[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 154 (Tuesday, August 11, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 42802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-21388]


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47 CFR Parts 73 and 74
[MM Docket No. 98-93; DA 98-1468]


1998 Biennial Regulatory Review

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment and reply comment deadline.

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SUMMARY: The Commission granted an extension for filing comments and 
reply comments in the NPRM Re: Biennial Regulator Review released July 
23, 1998 in response to a request filed by the National Association of 
Broadcasters (``NAB''). The intended effect of this action is to allow 
parties to have additional time in which to file comments and reply 
comments in this proceeding.

DATES: Comments are due on or before October 20, 1998; reply comments 
are due on or before November 20, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gordon (202-418-2130) or Peter 
Doyle (202-418-2126), Mass Media Bureau.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Order granting an 
extension of time for filing comments and reply comments in MM Docket 
No. 96-98-93, DA 98-1468, adopted July 23, 1998, and released July 23, 
1998. The complete text of this Order is available for inspection and 
copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room 
239), 1919 M Street, NW, Washington, DC, and also may be purchased from 
the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Service, 
(202) 857-3800, 2100 M Street, NW, Suite 140, Washington, DC 20037.

Synopsis of Order Granting Extension of Time for Filing Comments

    1. On June 11, 1998, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking and Order, 63 FR 33892 (June 22, 1998), in this proceeding. 
The Notice solicited comment on several proposals to substantially 
streamline and otherwise revise a wide variety of radio technical 
rules. The Notice set the comment filing deadline at August 21, 1998 
and the reply comment filing deadline at September 21, 1998.
    2. On July 15, 1998, the National Association of Broadcasters 
(``NAB'') filed a ``Motion for Extension of Time of Comment and Reply 
Comment Deadlines.'' In support of its request, NAB reports that it has 
formed an ad hoc committee of broadcast engineers to study the 
proposals set forth in the Notice. According to NAB, the committee 
needs additional time to meet, discuss the issues, and form conclusions 
regarding the possible impact of the Commission's proposals. Therefore, 
NAB requests an extension of the comment and reply comment deadlines to 
October 20, 1998 and November 20, 1998, respectively, so that NAB and 
radio broadcasters can participate more effectively in this proceeding.
    3. We will grant the requested extension. This proceeding raises a 
number of complex technical issues affecting the nature of the 
broadcast radio service provided to the public. We agree with NAB that 
a well-documented record will provide a more informed decision as to 
how the technical rules should be modified. The ad hoc committee of 
engineers that NAB has formed has the potential to make a significant 
contribution to such a record. NAB represents many of the parties that 
will most directly be affected by any actions we take in this regard, 
and it has shown good cause why a sixty-day extension will enable it to 
provide more well-informed comments.
    4. Accordingly, it is ordered That the ``Motion for Extension of 
Time of Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines'' filed by the National 
Association of Broadcasters in MM Docket No. 98-93 Is granted. The time 
for filing comments are extended by sixty days, until October 20, 1998.
    5. It is further ordered That the time for filing reply comments in 
this proceeding likewise Is extended for sixty days, until November 20, 
1998.
    6. This action is taken pursuant to the authority found in sections 
4(i) and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 
U.S.C. sections 154(i) and 303(r), and sections 0.204(b), 0.283, and 
1.46 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 0.204(b), 0.283, and 1.46.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Parts 73 and 74

    Radio, reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Federal Communications Commission.
Roy J. Stewart,
Chief, Mass Media Bureau.
[FR Doc. 98-21388 Filed 8-10-98; 8:45 am]
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