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REPORT (Misc . #00038)
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE -Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
RE: MR #00038 OPPOSITION TO HR 3439 AND SB 2068, PROHIBITION OF LOW POWER FM RADIO
STATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed the above-mentioned resolution on March 27, 2000,
recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
General Government Committee Vote:
Motion carried on roll call vote with Dingeldey, McPherson, Law, Garfield, Patterson, Sever, Friedman Appel and Melton
voting yes.
Taub voting no.
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TIM7MELTON
Commissioner District #7
February 24, 2000
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 100038
BY: Commissioner Tim Melton, District #7
IN RE: OPPOSITION TO HR 3439 and SB 2068, PROHIBITION OF LOW
POWER FM RADIO STATIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS since 1978 the Federal Communication Commission
(FCC), has not authorized or licensed any low power FM (LPFM)
radio stations below 100 watts; and
WHEREAS the FCC has received supportive comments from
thousands of local governments, religious groups, students, labor
unions, and community organizations supporting the licensing of
community-oriented radio which would transmit from 1 to 3.5 miles
to serve very localized community needs; and
WHEREAS the FCC is proposing two new classes of LPFM: LP 100
which broadcasts a radius of 3.5 miles using 50-100 watts of
power and LP10 which serves a radius of 1-2 miles using 1-10
watts of power; and
WHEREAS eligible licensees can be noncommercial government
or private educational organizations, associations or entities;
or non-profit entities with educational purposes; or government
or non-profit entities providing local public safety or
transportation services; and
WHEREAS federal legislation, HR 3439 and SB 2068 seek to
prohibit the FCC from authorizing the operation of these new LPFM
radio stations, thus silencing these local stations from
addressing the needs and concerns of the local community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners does hereby express its deep and abiding
commitment to championing and providing for full expression of
all ideas and information as guaranteed to all of our citizens
under the United States Constitution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby urge its Congressional delegation to
oppose HR 3439, and SB 2068, as not being in the best interests
of our citizens; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be instructed
to mail certified copies of this resolution to Oakland County's
Federal Legislators and legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the fopgoing
resolution.
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Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act of 1999 (Introduced in the House)
HR 3439 LH
106th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3439
To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from establishing rules authorizing the operation of
new, low power FM radio stations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 17, 1999
Mr. OXLEY (for himself Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. EHRLICH)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from establishing rules authorizing the operation of
new, low power FM radio stations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the 'Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act of 1999'.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION.
(a) RULES PROHIBITED- Notwithstanding section 303 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47
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U.S.C. 303), the Federal Communications Commission shall not prescribe rules authorizing the
operation of new, low power FM radio stations, or establishing a low power radio service, as
proposed in MM Docket No. 99-25.
(b) TERMINATION OF PREVIOUSLY PRESCRIBED RULES- Any rules prescribed by the
Federal Communications Commission before the date of enactment of this Act that would be in
violation of the prohibition in subsection (a) if prescribed after such date shall cease to be effective
on such date. Any low power radio licenses issued pursuant to such rules before such date shall be
void.
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H.R.3439
Sponsor: Rep Oxley, Michael G. (introduced 11/17/1999)
Related Bills: S.2068
Latest Major Action: 11/30/1999 Referred to House-subcommittee
Title: To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from establishing rules authorizing the
operation of new, low power FM radio stations.
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TITLE(S): (italics indicate a title for a portion of a bill)
• SHORT TITLE(S) AS INTRODUCED:
Radio Broadcasting Preservation Act of 1999
• OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED:
To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from establishing rules authorizing the
operation of new, low power FM radio stations.
STATUS: (color indicates Senate actions)
11/17/1999:
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
11/30/1999:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
COMMITTEE(S):
Committee/Subcommittee: Activity:
House Commerce Referral
Subcommittee on
Telecommunications, Trade, Referral
and Consumer Protection
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S.2068 Identical bill identified by CRS
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Resolution #00038 February 24, 2000
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.
Resolution #00038 April 6, 2000
The Chairperson stated that the resolution will be postponed until the
April 13, 2000 meeting.
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Resolution #00038 April 13, 2000
The Chairperson stated that the resolution will be postponed until the
May 18, 2000 meeting.
Resolution #00038 May 18, 2000
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.