Channel Sharing by Full Power and Class A Stations Outside the Broadcast Television Spectrum Incentive Auction Context
spectrum-allocation · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2015-11-02 · Effective 2015-12-02 · 80 FR 67344
Document
Document number
2015-27632
Federal Register citation
80 FR 67344
CFR reference
47 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
spectrum-allocation
Publication date
2015-11-02
Effective date
2015-12-02
FCC docket
GN Docket No. 12-268 and MB Docket No. 15-137
Abstract
In this Second Order on Reconsideration, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) provides more flexibility to broadcasters interested in the channel sharing option in the broadcast incentive auction by clarifying that back-up channel sharing agreements ("CSAs") are permitted under its rules and providing more time for successful bidders to transition to shared facilities after the auction. The Commission also provides guidance regarding how the CSA exception to the prohibited communications rule applies with respect to back-up CSAs.