# Establishment of a Class A TV Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2000-05-10 · Effective 2000-07-10 · 65 FR 29985
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-11481
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 29985
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 1
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/05/10/00-11481/establishment-of-a-class-a-tv-service)
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