[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 47, Volume 2]

[Revised as of October 1, 2004]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 47CFR21.44]



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                       TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION

 

                    CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

                         COMMISSION (CONTINUED)

 

PART 21_DOMESTIC PUBLIC FIXED RADIO SERVICES--Table of Contents

 

                   Subpart B_Applications and Licenses

 

Sec. 21.44  Forfeiture and termination of station authorization.



    (a) A license shall be automatically forfeited in whole or in part 

without further notice to the licensee upon:

    (1) The expiration of the construction period specified therein, 

where applicable, or after such additional time as may be authorized by 

the Commission, unless within 5 days after that date certification of 

completion of construction has been filed with the Commission pursuant 

to Sec. 21.43;

    (2) The expiration of the license period specified therein, unless 

prior thereto an application for renewal of such license has been filed 

with the Commission; or

    (3) The voluntary removal or alteration of the facilities, so as to 

render the station not operational for a period of 30 days or more.

    (b) A license forfeited in whole or in part under the provisions of 

paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) may be reinstated if the Commission, in its 

discretion, determines that reinstatement would best serve the public 

interest, convenience and necessity. Petitions for reinstatement filed 

pursuant to this subsection will be considered only if:

    (1) The petition is filed within 30 days of the expiration date set 

forth in paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section, whichever is 

applicable;

    (2) The petition explains the failure to timely file such 

notification or application as would have prevented automatic 

forfeiture; and

    (3) The petition sets forth with specificity the procedures which 

have been established to insure timely filings in the future.

    (c) A special temporary authorization shall automatically terminate 

upon the expiration date specified therein, or upon failure to comply 

with any special terms or conditions set forth therein. Operation may be 

extended beyond such termination date only after application and upon 

specific authorization by the Commission.



[52 FR 37782, Oct. 9, 1987, as amended at 60 FR 36552, July 17, 1995]