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Rule2026-012792026-01-23

Advancement of the Low Power Television, TV Translator and Class A Television Service

Federal Communications Commission

Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts certain changes to its rules concerning Class A television, low power television and TV translator stations (LPTV Service). These include operational and technical rule updates aimed at providing clarity and regulatory certainty to licensees so they can make informed business decisions about their station operations and to ensure that the public continues to benefit from their operations.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
Effective February 23, 2026, except the amendments to Sec. Sec. 73.3700(g) (amendatory instruction 11), 73.6001(d) (amendatory instruction 12), 73.6002(b) (amendatory instruction 14), 74.787(a) (amendatory instruction 27), 74.791(a) through (c) (amendatory instruction 29), 74.793(a) through (c) (amendatory instruction 30), and 74.799(i) (amendatory instruction 32) which are delayed. The FCC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective dates of those amendments.
Effective Date
2026-02-23

CFR References

Topics

Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsTelevision

Document Excerpt

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. 24-148; FCC 25-84; FR ID 325598] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts certain changes to its rules concerning Class A television, low power television and TV translator stations (LPTV Service). These include operational and technical rule updates aimed at providing clarity and regulatory certainty to licensees so they can make informed business decisions about their station operations and to ensure that the public continues to benefit from their operations. DATES: Effective February 23, 2026, except the amendments to §§ 73.3700(g) (amendatory instruction 11), 73.6001(d) (amendatory instruction 12), 73.6002(b) (amendatory instruction 14), 74.787(a) (amendatory instruction 27), 74.791(a) through (c) (amendatory instruction 29), 74.793(a) through (c) (amendatory instruction 30), and 74.799(i) (amendatory instruction 32) which are delayed. The FCC will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective dates of those amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information on this proceeding, contact Shaun Maher, Video Division, Media Bureau at Shaun.Maher@fcc.gov or (202) 418-2324; or Mark Colombo, Video Division, Media Bureau at Mark.Colombo@fcc.gov or (202) 418-7611. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Repo

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Full Document

Citation: 91 FR 2861