensees' mistakes or poor bargaining. Nextel Communications Comments at 4-6; NAB Reply at 5-6. 700 MHz First Report and Order, 15 FCC Rcd 476; 700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM �� 44-66. 700 MHz MO&O and FNPRM � 51. See also 47 U.S.C. �� 301; 303; 309(j)(3)(A); 309(j)(14)(C). Id. � 58. Id. � 59. See also 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(d), 73.3572(a). Id. �� 60-61. Id. �� 61-65 Id. �� 87-92. Id. � 87. See 47 U.S.C. � 336(b), (c), (f). We continue to disagree with MSTV's contention that the Commission's role in clearing the 700 MHz spectrum should be limited to post-transition approvals. MSTV Comments at 8. Instead, as noted above, we have concluded that we have authority to review and
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    • FM Radio - FM; Full Power Television - PST; FM Translator - FMT; TV Translator and Low Power Television SST. Use a separate line for each different facility. Indicate whether the facility for which you want to bid is a new facility or a "major modification" to an existing facility, as defined in 47 C.F.R. � 73.3571(a)(1) (AM Radio), � 73.3572(a)(1) (Full Power Television, Low Power Television and Television Translators), � 73.3573(a)(1) (FM Radio), and � 74.1233(a)(1) (FM Translators). If you intend to bid on an AM Radio facility, enter the Frequency of that facility; otherwise enter the Channel number. Enter the Community of License (both City and State) of the facility for which you intend to bid. Enter the File
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    • this application. ANY OTHER APPLICANT: All executive officers, members of the governing board, and owners or subscribers to membership with ownership interests of one percent or more in the applicant. C. Item 3: Local Public Notice. An applicant seeking to make a major change in the authorized facilities of a Class A television station (as defined in 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3572) must give local notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the community or area to be served by such station. Local notice is also required to be broadcast over the station, if operating. However, if the station is the only operating station in its broadcast service licensed to the community involved, publication of the notice in a newspaper is
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    • waiver of the electronic filing requirement. Applicants can access the electronic filing system via the Internet from the Media Bureau's Website at: http://www.fcc.gov/mb. E. Public Notice Requirements: (1) 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3580 requires that applicants for construction permits for new broadcast stations and for major change in existing broadcast facilities (as defined in 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.3571(a)(1) (for AM applicants), 73.3572(a)(1) (for television applicants), or 73.3573(a) (1) (for FM applicants)) give local notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the community to which the station is licensed. This publication requirement also applies with respect to major amendments as defined in 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.3571(b) (AM), 73.3772(b) (television), and 73.3573(b) (FM). This publication requirement also applies with respect to applications for
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    • should respond "No" and provide an appropriate explanatory exhibit. Constructed Facility. The applicant must certify that the facility was constructed as authorized in the underlying construction permit. If there are any differences between the facilities constructed compared with those authorized in the construction permit, the applicant may need to seek approval for the change on FCC Form 301. See Section 73.3572. Special Operating Conditions. The special operating conditions are located on the final pages of the construction permit. Attach exhibits, if required, to document compliance with the special operating conditions. NOTE: SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY PROHIBIT AUTOMATIC PROGRAM TEST AUTHORITY. Automatic Program Test Authority: The permittee of a Class A TV may begin program tests upon filing FCC Form 302-CA with
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    • main studio, wherever located. D Item 5: Constructed Facility. The applicant must certify that the facility was constructed as authorized in the underlying construction permit. If there are any differences between the facilities constructed compared with those authorized in the construction permit, the applicant may need to seek approval for the change on FCC Form 301 or 340. See Section 73.3572. E. Item 6: Special Operating Conditions: The special operating conditions are located on the final pages of the construction permit. Attach exhibits, if required, to document compliance with the special operating conditions. NOTE: Special operating conditions may prohibit automatic program test authority. F. Item 7. Transmitter. A permittee or licensee installing as a main transmitter one that is not included
