81 FR 24768 - Television Broadcasting Services; Cordele, Georgia
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 81 (April 27, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 81 (April 27, 2016)
| Page Range | 24768-24769 | |
| FR Document | 2016-09830 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 24768-24769] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-09830] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 16-123, RM-11766; DA 16-405] Television Broadcasting Services; Cordele, Georgia AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed Rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Sunbelt-South TeleCommunications, Ltd. (Sunbelt), the licensee of WSST-TV, channel 51, Cordele, Georgia, requesting the substitution of channel 22 for channel 51 at Cordele. While the Commission instituted a freeze on the acceptance of full power television rulemaking petitions requesting channel substitutions in May 2011, it subsequently announced that it would lift the freeze to accept such petitions for rulemaking seeking to relocate from channel 51 pursuant to a voluntary relocation agreement with Lower 700 MHz A Block licensees. Sunbelt has entered into such a voluntary relocation agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc. and states that operation on channel 22 would remove any potential interference with authorized wireless operations in the Lower 700 MHZ A Block adjacent to channel 51. DATES: Comments must be filed on or before May 27, 2016, and reply comments on or before June 13, 2016. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Office of the Secretary, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve counsel for petitioner as follows: Scott C. Cinnamon, Esq., Law Offices of Scott C. Cinnamon, PLLC, 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW., Suite 200, #144, Washington, DC 20036. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Bernstein, [email protected], Media Bureau, (202) 418-1647. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MB Docket No. 16-123, adopted April 14, 2016, and released April 14, 2016. The full text of this document is available for public inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC's Reference Information Center at Portals II, CY-A257, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. This document will also be available via ECFS (http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/). (Documents will be available electronically in ASCII, Word 97, and/or Adobe Acrobat.). To request this document in accessible formats (computer diskettes, large print, audio recording, and Braille), send an email to [email protected] or call the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY). This document does not contain proposed information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any proposed information collection burden ``for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees,'' pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of [[Page 24769]] 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to this proceeding. Members of the public should note that from the time a Notice of Proposed Rule Making is issued until the matter is no longer subject to Commission consideration or court review, all ex parte contacts (other than ex parte presentations exempt under 47 CFR 1.1204(a)) are prohibited in Commission proceedings, such as this one, which involve channel allotments. See 47 CFR 1.1208 for rules governing restricted proceedings. For information regarding proper filing procedures for comments, see 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.420. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Television. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas Horan, Chief of Staff, Media Bureau. Proposed Rules For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission proposes to amend 47 CFR part 73 as follows: PART 73--RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES 0 1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 336, and 339. Sec. 73.622 [Amended] 0 2. Section 73.622(i), the Post-Transition Table of DTV Allotments under Georiga is amended by adding channel 22 and removing channel 51 at Cordele. [FR Doc. 2016-09830 Filed 4-26-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P
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instituted a freeze on the acceptance of ‘‘for small business concerns with fewer Ltd. (Sunbelt), the licensee of WSST–
full power television rulemaking than 25 employees,’’ pursuant to the TV, channel 51, Cordele, Georgia,
petitions requesting channel Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of requesting the substitution of channel
substitutions in May 2011, it 2002, Public Law 107–198, see 44 U.S.C. 22 for channel 51 at Cordele. While the
subsequently announced that it would 3506(c)(4). Commission instituted a freeze on the
lift the freeze to accept such petitions Provisions of the Regulatory acceptance of full power television
for rulemaking seeking to relocate from Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to rulemaking petitions requesting channel
channel 51 pursuant to a voluntary this proceeding. Members of the public substitutions in May 2011, it
relocation agreement with Lower 700 should note that from the time a Notice subsequently announced that it would
MHz A Block licensees. America 51 has of Proposed Rule Making is issued until lift the freeze to accept such petitions
entered into such a voluntary relocation the matter is no longer subject to for rulemaking seeking to relocate from
agreement with T-Mobile and states that Commission consideration or court channel 51 pursuant to a voluntary
operation on channel 31 would remove review, all ex parte contacts (other than relocation agreement with Lower 700
any potential interference with ex parte presentations exempt under 47 MHz A Block licensees. Sunbelt has
authorized wireless operations in the CFR 1.1204(a)) are prohibited in entered into such a voluntary relocation
Lower 700 MHZ A Block adjacent to Commission proceedings, such as this agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc. and
channel 51 in the Phoenix, Arizona one, which involve channel allotments. states that operation on channel 22
market, permitting those operations to See 47 CFR 1.1208 for rules governing would remove any potential
expand to additional consumers sooner restricted proceedings. interference with authorized wireless
than would otherwise be possible. For information regarding proper operations in the Lower 700 MHZ A
DATES: Comments must be filed on or filing procedures for comments, see 47 Block adjacent to channel 51.
