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FCC Releases TCPA NPRM
On June 9, 2023, the FCC released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on strengthening consumer consent for robocalls and robotexts under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”).
FCC Extends ULS, TCNS, E-106, and ASR Filing Deadlines Due to System Outages
On June 13, 2023, the FCC released a Public Notice providing initial guidance on certain filing deadlines and review periods affected by system outages of the following FCC databases:
- Universal Licensing System (ULS)
- Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS)
- E-106 System
- Antenna Structure Registration System (ASR)
These systems have been unavailable since approximately 6:30 p.m.
FCC Releases 12 GHz Item
On May 19, 2023, the FCC released the Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order on the 12.2-12.7 GHz (12.2 GHz band) and the 12.7-13.25 GHz (12.7 GHz band) bands.
EEO Mid-Term Review Cycle Beginning June 1, 2023
On May 11, 2023, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that the next EEO mid-term review cycle will commence on June 1,
FCC Releases June Open Meeting Tentative Agenda
On May 18, 2023, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the June Open Commission Meeting, scheduled for June 8,
FCC Enforcement Advisory on Foreign Ownership Disclosures
On April 20, 2023, the FCC released an Enforcement Advisory reminding certain FCC licensees and authorization holders that they must seek and receive FCC approval prior to assignments or transfers of control through mergers,
FCC Releases Policy Statement on Spectrum Management
i. The Commission notes it will expect proponents of a harmful interference claim to supply sufficiently complete, transparent, and reproducible quantitative analytical models of the interactions between radio services,
FCC Releases April Open Meeting Tentative Agenda
On March 30, 2023, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the April Open Meeting, scheduled for April 20,
International Bureau Releases Application Fee Filing Guide
On March 3, 2023, the FCC International Bureau released its Application Fee Filing Guide for 2023. The Guide provides an updated fee schedule for international and satellite service applications,
Computer Modeled Proofs of FM Directional Antennas by Gregg P. Skall
Last May, the FCC changed its rules to make it significantly easier for FM radio broadcasters to verify their directional patterns.
FCC Releases Tentative Agenda for March Open Meeting
On February 23, 2023, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the March Open Meeting, scheduled for March 16,
DON’T MESS WITH EAS – 2.0 By: Gregg P. Skall
In November 2021, FOX aired a three-second excerpt of the Emergency Alert System alert tones as part of a comedic,
The Rules on Alcohol Advertising – Served Straight Up By Gregg P. Skall
Questions frequently arise regarding the legality of advertising certain “red flag” products. The products that might be placed in the “red flag” category include alcohol,
Emergency Alert System – New Rules and Many Changes By Gregg P. Skall
The security of the nation’s alert and warning systems is essential to helping safeguard the lives and property of all Americans.
FCC Publishes NPRM on Satellite/Earth Station Application Process in Fed. Reg.
On January 17, 2023, the FCC published in the Federal Register the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) seeking comment on changes to the rules,
FCC Releases NPRM on Licensed Spectrum for Unmanned Aircraft
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.
FCC Releases January Open Meeting Tentative Agenda
On January 5, 2023, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the January Open Meeting scheduled for January 26,
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 Opens New Private Entity Robocall Portal
On December 20, 2022, the Enforcement Bureau announced that, pursuant to TRACED ACT directives and FCC rules,
