[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 9, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47371-47372]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-23826]


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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

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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: September 9, 1997.

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 August 20, 1997, and released August 29, 1997. The 
full text of this Commission decision is available for 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 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: 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 Arizona, is 
amended by removing Channel 250C3 and adding Channel 250C1 at Tuba 
City.
    3. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Colorado, is 
amended by removing Channel 245C2 and adding Channel 245A at Steamboat 
Springs.
    4. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Hawaii, is 
amended by removing Channel 224C2 and adding Channel 224A at Hilo.
    5. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Maine, is 
amended by removing Channel 269A and adding Channel 270C2 at Presque 
Isle.
    6. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Michigan, is 
amended by removing Channel 251C3 and adding Channel 251C2 at Glen 
Arbor.
    7. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Montana, is 
amended by removing Channel 292C2 and adding Channel 292C at Kalispell.
    8. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Tennessee, 
is amended by removing Channel 240C3 and adding Channel 240C2 at 
Livingston.
    9. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Washington, 
is amended by removing Channel 237A and adding Channel 237C3 at 
Hoquiam.
Federal Communications Commission.
John A. Karousos,
Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media 
Bureau.
[FR Doc. 97-23826 Filed 9-8-97; 8:45 am]
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