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World Radiocommunication Conferences Concerning Frequency Bands Above 28 MHz

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document amends our rules to implement domestically various allocation decisions from several World Radiocommunication Conferences (``WRCs'') concerning the frequency bands between 28 MHz and 36 GHz, and to otherwise update our rules in this frequency range. The following actions are the most significant to nonFederal government operations: Implementation of generic mobilesatellite service (``MSS'') allocations in the bands 15251559 MHz and 1626.5 1660.5 MHz (``Lband''); allocation of the band 11641215 MHz to the radionavigationsatellite service (``RNSS''); deletion of unused and limited fixedsatellite service (``FSS'') and broadcastingsatellite service (``BSS'') allocations from the band 25002690 MHz; and upgrade of the Earth explorationsatellite service (``EESS'') allocation in the band 25.527 GHz from secondary to primary. In addition, at the request of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (``NTIA''), we implement various allocation changes for the space scienc

Radio Broadcasting Services; Conway and Vilonia, AR

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 68 FR 7964 (February 19, 2003), this document grants a petition for rulemaking filed by Creative Media, Inc, licensee of Station KASR(FM), proposing to substitute Channel 224C3 for Channel 224A at Conway, Arkansas, reallot Channel 224C3 from Conway to Vilonia, Arkansas as the community's first local aural transmission service, and modify the license for Station KASR(FM) to reflect the changes. Channel 224C3 is reallotted from Conway to Vilonia, Arkansas, at Creative's requested site 12.7 kilometers (7.9 miles) east of the community at coordinates 350502 NL and 920459 WL.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Ambrose and Ocilla, GA

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document sets forth a proposal to amend the FM Table of Allotments of the Commission's rules. The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by RTG Radio, LLC, licensee of Station WKAA(FM), Channel 249A, Ocilla, Georgia. Petitioner proposes to delete Channel 249A at Ocilla, Georgia, to allot Channel 250A at Ambrose, Georgia, and to modify the license of Station WKAA(FM) accordingly. Channel 250A can be allotted to Ambrose in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 13.4 km (8.3 miles) southeast of Ambrose. The coordinates for Channel 250A at Ambrose are 313036 North Latitude and 825448 West Longitude. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION infra.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Lockney, TX

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document dismisses a pending petition for rulemaking to add an FM allotment in Lockney, Texas. The Audio Division had requested comment on a petition filed by Linda Crawford, proposing the allotment of Channel 271C3 at Lockney, Texas. See 67 FR 78,402, December 24, 2002. Petitioner did not file comments supporting the requested allotment. This document dismisses the petition for failure to demonstrate a continuing interest in the requested allotment. The document therefore terminates the proceeding.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Durant, OK, and Whitewright, TX

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by NM Licensing LLC, licensee of Station KLAK(FM), Channel 248C2, Durant, Oklahoma. The petition proposes to reallot KLAK(FM) from Durant, Oklahoma, to Whitewright, Texas, and to provide Whitewright with its first local aural transmission service. The coordinates for requested Channel 248C2 at Whitewright, Texas are 333055 NL and 96 2416 with a site restriction of 1.2 kilometers (0.7 mile) west of Whitewright.

Petitioner's reallotment proposal complies with the provisions of section 1.420(i) of the Commission's Rules, and therefore, the Commission will not accept competing expressions of interest in the use of Channel 248C2 at Whitewright, Texas, or require the petitioner to demonstrate the availability of an additional equivalent class channel.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Early, TX

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document dismisses a pending petition for rulemaking to add an FM allotment in Early, Texas. The Audio Division had requested comment on a petition filed by Jeraldine Anderson, proposing the allotment of Channel 294A at Early, Texas. See 66 FR 52733, October 17, 2001. Petitioner filed comments supporting the requested allotment, but subsequently submitted a request for dismissal of her petition. This document dismisses the petition for failure to demonstrate a continuing interest in the requested allotment, based upon petitioner's request for dismissal. The document therefore terminates the proceeding.

Radio Broadcasting Services; Quitaque, TX

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document dismisses a pending petition for rulemaking to add an FM allotment in Quitaque, Texas. The Audio Division had requested comment on a petition filed by Maurice Salsa, proposing the allotment of Channel 272A at Quitaque, Texas. See 67 FR 78402, December 24, 2002. Petitioner did not file comments supporting the requested allotment. This document dismisses the petition for failure to demonstrate a continuing interest in the requested allotment. The document therefore terminates the proceeding.

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the bu

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility; and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under

Tue, Dec 23 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 10413. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it
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displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to mi