81_FR_44084 81 FR 43955 - Television Broadcasting Services; Tolleson, Arizona

81 FR 43955 - Television Broadcasting Services; Tolleson, Arizona

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 129 (July 6, 2016)

Page Range43955-43956
FR Document2016-15971

A petition for rulemaking was filed by America 51, L.P. (America 51), the licensee of KPPX-TV, channel 51, Tolleson, Arizona, requesting the substitution of channel 31 for channel 51 at Tolleson. America 51 filed comments reaffirming its interest in the proposed channel substitution and stated that if the proposal is granted, it will promptly file an application for the facilities specified in the rulemaking petition and construct the station. America 51 asserts that adopting the proposed channel substitution would serve the public interest because it would remove any potential interference with authorized wireless operations in the Lower 700 MHz A Block adjacent to channel 51 in the Phoenix, Arizona market. In addition, America 51 agrees that KPPX-TV will be protected in the incentive auction at its channel 51 operating parameters even after its move to channel 31, and recognizes that as a result of repacking during the incentive auction, it may be required to move from channel 31.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 129 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 73

[MB Docket No. 16-93; RM-11764; DA 16-713]


Television Broadcasting Services; Tolleson, Arizona

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: A petition for rulemaking was filed by America 51, L.P. 
(America 51), the licensee of KPPX-TV, channel 51, Tolleson, Arizona, 
requesting the substitution of channel 31 for channel 51 at Tolleson. 
America 51 filed comments reaffirming its interest in the proposed 
channel substitution and stated that if the proposal is granted, it 
will promptly file an application for the facilities specified in the 
rulemaking petition and construct the station. America 51 asserts that 
adopting the proposed channel substitution would serve the public 
interest because it would remove any potential interference with 
authorized wireless operations in the Lower 700 MHz A Block adjacent to 
channel 51 in the Phoenix, Arizona market. In addition, America 51 
agrees that KPPX-TV will be protected in the incentive auction at its 
channel 51 operating parameters even after its move to channel 31, and

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recognizes that as a result of repacking during the incentive auction, 
it may be required to move from channel 31.

DATES: This rule is effective July 6, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Bernstein, 
[email protected], Media Bureau, (202) 418-1647.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's 
Report and Order, MB Docket No. 16-93, adopted June 28, 2016, and 
released June 28, 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://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/). To request materials in 
accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, 
electronic files, audio format), send an email to [email protected] or 
call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 
(voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).
    This document does not contain information collection requirements 
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. In 
addition, therefore, it does not contain any information collection 
burden ``for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees,'' 
pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 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.
    The Commission will send a copy of this Report and Order in a 
report to be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office 
pursuant to the Congressional review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73

    Television.

Federal Communications Commission.
Barbara A. Kreisman,
Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau.

Final rule

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal 
Communications Commission amends 47 CFR part 73 as follows:

PART 73--RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES

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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]

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2. Section 73.622(i), the Post-Transition Table of DTV Allotments under 
Arizona is amended by removing channel 51 and adding channel 31 at 
Tolleson.

