This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: June 11, 2022 to June 17, 2022

By |2022-06-19T08:58:25-05:00June 19th, 2022|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. Comment dates have been announced in the Federal Register for the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to authorize LPTV... Continue Reading…

Repacked Stations: Final Deadline for Submitting Invoices for Reimbursement

By |2022-06-17T15:34:14-05:00June 17th, 2022|Legal News|

The Incentive Auction Task Force and Media Bureau (Bureau) has released a public notice reminding all low power TV and TV translator (LPTV/translator) stations, multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), and FM stations that they must submit all remaining invoices in the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund no later than September 6, 2022.  All licensees are encouraged...… Continue Reading

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: June 4, 2022 to June 10, 2022

By |2022-06-12T10:52:08-05:00June 12th, 2022|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 this week announced that in-person meetings at its new headquarters building will now be allowed – though only... Continue Reading…

FCC Considering Future of FM6 Stations

By |2022-06-02T15:58:34-05:00June 2nd, 2022|Legal News|

When the Federal Communications Commission meets on June 8, it is slated to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding FM6 stations, commonly referred to as “Franken FMs.”  The FCC has released a draft of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that is expected to be adopted at its June 8th meeting. This will be the...… Continue Reading

June Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters:  TV Renewals, EEO Public File Reports, Comments on Zonecasting, Start of Channel 6 FM Rulemaking and More

By |2022-05-31T10:22:19-05:00May 31st, 2022|Legal News|

With the traditional beginning of summer upon us, there is no vacation from the regulatory actions of importance to broadcasters.  Let’s start with the routine actions for the upcoming month.  With the radio license renewal cycle having ended with the filing of the last set of renewal applications in April, we enter the last year... Continue Reading…

FCC Announces Legacy CORES to be Decommissioned July 15, 2022

By |2022-05-31T07:23:44-05:00May 31st, 2022|Legal News|

On Friday, May 27th, the FCC issued a Public Notice announcing that the Legacy Commission Registration System (Legacy CORES) – currently used to obtain and update FRNs for individuals, licensees and other entities doing business with the FCC – would be decommissioned on Friday, July 15th, 2022 at 6pm. After that time, the current Commission...… Continue Reading

FCC Enforcement Monitor May 2022

By |2022-05-27T11:56:11-05:00May 27th, 2022|Legal News|

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: FCC Shifts Battle Against Pirates to Landowners of Pirate Radio Sites Nevada Company Faces $100,000 Fine for Engaging in Prohibited Communications During FCC Auction FCC […]

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