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FCC RIN: 3060-AJ17 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93-177) 
Abstract: This proceeding is part of a streamlining initiative to simplify the Media Bureau's licensing procedures. The Report and Order in this proceeding simplified traditional proof of performance requirements for directional AM stations. The Second Report and Order further reduces regulatory burdens on AM broadcasters by permitting the use of computer modeling. The Second Further Notice seeks comment on proposals to synchronize rules regarding tower construction near AM antennas. 
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 151    47 USC 154(i)    47 USC 303    47 USC 308   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/27/1999  64 FR 40539   
R&O  04/25/2001  66 FR 20752   
FNPRM  04/25/2001  66 FR 20779   
Second R&O  10/30/2008  73 FR 64558   
Second FNPRM  12/11/2008  73 FR 75376   
Second FNPRM Comment Period End  01/12/2009    
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:
Ann Gallagher
Audio Division. Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-2716
Email: ann.gallagher@fcc.gov