Radio Broadcasting Services; Various Locations

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 54 (Monday, March 22, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 13721]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6874]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 73


Radio Broadcasting Services; Various Locations

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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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 filed by 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: March 22, 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 February 24, 1999, and released March 5, 1999. 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:

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 290C3 and adding Channel 290C2 at Paradise 
Valley.
    3. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Arkansas, is 
amended by removing Channel 295A and adding Channel 295C3 at 
Gurdon.1
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    \1\ The Report and Order in MM docket 98-40, substituted Channel 
295A for Channel 224A at Gurdon, Arkansas, and modified the 
construction permit for Station KYXK to specify operation on Channel 
295A. See 63 FR 36191, July 2, 1998.
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    4. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Colorado, is 
amended by removing Channel 280C1 and adding Channel 280C2 at Pueblo 
West.2
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    \2\ The Report and Order in MM Docket No. 96-232 substituted 
Channel 280C1 for Channel 283C2 at Pueblo, Colorado, and reallotted 
Channel 280C1 from Pueblo, Colorado, to Pueblo West, Colorado. See 
63 FR 3832, January 27, 1998.
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    5. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Georgia is 
amended by removing Channel 298A and adding Channel 298C3 at Roswell.
    6. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Indiana, is 
amended by removing Channel 231A and adding Channel 233A at Loogootee.
    7. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Kentucky, is 
amended by removing Channel 289A and adding Channel 289C3 at 
Manchester.
    8. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Louisiana, 
is amended by removing Channel 258A and adding Channel 257C3 at Ruston.
    9. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Michigan, is 
amended by removing Channel 270A and adding Channel 270C2 at Negaunee.
    10. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under 
Mississippi, is amended by removing Channel 232A and adding Channel 
232C3 at Corinth.
    11. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under New Mexico, 
is amended by removing Channel 266A and adding Channel 266C3 at White 
Rock.
    12. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under North 
Dakota, is amended by removing Channel 280A and adding Channel 281C1 at 
Tioga.
    13. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Oklahoma, 
is amended by removing Channel 276C3 and adding Channel 276C2 at Enid.
    14. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Oregon, is 
amended by removing Channel 237C3 and adding Channel 237A at Baker.
    15. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under 
Pennsylvania, is amended by removing Channel 240A and adding Channel 
239A at Lewistown.
    16. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Texas, is 
amended by removing Channel 276A and adding Channel 276C1 at Ballinger, 
removing Channel 292C3 and adding Channel 292C2 at Hereford, removing 
Channel 239A and adding Channel 239C3 at Jourdanton and removing 
Channel 276A and adding Channel 276C3 at Pittsburg.
    17. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Utah, is 
amended by removing Channel 286C2 and adding Channel 286C at Tremonton.

Federal Communications Commission.
John A. Karousos,
Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media 
Bureau.
[FR Doc. 99-6874 Filed 3-19-99; 8:45 am]
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