[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 19558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10853]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 73
[MM Docket No. 95-77; RM-8616]
Television Broadcasting Services; Virginia Beach, VA
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commission, at the request of Lockwood Broadcasting, Inc.,
allots UHF Channel 21 to Virginia Beach, Virginia, as an additional
television service. See 60 FR 31278, June 14, 1995. Channel 21+ can be
allotted to Virginia Beach consistent with the minimum distance
separation requirements of Sections 73.610 and 73.698 of the
Commission's Rules with a site restriction of 4.0 kilometers (2.5
miles) south to avoid the ATV freeze zone surrounding Washington, DC.
The coordinates for Channel 21+ at Virginia Beach are 36-48-38 and 75-
58-30. With this action, this proceeding is terminated.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 10, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Blumenthal, Mass Media Bureau,
(202) 418-2180.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's
Report and Order, MM Docket No. 95-77, adopted March 25, 1996, and
released April 24, 1996. The full text of this Commission decision is
available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in
the FCC Reference Center (Room 239), 1919 M Street, NW., Washington,
DC. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the
Commission's copy contractor, ITS, Inc., (202) 857-3800, 2100 M Street,
NW., Suite 140, Washington, DC 20037.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73
Television broadcasting.
Part 73 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended
as follows:
PART 73--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 303, 48 Stat., as amended, 1082; 47 U.S.C. 154,
as amended.
Sec. 73.606 [Amended]
2. Section 73.606(b), the Table of TV Allotments under Virginia, is
amended by adding Channel 21+ at Virginia Beach.
Federal Communications Commission.
John A. Karousos,
Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media
Bureau.
[FR Doc. 96-10853 Filed 5-1-96; 8:45 am]
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