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Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS via NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
2009 · second_quarter · 2A
Issues relating to direct-to-consumer advertising.
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Source: Senate LDA
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
CALM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
CALM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
CALM Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
DTV Delay Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
DTV Delay Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
DTV Delay Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
DTV Delay Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Performance Rights Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Radio Spectrum Inventory Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Radio Spectrum Inventory Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Radio Spectrum Inventory Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 Provisions concerning the marketing of food to children.
Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 Provisions concerning the marketing of food to children.
To amend the Small Business Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from selling loans made by the Administrator under the disaster loan program.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
To amend the Small Business Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from selling loans made by the Administrator under the disaster loan program.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
To amend the Small Business Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from selling loans made by the Administrator under the disaster loan program.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.2060: To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.4789: To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. S.1353: A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. S.2500: A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings. H.R. 7084: To amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters. Before the US Copyright Office: Copyright Office RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries Before the White House: Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.2060: Internet Radio Equality Act, all provisions H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; all provisions H.R.4789: Performance Rights Act; all provisions S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; all provisions S.1353: Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007; all provisions S.2500: Performance Rights Act; all provisions H.R.7084: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008; all provisions Before the US Copyright Office: Copyright Office RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries Before the White House: Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA.
Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
Enhancing Drug Safety and Innovation Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.1561: To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety and oversight, and for other purposes. H.R.2900: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes. H.R.3580: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes. H.R.4083: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of monographs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes. S.1082: An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products, and for other purposes. S.2311: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of monographs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes.
Wireless Innovation Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Wireless Innovation Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Wireless Innovation Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
Internet Radio Equality Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.2060: To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. H.R.4789: To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. S.1353: A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. S.2500: A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings. Before the US Copyright Office Issues relating to Docket No. RM-2005-7; Notice of Inquiry requesting information for the preparation of the first report to the Congress required by the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004.
Internet Radio Equality Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.2060: To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.4789: To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. S.1353: A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. S.2500: A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings. H.R. 7084: To amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters. Before the US Copyright Office: Copyright Office RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries Before the White House: Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations.
Internet Radio Equality Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.2060: Internet Radio Equality Act, all provisions H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; all provisions H.R.4789: Performance Rights Act; all provisions S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; all provisions S.1353: Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007; all provisions S.2500: Performance Rights Act; all provisions H.R.7084: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008; all provisions Before the US Copyright Office: Copyright Office RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries Before the White House: Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA.
Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
National Digital Television Consumer Education Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
Local Community Radio Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Local Community Radio Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Local Community Radio Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
Television Freedom Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
H.R.1561: To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety and oversight, and for other purposes. H.R.2900: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes. H.R.3580: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes. H.R.4083: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of monographs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes. S.1082: An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products, and for other purposes. S.2311: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of monographs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes.
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2009 · first_quarter · 1A
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
H.R.1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 Provisions concerning the marketing of food to children.
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
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2009 · second_quarter · 2A
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Issues relating to direct-to-consumer advertising.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.2903: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. S.649: Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, a bill to require an inventory of radio spectrum bands managed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Federal Communications Commission- All provisions. S.899: DTV Cliff Effect Assistance Act of 2009, to establish an assistance program for the construction of digital TV translators to fill coverage gaps that are created from the transition from analog to digital signals All provisions. Before the National Economic Council: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education and outreach initiatives. Before the Office of Management and Budget: Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol. Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness. Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices; ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187 In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269 In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26 In the Matter of Petition for Rule Making of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, RM-11531 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Land Mobile-TV Sharing Rules in the 470-512 MHz Band, RM-11527 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems, LLC to Operate CARS Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas; DA No. 07-1946 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
Issues relating to direct-to-consumer advertising.
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the US Copyright Office: RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries RM 2008-8, Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies Before the Copyright Royalty Board: In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1 Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License, Docket No. 2008-7
H.R.1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 Provisions concerning the marketing of food to children.
Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues concerning newly proposed user fees for communications spectrum. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues relating to the reinstatement of tax incentives for the sale of communications properties to socially disadvantaged entities. Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act. Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming. Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies. H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions. H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.328: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.352: DTV Delay Act, a bill to postpone the DTV transition date All provisions. S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media All provisions. S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions. Before the White House: Issues concerning a delay of the DTV transition deadline and related consumer education, outreach and preparedness initiatives. Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Department of Homeland Security: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alert Protocol. Before the Federal Communications Commission: Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 Before the Federal Communications Commission, continued: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of An Inquiry into the Commissions Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification; MM Docket No. 93-177 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket No. 05-231 In the Matter of Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; ET Docket No. 99-254 In the Matter of Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety; WT Docket No. 96-86 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Former Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to Part 27 of the Commissions Rules; WT Docket No. 06-169. In the Matter of Implementation of Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; Establishment of DTV Transition Analog Nightlight Program; MB Docket No. 08-255 In the Matter of Implementation of the DTV Delay Act; MB Docket No. 09-17. In the Matter of Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band; PS Docket No. 06-229 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands; WT Docket No. 06-150. In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Petition for Rulemaking of Highway Information Systems, Inc. to Revise and Update the Travelers Information Station Rules, and on the Petition of the American Association of Information Radio Operators for Ruling on Travelers Information Station Rules; PS Docket No. 09-19/RM-11514
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.2060: Internet Radio Equality Act, all provisions H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; all provisions H.R.4789: Performance Rights Act; all provisions S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; all provisions S.1353: Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007; all provisions S.2500: Performance Rights Act; all provisions H.R.7084: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008; all provisions Before the US Copyright Office: Copyright Office RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries Before the White House: Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations. Before the US Patent and Trademark Office: Positions of the United States before the World Intellectual Property Organization concerning a broadcasters' treaty and new international standards for exceptions and limitations to copyright. Before the Copyright Royalty Board: Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Determination Proceeding, Docket No. 2006-3 CRB DPRA.
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
No activity during this reporting period.
H.R.2060: To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.4789: To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. S.1353: A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. S.2500: A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings. H.R. 7084: To amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters. Before the US Copyright Office: Copyright Office RM 2000-7, Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords, Including Digital Phonorecord Deliveries Before the White House: Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations.
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.CON.RES.244: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.3559: To require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.CON.RES.82: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258 In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; MM Docket No. 99-25 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Extension of the Filing Requirement For Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398); MM Docket No. 00-44 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 11 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; CS Docket No. 98-82 In the Matter of Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999: Local Broadcast Signal Carriage Issues; CS Docket No. 00-96 In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0214 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Public Interest Obligations of TV Broadcast Licensees; MM Docket No. 99-360 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Regulations Governing Attribution of Broadcast and Cable/MDS Interests; MM Docket No. 94-150 In the Matter of Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 99-204 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 00-168 In the Matter of The Commercial Mobile Alert System; PS Docket No. 07-287 In the Matter of The Commissions Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits; MM Docket No. 92-264 In the Matter of Third Periodic Review of the Commissions Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television; MB Docket No. 07-91 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning digital converter box coupon eligibility for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Docket No. 080324461-8462-01. Issues relating to retailer certification for sales of digital converter boxes.
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2007 · year_end · YY
H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses.
S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.
S.1082: An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products, and for other purposes.
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WT 03-187 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds
XM-Sirius Merger Issues
S.1353 Title: A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Proposed WIPO Treaty on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations H.R.2060 Title: To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes.
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HR 3323, the Free Flow Information Act of 2005, legislation to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S 2831, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2006, to guarantee the free flow of information to the public through a free and active press while protecting the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice. S.967 Prepackaged News Story Announcement Act of 2005, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that prepackaged news stories contain announcements that inform viewers that the information within was provided by the United States. All provisions relating to television broadcasting.
S.1053, 527 Reform Act of 2005, A bill to amend the Federal Electon Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in the section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must register as political committees and for other purpopses. Provisions relating to political committees. S.1355, A bill to enhance the adoption of health information technology and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of healthcare in the United States. Before the Federal Trade Commission: Regarding FTC File No. PO645O5 H.R. 513, 527 Reform Act of 2006, To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must register as political committees, and for other purposes. Provisions relating to political committees.
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Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
No activity during this reporting period.
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
H.R.1561: To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety and oversight, and for other purposes. H.R.2900: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes. H.R.3580: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes. H.R.4083: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of monographs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes. S.1082: An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products, and for other purposes. S.2311: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal of monographs, to expand the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate drug advertising, and for other purposes.
