The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has largely granted the NAB’s request and will again extend for 18 months to November 26,
Fletcher Heald Attorney Matt McCormick Recognized for Outstanding Service to Broadcast Industry
The Oregon Association of Broadcasters honored retired Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth attorney Matt McCormick with the Tom McCall Leadership Award,
Biden Announces Nomination of Anna Gomez to Fifth FCC Seat
President Joe Biden has announced that he plans to nominate Anna Gomez to serve as an FCC Commissioner.
Currently, Gomez is a Senior Advisor to the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
Currently, Gomez is a Senior Advisor to the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
Upcoming FCC Broadcast Filing Deadlines for June and July
June 1
Annual EEO Public Inspection File Report – Broadcasters with Station Employment Units comprised of radio and/or television stations with five or more full-time employees licensed to communities in Arizona,
Annual EEO Public Inspection File Report – Broadcasters with Station Employment Units comprised of radio and/or television stations with five or more full-time employees licensed to communities in Arizona,
FCC Ends COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Measures for Political Advertising Lowest Unit Charge Calculations
On the heels of the expiration of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the FCC has announced that they too will be rescinding some pandemic-related relief measures.
FCC Announces EEO Mid-term Reviews Begin June 1 and New Online Public Inspection File EEO Mid-term Requirement for Radio Stations
The FCC announced today via Public Notice that mid-term EEO reviews for radio stations in DC, Maryland, Virginia,
FCC Announces EEO Audits
On April 24, 2023 the FCC released its most recent list of broadcast stations that will be audited regarding their compliance with the FCC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) rules.
FCC Chair Announces “Future of Television” Initiative and Shares Update on Next Gen TV Transition
During her address today at the 2023 NAB Show, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared two developments in the Next Generation Television (“Next Gen TV” or “ATSC 3.0”) rulemaking.
FCC Opens Rulemaking Proceeding to Implement the Low Power Protection Act’s Window for Eligible LPTVs to Apply for Conversion to Class A Designation
On March 30, 2023, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on the following proposed rules for a one-year filing window for eligible LPTV stations to apply for conversion to Class A designation:
Eligibility Requirements
The Commission proposes three eligibility requirements that LPTV stations must meet to apply for conversion to Class A status,
Eligibility Requirements
The Commission proposes three eligibility requirements that LPTV stations must meet to apply for conversion to Class A status,
FCC’s Spectrum Auction Authority Expires
On March 9, 2023, the FCC’s spectrum auction authority expired for the first time since it was initially granted in 1993.
