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FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Application Limit for New NCE Reserved Band FM Translator Station Applications in Upcoming 2026 Filing Window
The Federal Communications Commission published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on February 26, 2026. Comments closed on March 13, 2026.
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What the agency says
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on establishing eligibility restrictions and a limit on the number of applications that each applicant may file in the first-ever filing window for applications for new noncommercial educational (NCE) reserved band FM translator station construction permits. The proposed eligibility restrictions and application caps are intended to promote efficiency, curb speculative applications, and preserve spectrum for future secondary services.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-03889
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Proposed rule
- Agency
- Federal Communications Commission
- Published
- February 26, 2026
- Comments due
- March 13, 2026
- Dates
- Comments due on or before March 13, 2026; reply comments due on or before March 23, 2026.
- Docket
- MB Docket No. 26-20; FCC 26-10; FR ID 332437
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 47 CFR 74
- Topics
- Radio; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 5
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