News – Page 108 – Tennessee Association of Broadcasters

June Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: License Renewal and EEO Filings, Comments and Replies, Auction Upfront Payments, Streaming Rates Announcement, and More

By David Oxenford|2021-05-26T10:52:18-05:00May 26th, 2021|Legal News|

As the calendar flips to June, pandemic restrictions across the country continue to loosen, and we inch closer to summer. Broadcasters could be forgiven for not having regulatory dates and deadlines on the top of their minds. There are, however, many important dates and deadlines to keep track of during June – we provide details... Continue Reading…

Upcoming FCC Broadcast and Telecom Deadlines for June – August

By FHH Law|2021-05-25T14:29:11-05:00May 25th, 2021|Legal News|

Broadcast Deadlines: June 1, 2021 Radio License Renewal Applications Due – Applications for renewal of license for radio stations located in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming must be filed in Licensing and Management System (LMS). These applications must be accompanied by Schedule 396, the Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Program Report (EEO), also...… Continue Reading

Upcoming FCC Broadcast and Telecom Deadlines for June – August

By FHH Law|2021-05-25T14:29:11-05:00May 25th, 2021|Legal News|

Broadcast Deadlines: June 1, 2021 Radio License Renewal Applications Due – Applications for renewal of license for radio stations located in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming must be filed in Licensing and Management System (LMS). These applications must be accompanied by Schedule 396, the Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Program Report (EEO), also...… Continue Reading

Broadband Infrastructure Grants: Partnering With Your Local Community

By Jamie Troup|2021-05-24T14:53:47-05:00May 24th, 2021|Legal News|

The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) has announced the application requirements for the $288 million Broadband Infrastructure Program. This program will make awards in the range of $5 million to $30 million for fixed broadband infrastructure expansion critical to closing the rural/urban digital divide. While state and local governments will be...… Continue Reading

Copyright Royalty Board Decision on Webcasting Royalties Expected by June 14 – What Will the Streaming Rates for 2021-2025 Be?

By David Oxenford|2021-05-23T22:18:05-05:00May 23rd, 2021|Legal News|

The Copyright Royalty Board decision on the rates to be paid in the next 5 years by webcasters, including broadcasters who simulcast their programming on the internet, to SoundExchange for the digital public performance of sound recordings is supposed to be released by June 14. These royalties are collected by SoundExchange from noninteractive webcasters (see... Continue Reading…

Copyright Royalty Board Decision on Webcasting Royalties Expected by June 14 – What Will the Streaming Rates for 2021-2025 Be?

By David Oxenford|2021-05-23T22:18:05-05:00May 23rd, 2021|Legal News|

The Copyright Royalty Board decision on the rates to be paid in the next 5 years by webcasters, including broadcasters who simulcast their programming on the internet, to SoundExchange for the digital public performance of sound recordings is supposed to be released by June 14. These royalties are collected by SoundExchange from noninteractive webcasters (see... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 15, 2021 to May 21, 2021

By David Oxenford|2021-05-23T09:30:07-05:00May 23rd, 2021|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC asked for public comment on a proposal to increase from 100 to 250 watts the maximum power allowed... Continue Reading…

The Emergency Connectivity Fund: Getting Ready for the Application Window

By Jamie Troup|2021-05-20T15:53:18-05:00May 20th, 2021|Legal News|

The Universal Service Administrative Co. (“USAC”) will soon establish a deadline to file applications for funding from the $7.171 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund recently established by Congress and the FCC. These funds can be used to provide broadband Internet access services, Wi-Fi hotspots, and equipment to non-profit schools (elementary and secondary) and libraries to enable...… Continue Reading

FCC Extends Comment Dates on CVAA – Inquiry About Whether There is a Need to Update Video Programming and Other Accessibility Rules

By David Oxenford|2021-05-19T14:35:17-05:00May 19th, 2021|Legal News|

Under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (commonly called the CVAA), the FCC has adopted many rules designed to enhance accessibility to broadcast communications, particularly those provided by television broadcasters. In a recent Public Notice, the FCC asked for comments as to how the implementation of the CVAA has worked in... Continue Reading…