Search Results for keywords:"Federal Communications Commission rules"

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  • 2024-29154 — Disruptions to Communications; Improving 911 Reliability; Ensuring the Reliability and Resiliency of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101500
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved some new information collection requirements related to communication service outages. These rules, intended to improve the reliability of 911 emergency services and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, are set to become effective on April 15, 2025. This approval is part of the FCC's efforts to enhance monitoring and response during communication disruptions, ensuring that vital services remain active whenever possible. The new rules will help notify and prepare emergency services for potential communication outages, aiding in more efficient crisis management.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC made new rules to keep important phone lines, like 911 for emergencies and 988 for people needing help, working well, even when there are problems. They want these new rules to start in a while to make sure everything is ready!

  • 2025-06076 — Radio Broadcasting Services; Koloa, Hawaii and Waimea, Hawaii
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15212
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a final rule that changes the FM radio channel allocation for Koloa, Hawaii. Specifically, Channel 272A will now replace the vacant Channel 264A. The modification complies with the FCC's distance requirements and involves a site restriction of 8.3 kilometers northwest of Koloa. This change will take effect on May 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC has changed the radio station number for Koloa, Hawaii, switching it from 264A to 272A, and this new station number will go into effect on May 16, 2025, with the new station being located a little outside of town.

  • 2025-03379 — Television Broadcasting Services Price, Utah
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11035
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a rule to change the TV station KCBU's channel from 11 to 15 in Price, Utah. This change aims to improve the reception quality by transitioning from a VHF to a UHF channel, which generally works better with indoor antennas. The proposed change is expected to allow the station to reach viewers in nearby areas like Provo, Utah, while complying with FCC rules. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted until April 2, 2025, with reply comments due by April 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change the TV channel for a station in Price, Utah, from channel 11 to channel 15 to make the picture on TV clearer, which should help more people watch it better inside their homes. People can tell the government what they think about this change by sending their thoughts before April 2, 2025.