Latest about regulatory & standards
FCC Sets Comment Deadlines for Main Studio Rule NPRM
Many broadcasters have strong opinions about the potential elimination of the main studio rule, but the deadline to share those thoughts with the FCC is coming up.
FCC Schedules Time to Drill Down on ATSC 3.0
It’s in the books, the FCC will take some time at the end of June to discuss the ATSC 3.0 transmission standard with stakeholders.
House Passes IPAWS Update
The House of Representatives have passed S.1180, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems Modernization Act of 2015.
Bill to Address Repack Shortcomings Advances
The House Energy & Commerce Committee has voted to set up funds to help full- and low-power stations, TV translators and FM broadcasters.
Third Circuit Won't Block FCC Broadcast Dereg
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied a petition from Prometheus Radio Project that it effectively stay the FCC's November vote to deregulate local broadcast ownership.
ATSC 3.0 Rollout Can Begin Next Month
Broadcasters will soon get the green flag on their race to an interactive, geo-targeted, video-on-demand future.