[FR Doc. 2016-15971 Filed 7-5-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 129 / Wednesday, July 6, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 43955 § 10.103 [Amended] approval of the Director of the Federal § 15.103 Incorporation by reference. ■ 9. In § 10.103(a), remove the words Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 (a) Certain material is incorporated by ‘‘Commandant (CG–OES–1), Attn: CFR part 51. All approved material is reference into this part with the Marine Personnel Qualifications available for inspection at the Coast approval of the Director of the Federal Division’’ and add, in their place, the Guard, Office of Merchant Mariner Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 words ‘‘Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing (CG–MMC), U.S. Coast CFR part 51. All approved material is Credentialing (CG–MMC)’’, and remove Guard, Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther available for inspection at the Coast the numbers ‘‘202–372–1405’’ and add, King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC Guard, Office of Merchant Mariner in their place, the numbers ‘‘202–372– 20593–7509, and is available from the Credentialing (CG–MMC), U.S. Coast 1492’’. sources listed below. It is also available Guard, Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther for inspection at the National Archives King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC § 10.408 [Amended] and Records Administration (NARA). 20593–7509, 202–372–1492, and is ■ 10. In § 10.408(c)(2), remove the For information on the availability of available from the sources listed below. letters ‘‘CG–CVC’’ and add, in its place, this material at NARA, call 202–741– It is also available for inspection at the the letters ‘‘CG–MMC’’. 6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives and Records federal_register/code_of_federal_ Administration (NARA). For PART 11—REQUIREMENTS FOR regulations/ibr_locations.html. information on the availability of this OFFICER ENDORSEMENTS * * * * * material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_ ■ 11. The authority citation for part 11 PART 13—CERTIFICATION OF register/code_of_federal_regulations/ continues to read as follows: TANKERMEN ibr_locations.html. Authority: 14 U.S.C. 633; 31 U.S.C. 9701; * * * * * 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, and 2110; 46 U.S.C. ■ 15. The authority citation for part 13 chapter 71; 46 U.S.C. 7502, 7505, 7701, 8906, Dated: June 27, 2016. continues to read as follows: J.G. Lantz, and 70105; Executive Order 10173; Department of Homeland Security Delegation Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 7317, 8105, Director of Commercial Regulations and No. 0170.1. Section 11.107 is also issued 8703, 9102; Department of Homeland Standards, U.S. Coast Guard. under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507. Security Delegation No. 0170.1. [FR Doc. 2016–15660 Filed 7–5–16; 8:45 am] ■ 12. In § 11.102, revise paragraph (a) to BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ■ 16. In § 13.103, revise paragraph (a) to read as follows: read as follows: § 11.102 Incorporation by reference. § 13.103 Incorporation by reference. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS (a) Certain material is incorporated by (a) Certain material is incorporated by COMMISSION reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal reference into this part with the 47 CFR Part 73 Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 approval of the Director of the Federal CFR part 51. All approved material is Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 [MB Docket No. 16–93; RM–11764; DA 16– available for inspection at the Coast CFR part 51. All approved material is 713] Guard, Office of Merchant Mariner available for inspection at the Coast Guard, Office of Merchant Mariner Television Broadcasting Services; Credentialing (CG–MMC), U.S. Coast Credentialing (CG–MMC), U.S. Coast Tolleson, Arizona Guard, Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC Guard, Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther AGENCY: Federal Communications 20593–7509, 202–372–1492, and is King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC Commission. available from the sources listed below. 20593–7509, 202–372–1492, and is ACTION: Final rule. It is also available for inspection at the available from the sources listed below. National Archives and Records It is also available for inspection at the SUMMARY: A petition for rulemaking was Administration (NARA). For National Archives and Records filed by America 51, L.P. (America 51), information on the availability of this Administration (NARA). For the licensee of KPPX–TV, channel 51, material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or information on the availability of this Tolleson, Arizona, requesting the go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_ material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or substitution of channel 31 for channel register/code_of_federal_regulations/ go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_ 51 at Tolleson. America 51 filed ibr_locations.html. register/code_of_federal_regulations/ comments reaffirming its interest in the * * * * * ibr_locations.html. proposed channel substitution and * * * * * stated that if the proposal is granted, it PART 12—REQUIREMENTS FOR will promptly file an application for the RATING ENDORSEMENTS PART 15—MANNING REQUIREMENTS facilities specified in the rulemaking petition and construct the station. ■ 13. The authority citation for part 12 ■ 17. The authority citation for part 15 America 51 asserts that adopting the continues to read as follows: continues to read as follows: proposed channel substitution would Authority: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 46 U.S.C. 2101, serve the public interest because it Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2101, 2103, 3306, would remove any potential 2103, 2110, 7301, 7302, 7503, 7505, 7701, 3703, 8101, 8102, 8104, 8105, 8301, 8304, and 70105; Department of Homeland interference with authorized wireless 8502, 8503, 8701, 8702, 8901, 8902, 8903, Security Delegation No. 0170.1. operations in the Lower 700 MHz A ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES 8904, 8905(b), 8906, 9102, and 8103; sec. ■ 14. In § 12.103, revise paragraph (a) to 617, Pub. L. 111–281, 124 Stat. 2905; and Block adjacent to channel 51 in the read as follows: Department of Homeland Security Delegation Phoenix, Arizona market. In addition, No. 0170.1. America 51 agrees that KPPX–TV will § 12.103 Incorporation by reference. be protected in the incentive auction at (a) Certain material is incorporated by ■ 18. In § 15.103, revise paragraph (a) to its channel 51 operating parameters reference into this part with the read as follows: even after its move to channel 31, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 12:09 Jul 05, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\06JYR1.SGM 06JYR1

