The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has amended its rules to reinstate certain channels as vacant FM allotments in various communities, following their previous removal due to the issuance of construction permits or licenses. These allotments are now vacant because the associated FM authorizations were canceled or their applications dismissed. Although the FCC has confirmed these vacant allotments meet the necessary technical requirements, the commission is not opening them for new applications just yet but plans to address this in a future decision. The changes are effective as of February 19, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The FCC is making some radio stations available again by putting them back on the list after they were taken off because of permits that didn't work out. They are not letting people apply for these radio spots just yet and will decide what to do next sometime later.