[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 161 (Thursday, August 20, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 44584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-22348]


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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 20, 1998.

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 5, 1998, and released August 14, 1998. 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: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334 and 336.


Sec. 73.202  [Amended]

    2. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Arkansas, is 
amended by removing Channel 228A and adding Channel 229C3 at 
Monticello.
    3. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Colorado, is 
amended by removing Channel 271A and adding Channel 271C3 at Estes 
Park.
    4.-5. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Florida, 
is amended by removing Channel 253A and adding Channel 253C3 at San 
Carlos Park.
    6. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Hawaii, is 
amended by removing Channel 251C and adding Channel 251C1 at Lihue.
    7. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Idaho, is 
amended by removing Channel 252A and adding Channel 252C1 at McCall.
    8. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Minnesota, 
is amended by removing Channel 223A and adding Channel 223C3 at Park 
Rapids.
    9. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Montana, is 
amended by removing Channel 240C2 and adding Channel 240C at Columbia 
Falls.
    10. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Nevada, is 
amended by removing Channel 243A and adding Channel 244C1 at Ely.
    11. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under North 
Dakota, is amended by removing Channel 286C2 and adding Channel 286C1 
at Cavalier, and by removing Channel 295A and adding Channel 295C2 at 
Minot.
    12. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Oklahoma, 
is amended by removing Channel 272A and adding Channel 272C2 at Sand 
Springs.
    13. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Oregon, is 
amended by removing Channel 272A and adding Channel 272C3 at Seaside.
    14. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Texas, is 
amended by removing Channel 252A and adding Channel 251C2 at Anson, by 
removing Channel 236A and adding Channel 236C2 at New Boston, and by 
removing Channel 285A and adding Channel 284A at Winnsboro.
    15. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Utah, is 
amended by removing Channel 228A and adding Channel 228C2 at St. 
George.
    16. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Washington, 
is amended by removing Channel 289C3 and adding Channel 289C2 at South 
Bend.
    17. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Wyoming, is 
amended by removing Channel 247A and adding Channel 247C1 and removing 
Channel 284A and adding Channel 284C1 at Casper and by removing Channel 
257A and adding Channel 256C1 at Fort Bridger.
    18. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Garapan, is 
amended by removing Channel 266A and adding Channel 266C3 and by 
removing Channel 280A and adding Channel 280C3 at Saipan.

Federal Communications Commission.
John A. Karousos,
Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media 
Bureau.
[FR Doc. 98-22348 Filed 8-19-98; 8:45 am]
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