Sec.  21.44   Forfeiture and termination of station authorization.

   

   (a) A license shall be automatically forfeited in whole or in part
   without further notice to the licensee upon:

   (1) The expiration of the construction period specified therein, where
   applicable, or after such additional time as may be authorized by the
   Commission, unless within 5 days after that date certification of
   completion of construction has been filed with the Commission pursuant
   to Sec. 21.43;

   (2) The expiration of the license period specified therein, unless
   prior thereto an application for renewal of such license has been
   filed with the Commission; or

   (3) The voluntary removal or alteration of the facilities, so as to
   render the station not operational for a period of 30 days or more.

   (b) A license forfeited in whole or in part under the provisions of
   paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) may be reinstated if the Commission, in its
   discretion, determines that reinstatement would best serve the public
   interest, convenience and necessity. Petitions for reinstatement filed
   pursuant to this subsection will be considered only if:

   (1) The petition is filed within 30 days of the expiration date set
   forth in paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section, whichever is
   applicable;

   (2) The petition explains the failure to timely file such notification
   or application as would have prevented automatic forfeiture; and

   (3) The petition sets forth with specificity the procedures which have
   been established to insure timely filings in the future.

   (c) A special temporary authorization shall automatically terminate
   upon the expiration date specified therein, or upon failure to comply
   with any special terms or conditions set forth therein. Operation may
   be extended beyond such termination date only after application and
   upon specific authorization by the Commission.

   [ 52 FR 37782 , Oct. 9, 1987, as amended at  60 FR 36552 , July 17, 1995]