broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2024-12-13 · Effective 2025-01-13 · 89 FR 100868
Document
Document number
2024-29290
Federal Register citation
89 FR 100868
CFR reference
47 CFR 11
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2024-12-13
Effective date
2025-01-13
FCC docket
MB Docket No. 20-401
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts a Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration (Second R&O) on processing, licensing, and service rules that will allow voluntary, limited use of FM booster stations to originate content on a permanent basis. This action builds upon an April 2024 Commission action which permitted experimental use of program originating boosters subject to adoption of such rules. The rule changes are needed to expand the potential uses of FM booster stations, which previously could not originate programming. The intended effect is to allow radio broadcasters to provide more relevant localized programming and information to different zones within their service areas.