reimbursement of cost of TV repacking

September Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: Reg Fees, Foreign Government Program Certifications, Final Chance to Claim Reimbursement for Repacking Expenses, Comments on ATSC 3.0 and FTC Advertising Inquiry, and More

By David Oxenford|2022-08-28T21:44:11-05:00August 28th, 2022|Legal News|

As summer begins to wind down, just like the rest of the world, the FCC and other government agencies seem to pick up speed on long delayed actions. Broadcasters can anticipate increased regulatory activity in the coming months. For September, there are a few dates to which all broadcasters should pay attention, and a few... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: March 12, 2022 to March 18, 2022

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2022-03-20T10:45:44-05:00March 20th, 2022|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, and a look ahead at an important deadline next week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. New FCC sponsorship identification rules that impose obligations on almost... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 15, 2022 to January 21, 2022

By David Oxenford|2022-01-23T09:50:57-06:00January 23rd, 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 issued a Public Notice urging all communications companies to take steps to ensure the security of their facilities... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 15, 2022 to January 21, 2022

By David Oxenford|2022-01-23T09:50:57-06:00January 23rd, 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 issued a Public Notice urging all communications companies to take steps to ensure the security of their facilities... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: September 4, 2021 to September 10, 2021

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2021-09-12T09:32:02-05:00September 12th, 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 opened the window for Fiscal Year 2021 regulatory fees which must be paid no later than 11:59 pm,... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: September 4, 2021 to September 10, 2021

By David Oxenford and Adam Sandler|2021-09-12T09:32:02-05:00September 12th, 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 opened the window for Fiscal Year 2021 regulatory fees which must be paid no later than 11:59 pm,... Continue Reading…

Reminder: Submit Your Final Repacking Invoices Soon

By David Oxenford|2021-08-10T08:39:05-05:00August 10th, 2021|Legal News|

The FCC yesterday issued a Public Notice reminding all full-power and Class A TV stations that were repacked in Phases 1 through 5 of the post-incentive auction repacking of the TV band (and repacked stations that were granted permission to transition prior to Phase 1) that they must submit all remaining invoices for reimbursement from... Continue Reading…

Closing Out the Incentive Auction and TV Repack – FCC Reminds Broadcasters of End Dates for Submitting Invoices for Repacking Expenses

By David Oxenford|2021-04-09T09:49:31-05:00April 9th, 2021|Legal News|

The Commission’s staff this week issued a Public Notice reminding broadcasters that the reimbursement program for those broadcasters displaced by the repacking of the television band after the incentive auction is coming to an end. The FCC reminded broadcasters eligible for reimbursement (including certain FM stations and LPTV licensees – see our article here ) that... Continue Reading…

November Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Ownership Reports, Comment Deadlines, LPTV Reimbursement Filing Deadline, a Forum to Examine the Future of the Broadcast Industry, and More

By David Oxenford|2019-10-30T11:21:13-05:00October 30th, 2019|Legal News|

November is not one of those months with due dates for renewal filings, EEO public file reports or quarterly issues programs reports. Some of those obligations wait until December, when renewal filings for radio stations in Georgia and Alabama are due by December 2 (as December 1 falls on a weekend). Due for uploading on... Continue Reading…