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FCC Actions<\/p>\n

\"FCCThe FCC released guidelines for licensees<\/a> on how the Media Bureau expects to process applications filed, or already pending, while a licensee also has a remedial foreign ownership petition for declaratory ruling seeking to remedy pending.<\/p>\n

The Media Bureau says that it will divide the applications into three categories. 1) applications related to the continued operation of existing broadcast facilities, including requests for special temporary authority (STA) and minor modification of existing facilities; 2) applications for transfer of control or assignment of license, including pro forma changes in ownership; and (3) applications for new authorizations, including construction permits for new facilities, construction permits for major modification of existing facilities, licenses to cover construction of either new facilities or major modification of existing facilities, and renewals of license.<\/p>\n

Applications in category 1 will be typically be processed normally \u201cprovided that the Remedial Petition is complete and there are no unresolved questions about whether the licensee\/permittee is otherwise in compliance with the Rules and Commission policies\u201d. Transfer of control or assignments of licenses will be processed however \u201cthe grant of any such ensuing authorization will typically be subject to the imposition of conditions designed to minimize the involvement of the as-yet-unapproved foreign interest holder(s).\u201d For the third category, the FCC states, \u201cthe Bureau may determine in a particular case that grant of a new authorization, even with conditions, is not advisable during the pendency of the Remedial Petition. Therefore, the Bureau may decide to defer action on a pending application until the Remedial Petition is resolved or the non-compliant foreign ownership interest is otherwise remedied.\u201d<\/p>\n

License Cancellations<\/p>\n

\"88.7In Chicago\u2019s western suburbs, Elmhurst University has surrendered the license of 88.7 WRSE<\/a> Elmhurst IL. The station had signed-on in 1962 after previously operating as a carrier-current AM. The station\u2019s social media platforms have all been abandoned by over a year.<\/p>\n

Silent Notifications<\/p>\n


\nEl Dorado Broadcaster\u2019s 960 KIXW Apple Valley CA (Financial Considerations<\/a>)
\nHawaii Public Radio\u2019s 89.3 KIPH Hana HI (Transmitter needs replacement)
\nRelevant Radio\u2019s 89.1 WSPM Cloverdale IN (Transmitter failure)
\nNicholls State University\u2019s 91.5 KNSU Thibodaux LA (No staff during summer break)
\nCano\u2019s Broadcasting\u2019s 1080 WOAP Owosso MI (Awaiting parts for repairs)
\nCSN International\u2019s 88.9 KJCB Lockwood MT (Technical reasons)
\nEmmis\u2019 1190 WLIB New York NY (Severed Power Line)
\nDavid Leroy Billy\u2019s 1280 KPRV Poteau OK (Transmitter failure)
\nAlpha Consulting Christian Education\u2019s 91.3 KBXP Blossom TX (Loss of studio origination and internet relay capabilities)
\nAlpha Consulting Christian Education\u2019s 90.3 KKSH Jacksboro TX (Loss of studio origination and internet relay capabilities)
\nAlpha Consulting Christian Education\u2019s 90.1 KQYR Mount Pleasant TX (Loss of studio origination and internet relay capabilities)
\nSnyder Broadcasting Company\u2019s 1450 KSNY Snyder TX (Tower site vandalized)
\nAkal Media\u2019s 1560 KZIZ Pacific WA (Construction of technical facilities) <\/p>\n

FM Changes<\/p>\n

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