# Implementation of the DTV Delay Act
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2009-02-27 · Effective 2009-02-27 · 74 FR 8868
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-4256
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 8868
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 15
- **Publication date:** 2009-02-27
- **Effective date:** 2009-02-27
- **FCC docket:** MB Docket No. 09-17
## Abstract

This document issues the final rules in the Second Report and Order implementing the DTV Delay Act. It amends the requirements of the DTV Consumer Education Initiative, as well as extending the duration of certain licenses and construction permits, to conform to the new, June 12, 2009, transition date. It announces the Commission's intent to apply the provisions of the Analog Nightlight Order to the period after June 12, 2009. And, it established March 17, 2009 as the date by which stations must notify the Commission of their planned timing to complete their transition and April 16, 2009 as the first date on which stations can terminate analog signals.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/02/27/E9-4256/implementation-of-the-dtv-delay-act)
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