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FCC Satellite TV Regulatory Fee Stance Needs Reaffirming, Ramar Says

The FCC should reaffirm its approach of assessing lower satellite TV station regulatory fees on both stations receiving Note 5 waivers and on those recognized as satellites in standard industry sources like BIA Kelsey or the TV and Cable Factbook,…

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Ramar Communications said in a meeting with a Commissioner Mignon Clyburn aide recapped in a docket 17-134 filing posted Friday. Barring that, Ramar said, the agency should make clear that non-Note 5 waver stations will have the opportunity to show if they're satellite and not "standalone" stations. Communications Daily's parent publishes the Factbook.