Prometheus, Common Frequency Translator Appeals Rejected by FCC; Rosenworcel Concurs
Commissioners rejected appeals from Prometheus Radio and Common Frequency of FCC denial of their objections to 994 FM translator applications, said an order in Tuesday’s Daily Digest. Jessica Rosenworcel concurred, and the other commissioners voted yes. The groups had filed…
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327 petitions for reconsideration, but first the Media Bureau and now the full commission said they lack standing. Prometheus, Common Cause and the Center for International Media Action filed objections to all pending translator applications, saying rules provide insufficient opportunity for low-power FM stations (see 1807130043). The petitions concern multiple licenses and “fail to plead specific facts” demonstrating any individual application would cause “a concrete and imminent injury,” the order said. Rosenworcel’s office didn’t comment on her rationale.