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Abuse of Commission Processes

February 10, 1998 Letter re: KMCG (FM) Carlsbad, CA and KXGL(FM) San Diego CA of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Letter, released February 10, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Matters raised in an informal objection were previously addressed elsewhere. February 6, 1998 Nationwide Communications, Inc. [KISW (FM), Seattle, WA] MO&O, FCC 98-7, released February 6, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Re-raising of well settled matters; application for review was denied. July 26, 1994 Status Inquiries Under the Commission's Ex Parte Rules Public Notice, DA 94-823, 10 FCC Rcd 743, released July 26, 1994 [ PDF ].

Amendments to Applications

April 21, 2000 Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants R&O, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 00-120, 15 FCC Rcd 7386, released February 6, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-44, released February 6, 1998: [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. July 15, 1998 LifeTalk Broadcasting Association [NEW FM Translators, Sacramento CA and Collegedale, TN] , MM Docket 95-31, FCC 98-156, 13 FCC Rcd 15179, released February 6, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. May 14, 1997 Letter re NEW (FM), Redding, CA Letter, dated May 14, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. "Suicide" amendment returned; major change amendment would have rendered application untimely with respect to another cutoff application. October 31, 1996 Radio 2000, Inc. [KCWX (FM), Columbia Falls, MT] MO&O, FCC 96-420, 11 FCC Rcd 15453, released May 14, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. "Renumber and Bill" procedure for untimely minor amendments is reasonable; application for review is denied. September 26, 1996 Saddleback Community College [KSBR(FM), Mission Viejo, CA] MO&O, FCC 96-369, 11 FCC Rcd 11938, released September 26, 1996 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. "Renumber and Bill" procedure for untimely minor amendments is proper; application for review is denied. March 9, 1993 Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Board of Directors [ NEW (FM), Allentown, PA] HDO, MM Docket 93-37, FCC 93-154, 8 FCC Rcd 1643, released March 9, 1993 [ HTML ] Received prohibited contour overlap encompasses 58% of proposed service contour; request for waiver (on reconsideration) denied. February 19, 1992 Hughes-Moore Associates, Inc. MO&O, FCC 92-53, 7 FCC Rcd 1454, released February 19, 1992 [ PDF ]. Establishing proof of filing to the Commission for a document. August 2, 1984 Commission States Future Policy on Incomplete and Patently Defective AM and FM Construction Permit Applications Public Notice, MM Docket 93-37, FCC 84-366, 55 RR 2d 776, released August 2, 1984 [ HTML ] This 1984 policy statement presently applies only to AM applications and FM noncommercial educational applications, and may be modified by the recently proposed auction or point system procedures.

Annual Reports of the FCC to Congress

2002 Annual Program Performance Report Annual Program Performance Report, [ PDF ]. 2001 Annual Program Performance Report Annual Program Performance Report, [ PDF ]. 1999 Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Performance Report Annual Performance Report, [ HTML ]. 64th Annual Report Annual Report, [ PDF | Word ]. 1997 63rd Annual Report Annual Report, [ PDF ]. 1996 62nd Annual Report Annual Report, [ PDF ]. 1995 61st Annual Report Annual Report, [ PDF ]. January 4, 1938 Third Annual Report of the Federal Communications Commission To the Congress of the United States For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 1937 Annual Report, released January 4, 1938 7.3 MB in size: [ PDF ] Fold out map (page 186): [ HTML ]. January 5, 1937 Second Annual Report of the Federal Communications Commission To the Congress of the United States For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 1936 Annual Report, released January 5, 1937 5.5 MB in size: [ PDF ] Oversize fold-out pages: [ HTML ] January 6, 1936 First Annual Report of the Federal Communications Commission To the Congress of the United States For the Fiscal Year 1935 Annual Report, released January 6, 1936 PDF (entire document, 3.65 MB): [ PDF ] or scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 48  | Pages 49 to 92 ] Annual Reports of the Federal Radio Commission (1927-1933) January 3, 1934 Seventh Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1933 Annual Report, released January 3, 1934 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 28  | Pages 49 to 45 ] December 5, 1932 Sixth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1932 Annual Report, released December 5, 1932 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 24  | Pages 25 to 49 ] December 7, 1931 Fifth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1931 Annual Report, released December 5, 1932 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 39  | Pages 40 to 59  | Pages 60 to 104 ] December 1, 1930 Fourth Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year 1930 Annual Report, released December 1, 1930 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 37  | Pages 38 to 70 ] November 1, 1929 Third Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States Covering the Period October 1, 1928 to November 1, 1929 Annual Report, released November 1, 1929 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 52  | Pages 53 to 77  | Pages 78 to 120 ] October 26, 1928 Second Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Year Ended June 30, 1928 Annual Report, released October 26, 1928 Scanned document sections: [ Pages 1 to 40  | Pages 41 to 65  | Pages 66 to 100  | Pages 101 to 130  | Pages 131 to 191  | Pages 192 to 222  | Pages 223 to 258 ]  [ 1928 Spectrum Chart ] July 1, 1927 Annual Report of the Federal Radio Commission to the Congress of the United States for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1927 Annual Report, released July 1, 1927 [ PDF  | Scanned ]

