WASHINGTON, May 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said it may propose changes to make it easier for stations to change their designated market area.
Stations have the ability to request a change in their designated market area, but the proposal would make the process easier for both cable and satellite, Broadcast and Cable reported Wednesday.
For example, a DMA in one state could include a portion of an adjoining state, meaning some viewers could be getting out-of-state "local" news and information that doesn't necessarily apply to them. Making sure viewers have access to local stations with the relevant political and emergency information is behind the proposed change, Broadcast and Cable said.
The proposal is scheduled for consideration at the Thursday's meeting, but FCC chair Kevin Martin said it could be changed or pulled before the meeting.