before May 27, 2016, and reply CFR 1.415 and 1.420. DATES: Comments must be filed on or
comments on or before June 13, 2016. before May 27, 2016, and reply
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, comments on or before June 13, 2016.
identified by MB Docket No. 16–93, by Television. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
any of the following methods: Federal Communications Commission. Commission, Office of the Secretary,
• Federal Communications Thomas Horan, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
Commission’s Web site: http:// Chief of Staff, Media Bureau. 20554. In addition to filing comments
apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. Follow the with the FCC, interested parties should
instructions for submitting comments. Proposed Rule serve counsel for petitioner as follows:
• People with Disabilities: Contact the For the reasons discussed in the Scott C. Cinnamon, Esq., Law Offices of
FCC to request reasonable preamble, the Federal Communications Scott C. Cinnamon, PLLC, 1250
accommodations (accessible format Commission proposes to amend 47 CFR Connecticut Avenue NW., Suite 200,
documents, sign language interpreters, part 73 as follows: #144, Washington, DC 20036.
CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST Joyce Bernstein, Joyce.Bernstein@
418–0432. SERVICES fcc.gov, Media Bureau, (202) 418–1647.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
Joyce Bernstein, Joyce.Bernstein@ ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73
synopsis of the Commission’s Notice of
fcc.gov, Media Bureau, (202) 418–1647. continues to read as follows:
Proposed Rule Making, MB Docket No.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 336, 16–123, adopted April 14, 2016, and
synopsis of the Commission’s Notice of and 339. released April 14, 2016. The full text of
Proposed Rule Making, MB Docket No. § 73.622 [Amended]. this document is available for public
16–93, adopted April 14, 2016, and inspection and copying during normal
■ 2. Section 73.622(i), in the table under
released April 14, 2016. The full text of business hours in the FCC’s Reference
Arizona, is amended by adding channel
this document is available for public Information Center at Portals II, CY–
31 and removing channel 51 at
inspection and copying during normal A257, 445 12th Street SW., Washington,
Tolleson.
business hours in the FCC’s Reference DC 20554. This document will also be
Information Center at Portals II, CY– [FR Doc. 2016–09831 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am] available via ECFS (http://www.fcc.gov/
A257, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, BILLING CODE 6712–01–P cgb/ecfs/). (Documents will be available
DC, 20554. This document will also be electronically in ASCII, Word 97, and/
available via ECFS (http://www.fcc.gov/ or Adobe Acrobat.). To request this
cgb/ecfs/). (Documents will be available FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS document in accessible formats
electronically in ASCII, Word 97, and/ COMMISSION (computer diskettes, large print, audio
or Adobe Acrobat.). To request this 47 CFR Part 73 recording, and Braille), send an email to
document in accessible formats fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Commission’s
(computer diskettes, large print, audio [MB Docket No. 16–123, RM–11766; DA 16– Consumer and Governmental Affairs
recording, and Braille), send an email to 405] Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202)
fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Commission’s 418–0432 (TTY). This document does
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Television Broadcasting Services; not contain proposed information
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Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) Cordele, Georgia collection requirements subject to the
418–0432 (TTY). This document does AGENCY: Federal Communications Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
not contain proposed information Commission. Public Law 104–13. In addition,
collection requirements subject to the ACTION: Proposed Rule. therefore, it does not contain any
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, proposed information collection burden
Public Law 104–13. In addition, SUMMARY: The Commission has before it ‘‘for small business concerns with fewer
therefore, it does not contain any a petition for rulemaking filed by than 25 employees,’’ pursuant to the
proposed information collection burden Sunbelt-South TeleCommunications, Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of
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2002, Public Law 107–198, see 44 U.S.C. require the States to establish a program ANPRM (Docket No. FMCSA–2014–
3506(c)(4). for annual inspections of commercial 0470), indicate the specific section of
Provisions of the Regulatory motor vehicles (CMVs) designed or used this document to which each comment
Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to to transport passengers (or, passenger- applies, and provide a reason for each
this proceeding. Members of the public carrying CMVs). FMCSA plans to assess suggestion or recommendation. You
should note that from the time a Notice the risks associated with improperly may submit your comments and
of Proposed Rule Making is issued until maintained or inspected passenger- material online or by fax, mail, or hand
the matter is no longer subject to carrying CMVs by reviewing the delivery, but please use only one of
Commission consideration or court effectiveness of existing Federal these means. FMCSA recommends that
review, all ex parte contacts (other than inspection standards that are applicable you include your name and a mailing
ex parte presentations exempt under 47 to these types of vehicles, and address, an email address, or a phone
CFR 1.1204(a)) are prohibited in considering the costs and benefits of number in the body of your document
Commission proceedings, such as this having a mandatory inspection program. so that FMCSA can contact you if there
one, which involve channel allotments. DATES: Comments on this notice must be are questions regarding your
See 47 CFR 1.1208 for rules governing received on or before June 27, 2016. submission.
