# Channel Sharing by Full Power and Class A Stations Outside the Broadcast Television Spectrum Incentive Auction Context
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2015-11-02 · Effective 2015-12-02 · 80 FR 67344
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-27632
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 67344
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/11/02/2015-27632/channel-sharing-by-full-power-and-class-a-stations-outside-the-broadcast-television-spectrum)
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