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FCC Rejects Almost All Requests for Changes to TV Incentive Auction Rules

The FCC rejects almost all requests for reconsideration on the service rules for the TV incentive auction, approved by the FCC last May (see 1405160030), in a draft order circulated for commissioner consideration Wednesday, an FCC official said. A few…

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technical changes are proposed in the draft order, but no major changes, the official said. “Procedurally, it’s an important step,” the official said. “It clears the deck” and lets the FCC focus on the auction procedures public notice, the official said. More than 30 parties filed requests for reconsideration and every request is addressed in the order, the official said. Carriers, broadcasters and other parties sought reconsideration of the order.