July 2011 - FCC releases rules governing digital transition of low power television stations; sets September 1, 2015 deadline *

USA - July 28 2011
On Friday, July 15, 2011, the FCC released its Second Report and Order regarding the digital transition of low power television, television translator, television booster and Class A television stations.

Co-authors: John M. Burgett, Joan Stewart.

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Parents Television Council asks FCC to review V-chip ratings agreement based on survey of parents' use of V-chip technology *

USA - July 28 2011
In late June, the Parents Television Council (PTC), filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) three new studies examining parents' views on the efficacy of the current V-chip ratings system and asked that the agency launch a review of the system with an eye towards reform. 

Co-authors: Kathleen A. Kirby.

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FCC releases rules governing digital transition of low power television stations; sets September 1, 2015 deadline *

USA - July 19 2011
On Friday, July 15, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released its Second Report and Order regarding the digital transition of low power television, television translator, television booster, and Class A television stations (collectively, "LPTV stations").

Co-authors: John M. Burgett, Joan Stewart.

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FCC issues freeze on requests to change DTV channels *

USA - May 31 2011
On May 31, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a public notice announcing that it will no longer accept petitions for rule making that request a change of a full-power DTV station's allotted channel.

Co-authors: John M. Burgett, Joan Stewart.

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FCC proposes new rules to limit loudness of TV advertisements *

USA - May 31 2011
On Friday, May 27, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) proposing rules to implement the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM Act).

Co-authors: John M. Burgett.

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