A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish orderly procedures for the consideration of applications or renewal of broadcast licenses, and for other purposes.

Summary

Increases to 5 years the license period for stations under the Communication Act. Provides that in considering an application for license renewal the Federal Communications Commission may not consider the application of any other person for the facilities for which renewal is sought. Authorizes the granting of a renewal application if the Commission finds that the public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served thereby. Provides that, if the Commission determines after hearing that a grant of application of a renewal applicant would not be in the public interest, convenience, and necessity, it amy deny such application, and applications for construction permits by other parties may then be accepted.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1973

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