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FCC Provides Broadcasters Limited Relief on April Children’s Programming Preemptions and Pre-Filing Notices for June 1 Renewal Filings

By David Oxenford on April 10, 2020

Posted in Children's Programming and Advertising, License Renewal, Programming Regulations, Television

The FCC announced two actions yesterday providing broadcasters targeted relief during the heart of this pandemic. In a Public Notice released yesterday, the FCC announced that it will waive its rules to allow the preemption of children’s educational and informational programs during the month of April to allow TV stations to air live or near-live…

David OxenfordPartner

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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preemption of children's programming

FCC Provides Broadcasters Limited Relief on April Children’s Programming Preemptions and Pre-Filing Notices for June 1 Renewal Filings

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