# Filing of Applications; Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative; Revision of the Public Notice Requirements
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2020-06-18 · Effective 2020-07-20 · 85 FR 36786
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-11127
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 36786
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/18/2020-11127/filing-of-applications-modernization-of-media-regulation-initiative-revision-of-the-public-notice)
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