Sec. 1.1604  Post-selection hearings.

    (a) Following the random selection, the Commission shall announce 
the ``tentative selectee'' and, where permitted by Sec. 73.3584 invite 
Petitions to Deny its application. Following the responsive pleadings 
thereto, the Commission shall:
    (1) In the case of low power television stations, take action 
pursuant to either Sec. 73.3591, Sec. 73.3592 or Sec. 73.3593.
    (b) If, after such hearing as may be necessary, the Commission 
determines that the ``tentative selectee'' has met the requirements of 
Sec. 73.3591(a) it will make the appropriate grant. If the Commission is 
unable to make such a determination, it shall order that another random 
selection be conducted from among the remaining mutually exclusive 
applicants, in accordance with the provisions of this subpart.
    (c) If, on the basis of the papers before it, the Commission 
determines that a substantial and material question of fact exists, it 
shall designate that question for hearing. Hearings may be conducted by 
the Commission or, in the case of a matter which requires oral testimony 
for its resolution, an Administrative Law Judge.
    (2) [Reserved]