Radio broadcasting: FM table of allotments; editorial amendments,

[Federal Register: January 7, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 4)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 995]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

[DOCID:fr07ja99-6]

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 73

Radio Broadcasting Services; Various Locations

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Commission, on its own motion, editorially amends the Table of FM Allotments to specify the actual classes of channels allotted to various communities. The changes in channel classifications have been authorized in response to applications filedby licensees and permittees operating on these channels. This action is taken pursuant to Revision of Section 73.3573(a)(1) of the Commission's Rules Concerning the Lower Classification of an FM Allotment, 4 FCC Rcd 2413 (1989), and the Amendment of the Commission's Rules to permit FM Channel and Class Modifications [Upgrades] by Applications, 8 FCC Rcd 4735 (1993).

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 7, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Scheuerle, Mass Media Bureau, (202) 418-2180.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Report and Order, adopted December 2, 1998, and released December 11, 1998. The full text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the Commission's Reference Center, Washington, DC. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractors, International Transcription Service, Inc., 1231 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC. 20036, (202) 857-3800, facsimile (202) 857-3805.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73

Radio broadcasting.

Part 73 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:

47 CFR PART 73--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for Part 73 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334 and 336.

   Sec. 73.202 [Amended]

2. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Arizona, is amended by removing Channel 228C3 and adding Channel 228C2 at Show Low.

3. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Arkansas, is amended by removing Channel 274C3 and adding Channel 274C2 at Van Buren, and by removing Channel 276C3 and adding Channel 276C2 at Waldron.

4. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Florida, is amended by removing Channel 272C3 and adding Channel 272C1 at Jensen Beach.

5. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Georgia is amended by removing Channel 287A and adding Channel 287C3 at Quitman.

6. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Iowa, is amended by removing Channel 274A and adding Channel 274C3 at Northwood.

7. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Kansas, is amended by removing Channel 290A and adding Channel 290C1 at Ingalls.

8. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Louisiana, is amended by removing Channel 235C3 and adding Channel 235C2 at Coushatta.

9. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Oregon, is amended by removing Channel 275A and adding Channel 275C3 at Bonanza and by removing Channel 268C2 and adding Channel 268C1 at Corvallis.

10. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Washington, is amended by removing Channel 242C3 and adding Channel 242C2 at Royal City.

    Federal Communications Commission.

    John A. Karousos, Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau.

    [FR Doc. 99-276Filed1-6-99; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 6712-01-P