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2008 BROADCASTERS' CALENDAR
The following deadlines are based on information known by us as of the
date hereof, may or may not apply to a particular broadcaster, are for
general informational purposes only, and should be double-checked for
currency close to each pertinent date/deadline...click here for the complete calendar. |
FCC RELEASES DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION FORM 388 WHICH MUST BE FILED BY APRIL 10, 2008
As we have previously advised, on March 3, the FCC released a Report and Order outlining new requirements imposed on full-power television stations for educating consumers about the February 17, 2009 transition to digital television service. On March 28, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that it had received the necessary approvals from the OMB and that the new rules, including reporting requirements, would become effective on Monday, March 31, 2008. As a result of that announcement, full-power television stations must file with the FCC their first FCC Form 388 quarterly report by April 10, 2008. |
FCC ADOPTS NEW DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
On March 3, the FCC released a Report and Order outlining new requirements for the education of consumers regarding the February 17, 2009 transition to digital television service. This Advisory focuses on the Report and Order’s specific ramifications for television broadcasters. While no requirements for radio broadcasters are being mandated, the Commission strongly encourages radio broadcasters to participate in the education of the public on the transition to digital television. Click here for the pdf. |
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