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FCC RIN: 3060-AJ04 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233) 
Abstract: The concept of localism has been a cornerstone of broadcast regulation. The Commission has consistently held that as temporary trustee of the public's airwaves, broadcasters are obligated to operate their stations to serve the public interest. Specifically, broadcasters are required to air programming responsive to the needs and issues of the people in their licensed communities. The Commission opened this proceeding to seek input on a number of issues related to broadcast localism. 
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73   
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i)    47 USC 303    47 USC 532    47 USC 536   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/13/2008  73 FR 8255   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/14/2008    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
William Freedman
Associate Chief, Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-1415
Email: william.freedman@fcc.gov