47 C.F.R. § 24.16 Criteria for comparative renewal proceedings.
Title 47 - Telecommunication
A renewal applicant involved in a comparative renewal proceeding shall receive a preference, commonly referred to as a renewal expectancy, which is the most important comparative factor to be considered in the proceeding, if its past record for the relevant license period demonstrates that the renewal applicant: (a) Has provided “substantial” service during its past license term. “Substantial” service is defined as service which is sound, favorable, and substantially above a level of mediocre service which might just minimally warrant renewal; and (b) Has substantially complied with applicable Commission rules, policies and the Communications Act.
Title 47: Telecommunication
PART 24—PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Subpart B—Applications and Licenses
General Filing Requirements
§ 24.16 Criteria for comparative renewal proceedings.
