# An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2001-04-25 · Effective 2001-05-25 · 66 FR 20752
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-9886
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 20752
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2001-04-25
- **Effective date:** 2001-05-25
- **FCC docket:** MM Docket No. 93-177
## Abstract

In this proceeding the Commission relaxes the technical requirements for directional AM stations. The new rules reduce the number of measurements required as part of directional AM license applications and eliminate outdated operating requirements. The changes, consistent with the Commission's streamlining initiatives, reduce the regulatory burden upon directional AM stations to the extent possible while maintaining the integrity of the service.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/04/25/01-9886/an-inquiry-into-the-commissions-policies-and-rules-regarding-am-radio-service-directional-antenna)
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