FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Application Limit for New NCE Reserved Band FM Translator Station Applications in Upcoming 2026 Filing Window
Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register Feb. 26, 2026. Document 2026-03889. Updated Nov. 14, 2026.
- What it does
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.
The Federal Communications Commission's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What it would change
1 part of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
- What happens next and when
Comments due on or before March 13, 2026; reply comments due on or before March 23, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
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The record as published
| Document number | 2026-03889 |
|---|---|
| Action | Proposed rule. |
| Agencies | Federal Communications Commission |
| Published | Feb. 26, 2026 |
| Comments close | March 13, 2026 |
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