The Federal Communications Commission has announced that June 18 will be the effective date of the rule modifications it adopted earlier this spring.
The FCC’s amendment to parts 1, 73, 74 and 76 of its rules was published in the Federal Register on May 19. Of the 13 total changes we reported on originally, the updates that radio managers and engineers would be most interested in include:
- The commission will remove language from the rules that limits an initial special temporary authority necessitated by technical or equipment problems to a 90-day window, rather than the full 180-day period permitted for other STAs.
- It will eliminate the requirement that AM stations must request at least a 20% increase in nominal power when applying for facility modifications.
- Update AM station classifications to conform to current classifications used in Class B and Class D definitions.
- Require an LPFM station submitting an application during a filing window for a new construction permit or a modification of an existing LPFM authorization to protect FM, LPFM and FM translator applications filed prior to the release of the public notice announcing the filing procedures.
- Replace references to the bureau’s legacy CDBS electronic filing system with references to its new LMS electronic filing system.
- Expand the definition of who may sign an application on behalf of a corporation, partnership or unincorporated association to include a “duly authorized employee.”
You can read the full report and order here.