Assignment Applications

March 15,2004 Revision of the Public Notice Requirements of Section 73.3580 [for assignments and transfers] NPRM, MB Docket 05-6, FCC 05-10, released March 15, 2005 [ PDF | Word ]. . March 12, 2001 Letter re WVOA (FM), DeRuyter, NY Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against an assignment application was denied. March 12, 2001 Letter re KBKO (AM), Santa Barbara, CA and KSPE-FM, Ellwood, CA Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against an assignment application was dismissed. March 12, 2001 Letter re WACL (FM), Elkton, VA; WKCY (AM) and WKCY-FM, Harrisonburg, VA Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against assignment applications was denied. March 12, 2001 Letter re KWHO (FM), Weed, CA Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against an assignment application was denied. March 12, 2001 Letter re WGNI (FM) and WMNX (FM), Wilmington, NC; WQSM (FM) and WFNC, Fayetteville, NC; WFNC-FM, Lumberton, NC; WRCQ (FM), Dunn, NC Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against assignment applications, having been withdrawn, was dismissed. March 12, 2001 Letter re WLFH (AM), Little Falls, NY; WOWZ (FM), Whitesboro, KY; WOWB (FM), Little Falls, NY Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against assignment applications, was denied. March 12, 2001 Letter re WLTK (FM), Broadway, VA; WBHB-FM, New Market, VA Letter, dated March 12, 2001 [ Word ]. A petition to deny against assignment applications, was denied. October 6, 1999 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes / Polices and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, MM Dockets 98-43 and 94-149, FCC 99-267, , released October 6, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Petitions for reconsideration considered. June 17, 1999 Chet-5 Broadcasting, L.P. MO&O, FCC 99-4, released June 17, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. December 14, 1998 WINV, Inc. and WGUL-FM, Inc. (WINV(AM)) MO&O, FCC 98-323, released December 14, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Application for review dismissed; petitioner does not have standing. December 10, 1998 Peninsula Communications, Inc., for Renewal of Licenses for FM Translator Stations K285EF, Kenai; K283AB, Kenai/Soldotna; K274AB and K285AA, Kodiak; K272DG and K285EG, Seward, AK MO&O, FCC 98-314, 13 FCC Rcd 23392, released December 10, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Related items, November 25, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes / Policies and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, FCC 98-281, 13 FCC Rcd 23506, 63 FR 70040, released November 25, 1998 [ PDF ]. Rules effective February 16, 1999. Document as a zipped file. May 8, 1998 Assignment of License [WZNY (FM), Augusta, GA] Letter, DA 98-877, 13 FCC Rcd 9467, released May 8, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Supplemental showings are not acceptable to demonstrate compliance with the multiple ownership showings required by 47 CFR 73.3555. April 3, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes NPRM, MM Docket 98-43, FCC 98-47, 13 FCC Rcd 11349, 63 FR 19226, released April 3, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 ]. January 30, 1998 Letter re KFPW (AM) and KBBQ (FM), Fort Smith AR Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Allegation of mentally impaired licensee; private dispute. January 30, 1998 Letter re WNWK (FM), Newark, NJ Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Unique programming not considered during assignment application review process; unauthorized construction. January 30, 1998 Letter re WKGB (FM), Susquehanna, PA Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Whether a disputed sales agreement was in accordance with established corporate procedures is a private dispute matter. January 26, 1998 Letter re WAQV (FM) Crystal River, FL & WHIJ (FM) Ocala, FL Letter, dated January 26, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Assignment applications dismissed since assignee does not meet the educational organization criterion of 47 CFR 73.503(a). September 24, 1997 Letter re WDCU (FM), Washington D.C. Letter, dated January 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. C-SPAN is not an educational entity but has an educational goal and program; that jazz programming format would be lost is not a factor in considering the assignment application; educational licensee/seller can maximize its profit from the sale. August 6, 1997 Letter re WDRQ, Inc. (Assignor) and ABC, Inc. (Assignee) Letter, DA 97-1670, 12 FCC Rcd 11671, dated August 6, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Temporary (four month) cross-ownership waiver granted. July 17, 1997 Letter re WLRZ (FM), Peru IL & WAIV (FM), Spring Valley IL Letter, dated July 17, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Private dispute between owners; assignment