Unanimous Approval Expected for October Media Modernization Item
The FCC is expected to unanimously approve a draft NPRM seeking comment on eliminating seldom-used rules on broadcast antenna siting (see 1910040053), said broadcast industry and FCC officials in interviews. The media modernization item is set for Friday’s commissioners' meeting…
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but could be voted ahead of time, officials said. The rules prohibit granting an FM or TV license if the applicant controls a uniquely situated antenna site. Created in 1945, the rules are expected to have little effect on the industry for decades, numerous broadcast attorneys told us. The draft item also seeks comment on whether the siting rules will have relevance during the transition to ATSC 3.0. “We are aware of no instance where a license application or license renewal application was denied on the basis of a violation of these rules,” said the draft NPRM.