FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
October 31 , 2013 
Mignon L. Clyburn 
Acting Chairwoman 
The Honorable Greg Walden 
Chairman 
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
U.S. House of Representatives 
2125 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Chairman Walden: 
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission' s proceeding to 
consider eliminating the UHF discount under its national television ownership cap. Your views 
on the effect of any changes to this rule on existing broadcasters and pending transactions are 
very important and will be included in the record of the proceeding and considered as part of the 
Commission's review. 
In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted on September 26, 2013 , the Commission 
requested comment on its tentative conclusions to grandfather existing broadcast station 
ownership groups or transactions pending at the time of the Notice that would exceed the thirty­
nine percent national ownership cap if the UHF discount is eliminated. The Notice specifically 
reflects the Commission's intent to consider fairly and accommodate, as appropriate, existing 
television station combinations and pending applications. I believe that the action outlined in 
this Notice will help to ensure that Commission rules reflect the current technical realities of 
television broadcasting. 
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further 
assistance. 
Sincerely, 
445 12'h Street S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 (202) 4 18-1 000 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
Mignon L. Clyburn 
Acting Chairwoman 
The Honorable Fred Upton 
Chairman 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
U.S. House ofRepresentatives 
2125 Rayburn House Office Building 
Washington, D.C. 20515 
Dear Chairman Upton: 
October 31, 2013 
Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the Commission's proceeding to 
consider eliminating the UHF discount under its national television ownership cap. Your views 
on the effect of any changes to this rule on existing broadcasters and pending transactions are 
very important and will be included in the record ofthe proceeding and considered as part of the 
Commission's review. 
In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted on September 26, 2013, the Commission 
requested comment on its tentative conclusions to grandfather existing broadcast station 
ownership groups or transactions pending at the time of the Notice that would exceed the thirty­
nine percent national ownership cap if the UHF discount is eliminated. The Notice specifically 
reflects the Commission's intent to consider fairly and accommodate, as appropriate, existing 
television station combinations and pending applications. I believe that the action outlined in 
this Notice will help to ensure that Commission rules reflect the current technical realities of 
television broadcasting. 
I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further 
assistance. 
Sincerely, 
445 12'h Street S. W. Washington, D.C. 20554 (202) 418-1000