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    • for a minor change to an existing noncommercial educational station operating on a non-reserved channel should use Form 301. Applicants seeking authority to construct a new station or to make a major modification to existing facilities of a station operating on a non-reserved channel should use Form 175. For definitions of "major change" and "minor change" see 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3572(a) (for television applicants) and 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3573(a) (for FM applicants). C. When to File: The Commission periodically issues public notices that announce filing windows during which it will accept certain types of broadcast applications. When using Form 340 to apply for a new station or to propose major changes to an existing station, applicants must file during a window
  • http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form346/346.pdf
    • television broadcast stations may apply for television booster station authorizations. Such applications can be filed at any time. Applications for new low power television or television translator stations or for major changes in the authorized facilities of such stations can be filed only during certain "window" periods that are specified by Commission Public Notices. See 47 C.F.R. Sections 74.732(g) and 73.3572. E. Item 5: Purpose of Application. This question requires the applicant to identify the purpose of the application. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION II � LEGAL INFORMATION A. Item 1: Certification. Each applicant is responsible for the information that the application instructions convey. As a key element in the Commission's streamlined licensing process, a certification that these materials have been reviewed and
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    • applies to Section 503(b) of the Act, provides that ``[t]he term `willful', when used with reference to the commission omission of any act, means the conscious and deliberate commission or omission of such act, irrespective of any intent to violate any provision of this Act...'' See Southern California Broadcasting Co., 6FCC Rcd 4387(1991). 6 47 C.F.R. 74.780, 73.3538(a)(1) and (4), 73.3572. 7 47 C.F.R. 74.780, 73.1690(b). 8 See e.g., 47 C.F.R. 74.780, 73.3533, 73.3538, 73.3572. 9 The Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section 1.80 of the Rules to Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), (recon, denied), 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999) (``Forfeiture Policy Statement''). 10 47 U.S.C. 503(b)(2)(D). 11 47 U.S.C. 503(b). 12 47 C.F.R. 0.111,
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    • staff found that grant of the KZCC Application is consistent with Section 307(b) of the Act. Letter Decision at 3. 47 C.F.R. � 1.106, and WWIZ, Inc., Memorandum Opinion and Order, 37 FCC 685, 686 (1964), aff'd sub nom., Lorain Journal Co. v. FCC, 351 F.2d 824 (D.C. Cir. 1965), cert. denied, 387 U.S. 967 (1966). See Amendment of Sections 73.3572 and 73.3573 Relating to Processing of FM and TV Broadcast Applications, Report and Order, 50 FR 19936 (May 13, 1985) (``1985 Processing Order''). All FM commercial minor change applications filed after the close of the ``universal window'' (June 13, 1985 to July 12, 1985) are treated on a first come/first served basis. The first come/first served system was later extended
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    • must demonstrate the factors enumerated therein. 9. Section 73.3522 is amended to revise paragraph (b) to read as follows: � 73.3522 Amendment of applications ***** (b) Reserved Channel FM and reserved noncommercial educational television stations- Applications may be amended after Public Notice announcing a period for filing amendments. Amendments, when applicable, are subject to the provisions of Sections 73.3514, 73.3525, 73.3572, 73.3573, 73.3580, and Section 1.65. Unauthorized or untimely amendments are subject to return by the FCC's staff without consideration. Amendments will be accepted as described below and otherwise will only be considered upon a showing of good cause for late filing or pursuant to Section 1.65 or Section 73.3514: (i) Section 73.7002 Selectee. A Public Notice will announce that the
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    • and international broadcasting stations; low power TV stations; TV and FM translator stations; TV boosters stations; and FM boosters stations. The local public notice must be completed within 30 days of the tendering of the application. In the event the FCC notifies the applicant that a major change is involved, requiring the applicant to file public notice pursuant to ��73.3571, 73.3572, 73.3573 or 73.3578, this filing notice shall be given in a newspaper following this notification. 23. Section � 73.3580(f) is revised to read as follows: (f) The notice required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section shall contain, when applicable, the following information, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d) of this section in regard to renewal applications and
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    • found that, under Tuck, proposed communities for two new AM stations, both suburbs of Ithaca, New York, were interdependent with Ithaca, thus both applicants essentially proposed new stations at Ithaca and competing applications proceeded to competitive bidding). See supra note 46. See also infra paras. 28 et seq. 47 C.F.R. �� 73.3580(c)(3), (d)(3), and (f). See Revision of Sections 73.3571, 73.3572, and 73.3573 of the Commission's Rules, First Report and Order, FCC 84-298, 56 RR 2d 941, 943-44 (1984). 47 U.S.C. � 405. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3580(a). See NPRM, 20 FCC Rcd at 11179. 47 C.F.R. � 73.3580(c)(3). Id. � 73.3580(d)(3). Id. � 73.3580(f). Id. �� 73.201, 73.202(a), 73.501(a). Some commenters urged us to include NCE stations in the new procedure.
