# Program Originating FM Broadcast Booster Stations
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2024-12-13 · Effective 2025-01-13 · 89 FR 100868
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-29290
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 100868
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 11
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/13/2024-29290/program-originating-fm-broadcast-booster-stations)
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