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The Federal Communications Commission published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 16, 2026. It took effect on January 16, 2026.

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What the agency says

This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by removing certain vacant FM allotment channels that were auctioned through our FM competitive bidding process and are no longer considered vacant FM allotments. The FM allotments are currently authorized licensed stations. FM assignments for authorized stations and reserved facilities will be reflected solely in Media Bureau's Licensing Management System (LMS). These FM allotment channels have previously undergone notice and comment rule making. This action constitutes an editorial change in the Table of FM Allotments. Therefore, we find for good cause that further notice and comment are unnecessary.

Key facts

Document number
2026-00846
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
Federal Communications Commission
Published
January 16, 2026
Takes effect
January 16, 2026
Dates
Effective January 16, 2026.
Docket
DA 26-11; FR ID 325284
Code of Federal Regulations
47 CFR 73
Topics
Radio
Pages
2

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