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 amplitude modulation broadcast stations, as may be consistent with the public interest, including the public's interest in receiving interference-free service.

(2) Such general rules, or interim action, may include variances with respect to operating power and other technical operating characteristics.

(3) Subsequent to the adoption of such general rules, they may be varied with respect to particular stations and areas because of the exigencies in each case.

(e) This section shall take effect 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, except that if such effective date occurs in any calendar year after March 1, this section shall take effect on the first day of the following calendar year.

Approved July 8, 1986.

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2180 (H.R. 4252) (H.R. 2095): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-623 accompanying H.R. 4252 (Comm. on Science and Technology) and No. 99-185 accompanying H.R. 2095 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-267 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 131 (1985): Oct. 22, H.R. 2095 considered and passed House. Vol. 132 (1986): May 15, 19, 20, considered and passed Senate. June 23, 24, H.R. 4252 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 2180 passed in lieu.

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