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With the fast-paced evolution of the television industry, from broadcasting to streaming platforms, keeping abreast of federal policies is paramount. Key updates in the Federal Register can influence everything from advertising standards to technical compliance, affecting broadcasters, media companies, and policy experts.

Why Monitor Television-Related Federal Updates?

  1. Avoid Regulatory Penalties: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other bodies regularly release regulations affecting content delivery and broadcasting standards. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines for broadcasters and streaming services.

  2. Stay Ahead of Policy Changes: With technology and consumer habits in constant flux, federal agencies frequently adapt policies that influence television content distribution, accessibility, and ownership rights.

  3. Respond to Open Comment Periods: Stakeholders, including companies and industry groups, often have a chance to voice their opinions during open comment periods. Keeping informed ensures that your organization can provide input when it matters most.

  4. Plan for Industry Shifts: Understanding emerging regulations can help media companies and legal advisors strategize for long-term shifts, such as changes in advertising rules or content licensing.

Industries and Groups Benefiting from Monitoring

  • Broadcast Networks: Stay compliant with the latest transmission standards and content regulations to maintain operational integrity.
  • Streaming Services: Adapt to new policies around content accessibility and user privacy to appeal to broader audiences.
  • Legal Advisors: Anticipate legal challenges and regulatory changes that might impact your clients' television rights and licenses.
  • Policy Experts: Analyze and interpret the impact of new regulations on media distribution and broadcasting.

Recent Trends

The television industry is witnessing a significant shift to digital platforms, sparking regulatory interest in streaming content and its implications for traditional broadcasting. Recent proposals have focused on data privacy and accessibility, aiming to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests.

How AI-Powered Monitoring Helps

Navigating the intricate landscape of federal regulations requires an intelligent approach to data curation and alerting. Our service, FedMonitor, uses AI-powered tools to:

  • Filter Critical Updates: We deliver only the most relevant documents related to television policies to your preferred communication channels, be it Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Salesforce.
  • Ensure Quick Understanding: Our algorithms categorize updates by relevance, helping you and your team to rapidly assess compliance needs and opportunities.
  • Timely Notifications: Be the first to know about new rules and comment periods with instant email or SMS notifications, ensuring your strategic planning is always on track.

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Latest Documents

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This document amends the Table of TV Allotments (table) of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules by substituting channel *29 for channel *13 at Monroe, Louisiana in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Louisiana Educati...
Rule Apr 10, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking, as amended, filed by CHANNEL 33, INC. (Channel 33 or Petitioner), the licensee of KHSV, channel 2, Las Vegas, Nevada (Station or KHSV). Petitioner requests that the B...
Proposed Rule Mar 25, 2025
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on several proposed updates to broadcast radio and TV rules to better reflect current application processing requirements, clarify ambiguity, and remove referen...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of KPTV(TV), channel 12, Portland, Oregon (Station or KPTV(TV)). Petitioner requests that the...
Proposed Rule Mar 18, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of KVVU-TV, channel 9, Henderson, Nevada (Station or KVVU-TV). Petitioner requests that the B...
Proposed Rule Mar 18, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of KSCW-DT, channel 12, Wichita, Kansas (Station or KSCW-DT). Petitioner requests that the Bu...
Proposed Rule Mar 05, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of KNOE-TV, channel 8, Monroe, Louisiana (Station or KNOE-TV). Petitioner requests that the B...
Proposed Rule Mar 04, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of WYMT-TV, channel 12, Hazard, Kentucky (Station or WYMT-TV). Petitioner requests that the B...
Proposed Rule Mar 04, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed July 15, 2024, as amended on January 6, 2025, by Gray Television Licensee LLC (Petitioner), the permittee of unbuilt full power television station KCBU, channel...
Proposed Rule Mar 03, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Louisiana Educational Television Authority (LETA or Petitioner) on January 10, 2025, as amended January 14, 2025, the licensee of noncommercial educational te...
Proposed Rule Feb 28, 2025
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, an information collection associated with implementing the requirement tha...
Rule Feb 21, 2025
In this document, the Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by TV-49, Inc. (TV-49 or Petitioner), the permittee of an unbuilt full power television s...
Proposed Rule Feb 21, 2025
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray) and SagamoreHill of Lubbock, LLC (SagamoreHill and collectively, th...
Rule Dec 12, 2024
The Copyright Royalty Judges announce a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the royalty rate that noncommercial radio stations at certain colleges, universities, and other educational institutions that are not affiliated with National Public Radio mu...
Rule Nov 29, 2024
The Copyright Royalty Judges announce a cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 2.6% in the royalty rates satellite carriers pay for a compulsory license under the Copyright Act. The COLA is based on the change in the Consumer Price Index from October 20...
Rule Nov 29, 2024
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, an information collection associated with implementing the "all-in" rule,...
Rule Nov 06, 2024
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) revises the technical rules for low-power auxiliary station (LPAS) devices to permit a recently developed type of wireless microphone system, termed herein as a Wireless Multichanne...
Rule Oct 18, 2024
In this document, the Commission revises its Schedule of Regulatory Fees to recover $390,192,000 that Congress has required the Commission to collect for its fiscal year (FY) 2024. Sections 9 and 9A of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act...
Rule Sep 25, 2024
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray), the licensee of KFVS-TV (Station or KFVS-TV), Cape Girardeau, Miss...
Rule Sep 17, 2024
On June 24, 2024, the Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by King Broadcasting Company (Petitioner or King Broadcasting), the licensee of KTVB, channel 7, Boise,...
Rule Sep 06, 2024
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