Rule 4 Apr 2025 regulation, fcc, radio, fm allotments, communication, broadcasting, media

📻FCC Final Rule Reinstates Vacant FM Allotments for Radio Services

This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by reinstating certain channels as a vacant FM allotment in various communities. The FM allotments were previously removed from the FM Table because a construction permit and/or license was granted. These FM allotments are now considered vacant because of the cancellation of the associated FM authorizations or the dismissal of long-form auction FM applications. A staff engineering analysis confirms that all of the vacant FM allotments complies with the minimum distance separation requirements and principle community coverage requirements of the Commission's rules. The window period for filing applications for these vacant FM allotments will not be opened at this time. Instead, the issue of opening these allotments for filing will be addressed by the Commission in subsequent order.

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Presidential Document 6 Mar 2025 business compliance, communication, regulation, government policy, english language

🇺🇸Business Implications of Official Language Designation

Executive Order 14224 declares English as the official language of the United States, emphasizing its role in promoting unity, culture, and civic engagement. This decision seeks to streamline communication within government operations while acknowledging the American tradition of multilingualism. The order aims to empower new Americans through the adoption of English, facilitating their full participation in society.

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Rule 19 Feb 2025 regulatory changes, radio, media industry, fm allotments, radio broadcasting, communication, federal communications

📻FCC Amends FM Allotments

This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by reinstating certain channels as a vacant FM allotment in various communities. The FM allotments were previously removed from the FM Table because a construction permit and/or license was granted. These FM allotments are now considered vacant because of the cancellation of the associated FM authorizations or the dismissal of long-form auction FM applications. A staff engineering analysis confirms that all of the vacant FM allotments complies with the minimum distance separation requirements and principle community coverage requirements of the Commission's rules. The window period for filing applications for these vacant FM allotments will not be opened at this time. Instead, the issue of opening these allotments for filing will be addressed by the Commission in subsequent order.

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