AGENCY:
Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Commission, at the request of KTVQ Communications, Inc., substitutes DTV channel 10 for DTV channel 17 at Billings, Montana. See 67 FR 38056, May 13, 2002. DTV channel 10 can be allotted to Billings, Montana, in compliance with the principle community coverage requirements of Section 73.625(a) at reference coordinates 45-46-00 N. and 108-27-27 W. with a power of 160, HAAT of 165 meters and with a DTV service population of 139 thousand. Since the community of Billings is located within 400 kilometers of the U.S.-Canadian border, concurrence from the Canadian government has been obtained for this allotment. With this action, this proceeding is terminated.
DATES:
Effective June 23, 2003.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pam Blumenthal, Media Bureau, (202) 418-1600.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This is a synopsis of the Commission's Report and Order, MB Docket No. 02-116, adopted April 30, 2003, and released May 9, 2003. The full text of this document is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC. This document may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., CY-B402, Washington, DC, 20554, telephone 202-863-2893, facsimile 202-863-2898, or via e-mail qualexint@aol.com.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73
- Digital television broadcasting
- Television
Part 73 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:
PART 73—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for Part 73 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334 and 336.
2. Section 73.622(b), the Table of Digital Television Allotments under Montana, is amended by removing DTV channel 17 and adding DTV channel 10 at Billings.
Federal Communications Commission.
Barbara A. Kreisman,
Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau.
[FR Doc. 03-12202 Filed 5-15-03; 8:45 am]
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