Media Ownership Rules

FCC Regulator to take action on broadcast ownership caps, ATSC 1.0 sunset

The action starts the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Regulatory Review of media ownership rules that many station groups would like to see changed

Urges FCC to liberalize TV and radio ownership rules as part of its 2018 quadrennial review of broadcast ownership rules

Argues Third Circuit decision to reject was not consistent with FCC’s prime directive

A permanent decision is on hold until the Supreme Court rules on FCC’s new media ownership rules

Brief argues FCC was “arbitrary and capricious” in its deregulation effort of media ownership rules

Will scrutinize Third Circuit remand of FCC's local ownership changes

FCC seeking reversal of Third Circuit Court rejection of updated rules

Says court has prevented commission from doing its Congressional-mandated duty