broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2000-05-10 · Effective 2000-07-10 · 65 FR 29985
Document
Document number
00-11481
Federal Register citation
65 FR 29985
CFR reference
47 CFR 1
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2000-05-10
Effective date
2000-07-10
FCC docket
MM Docket No. 00-10
Abstract
This document implements the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999, which directs the FCC to establish a Class A television service to provide a measure of primary status to certain low-power television stations. This document addresses a wide range of issues related to the implementation of the statute, including the protected service area of Class A stations, Class A interference protection requirements vis a vis other TV stations, eligibility criteria for Class A status, common ownership restrictions applicable to Class A stations, the treatment of modification applications filed by Class A licensees, and general operating requirements.