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    • NAB'sconcernthattheprocedureadoptedintheR&O allowsthemigrationofstationsfromruraltourbanareas.The NAB,theAtlantalicensees.and,WGNpointtospecificpending casesasexamplesofhowtherulecouldfacilitatemigration fromruraltourbanareas.Althoughwehavereviewedthese pleadings,infairnesstothepartiestosuchcases,partiesshould notberequiredtolitigatethespecificfactsoftheircasesintwo fora.Accordingly,wedonotaddressthosespecificcasesherein, norrelyonthosepleadings.Finally,insofaraswehavegranted theNAB'spetitionforreconsideration,furtherconsiderationof thesupplementsisnotrequired. 4TheFMprioritiesare(1)firstauralservice,(2)secondaural service,(3)firstlocalservice.and(4)otherpublicinterest matters.Co-equalweightisgiventopriorities(2)and(3).See RevisionofFMAssignmentPoliciesandProcedures, 90FCC2d 88,92(1982).Thetelevisionallotmentprioritiesare(l)to provideatleastonetelevisionservicetoallpartsoftheUnited States,(2)toprovideeachcommunitywithatleastonetelevision broadcaststation,(3)toprovideachoiceofatleasttwo televisionservicestoallpartsoftheUnitedStates.(4)toprovide eachcommunitywithatleasttwotelevisionbroadcast stations,and(5)toassignanyremainingchannelstocommunities basedonpopulation,geographiclocation,andthenumber oftelevisionservicesavailabletothecommunityfromstations locatedinothercommunities.SeeSixthReportandOrder,41 FCC148,167(1952).Insomeinstances.wehaveappliedthe televisionprioritiesinamoreflexiblefashionthantheFM 5FCCRcdNo.24 prioritiesduetotherecognitionthattelevisionisamoreregional service.See,e.g.,ClevelandTelevisionCorp.,91FCC2d 1129(Rev.Bd.1982),aff'd732F.2d962(D.C.Cir.1984). 5NABsubmittedasimilarproposalincommentsfiledin responsetotheNoticeofProposedRuleMakinginMMDocket No.89-46.4FCCRcd2430(1989),aproceedingexploring policiestoencourageinterferencereductionbetweenAMbroadcast stations.SeeNABCommentsinMMDocketNo.89-46. filedJune7,1989,at12. 6See47C.F.R.��73.207,73.610. 7See47C.F.R.�73.1125.Themainstudiorulepermitsan AM,FMortelevisionlicenseetorelocateitsmainstudiofrom onepointtoanotherwithintheprincipalcommunitycontour withoutspecificauthorizationfromtheCommission. 8The"15-mile"rule,formerlyat47C.F.R.�73.607(b)(1982), permittedanapplicantforavacanttelevisionallotmentto specifyasthecommunityoflicenseforthatallotmentacommunity withinfifteenmilesofthecommunitylistedinthe TelevisionTableofAllotmentswithoutrequiringtheapplicant topetitionforanamendmenttotheTable.Commissionrule 73.203(b),47C.F.R.�73.203(b)(1982),providedasimilarprocedure forFMradioapplicants.Theserulesweredeletedin SuburbanCommunityPolicy,theBerwickDoctrine.andtheDe Facto ReallocationPolicy,93FCC2d436(1983),recon.denied, 56RR2d835(1984).Asaresult,ifalicenseeseekstodesignate asitscommunityoflicenseanycommunityotherthanthe communitylistedintheTablesofAllotments.thelicenseemust initiatearulemakingproceedingtoreallotthatchanneltothe requestedcommunity. 9Harronproposesthatthefollowingitalicizedlanguagebe addedto47C.F.R.�73.3572(a)(1): (1)***AmajorchangeforTVbroadcaststationauthorized underthispartisanychangeinfrequencyor communityoflicensewhichisinaccordwithapresent allotmentcontainedintheTableofAllotments(�73.606), exceptthatachangein communityoflicensetothecommunity specifiedintheTableofAllotmentsofachannel presentlyassigned toanunlistedcommunitypursuantto former� 73.607(b)(the"15-mile"rule),shallnotbe deemedamajorchange.* 10SeeRevisionofFMAssignmentPoliciesandProcedures, 90 FCC2d88,92(1982). 11 RKOGeneral(KFRC, 5FCCRcd3222(1990);Faye& RichardTuck, 3FCCRcd5374(1988);NewSouthBroadcasting Corp.v.FCC, 879F.2d867(D.C.Cir.1989);HuntingtonBroadcasting Co.v.FCC.192F.2d 33(D.C.Cir.1951).Althoughwe expressnoopinionatthistimeconcerningthestaff'sapplication oftheseprecedentstoanyspecificfactualsituation,wenotethat thestaffhasnothesitatedtolookbeyondaclaimoffirstlocal serviceinconnectionwithrequeststochangecommunityof license. 12 SeeNationalBlackMedia Coalitionv.FCC,791F.2d1016, 1022(2dCir.1986). 13Id.,quotingSmallRefinerLeadPhase-DownTaskForcev. EPA,705F.2d506,547(D.C.Cir.1983). 14InRKO(KFRC),andinapredecessorcase.Fayeand RichardTuck, 3FCCRcd5374(1988),weclarifiedthetypeof evidencewewouldconsiderindeterminingwhetherasuburban communityshouldbedeniedafirstlocalservicepreference.We relyprimarilyonthreecriteriatodetermineifapreferenceis unwarranted.First,weexamine"signalpopulationcoverage," or,inotherwords.thedegreetowhichtheproposedstation couldprovideservicenotonlytothesuburbancommunity.but FederalCommunicationsCommissionRecord totheadjacentmetropolis.Second,weexaminethesizeofthe suburbancommunityrelativetotheadjacentcity,itsproximity tothecity,andwhetherthesuburbancommunityiswithinthe UrbanizedAreaofthecity.Third,weexaminetheinterdepen- denceofthesuburbancommunitywiththecentralcity,looking atawiderangeofevidenceconcerningworkpatterns,media services,opinionsofsuburbanresidents,communityinstitutions, andcommunityservices.See5FCCRcdat3223.Ifa suburbanstationcouldprovideservicetothemetropolis,andif thesuburbancommunityisrelativelysmall,iswithintheUrbanized Area,andexhibitsahighdegreeofinterdependence withthemetropolis.wearegenerallydisinclinedtograntafirst localservicepreferencetothesuburbancommunityproposal. 15Cf.KTVO,Inc.,57RR2d648 (1984).