H.R.2060: To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. H.R.4789: To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. S.1353: A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. S.2500: A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings. Before the US Copyright Office Issues relating to Docket No. RM-2005-7; Notice of Inquiry requesting information for the preparation of the first report to the Congress required by the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
S.1353: A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes.
Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger Issues related to cable carriage of broadcast programming Issues related to AM radio station use of FM translator stations
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
S.1742 Title: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748 Title: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.1309 Title: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.2905 Title: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
H.R.2900 Title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes. S.1285 Title: A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes. S.936 Title: A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes. S.1082 Title: An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize drug and device user fees and ensure the safety of medical products, and for other purposes. H.R.1561 Title: To amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety and oversight, and for other purposes.
S.1267 Title: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2102 Title: To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.
ET 02-380 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Bands ET 04-186 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands ET 07-61, In the Matter of Petitions of Electric Mirror, LLC and Kohler Co. for Temporary ET 07-62 Waiver of Section 15.117 of the Commission’s Rules MB 02-277 In the Matter of the 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review S.1780 Title: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. H.R.602 Title: To amend section 119 of title 17, United States Code, to allow the secondary transmission to any subscriber in the State of Oklahoma of primary transmissions of local network stations in that State. S.602 Title: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology S.4 Title: A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. Proposed Amendment to Fiscal Year 2008 financial services and general government appropriations bill to regulate violent television programming. Proposed Amendment to Fiscal Year 2008 financial services and general government appropriations bill to regulate specific language on broadcast television Before the Federal Communications Commission: MB 05-181 In the Matter of Implementation of Section 210 of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 to Amend Section 338 of the Communications Act MB 06-121 In the Matter of the 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review MB 07-18 Application of NewsCorporation and the DirecTV Group, Inc., Transferors, and Liberty Media Corporation, Transferee, for Authority to Transfer Control MB 07-57 In the matter of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., Consolidated Application for Authority to Transfer Control of XM Radio Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. MM 00-244 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets MM 01-235 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers MM 01-317 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets MM 04-233 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism RM-11338 In the Matter of AM Radio Stations’ Use of FM Translators SAT-STA-20061002-00114; SAT-STA-20061013-00119; SAT-STA-20061013-00121; SAT-STA-20061013-0122; SAT-STA-20061107-00131 In the Matter of XM and Sirius Terrestrial Repeater Applications EB 04-296 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System H.R.600 Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.983 Title: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. H.R.1320 Title: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597 Title: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2331 Title: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2566 Title: To provide American consumers information about the broadcast television transition from an analog to a digital format. H.R.2821 Title: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2802 Title: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1675 Title: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.337 Title: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.1223 Title: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124 Title: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.234 Title: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.760 Title: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
In the Matter of Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005, CG 05-338 In the Matter of Amendments to Modernizeand clarify Part 17 of the Commissions Rules concerning Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures, RH- 11349 Before the Federal Aviation Administration: In the Matter of Safe, Efficient use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, FAA- 2006- 25002 Notice No. 06-06 Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Rules and Regulation Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, CG 02-278
Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of the 2002 Biennial Regulatory Ownership Review, MB 02-277 In the Matter of the Implemplementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures, WT 05-211 In the Matter of Cable Carriage of Digital Broadcast Signals, CS 98-120 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcast Service, MB 99-325 In the Matter of Petition for Rulemaking of the National Association of Broadcasters to permit AM Radio Stations' use of FM Translators, RM-11338 In the Matter of FCC Seeks Public Comment on Creation of a Spectrum Sharing Innovation Test- Bed; NTIA Notice of Inquiry, ET 06-89, Docket No. 060602142-6142-01 In the Matter of Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks, EB 06-119 In the Matter of Measurement Standards for Digital Television Signals Pursuant to the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act, ET 06-94 H.R. 501, Fairness and Accountability in Broadcasting Act, To enforce the public interest obligations of broadcast station licensees to their local communities. All provisions related to broadcasting. Satellite Home Viewer Act of 