Gray, NAB, Nexstar Support Streamlining Reauthorization Rules for Broadcast Satellite Stations
Gray Television, Nexstar and NAB support the FCC proposal to streamline reauthorization of satellite broadcast stations, they commented in docket 18-63 for Friday’s comment deadline, posted that day and Monday. The NPRM sought comment on relaxing rules so when such…
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stations change owners, the FCC would no longer require the new owner to make extensive showings that the station should keep its satellite status (see 1803190048). No other entities commented, and there was no opposition to the proposal, unanimously approved by commissioners. The proposal would “increase the efficiency” of FCC oversight and reduce waste, Nexstar said. “The showings required to demonstrate the need for satellite designations are costly and time-consuming,” NAB said. All three commenters said the FCC should take up Gray’s request that a station’s satellite status shouldn’t require extensive showings even if the parent station changes. The status of a parent station is immaterial to a station’s satellite status, Gray said. The FCC’s review “focuses on whether the satellite could operate without its association with any full power station -- not on the merits of a particular parent/satellite combination,” the company said.