More from John Anderson at pirateradio.about.com on the recent issue of additional LPFM construction permits (visit story link for the complete commentary).

There is much news to report as the introduction of America's new low power FM (LPFM) service continues. While progress is good, it's definitely apparent now that the service - and its new constituients - are working to separate themselves from the movement of electronic civil disobedience which spurred its creation.

The FCC has quietly been issuing new LPFM station construction permits in small batches; the current count is now up to 41, and it's expected that handfuls will continue to be released throughout the year.

As with the first 25 construction permits that were issued a few months ago, the FCC is going about its business with little fanfare.

The reasons for this could be two-fold; the first is obvious, but the second may be more sinister.