AM Radio, Translator Proceedings Survive FCC’s Largest-Ever Docket Purge.
"... In an order released Wednesday by the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, most have been axed. But the list does not include the AM revitalization proceeding (MB Docket No. 13-249). ... it is one of nine proceedings that “are not good candidates for termination” at this time. ... The decision to keep it open suggests the current administration is examining new moves to help AM operators. .... ..
The FCC will also keep open a proceeding (RM-11858) that is examining whether to allow FM translators and booster stations to originate programming. ... it may be poised to further relax its restrictions on translators and boosters. ...
Another of the nine proceedings... looks to improve ownership diversity in broadcasting. ... to increase participation by new entrants, especially minority- and women-owned businesses, with the goal of promoting competition. ...
The dormant docket effort is distinct from the FCC’s ongoing Delete, Delete, Delete initiative (GN Docket No. 25-133), which seeks to identify outdated and overly burdensome regulations that should be repealed."