applications granted. March 21, 1997 Mass Media Bureau Announces Revised Procedure Regarding Assignment and Transfer Consummation Deadlines Public Notice, DA 97-600, 13 FCC Rcd 4101, released March 21, 1997 [ Text ]. Time within which to consummate is extended to 90 days from the date of Commission approval. March 7, 1997 Letter re WDSY(AM) and WJJJ (FM), Pittsburgh, PA Letter, released March 7, 1997 [ HTML ]. Untimely objection, EEO complaint, objection denied. January 27, 1997 Tsooris Corporation [WLIR (AM)] MO&O, FCC 97-14, dated January 27, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Dispute in court over whether consummation had occurred. December 12, 1996 Letter re KWSA (FM), West Klamath, OR Letter, released December 12, 1996 [ HTML ]. Sale of bare license granted for a silent station. December 13, 1996 K285AK, Cortez, NM Letter, dated December 13, 1996 [ HTML ]. Translator ownership waiver requests (47 CFR 74.1232(d)). September 26, 1996 Letter re KNMX (AM), Las Vegas, NM Letter, dated September 26, 1996 [ HTML ]. Request to impose a condition on the grant of the assignment regarding the outcome of a civil suit is not granted. August 27, 1996 Letter re KIFM, San Diego, CA Letter, dated August 27, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Limited partners' dispute is covered by state law and is beyond FCC jurisdiction. July 17, 1996 Letter re WTAI (AM), Melbourne, FL Letter, dated July 17, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Untimely petition for reconsideration was denied. May 24, 1996 Letter re WJIM (AM and FM), Lansing, MI Letter, dated May 24, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. May 16, 1996 Letter re WNJY (FM), Delphi, IN Letter, dated May 16, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. Petition for reconsideration. Original decision: [ HTML ]. May 16, 1996 Letter re KHHO (AM), Tacoma, WA Letter, dated May 16, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 15, 1996 Letter re WHRF (AM), Bel Air, MD Letter, dated April 15, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 15, 1996 Letter re WJJN (FM), Columbia, AL Letter, dated April 15, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 12, 1996 Letter re WVZN (FM), Lowell, IN Letter, dated April 12, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 5, 1996 Letter re Application File Nos. BTCH-950925GH to GS, BTCH-961026GE to GL Letter, dated April 5, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. March 30, 1996 Letter re KKIC (AM), Boise, IN and KJHY (FM), Emmett, ID Letter, dated April 5, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ].

Attribution of Ownership

July 2, 2003 Limits on Media Concentration R&O and NPRM, MM Dockets 00-244, 01-235, 01-317, 02-177, and MB Docket 03-130, FCC 03-127, released July 2, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]   Attachment: [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Abernathy Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Copps Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Martin Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Adelstein Statement: [ PDF | Word ]    Adelstein July 2, 2003 News Release: [ PDF | Word ] [ 68 FR 46286 (R&O), 68 FR 46359 (NPRM) ] February 25, 2002 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes Second Further NPRM, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 02-44, released February 25, 2002 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. April 21, 2000 Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants R&O, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 00-120, 15 FCC Rcd 7386, released February 6, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-44, released February 6, 1998: [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. January 19, 2001 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150], Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51], Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 00-438, 16 FCC Rcd 1097, released January 19, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ] Five petitions for reconsideration granted in part and denied in part. Erratum, released February 15, 2001: [ PDF | Word | Text ] August 6, 1999 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150]; Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51]; "Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 99-207, 64 FR 50621, released August 6, 1999 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Erratum, released August 23, 1999: [ WP5.1 | Text ] March 13, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 NOI, MM Docket 98-35, FCC 98-37, 13 FCC Rcd 11376, released August 6, 1999 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. The attachment to the NOI is included in the PDF file, or is available as a separate Excel file. May 24, 1996 Letter re WJIM (AM and FM), Lansing, MI Letter, dated May 24, 1996 [ HTML  WP5.1 ].

