[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 19, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 27498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13167]


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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: May 19, 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 April 29, 1998, and released May 8, 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:

47 CFR 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 Arizona, is 
amended by removing Channel 252A and adding Channel 255C at Oraibi, and 
by removing Channel 269A and adding Channel 269C2 at Springerville.
    3. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Indiana, is 
amended by removing Channel 252A and adding Channel 253A at Peru.
    4. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Iowa, is 
amended by removing Channel 292A and adding Channel 292C3 at Ankeny.
    5. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Maryland, is 
amended by removing Channel 263A and adding Channel 265A at Hurlock.
    6. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Montana, is 
amended by removing Channel 281C3 and adding Channel 281C1 at East 
Helena.
    7. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under New York, is 
amended by removing Channel 253A and adding Channel 256A at Lake 
George.
    8. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under North 
Carolina, is amended by removing Channel 246C2 and adding Channel 246C1 
at Hatteras.
    9. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Oklahoma, is 
amended by removing Channel 257A and adding Channel 257C3 at Cordell.
    10. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Texas, is 
amended by removing Channel 290A and adding Channel 290C3 at 
Centerville.

Federal Communications Commission.
John A. Karousos,
Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media 
Bureau.
[FR Doc. 98-13167 Filed 5-18-98; 8:45 am]
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