News – Page 83 – Tennessee Association of Broadcasters

Media Bureau Announces Transition of Additional Filings to Licensing and Management System (LMS)

By Travis Andring|2022-05-04T13:08:07-05:00May 4th, 2022|Legal News|

The FCC announced this week that various additional applications must soon be submitted through the LMS online electronic system. Specifically, commencing May 17, 2022, the following filings are required to be submitted through LMS: FM Engineering Special Temporary Authority (STAs) Request for Silent STA Extension of Silent and Engineering STA Suspension of Operations Notification Resumption...… Continue Reading

More FCC Broadcast Applications Moving to LMS – Including Requests for STAs

By David Oxenford|2022-05-04T09:56:07-05:00May 4th, 2022|Legal News|

The FCC this week released a Public Notice (that we mentioned in our update on regulatory dates for May) announcing that, on May 17, many new applications and other filings will be migrating to the FCC’s newer LMS filing platform. These include many of the documents that had been until recently filed in the FCC’s... Continue Reading…

Upcoming FCC Broadcast Deadlines for May – July

By Anne Goodwin Crump|2022-05-03T11:41:40-05:00May 3rd, 2022|Legal News|

June 1, 2022 Television License Renewal Applications Due – Applications for renewal of license for television stations located in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming must be filed in LMS. These applications must be accompanied by Schedule 396, the Broadcast EEO Program Report, also filed in LMS, regardless of the number of full-time...… Continue Reading

May Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: LMS Migration of FCC Forms, Lowest Unit Rate Windows, EEO Audits, TV Auction, FM Antenna Rulemaking, and More

By David Oxenford|2022-05-02T09:20:03-05:00May 2nd, 2022|Legal News|

May is one of the few months on the calendar where there are not routine FCC regulatory deadlines. Yet there are still a number of important dates and deadlines this month (and early next) that broadcasters should note. Some of those dates and deadlines are below. On March 17, the migration of applications and forms... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 23, 2022 to April 29, 2022

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2022-05-01T08:22:19-05:00May 1st, 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. FEMA officials announced at the NAB Show that there will be no national EAS test in 2022. FEMA is planning... Continue Reading…

FCC Enforcement Monitor April 2022

By Scott R. Flick and Elizabeth Craig|2022-04-28T15:22:51-05:00April 28th, 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: Felony Fraud Conviction Results in AM Station License Revocation Hearing Dash Camera Retailer Enters $75,000 Consent Decree for Marketing Unauthorized Devices Broadcaster Agrees to $9,000 […]

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 16, 2022 to April 22, 2022

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2022-04-24T11:12:33-05:00April 24th, 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 released a Public Notice announcing that it is soliciting public comment on the recent tests of... Continue Reading…

Reasonable Access and the Problem Candidate – FCC Declares a Write-In Candidate Not Entitled to Buy Radio Spots, But That May Not Be the End of the Story

By David Oxenford|2022-04-21T11:34:43-05:00April 21st, 2022|Legal News|

Last week, much was made of an FCC Media Bureau decision rejecting the “reasonable access” claim of a write-in candidate for a Congressional seat in Ohio against radio stations which, after initially running his spots, decided to pull those spots because he had not made a “substantial showing” of his candidacy. Candidates for federal office... Continue Reading…

FCC Open Meeting on April 21st

By FHH Law|2022-04-21T05:06:00-05:00April 21st, 2022|Legal News|

On April 21, 2022, the FCC will be hosting its monthly open meeting. The docket includes improving receiver performance, wireless emergency alerts, and two restricted adjudicatory matters. The FCC will consider a Notice of Inquiry to promote more efficient use of spectrum through improved receiver interference immunity performance, thereby facilitating the introduction of new and innovative services....… Continue Reading