Auctions of Broadcast Facilities

April 14, 2005 Notice of Interim Default Payment Obligations for Auction No. 37 by In Vibration, Inc. Letter, DA 05-623, released April 14, 2005 [ PDF | Word ]. Winning bidder defaulted on its payment obligations for winning bids. August 20, 2003 Delta Radio, Inc. MO&O, FCC 03-201, , released August 20, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Winning bidder in an auction defaulted on final bid payment, that application was dismissed. Permit offered to next highest bidder. Appeals denied. January 17, 2003 Minnesota Christian Broadcasters, Inc. MO&O, FCC 03-5, 18 FCC Rcd 614, released January 17, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Clarification of the eligibility criteria for the broadcast station new entry credit ("NEBC"). July 3, 2001 National Public Radio, et. al. v. FCC Case No. 00-1246, 254 F.3d 226 (D.C. Cir 2001), decided July 3, 2001 [ PDF | HTML |Word ]. Auctions can't be applied to noncommercial educational applicants, regardless of channel. January 27, 2000 AM Auction Filing Window and Application Freeze Extended to February 1, 2000 Public Notice, DA 00-131, released January 27, 2000 [ Word ]. January 21, 2000 Memorandum from Peter Doyle, Deputy Chief, Audio Services Division to Joseph M. Davis, President, AFCCE Memorandum, , dated January 21, 2000 [ Word ]. November 19, 1999 AM Auction Filing Window and Application Freeze Notice and Filing Requirements Regarding January 24 -- 28, 2000 Window for Certain AM Construction Permits; Notice Regarding Freeze on the Acceptance of AM Minor Change Construction Permits from December 24, 1999 to January 21, 2000 Public Notice, DA 99-2585, dated November 19, 1999 [ Word | Text ] (without attachments) . Attachments -- Attachment A: [ Word | Text ]. Attachment B: [ Word | Text ]. Attachment C: [ Word | Text ]. Attachment D: [ Word | Text ]. Attachment E: [ Word | Text ]. October 1, 1999 In re Applications of Rio Grande Broadcasting, et al., for a New FM Station on Channel No. 247A at Rio Grande, Puerto Rico MO&O, Docket 90-380, FCC 99-261, released July 3, 2001 [ Word | Text ]. April 20, 1999 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act -- Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Fixed Service Licensees MO&O, MM Docket 97-234, GC Docket 90-52, Gen. Docket 90-264, FCC 99-74, 64 FR 24523, released April 20, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. MO&O addresses the petitions for reconsideration received in response to the First Report and Order in this proceeding, addressing auction procedures to be used for commercial broadcast station applications. August 12, 1998 FCC Adopts Auction Procedures for Commercial Broadcast Licenses News Release, Report No. MM 98-11, released August 12, 1998 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. November 26, 1997 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act -- Competitive Bidding for Commercial Broadcast and Instructional Fixed Service Licensees NPRM, Report No. MM 98-11, released August 12, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. November 25, 1997 FCC Proposes Auction Procedures for Mutually Exclusive Commercial Broadcast License Applications News Release, Report No. GN 97-12, released November 25, 1997 [ Text ].

Bare License

May 30, 1997 Letter re WKPG (AM), Port Gibson, MS Letter, dated May 30, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. January 23, 1997 Letter re KCHQ (FM), Altamont, OR Letter, dated January 23, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. December 30, 1996 Letter re WHDM (AM), McKenzie, TN Letter, dated December 30, 1996 [ WP5.1 ]. December 12, 1996 Letter re KWSA (FM), West Klamath, OR Letter, released December 12, 1996 [ HTML ]. Sale of bare license granted for a silent station.

