Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan

In Implementation of the AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan, FCC 97-68, the Federal Communications Commission granted in part and denied in part petitions for reconsideration of Comments in Response to Reconsideration of Implementation of the AM Expanded Band and Allotment Plan, FCC 96-113, April 18, 1996 (61 FR 16878), and Public Notice, Mass Media Bureau Announces Revised Expanded AM Broadcast Band Improvement Factors and Allotment Plan, DA 96-408 (released March 22, 1996). By this action the Commission rescinds the second allotment plan for the AM expanded band, i.e., 1605-1705 kHz, modifies the frequency preclusion program, and eliminates software and coding errors in the frequency preclusion and allotment computer programs. This action was taken to ensure that the stations assigned expanded band frequencies would protect existing stations, conform to international agreements, and provide interference-free reception within their service areas.