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Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:AU Docket No. 26-105

Auction of FM Broadcasting Construction Permits Scheduled for February 2, 2027; Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Procedures for Auction 114

Federal Communications Commission — observed across 2 documents over 84 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The FCC is auctioning FM radio construction permits on February 2, 2027, with rules about minimum bids, required deposits, and how to apply. If you want to start an FM radio station, review the filing requirements and make sure you have the required deposit money ready by auction day.

First seen

May 15, 2026

Last seen

Aug 7, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

84d

Comments close

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·May 15, 2026·91 FR 27887

    Auction of FM Broadcast Construction Permits Scheduled for February 2, 2027; Comment Sought on Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auction 114

    comments close Jun 9, 2026#2026-09838

  2. Final·Aug 7, 2026·91 FR 51075

    Auction of FM Broadcasting Construction Permits Scheduled for February 2, 2027; Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Procedures for Auction 114

    comments close Sep 30, 2026#2026-16133