1988, Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999, and the Satellite Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004. In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission’s Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, Including Third Generation Wireless Systems, ET 00-258, ET 95-18, IB 99-81 In the Matter of The Rail Network, Inc. Request for Waiver of Part 15 of the Commission’s Rules, ET 06-161 In the Matter of Amendment to Section 90.20(e)(6) of the Commission’s Rules, WT 06-142, RM-11145 In the Matter of Waiver Requests by Clarity Media Systems to Operate “CARS” Stations at Flying J Travel Plazas, DA 06-1664 In the Matter of The Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Broadcasting Satellite Service, IB 06-123 In the Matter of Quadrennial Ownership Review, MB 06-121 In the Matter of 700 MHz Service Rules; Rules to Ensure E-911 Compatibility, WT 06-150, CC 94-102, WT 01-309 In the Matter of Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB 06-189 In the Matter of Mediacom Communications Corporation’s Emergency Retransmission Consent Complaint, CSR-7058-C In the Matter of XM & Sirius Special Temporary Authority Applications, SAT-STA-20061002-00114, et al. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: In the Matter of Implementation and Administration of a Coupon Program for Digital-to-Analog Convert Boxes, Docket No. 060512129-6129-01 Letter regarding Joint Stakeholder Request that coupon-Eligible Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes Meet Two Watt Standby Power Limit and Include Auto-Power-Down Feature Before the Environmental Protection Agency: Letter regarding Joint Stakeholder Request that coupon-Eligible Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes Meet Two Watt Standby Power Limit and Include Auto-Power-Down Feature H.R.998 Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2005, To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. All provisions relating to the preservation of local radio broadcast emergency and other services. H.R.3298 Television Viewer Consumer Protection Act of 2005, To provide for the efficacy of television ratings services, and for other purposes. All provisions relating to television broadcasting. H.R.5252 Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006, To promote the deployment of broadband networks and services. All provisions relating to broadcasting and the broadcast industry. H.R.5672 , Making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Provisions having to do with the funding of the Federal Communication Commission. S.193 Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005, A bill to increase the penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane language. All provisions relating to broadcasting. S.616 Indecent and Gratuitous and Excessively Violent Programming Control Act of 2005, A bill to inform the American public and to protect children from increasing depictions of indecent and gratuitous and excessive violent material on television, and for other purposes. All provisions relating to broadcasting. S.967 Prepackaged News Story Announcement Act of 2005, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that prepackaged news stories contain announcements that inform viewers that the information within was provided by the United States Government, and for other purposes. All provisions relating to television broadcasting. S.1237 Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services Act, A bill to expedite the transition to digital television while helping consumers to continue to use their analog televisions. All provisions relating to broadcast spectrum and transmission of television signals to consumers. S.1268 Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services Act, A bill to expedite the transition to digital television while helping consumers to continue to use their analog televisions. All provisions relating to broadcast spectrum and transmission of television signals to consumers. S.1372 Fairness, Accuracy, Inclusivity, and Responsiveness in Ratings Act of 2005, A bill to provide for the accuracy of television ratings services, and for other purposes. All provisions related to broadcast television. S.1932 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Title: An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95). Title III, provisions related to broadcast services. S.2418 Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2006, A bill to preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. All provisions relating to the preservation of local radio broadcast emergency and other services. S.2686 Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 and for other purposes. All provisions relating to the broadcast industry. From Action Alert: McCain/Cantwell LPFM, Snowe Indecency, DeMint satellite protection, Kerry duopoly disqualification, Sununu broadcast flag, Rockefeller indecent/violent programming, Dorgan Ownership, Boxer Converter Box S.3457 Consumers Having Options in Cable Entertainment Act, A bill to provide a national franchise and other regulatory relief to video service providers who offer a-la-carte programming for cable television, and for other purposes. All provisions relating to the broadcast industry. H.R.4861, To authorize the Federal Communications Commission to impose licensing conditions on digital audio radio to protect against the unauthorized distribution of transmitted content. S.4080, A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, with respect to settlement agreements reached with respect to litigation involving certain secondary transmissions of superstations and network stations. S.4067, A bill to provide for secondary transmissions of distant network signals for private home viewing by certain satellite carriers. H.R.310 Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005. To increase the penalites for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane material, and for other purposes. All provisions relating to broadcasting.
H.R.6052, To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide for licensing of digital delivery of musical works and to provide for limitation of remedies in cases in which the copyright owner cannot be located, and for other purposes. Proposed WIPO Treaty on the Protection of Broadcasting organizations S.2644 Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2006, A bill to harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses under sections 112 and 114 of title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. All provisions relating to broadcasting.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE