Latest about Main Studio Rule
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would prioritize license application review for broadcasters that provide locally originated programming
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied a petition from Prometheus Radio Project that it effectively stay the FCC's November vote to deregulate local broadcast ownership.
The new FCC rule eliminating a nearly 80-year old requirement that each AM, FM and TV station maintain a main studio in its community of license will take effect Jan. 8, 2018.
Many broadcasters have strong opinions about the potential elimination of the main studio rule, but the deadline to share those thoughts with the FCC is coming up.
When it comes to the impact that the removal of the main studio rule could have on the broadcast industry, comments run the gamut.
On Thursday the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would eliminate the Main Studio Rule.
It’s an idea that could bring major change to the way that broadcast businesses manage their facilities, staff and content distribution.
