Filing of Applications; Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative; Revision of the Public Notice Requirements
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2020-06-18 · Effective 2020-07-20 · 85 FR 36786
Document
Document number
2020-11127
Federal Register citation
85 FR 36786
CFR reference
47 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2020-06-18
Effective date
2020-07-20
FCC docket
MB Docket Nos. 17-264, 17-105, 05-6
Abstract
In this document the Commission adopts changes to its rules and procedures for broadcast station applicants to provide public notice of application filings to the principal area that is served or to be served by the station. The changes are designed to improve, streamline, and standardize the notices, including replacing notice by newspaper with online notice. The changes are further designed to enhance rule compliance and public participation in the application process, increase public access to filed applications, and reduce applicant burdens.