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FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Application Limit for New NCE Reserved Band FM Translator Station Applications in Upcoming 2026 Filing Window

Agency
FCC
Document Number
2026-03889
Published
February 26, 2026
Effective Date
-

Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on establishing eligibility restrictions and a limit on the number of applications that each applicant may file in the first-ever filing window for applications for new noncommercial educational (NCE) reserved band FM translator station construction permits. The proposed eligibility restrictions and application caps are intended to promote efficiency, curb speculative applications, and preserve spectrum for future secondary services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-03889 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-03889 is a Proposed Rule published by the Federal Communications Commission in the Federal Register on February 26, 2026. In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on establishing eligibility restrictions and a limit on the number of applications that each applicant may file in the first-ever filing window for applications for new noncommercial educational (NCE) reserved band FM translator station construction permits. The proposed eligibility restrictions and application caps are intended to promote efficiency, curb speculative applications, and preserve spectrum for future secondary services. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/26/2026-03889/fcc-seeks-comment-on-proposed-application-limit-for-new-nce-reserved-band-fm-translator-station.
Is document 2026-03889 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-03889 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.

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