The FCC is giving broadcast television owners more information about what to include in their transition progress reports as well as filing requirements for those eligible for reimbursement if they must change channels post-auction. The Commission is proposing that stations that are not eligible for reimbursement but must move anyway provide progress reports in the same way and on the same quarterly schedule as reimbursement-eligible television stations.
Full-power and Class A television stations involuntarily reassigned to a new channel assignment are considered “Reimbursable Stations.” The information will be accessible to “tower companies, equipment providers, engineering consultants, and other interested parties,” to ensure they have access to station information. The reports will also be made public in each station’s online public file.
As part of the FCC Form 2100 – Schedule 387 form, licensees must answer questions about whether RF tower studies or structural tower studies need to be conducted, or if tower modification or construction must be performed for their new channels.
The agency seeks comment on the proposals to MB Docket 16-306 and GN Docket 12-268 by January 25.
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