FCC Fines

Quarterly Issues Programs List Reminder

By David Oxenford on October 1, 2006

Within 10 days of the end of each calender quarter, broadcasters (both commercial and noncommercial) need to place into their public inspection files their quarterly issues programs lists. We recently published an advisory with details of this quarterly obligation, and a suggested form for the public file report. Remember that these reports need to be in your file…

FCC Enforcement Continues

By David Oxenford on September 6, 2006

Posted in FCC Fines

Today, the FCC released an order fining a station over $16,000 for not having a local main studio, for operating over its authorized power at night, and for not maintaining a local public inspection fine. Many might think that these violations are obvious ones. Yet weekly, the FCC issues notices of fines for stations all over the country. …

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David Oxenford represents broadcasting and digital media companies in connection with regulatory, transactional and intellectual property issues. He has represented broadcasters and webcasters before the Federal Communications Commission, the Copyright Royalty Board, courts and other government agencies for over 30 years.

David O'ConnorPartner

David has coordinated the purchase and sale of numerous radio and television stations, and has helped telecommunications companies, industry associations, broadcasters, educational institutions and others with FCC compliance matters and advocacy in regulatory proceedings, such as those related to new technologies, media ownership, and spectrum allocations. David also advises voice and data providers on issues related to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for the deaf and hard of hearing, including Internet-based Video Relay Services (VRS) and IP Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS), and otherwise helps clients with all of their FCC-related needs.

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FCC Fines

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