Call Signs (General Information)

May 5, 2003 Letter re NPR's Request for Waiver of Section 74.1283(c) Letter, dated May 5, 2003 [ PDF ]. Request for waiver of translator station identification announcements rule was denied. November 1, 1999 Mass Media Bureau Implements Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System Public Notice, DA 99-2372, released November 1, 1999 [ Word | Text ]. The Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System can be accessed at http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/call-sign-reservation.html. October 4, 1999 Filing of Call Sign Requests Temporarily Suspended Public Notice, DA 99-2063, [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Temporary suspension from October 22, 1999 to November 1, 1999 to permit the implemenatation of electronic filing for new call sign and call sign change requests. December 16, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 Relating to Call Sign Assignments for Broadcast Stations R&O, MM Docket 98-98, FCC 98-324, released December 16, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. On-line system adopted for radio and TV call sign assignments. June 30, 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 Relating to Call Sign Assignments for Broadcast Stations NPRM, MM Docket 98-98, FCC 98-130, 63 FR 38357, released June 30, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. On-line system adopted for radio and TV call sign assignments. June 25, 1973 Assignment of New and Modified Call Signs to AM, FM, and TV Broadcasting Stations R&O, Docket 17477, FCC 73-677, released June 25, 1973 [ Scanned ].

Character Issues

June 26, 2000 Contemporary Media, Inc., et. al. v. FCC Case No. 99-1198 (D.C. Cir. June 16, 2000) decided June 26, 2000 [ HTML | Word ]. [ Previous MO&O ] December 10, 1998 Peninsula Communications, Inc., for Renewal of Licenses for FM Translator Stations K285EF, Kenai; K283AB, Kenai/Soldotna; K274AB and K285AA, Kodiak; K272DG and K285EG, Seward, AK MO&O, FCC 98-314, 13 FCC Rcd 23392, released December 10, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Related items, June 25, 1998 Contemporary Media, Inc. MO&O, MM Docket 95-154, FCC 98-133, 13 FCC Rcd 14437, released June 25, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Appeal denied, June 16, 2000. May 19, 1997 Letter re KRKY (AM) , Granby, CO & KRKM (FM), Kremmling, CO Letter, dated May 19, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. February 28, 1997 Letter re KBER (FM), Ogden, UT Letter, dated February 28, 1997 [ HTML  WP5.1 ]. May 19, 1997 Letter re WYOS (FM), Chenango Bridge, NY Letter, dated May 19, 1997 [ WP5.1 ].

Comity

May 20, 1996 Letter re WWST (FM), Karnes, TN Letter, dated May 20, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ]. April 3, 1996 Letter re KCPL(AM), Olympia, WA Letter, dated April 3, 1996 [ HTML | WP5.1 ].

Contingent Applications

June 15, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules First R&O, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 99-55, 14 FCC Rcd 5272, 64 FR 19498, released June 15, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ] New rules effective May 21, 1999. June 15, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules NPRM, MM Docket 98-93, FCC 98-117, 13 FCC Rcd 14849, 63 FR 33892, released June 15, 1998 [ PDF (includes appendices) | WP5.1 | Text ]    Appendices: [ WP5.1 ] The NPRM proposals are briefly summarized in the News Release FCC Seeks Comment on Negotiated Interference As Part of Radio Technical Rule Streamlining, released June 11, 1998. The comment due dates were extended by the July 23, 1998 Order, DA 98-1468, 13 FCC Rcd 13513: [ WP5.1 | Text ].

