Implementation of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010; Revision of Service and Eligibility Rules for Low Power FM Stations
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2013-01-09 · Effective 2013-02-08 · 78 FR 2078
Document
Document number
2012-30975
Federal Register citation
78 FR 2078
CFR reference
47 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2013-01-09
Effective date
2013-02-08
FCC docket
MM Docket No. 99-25
Abstract
In this document, the Commission modifies its rules in order to implement provisions of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 ("LCRA"). It also proposes changes to its rules intended to promote the low power FM service's localism and diversity goals, reduce the potential for licensing abuses, and clarify certain rules.