Lorenzo Jelks v. Federal Communications Commission, Gonzales Broadcasting, Inc., Intervenors

Lorenzo Jelks appeals from a decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) denying his application for a construction permit to build a new FM radio station in Mableton, Georgia. Because Jelks never amended his application to indicate that he had the necessary financial qualifications, and because such an amendment was necessary before Jelks could submit evidence of his qualifications at a hearing, we affirm the decision of the Commission.

Jelks filed his application for a construction permit on July 10, 1987. At the time, the application form required each applicant to check either…