Advancement of the Low Power Television, TV Translator and Class A Television Service
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts certain changes to its rules concerning Class A television, low power television and TV translator stations (LPTV Service). These include operational and technical rule updates aimed at providing clarity and regulatory certainty to licensees so they can make informed business decisions about their station operations and to ensure that the public continues to benefit from their operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-01279 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-01279 is a Final Rule published by the Federal Communications Commission in the Federal Register on January 23, 2026, with an effective date of February 23, 2026. In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts certain changes to its rules concerning Class A television, low power television and TV translator stations (LPTV Service). These include operational and technical rule updates aimed at providing clarity and regulatory certainty to licensees so they can make informed business decisions about their station operations and to ensure that the public continues to benefit from their operations. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01279/advancement-of-the-low-power-television-tv-translator-and-class-a-television-service.
Is document 2026-01279 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-01279 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.