Comments on Media Ownership Quadrennial Recon Petitions Extended to Jan. 27
The Media Bureau granted a one-week extension of the deadline for comments on reconsideration petitions appealing FCC 2014 quadrennial review ownership rules, said an order released Wednesday. The deadline for comments is now Jan. 27, replies Feb. 3. “The need…
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to develop a full and complete record in response to the petitions provides good cause for waiving the Commission’s rule to allow for additional time,” the order said. Prometheus Radio Project and other public interest entities sought a one-month extension based on the holidays and the changeover in FCC leadership. NAB and Nexstar objected, saying an extension wasn’t needed for an issue as well-worn as media ownership (see 1701060059). “A shorter, one-week extension of time is warranted in these circumstances and ... such an extension will not unduly delay the Commission’s consideration of the reconsideration petition,” the order said.