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    • adopt Osenkowsky's suggestion that we use a single ERP for FM and TV stations. Region-20 characterizes the addition of vertical polarization as a "major" action, and concludes that the Commission does not have any authority to waive the requirement for a construction permit for TV stations adding vertical polarization under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, supra. However, 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3572(a) does not include the addition of vertical polarization as an element which is defined as a major change. Consequently, an application to accomplish this result is defined as a minor change, and is eligible for conversion to a one-step process under the Telecommunications Act of 1996. In its comments in this proceeding, Region-20 also asks the Commission to address the
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    • of programming on commonly owned or time brokered stations. [652]TEXT [653]PDF 73.3561 Staff consideration of applications requiring Commission action. [654]TEXT [655]PDF 73.3562 Staff consideration of applications not requiring action by the Commission. [656]TEXT [657]PDF 73.3564 Acceptance of applications. [658]TEXT [659]PDF 73.3566 Defective applications. [660]TEXT [661]PDF 73.3568 Dismissal of applications. [662]TEXT [663]PDF 73.3571 Processing of AM broadcast station applications. [664]TEXT [665]PDF 73.3572 Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translators, and TV booster applications. [666]TEXT [667]PDF 73.3573 Processing FM broadcast station applications. [668]TEXT [669]PDF 73.3574 Processing of international broadcast station applications. [670]TEXT [671]PDF 73.3578 Amendments to applications for renewal, assignment or transfer of control. [672]TEXT [673]PDF 73.3580 Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications. [674]TEXT [675]PDF
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    • of programming on commonly owned or time brokered stations. [605]TEXT [606]PDF 73.3561 Staff consideration of applications requiring Commission action. [607]TEXT [608]PDF 73.3562 Staff consideration of applications not requiring action by the Commission. [609]TEXT [610]PDF 73.3564 Acceptance of applications. [611]TEXT [612]PDF 73.3566 Defective applications. [613]TEXT [614]PDF 73.3568 Dismissal of applications. [615]TEXT [616]PDF 73.3571 Processing of AM broadcast station applications. [617]TEXT [618]PDF 73.3572 Processing of TV broadcast, Class A TV broadcast, low power TV, TV translators, and TV booster applications. [619]TEXT [620]PDF 73.3573 Processing FM broadcast station applications. [621]TEXT [622]PDF 73.3574 Processing of international broadcast station applications. [623]TEXT [624]PDF 73.3578 Amendments to applications for renewal, assignment or transfer of control. [625]TEXT [626]PDF 73.3580 Local public notice of filing of broadcast applications. [627]TEXT [628]PDF
  • http://www.fcc.gov/ogc/documents/opinions/1998/elec_eng.html http://www.fcc.gov/ogc/documents/opinions/1998/elec_eng.wp
    • considered newly filed as of the date of the filing of the amendment. 47 C.F.R. 1.918(b); see also 47 C.F.R. 90.165(d)(1) (1997). EEC cites to a number of scattered provisions, many of which do not involve private radio services, to make the point that a change in frequency constitutes a substantial amendment to an application. See 47 C.F.R. 1.962(c)(1), 73.3571(a)(1), 73.3572(a)(1)(i), 73.3573(a)(1), 74.911(a)(1), 74.1233(a)(1); see also 22.123(e)(6), 90.164(a), 90.165(d) (1997). EEC concludes from these provisions that PCIA's changes to PageMart's applications amounted to substantial amendments, which moved PageMart's applications to the end of the queue and thus behind the application submitted by EEC. Like the argument about the signature requirement, this argument fails because the rules cited by EEC apply to