Instrument of authorization

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The United States Federal Communications Commission uses the term instrument of authorization with its broadcast licensees. It may refer to:

In most cases, licensees are required to post the instrument of authorization at the primary point of control. [1] The public is permitted to see such authorizations and licensees are required to give the public access to those documents. [2]

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References

  1. "Code of Federal Regulations, 47CFR73.1230". U.S. Government Printing Office. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  2. "Code of Federal Regulations, 47CFR73.3526". U.S. Government Printing Office. Retrieved 2008-02-09.