broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2001-05-01 · Effective 2001-05-31 · 66 FR 21681
Document
Document number
01-10706
Federal Register citation
66 FR 21681
CFR reference
47 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2001-05-01
Effective date
2001-05-31
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.