[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 17, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 66248-66249] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-31941] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MM Docket No. 96-250; RM-8952] Radio Broadcasting Services; Parris Island and Hampton, SC AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by Simmons Broadcasting Company proposing the substitution of Channel 276C3 for Channel 221A at Parris Island, South Carolina, and the modification of Station WLWS(FM)'s license accordingly. To accommodate the upgrade, petitioner also proposes the substitution of Channel 221A for Channel 276A at Hampton, South Carolina, and the modification of Station WBHC-FM's license accordingly. Channel 276C3 can be allotted to Parris Island in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements without the imposition of a site restriction at petitioner's requested site. The coordinates for Channel 276C3 at Parris Island are North Latitude 32-27-00 and West Longitude 80-47-30. Additionally, Channel 221A can be allotted to Hampton in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements at Station WBHC-FM's presently authorized site. The coordinates for Channel 221A at Hampton are North Latitude 32-50-39 and West Longitude 81-07-28. See Supplementary Information, infra. DATES: Comments must be filed on or before February 3, 1997, and reply comments on or before February 18, 1997. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C. 20554. In addition to filing comments with the [[Page 66249]] FCC, interested parties should serve the petitioner, or its counsel or consultant, as follows: Michelle A. McClure, Irwin, Campbell & Tannenwald, P.C., 1730 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20036-3101 (Counsel for Petitioner). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon P. McDonald, Mass Media Bureau, (202) 418-2180. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 96-250, adopted December 6, 1996, and released December 13, 1996. The full text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room 239), 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc., (202) 857-3800, 2100 M Street, N.W., Suite 140, Washington, D.C. 20037. In accordance with Section 1.420(g)(3) of the Commission's Rules, this proposal constitutes an ``incompatible channel swap.'' Therefore, any persons expressing an interest in the respective channels should demonstrate why this proposal is not an ``incompatible channel swap'' such that its expression of interest is foreclosed. 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 are prohibited in Commission proceedings, such as this one, which involve channel allotments. See 47 CFR 1.1204(b) for rules governing permissible ex parte contacts. For information regarding proper filing procedures for comments, see 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.420. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Radio broadcasting. Federal Communications Commission John A. Karousos, Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 96-31941 Filed 12-16-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P