Cross Interest Policy

July 2, 2003 Limits on Media Concentration R&O and NPRM, MM Dockets 00-244, 01-235, 01-317, 02-177, and MB Docket 03-130, FCC 03-127, released July 2, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]   Attachment: [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Abernathy Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Copps Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Martin Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Adelstein Statement: [ PDF | Word ]    Adelstein July 2, 2003 News Release: [ PDF | Word ] [ 68 FR 46286 (R&O), 68 FR 46359 (NPRM) ] January 19, 2001 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150], Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51], Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 00-438, 16 FCC Rcd 1097, released January 19, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ] Five petitions for reconsideration granted in part and denied in part. Erratum, released February 15, 2001: [ PDF | Word | Text ] August 6, 1999 Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket 94-150]; Review of the Commission's Regulations and Policies Affecting Investment in the Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92-51]; "Reexamination of the Commission's Cross-Interest Policy [MM Docket 87-154] MO&O, MM Dockets 94-150, 92-51, 87-154, FCC 99-207, , 64 FR 50621, released August 6, 1999 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Erratum, released August 23, 1999: [ WP5.1 | Text ] April 24, 1998 Letter re KXBZ (FM), Manhattan, KS Letter, DA 98-784, , released April 24, 1998 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. August 6, 1997 Letter re WDRQ, Inc. (Assignor) and ABC, Inc. (Assignee) Letter, DA 97-1670, 12 FCC Rcd 11671, dated August 6, 1997 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Temporary cross-ownership waiver granted. May 24, 1996 Letter re WJIM (AM and FM), Lansing, MI Letter, dated May 24, 1996 [ HTML  WP5.1 ].

Educational Qualifications

April 21, 2000 Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants R&O, MM Docket 95-31, FCC 00-120, 15 FCC Rcd 7386, released February 6, 1998 [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-44, released February 6, 1998: [ PDF | WP5.1 | Text ]. January 21, 1998 Letter re WAQV (FM), Crystal River, FL and WHIJ (FM), Ocala, FL Letter, dated January 21, 1998 [ WP5.1 ]. Assignor does not meet the educational organization criterion in 47 CFR 73.503(a).

Emergency Alert System (EAS) Violations

July 5, 2001 FM Broadcast Station KNEC, Arnold Broadcasting Corporation MO&O, DA 01-197, 16 FCC Rcd 13600, released July 5, 2001 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. Application for review granted in part, denied in part. February 9, 2000 FM Broadcast Station KNEC [FM], Arnold Broadcasting Company, Inc. Forfeiture Order, DA 00-225, 15 FCC Rcd 2704, released February 9, 2000 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. MO&O, DA 01-19, 16 FCC Rcd 267, released January 5, 2001: [ PDF | Word | Text ]. November 30, 1998 FCC To Increase Enforcement of EAS Regulations News Release, Report No. CI 98-26, released November 30, 1998 [ HTML ]. September 3, 1998 Commission to Discontinue Distribution of EAS Authenticator Lists Public Notice, 85382, released November 30, 1998 [ HTML ]. July 17, 1997 Letter re WLRZ (FM), Peru IL & WAIV (FM), Spring Valley IL Letter, dated July 17, 1997 [ WP5.1 ]. Private dispute between owners; assignment applications granted.

Electronic Filing

May 13, 2002 Media Bureau Implements Mandatory Electronic Filing of FCC Forms 301-CA, 346, 349, and 350 Public Notice, DA 02-1087, , released May 13, 2002 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. October 6, 1999 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes / Polices and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, MM Dockets 98-43 and 94-149, FCC 99-267, , released October 6, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Petitions for reconsideration considered. November 25, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes / Policies and Rules Regarding Minority and Female Ownership of Mass Media Facilities MO&O, FCC 98-281, 13 FCC Rcd 23506, 63 FR 70040, released November 25, 1998 [ PDF ]. Rules effective February 16, 1999. Document as a zipped file. April 3, 1998 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlining of Mass Media Applications Rules and Processes Docket 98-43, NPRM, FCC 98-57, 11 FCC Rcd 11349, 63 FR 19226, released April 3, 1998 [ | PDF WP5.1 ].

