[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 166 (Monday, August 26, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 43686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-21585]


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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: August 26, 1996.

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 June 27, 1996, and released July 5, 1996. The full 
text of this Commission decision is availablefor inspection and copying 
during normal business hours in the Commission's Reference Center (Room 
239), 1919 M Street, NW., Washington, DC. The complete text of this 
decision may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractors, 
International Transcription Services, Inc., 2100 M Street, NW., Suite 
140, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800.

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: Secs. 303, 48 Stat., as amended, 1082; 47 U.S.C. 154, 
as amended.


Sec. 73.202  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Alaska, is 
amended by removing Channel 273C1 and adding Channel 273C at Fairbanks.
    3. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Arizona, is 
amended by removing Channel 228C3 and adding Channel 227C2 at Page.
    4. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Arkansas, is 
amended by removing Channel 233A and adding Channel 233C3 at Helena.
    5. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Florida, is 
amended by removing Channel 269C2 and adding Channel 269C3 at Trenton.
    6. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Iowa, is 
amended by removing Channel 300A and adding Channel 300C3 at Stuart.
    7. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Michigan, is 
amended by removing Channel 232C3 and adding Channel 232C2 at Leland.
    8. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Nebraska, is 
amended by removing Channel 292A and adding Channel 292C2 at Lincoln.
    9. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under New 
Hampshire, is amended by removing Channel 263A and adding Channel 263C3 
at Lebanon.
    10. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under North 
Carolina, is amended by removing Channel 286C2 and adding Channel 286C3 
at Havelock.
    11. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Texas, is 
amended by removing Channel 259A and adding Channel 259C3 at 
Huntsville.

Federal Communications Commission.
John A. Karousos,
Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media 
Bureau.
[FR Doc. 96-21585 Filed 8-23-96; 8:45 am]
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