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Decision

Ottawa, 23 August 1996
Decision CRTC 96-463
Douglas Martin
Maria (Reserve), Quebec - 952707800
Licence renewal for CHRG-FM
Pursuant to Public Notice CRTC 96-77 dated 10 June 1996, the Commission renews the broadcasting licence for CHRG-FM Maria (Reserve) from 1 September 1996 to 31 August 1999, subject to the conditions in effect under the current licence, as well as to those conditions specified in this decision and in the licence to be issued.
The licence term granted herein, while less than the maximum of seven years permitted under the Broadcasting Act, will enable the Commission to consider the next renewal of this licence in accordance with the Commission's regional plan for native radio undertakings across Canada and to better distribute the workload within the Commission. This term is not reflective of any Commission concern regarding the licensee's performance.
The Commission notes that this station is a Type B FM native radio station in accordance with Public Notice CRTC 1990-89 dated 20 September 1990 entitled "Native Broadcasting Policy".
The Commission notes that CHRG-FM will broadcast 20 hours per week in Micmac, 5 hours in French and 31 hours in English.
The licensee is reminded of the requirements for a minimum level of Canadian musical selections set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.`
It is a condition of licence that the licensee broadcast no more than an average of 4 minutes of advertising per hour per day, with a maximum of 6 minutes in any single hour, in accordance with the native radio policy for Type B stations.
This decision is to be appended to the licence.
Allan J. Darling
Secretary General

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