2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review-Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2008-02-21 · Effective 2008-03-24 · 73 FR 9481
Document
Document number
E8-3133
Federal Register citation
73 FR 9481
CFR reference
47 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2008-02-21
Effective date
2008-03-24
FCC docket
MB Docket Nos. 06-121
Abstract
This document adopts rule changes that presumptively permit newspaper/broadcast cross ownership only in the largest markets and only where there exists competition and numerous voices. The revised rule balances the need to support the availability and sustainability of local news while not significantly increasing local concentration or harming diversity. The Commission generally retains the other broadcast ownership rules currently in effect.