The Media Bureau said last month that March 31 is the effective date for publication of the commission’s DTV consumer education in the Federal Register.
Based on the publication date, the first quarterly consumer education reports must be filed no later than April 10.
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The Multi-Channel Video Programming Distributor EEO Program Annual Report must be filed electronically with the commission no later than midnight, Sept. 30
Multi-Channel Video Programming Distributors must file their annual Multi-Channel Video Programming Distributor EEO Program Annual Report.
The public notice released March 21 also addresses the deadline for expedited processing of DTV construction permits.
The commission is seeking comment on steps it could take to promote the education of consumers about the DTV transition.
Stations have been instructed to electronically file their first quarterly report (FCC Form 388) next Thursday, April 10.
The bureau said Oct. 12 that sufficient time was allotted for comments on proposals to promote minority and female media ownership and denied two requests for an extension.
In response to a request from several interest groups, the Media Bureau extended the deadline for comments on the transfer of licenses in the Adelphia Communications matter
The first two will focus on issues to prepare seniors, minorities and non-English speakers for the transition to digital over-the-air TV broadcasting.