Media Bureau Waiving 2021 Construction Deadlines for Some FM Translators
The FCC Media Bureau will grant waivers to AM broadcasters with FM translator construction permits from auctions 99 or 100 that are set to expire by June but aren’t able to meet that because of COVID-19, said a public notice…
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in Thursday's Daily Digest. “Shutdowns associated with the pandemic have forced stations to halt construction, have disrupted equipment availability and deliveries, and have interrupted travel for tower and equipment installers.” Applications are due at least 15 days before the permit’s expiration, and those seeking relief must demonstrate that COVID-19 affected construction. These waivers pertain only to permits from the auctions set to expire by next summer “as we reasonably anticipate that the effects of the pandemic will extend into the first half of 2021,” the PN said.