Regulatory Fee Filer and Broadcast Fact Sheet Now Available
The FCC's Regulatory Fee Filer web site is now available for licensees to prepare and submit their annual regulatory fees in advance of the September 19th deadline. The website can be accessed here, and allows licensees to submit their fees electronically without the need to fill out a paper Form 159 and mail the fees to the FCC's bank. Alternatively, if licensees prefer to file in paper with a check, the fee filer web site will allow you to complete and print an FCC Form 159 Remittance Advice to accompany your payment. A copy of the Commission's Public Notice with the full details is available here.
In addition, the Commission has now released its Media Services Regulatory Fee Fact Sheet with all the pertinent details for broadcast stations. A copy of the six page Fact Sheet is available here, and provides specifics on fee amounts, payment codes, and how to submit the fees. Stations are encouraged to start early and make sure their regulatory fees are paid on time to avoid the possibility of a 25% late fee.