# Implementation of the DTV Delay Act
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2009-02-19 · Effective 2009-02-13 · 74 FR 7654
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-3600
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 7654
- **Publication date:** 2009-02-19
- **Effective date:** 2009-02-13
- **FCC docket:** MB Docket No. 09-17
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission takes the first step to implement the DTV Delay Act by; extending the dates in analog television licenses and digital television construction permits to reflect the statutory change of the nationwide DTV transition date from February 17, 2009 to June 12, 2009; and; delegating authority to the Media Bureau to rule on the filings stations made in connection with their requests for restoration of the partial waiver permitting them to terminate analog service on February 17, 2009.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/02/19/E9-3600/implementation-of-the-dtv-delay-act)
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