# Revitalization of the AM Radio Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-01-19 · Effective 2016-02-18 · 81 FR 2751
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-31950
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 2751
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2016-01-19
- **Effective date:** 2016-02-18
- **FCC docket:** MB Docket No. 13-249
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission adopted a number of procedures and procedural changes designed to assist AM broadcasters to better serve the public, thereby advancing the Commission's fundamental goals of localism, competition, and diversity in broadcast media.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/19/2015-31950/revitalization-of-the-am-radio-service)
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