other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2003-08-27 · Effective 2003-08-27 · 68 FR 51499
Document
Document number
03-21649
Federal Register citation
68 FR 51499
CFR reference
47 CFR 1
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2003-08-27
Effective date
2003-08-27
FCC docket
IB Docket Nos. 02-34 and 02-54, FCC 03-102
Abstract
In this document, the Commission adopts new satellite licensing procedures, intended to enable the Commission to issue satellite slicenses more quickly. In addition, the Commission eliminates the anti-trafficking rule for satellites, together with new safeguards to protect against speculation. These actions are necessary to expedite provision of satellite services to the public, without allowing satellite license applicants to abuse the Commission's licensing procedures.