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FCC RIN: 3060-AH40 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325) 
Abstract: The rulemaking proceeding was initiated to foster the development and implementation of terrestrial digital audio broadcasting (DAB). The transition to DAB promises the benefits that have generally accompanied digitalization--better audio fidelity, more robust transmission systems, and the possibility of new auxiliary services. In the First Report and Order, the Commission selected in-band, on-channel as the technology that will permit AM and FM radio broadcasters to introduce digital operations. Consideration of formal standard-setting procedures and related broadcasting licensing and service rule changes are addressed in a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Further technical guidance is provided in a Second Report and Order. 
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    47 USC 303   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/09/1999  64 FR 61054   
First R&O  12/23/2002  67 FR 78193   
FNPRM and NOI   05/14/2004  69 FR 27815   
Second R&O  08/15/2007  72 FR 45712   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Peter Doyle
Special Counsel, Audio Division, Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-2700
Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov