Dates to Remember
January 10, 2026
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On June 26, the FCC issued a public notice responding to President Trump’s Executive Order requiring agencies to provide guidance describing the FCC’s plans to address criminally liable offenses. In the notice, the FCC advises that by May 9, 2026, the Agency, in consultation with the Attorney General, will provide to the Director of the […]
Read More →The FCC has set July 21 as the deadline for initial comments in its rulemaking proceeding considering requirements for FCC regulated entities, including broadcasters, to certify that ownership interests are not held by foreign adversaries. The proposal would adopt new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather […]
Read More →June 2, 2025 Radio and TV Stations located in Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia and West Virginia: if five (5) full time employee threshold is met, prepare EEO public file report covering the period from June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025, upload it to the station […]
Read More →In a May 19th decision that may well have other repercussions for FCC authority, the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the FCC’s decision to reinstate the EEO Form 395-B to collect gender, race and ethnicity information about broadcast station workforces. The FCC will not appeal the decision. As a result, the prospect […]
Read More →The FCC has been flooded with comments from broadcasters and others in its Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding, and we’re watching closely to see how they move forward given that many requests for rule elimination or modification will require different approaches. One thing is clear – there are enough regulations that no longer make sense or […]
Read More →While his last official day has not been specified, Democratic FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks’ announcement at the FCC’s May Open Meeting that it would be his last meeting means that a Republican 2-1 majority at the FCC is imminent. The swearing in of Olivia Trusty, whose nomination as the third Republican appointed FCC commissioner has […]
Read More →May 7, 2025 Deadline to file comments in the ATSC 3.0 Transition NPRM June 1, 2025 Radio and TV Stations located in Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia and West Virginia: if five (5) full time employee threshold is met, prepare EEO public file report covering the period […]
Read More →Reply comments in the “In re: Delete, Delete, Delete” docket were due by April 28th and, by any measure, the scope of comments filed urging elimination or modification of broadcast regulations is unprecedented. A short sampling of those recommendations will give readers an appreciation for what may be considered and the changes that might result: […]
Read More →On April 29, 2025, Chairman Carr issued a news release highlighting various agency actions and accomplishments during the first 100 days of the new Republican Administration. In broadcast specific matters, the Chairman lists “holding broadcasters accountable to their public interest obligations and empowering them to serve the interests of local communities,” no doubt a reference […]
Read More →May 3, 2025 is the effective date of the FCC’s January Order increasing FCC application fees by an average of 17% based upon inflation and increases in the Consumer Price Index. The FCC’s systems will automatically update with the new fees and populate when applicants are submitting applications. Annual regulatory fees are separate from application […]
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