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October 25, 2016 
The Honorable Tom Wheeler, Chairman 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street S.W. 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Wheeler, 
We are writing today regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) 
decision to bar many television transactions during the pendency of the broadcast incentive 
auction. Specifically, we are concerned about the possible unintended impacts the moratorium 
could have in diversity in broadcast ownership. Despite constituting 14% of the total 
population, African-Americans own approximately 2% of all commercial broadcast licenses in 
the United States. Additionally, African-Americans face ongoing challenges in accessing private 
sector funding to fully participate in media ownership. 
Bayou City Broadcasting (BCB) is the only African-American broadcaster in the United 
States to own, operate and manage every aspect of its television stations. The company's 
success represents tangible progress towards increasing minority ownership in media. BCB is 
currently in the process of acquiring Fox and NBC affiliates through the divestiture provisions 
of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and Media General, Inc. merger. With the uncertain 
timing of the end of the incentive auction, however, it is difficult to determine when this deal 
may ultimately close. 
With this in mind, we strongly urge the Commission give full consideration to the 
request being filed by Nexstar Broadcasting Group and Media General, Inc. seeking a limited 
waiver of the auction rules allowing them to close their merger and related transactions prior 
to the completion of the incentive auction. Thank you for your time and consideration in this 
matter. We look forward to continuing to work with you in the future to pursue our shared 
goals of increasing diversity in broadcasting. 
Cedric L. Richmond 
Member of Congress 
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