Federal Communications Commission
With this document, the Commission implements the Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act, Public Law 110-459, 122 Stat. 5121 (2008). The Analog Nightlight Act requires the Commission to develop and implement a program by January 15, 2009, to "encourage and permit" continued analog TV service for a period of 30 days after the February 17, 2009 DTV transition date, to the extent technically feasible, for the purpose of providing emergency and DTV transition information to viewers who may not obtain the necessary equipment to receive digital broadcasts by the transition deadline. The Act intends to provide short-term assistance to viewers as the nation transitions from analog to digital television service. This document adopts the policies to implement this Act and the analog nightlight program.
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 Part 73 [MB Docket No. 08-255; FCC 09-2] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: With this document, the Commission implements the Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act, Public Law 110-459 , 122 Stat. 5121 (2008). The Analog Nightlight Act requires the Commission to develop and implement a program by January 15, 2009, to “encourage and permit” continued analog TV service for a period of 30 days after the February 17, 2009 DTV transition date, to the extent technically feasible, for the purpose of providing emergency and DTV transition information to viewers who may not obtain the necessary equipment to receive digital broadcasts by the transition deadline. The Act intends to provide short-term assistance to viewers as the nation transitions from analog to digital television service. This document adopts the policies to implement this Act and the analog nightlight program. DATES: Effective January 27, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information on this proceeding, contact Kim Matthews, Kim.Matthews@fcc.gov , or Evan Baranoff, Evan.Baranoff@fcc.gov of the Media Bureau, Policy Division, (202) 418-2120; or John Gabrysch, John.Gabrysch@fcc.gov , of the Media Bureau, Engineering Division, (202) 418-7000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission' s Report and Order (Order), FCC 09-2, adopted and released on January 15, 2009. The full text of …
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Citation: 74 FR 4691
