[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 149 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 40156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19349]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 73
Radio Broadcasting Services; Various Locations
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Commission, on its own motion, editorially amends the
Table of FM Allotments to specify the actual classes of channels
allotted to various communities. The changes in channel classifications
have been authorized in response to applications filed by licensees and
permittees operating on these channels. This action is taken pursuant
to Revision of Section 73.3573(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules
Concerning the Lower Classification of an FM Allotment, 4 FCC Rcd 2413
(1989), and the Amendment of the Commission's Rules to permit FM
Channel and Class Modifications [Upgrades] by Applications, 8 FCC Rcd
4735 (1993).
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Scheuerle, Mass Media Bureau,
(202) 418-2180.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Report
and Order, adopted June 27, 1996, and released July 5, 1996. The full
text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and
copying during normal business hours in the Commission's 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
contractors, International Transcription Services, Inc., 2100 M Street,
NW., Suite 140, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73
Radio 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. 73.202 [Amended]
2. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Alabama, is
amended by removing Channel 255C and adding Channel 255C2 at
Montgomery, and by removing Channel 254A and adding Channel 254C2 at
Warrior.
3. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under California,
is amended by removing Channel 296C2 and adding Channel 297C2 at Rio
Del and by removing Channel 299A and adding Channel 299B1 at Twentynine
Palms.
4. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Illinois, is
amended by removing Channel 224A and adding Channel 224B1 at Herrin.
5. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Minnesota,
is amended by removing Channel 269C3 and adding Channel 269C2 at
Duluth.
6. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Mississippi,
is amended by removing Channel 252A and adding Channel 252C3 at
Carthage.
7. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under New Mexico,
is amended by removing Channel 225A and adding Channel 225C2 at
Espanola, by removing Channel 298C3 and adding Channel 298C1 at Los
Almos and by removing Channel 234C and adding Channel 234C1 at Santa
Fe.
8. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Oklahoma, is
amended by removing Channel 237A and adding Channel 237C3 at Lawton.
9. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Texas is
amended by removing Channel 228C3 and adding Channel 228C2 at
Breckenridge and by removing Channel 269A and adding Channel 268C2 at
Snyder.
10. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Wyoming, is
amended by removing Channel 266C2 and adding Channel 2266A at Pinedale.
Federal Communications Commission.
John A. Karousos,
Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media
Bureau.
[FR Doc. 96-19349 Filed 7-31-96; 8:45 am]
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