http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/ The FCC Update column covers news and information from the Federal Communications Commission, Capitol Hill and other legislative actions. en-us http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/senate_confirms_pai_and_rosenworcel_as_fcc_commissioners_0507/ Ajit Pai and Jessica Rosenworcel bring the FCC to its full compliment. fcc Mon, 07 May 2012 15:44:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_issues_nprm_on_fy2012_regulatory_fees_0507/ The FCC plans to raise nearly $340 million from regulatory fees in 2012. fcc Mon, 07 May 2012 15:34:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/radio_and_the_social_internet_0501/ As stations move more of their content online, and encourage online exchanges with their audience, there are new responsibilities beyond FCC rules. fcc Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_changes_tts_cap_eas_0420/ TTS is now allowed - on a voluntary basis - for CAP. fcc Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:05:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_updates_lpfm_channel_finder_0413/ 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. fcc Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:41:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/new_translators_thousands_lpfm_stations_0412/ In March 2012, the FCC passed two report and order actions and a further notice of proposed rulemaking to do just that. fcc Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_acts_on_lpfm_and_translator_rules_0412/ 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 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_publishes_fifth_report_eas_0322/ The new rules take effect April 30, 2012. fcc Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:32:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_rulings_lower_power_fm_and_translators_0321/ The rulings set new caps for applicants and markets, and adopts new rules to implement the Local Community Radio Act of 2010. fcc Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:37:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/translator_moves_targeted_by_fcc_0312/ 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 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_reform_bill_gets_approval_from_nab_others_0206/ 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. fcc Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:04:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/potentially_sticky_political_pitfalls_0212/ Lee Petro discusses several potentially sticky situations broadcasters should try to avoid during political ad season. fcc Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_fifth_eas_report_and_order_0112/ Some highlights: CAP converters are allowed, but governor must-carry is denied. fcc Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:50:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/political_ad_season_reminders_0112/ 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 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_extends_deadline_asymmetrical_sideband_comments_1228/ The new deadlines add an additional two weeks. The new comment deadline is Jan. 3, 2012. fcc Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/change_interference_protection_rules_1211/ 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 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc_comments_asymmetrical_iboc_1103/ 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. fcc Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:51:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/obama_rosenworcel_pai_fcc_seats_1101/ Both have established careers on Capitol Hill and have been advisers to the FCC. They would fill the seats of Copps and Attwell Baker. fcc Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fm_translator_moves_granted_under_certain_circumstances_1101/ 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. fcc Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:30:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/national_eas_test_cap_extension_1011/ The FCC and FEMA are getting ready for the national test. Are you ready? fcc Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:01:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc-extends-eas-cap-compliance-0916/ An additional nine months have been allotted for stations to be compliant. fcc Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:18:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/ownership_reports_submissions_delayed_0911/ On Aug. 23, 2011, the Commission released a public notice announcing it has pushed back the filing deadline for the Reports until Dec. 1, 2011. fcc Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:00:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/enf_of_fairness_doctrine_0830/ No longer enforced, but still in the FCC Rules, the Fairness Doctrine required broadcasters to balance opposing views on controversial issues of public significance. fcc Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:15:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fc-nov-2011-national-eas-test/ The FCC has issued a public notice to clarify some details of the upcoming national EAS test. fcc Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:46:00 EST http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/fcc-amends-part-101-0811/ The final link rule, which prohibited broadcasters from using non-BAS frequencies for their last mile links, has been lifted. fcc Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:35:00 EST