Non-Comms

On-Air Third-Party Fundraising Rule Revised for Some Noncommercial Stations May 3, 2017

At its April meeting, the FCC adopted a new Order to implement rules that will provide noncommercial stations with some flexibility to conduct on-air fundraising for certain non-profit entities, while...

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NOT Due June 1, 2016: Ohio Noncommercial Television Station Biennial Ownership Reports; Biennial Ownership Reports for All Ohio Stations Are Due December 1, 2017 May 2, 2017

Historically, FCC Biennial Ownership Reports for Ohio noncommercial television stations were due to be filed with the FCC by June 1 of odd-numbered years (unless a station is owned as...

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Greater Third Party Fundraising Flexibility on the Horizon for NCEs March 31, 2017

It appears that the FCC is ready to complete the proceeding it began five years ago to consider allowing noncommercial broadcasters to engage in on-air fundraising activities for other entities. ...

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Media Bureau Rescinds Prior Bureau Order Relating to New Noncommercial Ownership Reporting Requirement February 6, 2017

As another part of new-Chairman Pai’s post-Wheeler “clean-up” efforts, the Media Bureau—now under new management—has issued an order (the “February 2 Order”) rescinding its prior order that had affirmed new...

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Noncommercial Stations: The FCC Has Announced That Biennial Ownership Reports Are Due December 1, 2017 December 21, 2016

In Ohio, noncommercial television stations have traditionally filed biennial ownership reports on June 1 of odd-numbered years (such as 2017), and noncommercial radio stations have traditionally filed biennial ownership reports...

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Ohio Noncommercial Television Station Biennial Ownership Reports Due June 1, 2015 May 21, 2015

Biennial Ownership Reports must be filed with the FCC by June 1, 2015, for all Ohio noncommercial television stations, unless a station is owned as part of a group of...

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