# Establishment of a Class A TV Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2001-05-01 · Effective 2001-05-31 · 66 FR 21681
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-10706
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 21681
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/05/01/01-10706/establishment-of-a-class-a-tv-service)
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