Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: Satellite Communications Company Resolves Team Telecom Agreement Violations Through $175,000 Consent Decree Michigan AM Station Cited for Tower and…
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FCC Enforcement Monitor — December 2025
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: FCC Issues Notice to Virginia Property Owner Over Pirate Radio Activity Public Media Organization Enters into $86,400 Consent Decree…
From Space to Spectrum: The FCC’s August 2025 Open Meeting Rundown
On Thursday, August 7, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) held its monthly Open Meeting, where it considered items spanning several industries, including broadcasting, satellite communications, and public safety, among others. The expansive agenda reflected the Commission’s full court press on agency-wide regulatory streamlining, system modernization, and expansion of…
EAS Participants Must File FCC Form One by October 3, 2025
The FCC’s rules require that all Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants update their identifying information in the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) annually. Accordingly, the FCC has released a Public Notice announcing that the deadline for updating and submitting the ETRS Form One for 2025 will be Friday, October 3, 2025.…
FCC Enforcement Monitor January 2025
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: Washington State Television Licensee Agrees to $29,000 Consent Decree for Public File Violations Numerous FCC Rule Infractions Lead to…
FCC Enforcement Monitor December 2024
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: Unauthorized Oregon Radio Station Transfers Yield $16,000 Penalty Consent Decree Over Upgrade of EAS Equipment Includes $1.1 Million Payment…
FCC Enforcement Monitor October 2024
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: National Cable Sports Network Draws Proposed Fine of $146,976 for Transmitting False EAS Tones For-Profit Arrangement Lands Michigan Noncommercial…
FCC Provides Stations Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton More Time to Upload Third Quarter Issues/Programs Lists
Following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene across the American southeast and in anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, the FCC has announced an extension of the deadline to upload Third Quarter Issues/Programs Lists for radio and television stations in states particularly affected by Hurricane Helene (note that the Public Notice…
EAS Participants Must File FCC Form One by October 4, 2024
The FCC’s rules require that all Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants update their identifying information in the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) annually. Accordingly, all EAS Participants must update and submit their ETRS Form One for 2024 by Friday, October 4, 2024. For broadcasters, EAS Participants include full power radio…
FCC Enforcement Monitor January 2023
Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: TV Network Draws Proposed Fine of $504,000 for Transmitting False EAS Tones FCC Cites Equipment Supplier for Marketing Unauthorized Devices…