On Friday, the Federal Register published a summary of a Report and Order in the FCC’s rulemaking proceeding amending its rules to advance the low-power television, TV translator and Class A television service.
That’s put the wheels in motion on an effective date for the new rules.
The R&O was released on December 19, 2025, and adopted changes to the Commission’s rules. The amendments were made under the guise that it would “ensure that low power television, TV translator, and Class A television stations continue to flourish and serve the public interest long into the future.”
The Media Bureau shared on January 27 the news that the January 23, 2026, edition of the Federal Register included a summary of the Report and Order.
The rules adopted in the Report and Order will take effect on February 23, 2026 — with the exception of amendments to 47 CFR §§ 73.3700(g), 73.6001(b), 73.6002(b), 74.787(a), 74.791(a) through (c), 74.793(a) through (c), and 74.799(i).
These amendments contain new or modified information collection requirements that require approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Media Bureau will issue another Public Notice announcing when those amendments to the Commission’s rules take effect.
— RBR+TVBR Washington Bureau, in Gainesville, Va.