Environmental Issues

July 20, 2005 Letter re: WCVO (FM), Gahanna, Ohio Letter, dated July 20, 2005 [ PDF ]. . Where a state historic preservation officer (SHPO) issues a "no effect" decision, an applicant is not required to submit an Environmental Assessment based on historic preservation issues. October 5, 2004 FCC Adopts Nationwide Programmatic Agreement to Streamline Review Process for Communications Towers R&O, WT 03-128, FCC 04-222, 70 FR 556, released October 5, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Attachment A: [ PDF | Word ] Attachment B: [ PDF | Word ]    B1: [ PDF | Word ]    B2: [ PDF | Word ]    B3: [ PDF | Word ]    B4: [ PDF | Word ] Attachment C: [ PDF | Word ] Attachment D: [ PDF | Word ] News Release, released September 10, 2004: [ PDF | Word ] Comments: Powell & Adelstein: [ PDF | Word ]; Abernathy: [ PDF | Word ]; Copps: [ PDF | Word ]. February 3, 2004 FCC Announces Voluntary Tower Construction Notification System To Provide Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and State Historic Preservation Officers With Early Notification of Proposed Tower Sites Public Notice, DA 04-270, released February 3, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] [ Tower Construction Notification System ] February 3, 2004 FCC Signs Historic Tower Siting Agreement with Tribes and Streamlines Tower Review News Release, , released February 3, 2004 [ PDF | Word ] Memorandum of Understanding with USET: [ PDF ] [ Tower Construction Notification System ] August 20, 2003 Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds Notice of Inquiry, FCC 03-205, released August 20, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF ] [ News Release dated August 20, 2003 ] June 9, 2003 FCC Seeks Comment on Programmatic Agreement Intended to Streamline the Review Process for Communication Facilities Under the National Historic Preservation Act NPRM, WT Docket 03-128, FCC 03-125, 18 FCC Rcd 11664 68 FR 40876, released June 9, 2003 [ PDF | Word ] Appendices:   A: [ PDF | Word ]  B: [ PDF | Word ]                    C: [ PDF | Word ] Attachments: 1: [ PDF | Word ]  2: [ PDF | Word ]                    3: [ PDF | Word ]  4: [ PDF | Word ] News Release: [ PDF | Word ] Powell Statement: [ PDF | Word ] Comments Due: August 8, 2003 Reply Comments Due September 8, 2003. June 3, 2003 FCC Establishes Inter-Agency Liason Program for Environmental. Historic Preservation, and Tribal Coordination Issues News Release, released June 3, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Includes the contact persons list. May 12, 2003 Western Wireless Corporation and WWC Holding Co., Inc., Licensee of Cellular Radio Station KNKN343 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, FCC 03-109, 18 FCC Rcd 10319, released May 12, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. Chairman's statement: [ PDF | Word ]. NAL proposes $200,000 fine for operating radio equipment from an unauthorized location that has a significant environmental impact; no Environmental Impact Statement. News Release, May 12, 2003: [ PDF | Word ]. May 1, 2003 Environmental and Historic Preservation Action Plan: Statement by FCC Chairman Michael K. Powell , News Release, released May 1, 2003 [ | PDF Word ]. March 11, 2003 Letter re: Section 106 review of an FCC Undertaking Letter, DA 03-615, 18 FCC Rcd 3540, released March 11, 2003 [ PDF | Word ]. At issue is tower construction approximately 1.5 miles from a historic site, across a lake. April 10, 2002 Letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from Susan H. Steinman, Associate General Counsel Letter, released April 10, 2002 [ PDF ]. All FCC licensees, applicants, tower companies, and their representatives, are designated non-federal representatives for purposes of Section 7 consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service (see 50 CFR 402.08). January 10, 2002 The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Mass Media Bureau announce the Release of a Fact Sheet Regarding the March 16, 2001 Antenna Collocation Programmatic Agreement Public Notice, DA 02-28 17 FCC Rcd 508, released January 10, 2002 [ PDF | Word | Text ]. . Because of the change from Mass Media Bureau to Media Bureau on March 25, 2002, the Mass Media link in this public notice is no longer correct. Use http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/decdoc/mb_siting.html . Fact Sheet, released January 10, 2002, 17 FCC Rcd 510: [ PDF | Word | Text ]. February 18, 2000 Cellular Phone Taskforce v. FCC Opinion, Case No. 97-4328, 205 F.3d 82 (2nd. Cir 2000), released January 10, 2002 [ HTML | Word ]. . Radiofrequency (RF) exposure. May 27, 1999 Canyon Area Residents for the Environment Request for Review of Action Taken Under Delegated Authority on a Petition for an Environmental Impact Statement MO&O, FCC 99-123, released May 27, 1999 [ WP5.1 | Text ]. Attachment to MO&O: Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency, dated April 30, 1999 [ PDF ]. May 23, 1997 Letter re WFUV (FM), Bronx, NY Environmental Assessment, FCC 99-123, released May 27, 1999 [ WP5.1 ]. Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law: [ WP5.1 ] Motion to Hold Proceeding in Abeyance, Supplemented: [