On January 4, 2023, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on three proposals to promote access by unmanned aircraft (“UA”) to licensed spectrum.
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FCC Releases NPRM on Satellite/Earth Station Application Process
On December 22, 2022, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on changes to the rules,
FCC Proposes Space Bureau
On November 3, 2022, Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced a plan to reorganize the International Bureau into two separate offices: a Space Bureau and an Office of international Affairs.
FCC September Open Meeting Agenda Released
On September 8, 2022, the FCC released the Agenda for the September Open Meeting, scheduled for Thursday,
FCC Releases Tentative Agenda for September Open Meeting
On September 8, 2022, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the September Open Meeting, scheduled for Thursday,
Congratulations to our 2023 Best Lawyers
TLP is proud to congratulate our Members, Carl Northrop, Michael Lazarus, Dennis Corbett and Gregg Skall, for their inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
PSHSB Urges EAS Participants to Secure EAS Equipment
On August 5, 2022, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (“PSHSB” or “Bureau”) released a Public Notice advising EAS Participants to take steps to secure their EAS equipment against risks impacting devices that are publicly accessible from the Internet.
FCC Releases NPRM on Local TV Reports Used to Determine Station’s DMA
On July 14, 2022 the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on the proposal that the Commission should amend their rules to eliminate the references to the Annual Station Index and Household Estimates and instead specify the Local TV Report as the successor publication to be used to determine a station’s designated market area (“DMA”).
TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Invoices Due September 6, 2022
On June 8, 2022, the Media Bureau released a Public Notice reminding all low power TV and TV translator (LPTV/translator) stations,
FCC Announces Effective Date of EAS and WEA R&O Provisions
On June 6, 2022, the FCC published in the Federal Register Notice that OMB had approved 47 C.F.R.
FCC Will Decommission Legacy CORES July 15, 2022
On May 27, 2022, the Office of Managing Director released a Public Notice announcing that the FCC’s Legacy Commission Registration System (“Legacy CORES”) will be decommissioned on July 15,
Broadcaster Liability For Non -“Use” Attack Ads By Gregg P. Skall
The 2022 Mid-Term political season is well underway and is already proving to be extremely contentious. Broadcasters are being bombarded with political ads from candidates and non-candidates alike.
FCC Sets Comment Dates for Geo-Targeted Content on FM Booster Stations
On May 5, 2022, the FCC published in the Federal Register a Media Bureau Notice seeking to refresh the record on a December 1,
Chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces Staffing Changes
On April 4, 2022, the Chairwoman released two announcements related to staffing changes in Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s office. First, the Chairwoman announced that her Acting Chief of Staff,
FCC Publishes Order Updating Radio Technical Rules In Fed. Reg.
On March 18, 2022, the FCC published in the Federal Register the Report and Order (“Order”) adopting updated technical rules for the broadcast radio services,
FCC Releases R&O Updating Radio Technical Rules
On February 17, 2022, the FCC released a Report and Order (“Order”) adopting updated technical rules for the broadcast radio services.
FCC Releases February Open Meeting Agenda
On February 11, 2022, the FCC released the Agenda for the February Open Meeting, scheduled for Friday,
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule Released
On January 6, 2022, the Department of Treasury released the Final Rule for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“CSLFRF”),
FCC Releases NPRM Updating Equipment Authorization Rules
On January 25, 2022, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on incorporating four new updated standards that are integral to the testing of equipment and accreditation of laboratories that test RF devices,
FCC Releases December Open Meeting Tentative Agenda
On November 23, 2021, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the December Open Commission Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday,
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