43956 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 129 / Wednesday, July 6, 2016 / Rules and Regulations recognizes that as a result of repacking § 73.622 [Amended] statutory reimbursement mandate to during the incentive auction, it may be ■ 2. Section 73.622(i), the Post- include ‘‘costs reasonably incurred’’ required to move from channel 31. Transition Table of DTV Allotments before and during the auction that DATES: This rule is effective July 6, under Arizona is amended by removing otherwise are eligible for 2016. channel 51 and adding channel 31 at reimbursement. Consistent with the Tolleson. Spectrum Act, only stations that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ultimately are reassigned to a new Joyce Bernstein, Joyce.Bernstein@ [FR Doc. 2016–15971 Filed 7–5–16; 8:45 am] channel in their pre-auction band in the fcc.gov, Media Bureau, (202) 418–1647. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P repacking process will be eligible for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a reimbursement of expenses incurred synopsis of the Commission’s Report FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS before and during the auction, which and Order, MB Docket No. 16–93, COMMISSION will be subject to the same adopted June 28, 2016, and released reimbursement process as post-auction June 28, 2016. The full text of this 47 CFR Chapter I expenses. This document does not document is available for public contain new or modified information inspection and copying during normal [GN 12–268; FCC 16–47] collection requirements subject to the business hours in the FCC’s Reference Declaratory Ruling About Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Information Center at Portals II, CY– Reimbursement of Pre-Auction (PRA), Public Law 104–13. In addition, A257, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, Expenses therefore, it does not contain any new DC 20554. This document will also be or modified information collection available via ECFS (http:// AGENCY: Federal Communications burden for small business concerns with fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/). To request Commission. fewer than 25 employees, pursuant to materials in accessible formats for ACTION: Declaratory ruling. the Small Business Paperwork Relief people with disabilities (braille, large Act of 2002, Public Law 107–198, see 44 print, electronic files, audio format), SUMMARY: In this Declaratory Ruling, the U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). The Commission will send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call Commission determined that the not send a copy of this Declaratory the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Spectrum Act’s reimbursement mandate Ruling to Congress and the Government Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– encompasses ‘‘costs reasonably Accountability Office pursuant to the 418–0432 (tty). incurred’’ prior to the close of the Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. This document does not contain auction that otherwise are eligible for 801(a)(1)(A) because no rules are being information collection requirements reimbursement. adopted by the Commission. subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act DATES: This Declaratory Ruling is Federal Communications Commission. of 1995, Public Law 104–13. In addition, effective July 6, 2016. This Declaratory Gloria J. Miles, therefore, it does not contain any Ruling was applicable upon release by Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the information collection burden ‘‘for the Commission, April 18, 2016. Secretary. small business concerns with fewer than FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2016–15870 Filed 7–5–16; 8:45 am] 25 employees,’’ pursuant to the Small Pamela Gallant, 202–418–0614. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Public Law 107–198, see 44 U.S.C. Spectrum Act requires the Commission 3506(c)(4). Provisions of the Regulatory to reimburse broadcast television Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply to licensees and multichannel video GENERAL SERVICES this proceeding. programming distributors (MVPDs), ADMINISTRATION The Commission will send a copy of respectively, for ‘‘costs reasonably this Report and Order in a report to be 48 CFR Parts 538 and 552 incurred’’ in relocating to new channels sent to Congress and the Government assigned in the repacking process and in [GSAR–TA–02; Docket No. 2014–0008; Accountability Office pursuant to the order to continue to carry the signals of Sequence No. 1] Congressional review Act, see 5 U.S.C. stations relocating to new channels. In RIN 3090–AJ43 801(a)(1)(A). the Incentive Auction R&O, the List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Commission established a process that General Services Administration requires eligible entities seeking Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Television. reimbursement to provide an estimate of Technical Amendments Federal Communications Commission. their eligible costs following the close of the forward auction and the release of AGENCY: General Services Barbara A. Kreisman, the Channel Reassignment PN. The Administration (GSA). Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. Commission did not address in the ACTION: Final rule. Final rule Incentive Auction R&O whether pre- auction expenses are eligible for SUMMARY: The General Services For the reasons discussed in the Administration (GSA) is amending the preamble, the Federal Communications reimbursement. Interested parties asked for clarification whether expenses General Services Administration Commission amends 47 CFR part 73 as Acquisition Regulation (GSAM) to make follows: incurred before the auction closes and the repacking results are announced are revisions made to GSAR Case 2010– PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST eligible for reimbursement, explaining G511—Federal Supply Schedules: ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES SERVICES that uncertainty regarding this issue Purchasing by Non-Federal Entities, discourages advance work that could be which was published in the Federal ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 performed to expedite the post-auction Register on June 6, 2016. continues to read as follows: transition for stations that are reassigned DATES: Effective: July 6, 2016. Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 336, to new channels. In this Declaratory FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. and 339. 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Document Created: 2016-07-06 07:56:18
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis rule is effective July 6, 2016.
ContactJoyce Bernstein, [email protected], Media Bureau, (202) 418-1647.
FR Citation81 FR 43955 
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