The Honorable Julius Genachowski Chairman Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, SW Washington, DC 20554 JOHN A. YAAMUTH MEMBER OF CONGRESS 3RD DISTRICT. KENTUCKY COMMITIEE ON THE BUDGET COMMITTEE ON ETHICS COMMITIEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM 6 ~ Q!ougrtlUJ of t4t 1!tutttb &tntts )louse of meptesentlltiues mllslJington,M 2D515-17D3 October 7,2011 436 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20615 (202) 225-5401 FAX (202) 226-5716 ROMANO MAZZOLI FEDERAL BUILDING 600 MARTIN LUTHER KING. JR. PLACE, SUite 216 LOUISVilLE, KY 40202 (502) 582-5129 FAX1502~582-5897 SOUTHWEST GOVERNMENT CENTER 1219 DIXIE HIGHWAY LOUISVILLE. KY 40268 (502) 933-5863 FAX 15021 935-6934 Dear Chairman Genachowski: As the Federal Communications Commission moves forward with implementation of the Local Community Radio Act, I would like to applaud the Commission on its efforts to preserve channels for low power radio nationwide. While the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is an important step forward, giving local schools, churches, governments, and non profit organizations an opportunity to provide locally-originated programming, I am writing to encourage the Commission to ensure the "market test" for translator applications truly addresses the needs of diverse urban areas, particularly medium-sized markets, such as Louisville, Kentucky. As the founder and former columnist ofa'local'w~ekiyindependent newspaper, I know the importance of strong local media in our communities. That is why I urge the Commission to utilize a methodology that more narrowly assesses the availability of low power FM (LPFM) in urban areas. I want my community, as well as other towns and cities across the country, to benefit from the ability of LPFM to connect and educate the public, provide rapid information during emergencies, andenhance,cu,lt~raldiversity. Thank you for the Commission's contin\led efforts to expand licensing of LPFM radio stations in communities nationwide'lind lapprecjate your attention to this request. , , Sincerely, 'A'~~ , ,,<. " '. ", ',.' .,', ,'". "",',.;' '.< John Y uth Memb r of Congress ". ' . I'; PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPEA