Federal Communications Commission
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts a Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration (Second R&O) on processing, licensing, and service rules that will allow voluntary, limited use of FM booster stations to originate content on a permanent basis. This action builds upon an April 2024 Commission action which permitted experimental use of program originating boosters subject to adoption of such rules. The rule changes are needed to expand the potential uses of FM booster stations, which previously could not originate programming. The intended effect is to allow radio broadcasters to provide more relevant localized programming and information to different zones within their service areas.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Parts 11, 73, and 74 [MB Docket No. 20-401; FCC 24-121; FR ID 267137] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts a Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration (Second R&O) on processing, licensing, and service rules that will allow voluntary, limited use of FM booster stations to originate content on a permanent basis. This action builds upon an April 2024 Commission action which permitted experimental use of program originating boosters subject to adoption of such rules. The rule changes are needed to expand the potential uses of FM booster stations, which previously could not originate programming. The intended effect is to allow radio broadcasters to provide more relevant localized programming and information to different zones within their service areas. DATES: This final rule is effective January 13, 2025 except for the amendments in instruction 5 ( 47 CFR 73.3526 ) instruction 6 ( 47 CFR 73.3527 ), instruction 9 (74.1204), and instruction 10 ( 47 CFR 74.1206 ), which are delayed indefinitely. The Commission will announce the effective date of the amendments to 47 CFR 73.3526 , 73.3527 , 74.1204 , and 74.1206 in the Federal Register . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert Shuldiner, Chief, Media Bureau, Audio Division, (202) 418-2721, Albert.Shuldiner@fcc.gov ; Irene Bleiweiss, Attorney, Media Bureau, Audio Divis…
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Citation: 89 FR 100868
