FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Lee Terry U.S. House ofRepresentatives 2331 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congre.ssman Terry: Thank you for your follow-up letter on the Commission's proceeding to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I appreciate your additional thoughts on LPFM service and will ensure that your letter is entered into the proceeding record. The Commission's Media Bureau staffnow is reviewing the record. The Commission soon will begin a second proceeding required by the LCRA to address technical issues, like spacing requirements, related to LPFM service. I appreciate your continued interest and your leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Mike Doyle U.S. House ofRepresentatives 401 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Doyle: Thank you for your follow-up letter on the Commission's proceeding to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I appreciate your additional thoughts on LPFM service and will ensure that your letter is entered into the proceeding record. The Commission's Media Bureau staffnow is reviewing the record. The Commission soon will begin a second proceeding required by the LCRA to address technical issues, like spacing requirements, related to LPFM service. I appreciate your continued interest and your leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20, 2011 ..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Tammy Baldwin U.S. House ofRepresentatives 2446 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Baldwin: .: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM servIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20, 2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Robert A. Brady U.S. House ofRepresentatives 102C~onHouse Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Brady: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12,2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staffis reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Michael E. Capuano . U.S. House ofRepresentatives 1414 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Capuano: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET s.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 ..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Bonorable Donna M. Christensen U.S. House ofRepresentatives 1510 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Christensen: ,~J ' .... I fI. .' ': : Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12ll-I STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 ..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN . The Honorable Yvette D. Clarke U.S. House ofRepresentatives 1029 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Clarke: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable William Lacy Clay U.S. House ofRepresentatives 2418 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Clay: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12,2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM servIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 -.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Steve 1. Cohen i. US-. House ofRepresentatives 1005 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Cohen: ,. Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12,2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12n-1 STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Anna G. Eshoo , U.S. House ofRepresentatives 205 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Eshoo: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12m STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 .JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Bob Filner U.S. House ofRepresentatives 2428 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Filner: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12,2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 ...JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN Tl\~I:I9norableJeffFortenberry' ..... !U~S.House ofRepresentatives . 1514 Longworth House Office Building 'Wa~hington,D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Fortenberry: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20, 2011 ..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Maurice D. Hinchey U:S. House ofRepresentatives .. 2431 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Hinchey: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The'Honorable Mazie K. Hirono U.S. House ofRepresentatives , 1410 Longworth House Office Building 'Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Hirono: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues -like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12n1 STREET S.W, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 ..JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 - The Honorable Jay Inslee U.S. House ofRepresentatives 2329 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Inslee: ~, .~.I Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12,2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREETS.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20, 2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Barbara Lee U.S. House ofRepresentatives 2267 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Lee: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action ....._~-~_.--~ required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 -.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN TAe Honorable Dave Loebsack U.S'. House ofRepresentatives " 1527 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Loebsack: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12m STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN rhe Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney U:S. House ofRepresentatives 2332 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Maloney: '. Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVice. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20, 2011 -.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Doris O. Matsui U.S'. House ofRepresentatives 222 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Matsui: Thank you for your letter suppOliing proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12,2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record oftheproce~dingand considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the . moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12n1 STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Gerald M. "Jerry" McNerney U.S: House ofRepresentatives 1210 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman McNerney: '. ' Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVice. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12m STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN .J.:~eHonorable John W. Olver U.S. House ofRepresentatives 1111 Longworth House Office Building Wa.~hington,D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Olver: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaldng (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of 2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. YoU! letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staffis reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM servIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN Thi Hqnorable Ron Paul .: 'U.S. House ofRepresentatives 203 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Paul: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues -like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVice. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 Th~Bonorable Donald M. Payne '. U.S. House ofRepresentatives 2310 Rayburn House Office Building 'Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Payne: - ( , Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12,2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM servIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20, 2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN T-he Honorable Steven R. Rothman .' U.S. House ofRepresentatives 2303 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Rothman: Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM servIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20, 2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN . J:he Honorable Janice D. Schakowsky . i' U.S'. House ofRepresentatives '. 2367 Rayburn House Office Building . 'Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Schakowsky: .\ ,- i. t,. .:.; . " " . Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the .moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN .Th~Honorable Louise M. Slaughter U:S. House ofRepresentatives .. 2469 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congresswoman Slaughter: I' - I • I Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. " I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVice. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20, 2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN .:TJ~eHonorable Edolphus Towns o. J U.S. House ofRepresentatives . '" 2232 Rayburn House Office Building W'a:shington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Towns: - . , "",~1-••3 ._ Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of2010 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM serVIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 20,2011 ,The/Honorable Peter Welch ,'..;. :'~U~S':House ofRepresentative's " 1404 Longworth House Office Building 'Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Welch: I .., ''ol _-I ." f:.~.,,;: ...': { .. , .. Thank you for your letter supporting proposals in the Commission's Third Further Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (Further Notice), adopted July 12, 2011, to implement the Local Community Radio Act of20 10 (LCRA). I value your thoughts on this important proceeding, and am pleased that the Commission has taken this big step toward implementing the LCRA. Your letter will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered carefully. , . I look forward to completing the implementation ofthe LCRA and arriving at the . moment when we can begin expanding LPFM opportunities for communities in all areas ofthe country. Comment periods have closed and the Commission's Media Bureau staff is reviewing the record. Please be assured that the Commission is committed to completing this part ofthe proceeding as expeditiously as possible. The Commission soon will take additional action required by the LCRA, to address technical issues - like spacing requirements - related to LPFM servIce. I appreciate your interest and leadership in this important area. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12n-i STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000