restricted proceedings. To submit your comment online, go to
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
For information regarding proper http://www.regulations.gov, put the
identified by Docket Number FMCSA–
filing procedures for comments, see 47 docket number, FMCSA–2014–0470, in
2014–0470 using any of the following
CFR 1.415 and 1.420. the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’
methods:
When the new screen appears, click on
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type
Television. www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
your comment into the text box on the
instructions for submitting comments.
Federal Communications Commission. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, following screen. Choose whether you
Thomas Horan, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 are submitting your comment as an
Chief of Staff, Media Bureau. New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, individual or on behalf of a third party
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, and then submit.
Proposed Rules If you submit your comments by mail
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
For the reasons discussed in the • Hand Delivery or Courier: West or hand delivery, submit them in an
preamble, the Federal Communications Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by
Commission proposes to amend 47 CFR 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 11 inches, suitable for copying and
part 73 as follows: Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 electronic filing. If you submit
p.m., Monday through Friday, except comments by mail and would like to
PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST know that they reached the facility,
Federal holidays.
SERVICES please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
To avoid duplication, please use only postcard or envelope.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 We will consider all comments and
continues to read as follows: one of these four methods. See the
‘‘Public Participation and Request for material received during the comment
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 336, Comments’’ portion of the period and may develop a notice of
and 339. proposed rulemaking (NPRM) based on
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
§ 73.622 [Amended] instructions on submitting comments. your comments and other information
and analysis.
■ 2. Section 73.622(i), the Post- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Transition Table of DTV Allotments Loretta Bitner, Chief, Passenger Carrier B. Viewing Comments and Documents
under Georiga is amended by adding Division at 202–385–2428, or via email To view comments, as well as any
channel 22 and removing channel 51 at at Loretta.Bitner@dot.gov, Federal Motor documents mentioned in this preamble
Cordele. Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 as being available in the docket, go to
[FR Doc. 2016–09830 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am] New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, http://www.regulations.gov. Insert the
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DC 20590–0001. If you have questions docket number, FMCSA–2014–0470, in
on viewing or submitting material to the the keyword box, and click ‘‘Search.’’
docket, contact Docket Services, Next, click the ‘‘Open Docket Folder’’
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION telephone (202) 366–9826. button and choose the document to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This review. If you do not have access to the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety advanced notice of proposed Internet, you may view the docket
Administration rulemaking (ANPRM) is organized as online by visiting the Docket
follows: Management Facility in Room W12–140
49 CFR Parts 350 I. Public Participation and Request for on the ground floor of the DOT West
[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0470] Comments Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
A. Submitting Comments Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
RIN 2126–AB84 B. Viewing Comments and Documents and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
C. Privacy Act except Federal holidays.
State Inspection Programs for II. Legal Basis for the Rulemaking
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Passenger-Carrier Vehicles III. Background C. Privacy Act
IV. Questions In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c),
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. I. Public Participation and Request for DOT solicits comments from the public
ACTION: Advance notice of proposed Comments to better inform its rulemaking process.
rulemaking (ANPRM). DOT posts these comments, without
A. Submitting Comments edit, including any personal information
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that it is If you submit a comment, please the commenter provides, to
considering a rulemaking that would include the docket number for this www.regulations.gov, as described in
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 24768 |
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