Sec.  22.873   Construction period for commercial aviation air-ground systems.

   

   Link to an amendment published at  70 FR 19310 , Apr. 13, 2005.

   Construction of a new commercial aviation air-ground system is
   considered to be completed for the purpose of this section and Sec. 22.142
   when the number of ground stations specified in this section are
   constructed and operational.

   (a) Stage I. At least 25 ground stations must be constructed and
   operational within 3 years. Licensees must notify the Commission by
   using FCC Form 601 as soon as this requirement is met.

   (b) Stage II. At least 50 ground stations must be constructed and
   operational within 5 years. Nationwide service to subscribers must
   commence within 5 years. Licensees must notify the Commission by using
   FCC Form 601 as soon as this requirement is met.

   [ 59 FR 59507 , Nov. 17, 1994, as amended at  63 FR 68950 , Dec. 14, 1998]