Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 47 - Telecommunication |
Chapter I - Federal Communications Commission |
SubChapter B - Common Carrier Services |
Part 24 - Personal Communications Services |
Subpart B - Applications and Licenses |
General Filing Requirements |
§ 24.16 - Criteria for comparative renewal proceedings.
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§ 24.16 Criteria for comparative renewal proceedings.
A renewal applicant involved in a comparative renewal proceeding shall receive a preference, commonly referred to as a renewal expectancy, which is the most important comparative factor to be considered in the proceeding, if its past record for the relevant license period demonstrates that the renewal applicant:
(a) Has provided “substantial” service during its past license term. “Substantial” service is defined as service which is sound, favorable, and substantially above a level of mediocre service which might just minimally warrant renewal; and
(b) Has substantially complied with applicable Commission rules, policies and the Communications Act.