FCC Asks Court to Toss NAB’s Quadrennial Petition
The commission says there’s nothing unreasonable in how it has managed the process
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The commission says there’s nothing unreasonable in how it has managed the process
The association says the FCC is acting illegally and unreasonably by starting the 2022...
It thinks NAB proposal to substantially deregulate FM would be harmful
Also, FCC announces deadline for new comments about media ownership
But could easing of subcaps still come into play?
Cites passage of time and pandemic as reasons to reopen comments
SCOTUS says FCC can eliminate some rules; industry responds
Top court reverses Third Circuit judgment
Outgoing chairman asks why broadcasters should have special rules at all
Says FCC can change rules without reviewing impact on minority/female ownership
Move to loosen broadcast ownership rules stymied after appeals court says changes fail to...
Read excerpts of iHeartMedia’s arguments to the commission about easing FM ownership rules
FCC defends efforts, or in Prometheus’ view lack of them, on diversity
Organization says “extreme proposal” for revamping radio ownership rules could “destroy” ownership diversity
Deadline for reply comments is May 29
Says agency still has not justified decision in light of lack of broadcast diversity
Comments filed as part of the 2018 Quadrennial Review record
Here’s a summary of what’s at stake in the current commission NPRM
Republican-led commission emphasizes modernizing rules, lone Democrat cautions against consolidation
The NAB said current rules impede stations’ ability to compete and serve local communities
Says its members would be hurt by reinstating outdated restrictions
Changes are part of the "modernization" efforts, but Democrats are skeptical