Broadcaster Public Notice Rules Are 'Superfluous,' NAB Tells FCC
Requirements that broadcasters provide public notice of license applications are “superfluous and simply do not result in public comment,” said NAB meeting with aides to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Thursday, recounted a filing posted Monday in docket 17-264 (see 1808170047">1808170047).…
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The FCC should allow broadcasters to fulfill the requirements with on-air announcements that refer the public to websites, NAB said. “The record in this proceeding cannot support retention of the print newspaper requirement with regard to any stations or applications,” NAB said. “Stations that cannot generate on-air notices should either be permitted to place notices online or be exempt from the requirement.”