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FCC Chair Names New Chief Counsel
By George Winslow published
Other staff changes include the departure of Umair Javed

Pubcasters Ask FCC for More Flexibility in NextGen TV Deployments
By Tom Butts published
APTS, PBS want to be able to ‘mix and match’ licensing flexibility for primary and multicast streams

It’s Official: Long-Standing Rule to Post Broadcast Licenses Is Nixed
By Susan Ashworth published
FCC order formally eliminates requirement that broadcasters post licenses at a physical location.

FCC Investigating Possible Reforms to Technical Regulations
By Michael Balderston published

Broadcasters Facing Obstacles to Meet EAS Deadline
By Michael Balderston published
Any broadcasters still needing to file Form 1 for the nationwide EAS test on Sept. 27 might be cutting it pretty close.

FCC Increases Video Description Rules
By Michael Balderston published
Blind or visually impaired viewers will have more access to video described programming as a result of new rules from the FCC.

FCC Proposes Radio Station Fee Changes for 2017
By Susan Ashworth published
Have some strong feelings about those regulatory fees collected by the Federal Communications Commission? Here’s the chance to tell the commission what you think.
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