[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 88 (Friday, May 7, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 24566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-11498]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 73
[MM Docket No. 99-139; RM-9402; RM-9412]
Radio Broadcasting Services; Princeville, Kapaa and Kalaheo, HI
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: This document requests comments on two separately filed
interrelated petitions for rule making concerning the community of
Princeville, Hawaii, that have been combined into a single docket for
consideration. The first proposal, filed on behalf of Vetter
Communications Co., Inc., permittee of Station KAWT(FM), Channel 255C1,
Princeville, requests the reallotment of Channel 255C1 to Kapaa,
Hawaii, as that community's first local aural transmission service and
modification of its authorization accordingly (RM-9402). The second
proposal, filed on behalf of The B&GRS Partnership, permittee of
Station KAYI(FM), Channel 260C1, Princeville, seeks the reallotment of
Channel 260C1 to Kalaheo, Hawaii, as that community's first local aural
transmission service and the concomitant modification of its
authorization (RM-9412). The proposals, filed pursuant to the
provisions of Sec. 1.420(i) of the Commission's Rules, would leave
Princeville without local aural transmission service if each is
granted. Therefore, in the event it is determined that one of the
allotments must remain at Princeville, the two requests will be
comparatively considered in accordance with the Modification of FM and
TV Authorizations to Specify a New Community of License, Memorandum
Opinion and Order, 5 FCC Rcd 7094 (1990). Coordinates used for Channel
255C1 at Kapaa are 22-04-42 NL and 159-19-19 WL. Coordinates used for
Channel 260C1 at Kalaheo are 21-59-54 NL and 159-25-35 WL.
DATES: Comments must be filed on or before June 21, 1999, and reply
comments on or before July 6, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC
20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties
should serve the petitioners' counsel, as follows: Harry C. Martin and
Andrew S. Kersting, Esqs., Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C., 1300
North 17th Street, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209 (Vetter
Communications Co., Inc.); and Gary S. Smithwick, Esq., Smithwick &
Belendiuk, P.C., 1990 M Street, NW., Suite 510, Washington, DC 20036
(The B&GRS Partnership).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Joyner, Mass Media Bureau, (202)
418-2180.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Commission's
Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 99-139, adopted April 21,
1999, and released April 30, 1999. The full text of this Commission
decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business
hours in the FCC's Reference Information Center (Room CY A-257), 445
Twelfth Street, SW., Washington, DC. The complete text of this decision
may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor,
International Transcription Service, Inc., 1231 20th Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20036, (202) 857-3800.
Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 do not apply
to this proceeding.
Members of the public should note that from the time a Notice of
Proposed Rule Making is issued until the matter is no longer subject to
Commission consideration or court review, all ex parte contacts are
prohibited in Commission proceedings, such as this one, which involve
channel allotments. See 47 CFR 1.1204(b) for rules governing
permissible ex parte contacts.
For information regarding proper filing procedures for comments,
See 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.420.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73
Radio broadcasting.
Federal Communications Commission.
John A. Karousos,
Chief, Allocations Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media
Bureau.
[FR Doc. 99-11498 Filed 5-6-99; 8:45 am]
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