Senate Confirms Pai and Rosenworcel as FCC Commissioners
Ajit Pai and Jessica Rosenworcel bring the FCC to its full compliment.
FCC Issues NPRM on FY2012 Regulatory Fees
The FCC plans to raise nearly $340 million from regulatory fees in 2012.
Radio and the Social Internet
As stations move more of their content online, and encourage online exchanges with their audience, there are new responsibilities beyond FCC rules.
FCC Changes Position on TTS for CAP and EAS
TTS is now allowed - on a voluntary basis - for CAP.
FCC Updates LPFM Channel Finder
The updated search tool incorporates changes required by the Local Community Radio Act of 2010, particularly the elimination of third-adjacent channel LPFM spacing requirements.
New Translators and Possibly Thousands of LPFM Stations
In March 2012, the FCC passed two report and order actions and a further notice of proposed rulemaking to do just that.
FCC Acts on LPFM and Translator Rules
The actions were taken to implement the Local Community Radio Act of 2011 (LCRA) and provide opportunities for new LPFM stations to be licensed to local communities.
FCC Publishes Fifth Report and Order on EAS
The new rules take effect April 30, 2012.
FCC Issues Rulings on Low Power FM and Translators
The rulings set new caps for applicants and markets, and adopts new rules to implement the Local Community Radio Act of 2010.
Translator Moves Targeted by FCC
Lee Petro further explores the FCC's policy to slow processing of FM translator applications where the licensees have moved a facility long distances through a series of minor change applications.
FCC Reform Bill Gets Approval from NAB, Others
Key points of the bills: consolidate some FCC reporting requirements, codify the unofficial shot clock for merger reviews and limit the types of conditions the agency can place on transactions.
Potentially Sticky Political Pitfalls
Lee Petro discusses several potentially sticky situations broadcasters should try to avoid during political ad season.
FCC Releases Fifth EAS Report and Order
Some highlights: CAP converters are allowed, but governor must-carry is denied.
Political Ad Season Reminders
With the increased political ad activity comes broadcasters' responsibility to ensure compliance with political broadcasting rules and policies. Lee Petro reviews several of the main topics every broadcaster should know.
FCC Extends Deadline for Asymmetrical Sideband Comments
The new deadlines add an additional two weeks. The new comment deadline is Jan. 3, 2012.
A Change in Interference Protection Rules?
A recent petition for rulemaking filed with the Commission would change the interference protection rules for the non-reserved FM band to largely match the rules in other services.
FCC Solicits Comments Regarding Asymmetrical IBOC Sideband Transmission
Interested parties may submit comments on or before 21 days after the date of publication of a summary of this Public Notice in the Federal Register.
Obama Nominates Rosenworcel and Pai for FCC Seats
Both have established careers on Capitol Hill and have been advisers to the FCC. They would fill the seats of Copps and Attwell Baker.
FM Translator Moves Granted Under Certain Circumstances
The FCC has proposed the adoption of "floors" that would limit the processing of FM translators in markets where there was not sufficient spectrum for the introduction of future LPFM stations.
National EAS Test and CAP Compliance Extension
The FCC and FEMA are getting ready for the national test. Are you ready?
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