The fate of the Main Studio Rule could be determined by the end of the month, as the FCC has revealed that a discussion on eliminating the rule is on the agenda for its October Open Commission Meeting.

The new FCC rule eliminating a nearly 80-year old requirement that each AM, FM and TV station maintain a main studio in its community of license will take effect Jan. 8, 2018.

When it comes to the impact that the removal of the main studio rule could have on the broadcast industry, comments run the gamut.

As the Federal Communications Commission prepares to decide the fate of the main studio requirement, the MMTC has added its voice to a growing number of organizations calling for the eradication of the 78-year-old rule.

It’s an idea that could bring major change to the way that broadcast businesses manage their facilities, staff and content distribution.

A move that has been much debated in recent months has been made official, as a 3-2 vote by the FCC has eliminated the broadcast main studio rule.

NAB says the rules are unwarranted in today's telecom environment, limit broadcasters’ ability to deploy resources elsewhere, and do little to ensure that a station will remain connected to its community of license.

On Thursday the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would eliminate the Main Studio Rule.