98-13912. Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 28486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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47 CFR Part 73

[MM Docket No. 87-267; FCC 98-69]


Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; petitions for reconsideration.

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SUMMARY: In Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan, FCC 
98-69, the Federal Communications Commission denied two petitions for 
reconsideration filed by Press Broadcasting, Co. (``Press'') and Kovas 
Communications, Inc. (``Kovas''). The Commission found that the issues 
raised by Press had been previously considered and rejected, and that 
the reconsideration filed by Kovas was without merit. The intended 
effect of this action is to affirm the Commission's previous order and 
the previously reissued Expanded Band Allotment Plan.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 28, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter H. Doyle, Audio Services 
Division, Mass Media Bureau, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's 
Memorandum Opinion and Order in MM Docket No. 87-267, adopted on April 
14, 1998 and released on April 28, 1998. The full text of the 
Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan, FCC 98-69 is 
available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in 
the FCC Public Reference Room, Room 239, 1919 M Street, NW, Washington, 
D.C. (See MM Docket 87-267). The complete text of this order may also 
be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International 
Transcription Service (ITS), 1231 20th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 
[phone] (phone), [phone] (facsimile). Synopsis of MO&O: 
In Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan, FCC 97-68, 62 
FR 23176, April 29, 1997 (``Order III''), the Commission rescinded the 
second allotment plan, modified the frequency preclusion and allotment 
programs, and clarified the harmonic interference standard used in the 
frequency preclusion program. The Commission also reaffirmed the five-
year transition period for dual frequency operations. Press's request 
for reconsideration sought to have the five year transition period 
reduced to a six-month period. The Commission noted that the issues 
raised by Press had been previously considered and rejected, and found 
Press's request unwarranted. The Commission also denied Kovas's 
challenge to the second harmonic interference protection standard and 
the staff's determination that Kovas was ineligible to receive an 
Expanded Band Allotment. The Commission found that Kovas failed to 
identify factors warranting reconsideration of the second harmonic 
standard. It also found that Kovas's analysis of the allotment plan was 
incorrect and the argument regarding its ineligibility to receive an 
allotment was without merit.

Procedural Matters

    As required by section 604 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 
U.S.C. 604 (``RFA''), a Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 
(``FRFA'') was incorporated into the Implementation of the AM Expanded 
Band Allotment Plan, FCC 97-68. The Petitions for Reconsideration filed 
in response to Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan, 
FCC 97-68, did not raise questions about FRFA. Based on the 
determination not to further amend the rules, no further Regulatory 
Flexibility Analysis is necessary.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73

    Expanded band allotment plan, Radio.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-13912 Filed 5-22-98; 8:45 am]
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