Broadcast License Renewal Reform Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Broadcast License Renewal Reform Act - Provides that the term of any license, or the renewal thereof, for operation of a broadcasting station may not exceed three years, and for any other class of station may not exceed five years. Provides that licenses may be renewed if the Federal Communications Commission finds that the public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served by the renewal. Sets forth criteria to be used in determining whether the licensee has rendered a substantial informational program service to its community. Provides that the criteria shall include consideration of the manner in which program time is allocated and equal employment opportunities offered by the station. Directs that the Commission shall not require any applicant to file any information which is not directly material to the considerations that affect the granting of denial of such application. Directs the Commission to provide that a petitioner may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the granting or denial of the petition. Provides that the Commission shall not grant an application without a hearing if it finds that the applicant: (1) has failed to …