2025-17586: Media Bureau Announces a Phased Resumption of First-Come, First-Served Processing of Applications for Major Changes for Class A, LPTV and TV Translator Stations and Applications for New LPTV and TV Translator Stations

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Summary

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau (Bureau) announces that beginning 11:59 p.m. ET, September 3, 2025, the Commission is initiating a phased process to lift the current freeze on major changes for Class A television, low power television (LPTV), and television (TV) translator stations, in its entirety, and permitting the filing of applications for new LPTV and TV translator stations. Outlined in this document are the dates relating to the phased process and procedures that applicants must follow when filing during these opportunities.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

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