# 47 C.F.R. § 78.21 (2026): Dismissal of applications

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_21

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 78.21 (2026)
- **Heading:** Dismissal of applications
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication / Chapter I: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION / Part 78: CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE / Subpart B: Applications and Licenses / § 78.21: § 78.21   Dismissal of applications.

## Text

(a) Any application may, on request of the applicant, be dismissed without prejudice as a matter of right prior to the adoption date of any final action taken by the Commission with respect to the application. An applicant's request for the return of an application will be regarded as a request for dismissal.
(b) Failure to prosecute an application, or failure to respond to official correspondence or request for additional information, will be cause for dismissal. Such dismissal will be without prejudice if it occurs prior to the adoption date of any final action taken by the Commission with respect to the application.
[37 FR 15927, Aug. 8, 1972]

## Nearby sections

- [47 C.F.R. § 78.11 (2026) § 78.11   Permissible service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_11.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.13 (2026) § 78.13   Eligibility for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_13.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.15 (2026) § 78.15   Contents of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_15.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.16 (2026) § 78.16   Who may sign applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_16.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.17 (2026) § 78.17   Amendment of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_17.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.18 (2026) § 78.18   Frequency assignments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_18.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.19 (2026) § 78.19   Interference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_19.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.20 (2026) § 78.20   Acceptance of applications; public notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_20.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.21 (2026) § 78.21   Dismissal of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_21.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.22 (2026) § 78.22   Objections to applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_22.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.23 (2026) § 78.23   Equipment tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_23.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.27 (2026) § 78.27   License conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_27.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.29 (2026) § 78.29   License period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_29.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 78.30 (2026) § 78.30   Forfeiture and termination of station authorizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_30.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P78_S78_21. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.