Rule2021-12052
Television Broadcasting Services Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Published
June 9, 2021
Effective
June 9, 2021
Issuing agencies
Federal Communications Commission
Abstract
On February 12, 2021, the Media Bureau, Video Division (Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray), the licensee of KAIT, channel 8 (ABC), Jonesboro, Arkansas, requesting the substitution of channel 27 for channel 8 at Jonesboro in the DTV Table of Allotments. For the reasons set forth in the Report and Order referenced below, the Bureau amends FCC regulations to substitute channel 27 for channel 8 at Jonesboro.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 9, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30550-30551]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-12052]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 73
[MB Docket No. 21-56; RM-11811; DA 21-595; FR ID 28830]
Television Broadcasting Services Jonesboro, Arkansas
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: On February 12, 2021, the Media Bureau, Video Division
(Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in response to a
petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray),
the licensee of KAIT, channel 8 (ABC), Jonesboro, Arkansas, requesting
the substitution of channel 27 for channel 8 at Jonesboro in the DTV
Table of Allotments. For the reasons set forth in the Report and Order
referenced below, the Bureau amends FCC regulations to substitute
channel 27 for channel 8 at Jonesboro.
DATES: Effective June 9, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Bernstein, Media Bureau, at
(202) 418-1647 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#efa580968c8aad8a9d819c9b8a8681af898c8cc1888099"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a5efcadcc6c0e7c0d7cbd6d1c0cccbe5c3c6c68bc2cad3">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed rule was published at 86 FR
17110 on April 1, 2021. Gray filed comments in support of the petition
reaffirming its commitment to apply for channel 20. No other comments
were filed. Gray states that VHF channels have certain propagation
characteristics which may cause reception issues for some viewers, and
that the reception of VHF signals requires larger antennas relative to
UHF channels. Moreover, many viewers are unable to receive KAIT's
signal. Gray further states that while there is small terrain limited
predicted loss area, the viewers will continue to be well served by at
least five other stations and receive ABC
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network service from WATN-TV, Memphis, Tennessee.
This is a synopsis of the Commission's Report and Order, MB Docket
No. 21-56; RM-11811; DA 21-595, adopted May 20, 2021, and released May
20, 2021. The full text of this document is available for download at
<a href="https://www.fcc.gov/edocs">https://www.fcc.gov/edocs</a>. To request materials in accessible formats
for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files,
audio format), send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#680e0b0b5d585c280e0b0b460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="472124247277730721242469202831">[email protected]</span></a> or call the Consumer &
Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432
(tty).
This document does not contain information collection requirements
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. In
addition, therefore, it does not contain any proposed information
collection burden ``for small business concerns with fewer than 25
employees,'' pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of
2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). Provisions of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, do not apply to
this proceeding.
The Commission will send a copy of this Report and Order in a
report to be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office
pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73
Television.
Federal Communications Commission.
India Malcolm,
Assistant Bureau Chief for Management.
Final Rule
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal
Communications Commission amends 47 CFR part 73 as follows:
PART 73--RADIO BROADCAST SERVICE
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1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334,
336, 339.
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2. In Sec. 73.622(i), amend the Post-Transition Table of DTV
Allotments, under Arkansas, by revising the entry for Jonesboro to read
as follows:
Sec. 73.622 Digital television table of allotments.
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Community Channel No.
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ARKANSAS
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Jonesboro............................................. * 20, 27, 48
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[FR Doc. 2021-12052 Filed 6-8-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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