Fox Television Stations, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission and United States of America, National Association of Broadcasters, Intervenors

Opinion for the Court filed by Chief Judge GINSBURG.

GINSBURG, Chief Judge:

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Introduction mss

I.Background. CO CO o

A. The National Television Station Ownership (NTSO) Rule ^ CO o T — 1

B. The Cable/Broadcasting Cross-Ownership (CBCO) Rule lo CO o 1 — I

C. Applying § 202(h). lO CO o 1 — I

1. The NTSO Rule. to CO o 1 — 1

2. The CBCO Rule. t£> CO o i — l

II.Threshold Issues.1037

A. Finality.1037

B. Reviewability.1038

C. Ripeness.1039

D. Exhaustion and Standing .1040

III. The NTSO Rule.1040

A. Section 202(h) and the APA..'.1040

1. Is the Rule irrational?.1040

2. Failure to comply with §…