FCC denied petition by Midway Bcstg. seeking reconsideration of i...

FCC denied petition by Midway Bcstg. seeking reconsideration of its June 2000 order admonishing Black Media Works, licensee of noncommercial station WJFP(FM) Ft. Pierce, Fla., for broadcasting ads in violation of Commission rules. Midway said admonishment was inadequate sanction. FCC said Midway didn’t provide adequate reasons why imposition of more severe form of initial punishment would be required to ensure WJFP’s prospective rule compliance. While parties could draw Commission’s scrutiny and investigative efforts to licensee’s conduct, it said, agency itself had broad discretion in determining ultimate choice of remedies and sanctions that were appropriate.