# Ancillary or Supplementary Use of Digital Television Capacity by Noncommercial Licensees > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A99-3328 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Proposed Rule - **Published:** February 11, 1999 - **Citation:** 64 FR 6852 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MM Docket No. 98-203; DA 99-255] Ancillary or Supplementary Use of Digital Television Capacity by Noncommercial Licensees AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action extends the deadline for filing comments and reply comments to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), released November 23, 1998. It is taken in response to the request to extend the comment and reply comment period submitted by the Association of America's Public Television Stations (AAPTS). The intended effect of this action is to allow AAPT's membership to have additional time in which to file comments and reply comments. DATES: Comments are due on or before February 16, 1999; reply comments are due on or before March 16, 1999. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, Room TW- A325, SW, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane Gross or Robert Somers, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau (202) 418-2130. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Order granting an extension of time for filing comments and reply comments in MM Docket No. 98-203; DA 99-255, adopted January 28, 1999. The complete text of this Order is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room 239), 1919 M Street, NW., Washington, DC. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Services, Inc., 1231 20th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036, (202) 857-3800. Synopsis of Order Granting Extension of Time for Filing Comments 1. On November 23, 1998, the Commission released an NPRM in this proceeding, 63 FR 68722 (December 14, 1998), regarding the ancillary or supplementary use of digital television capacity by noncommercial educational (NCE) television licensees. Comments in this proceeding are presently due January 28, 1999, and reply comments are due March 1, 1999. 2. On January 27, 1998, AAPTS submitted a Motion for Extension of Time to file comments in response to the NPRM. AAPTS states that additional time is necessary to allow the AAPTS board to reflect in its filing industry-wide discussions scheduled for the end of January, and to review in its end of January board meeting the policy positions that it plans to present to the Commission. AAPTS requests a brief extension of the comment and reply comment deadlines, which it contends will serve the Commission's goal of generating a full and complete record that reflects the views of all affected parties. 3. As set forth in Section 1.46 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 1.46, it is our policy that extensions of time for filing comments in rulemaking proceedings shall not be routinely granted. However, because of the importance of the instant proceeding to the future of public television, and the potential benefits of the petitioner's developing a more complete record through discussion of these issues with its members, we believe an extension of the comment and reply deadlines for the NPRM is warranted. 4. Accordingly, It is ordered that the Motion for Extension of Time filed in MM Docket No. 98-203 by the Association of America's Public Television Stations Is granted. The time for filing comments Is extended to February 16, 1999. 5. It is further ordered that the time for filing reply comments Is extended to March 16, 1999. 6. This action is taken pursuant to authority found in Sections 4(i) and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 USC 154(i) and 303(r), and Sections 0.204(b), 0.283, and 1.45 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 0.204(b), 0.283, and 1.45. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Radio broadcasting. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-3328 Filed 2-10-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A99-3328. Public record. Not legal advice.