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The United States Federal Communications Commission Filing Deadlines Filing Requirements

The United States Federal Communications Commission is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission is charged with regulating interstate and international... more +
The United States Federal Communications Commission is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, wire, satellite, and cable. less -
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October 1, 2025 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in FL, PR, VI, IA, MO, AK, GU, HI, OR, AS, and WA

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Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Florida, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Iowa, Missouri, Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, America Samoa, and Washington with five or more full-time employees must...more

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FCC to Provide Expanded Major Change and New Station Opportunities for Class A, LPTV, and TV Translator Stations

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On September 3, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Media Bureau released a Public Notice beginning a phased process to lift the current freeze on major changes for Class A television, low power television...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – August and September Filings 2025

Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients and friends. The successor to the Form 477 Local Competition and Broadband Report, the BDC Report...more

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Annual Update to ETRS Form One Due By October 3, 2025

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has announced that the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) is now open for Emergency Alert System (EAS) Participants to file Form One. Under the FCC’s rules, EAS...more

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FCC Waives Requirement for Broadcasters to File Biennial Ownership Reports for 18 Months

Licensees of commercial and non-commercial full-power television, Class A television, low power television, AM radio, and FM radio stations are usually required to file biennial ownership reports with the Commission in...more

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FCC Temporarily Suspends Biennial Ownership Reporting Requirement for Broadcasters

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There are several things you can count on in life as a broadcaster: death, taxes, and the need to file biennial ownership reports in odd-numbered years. But now you can scratch the last one (at least for the time being). ...more

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FCC Temporarily Suspends Biennial Ownership Reporting Requirement

While at this stage it is only a temporary win, in the spirit of Chairman Carr’s Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding, the FCC today released a Public Notice announcing that the Commission is suspending the requirement that...more

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Broadcast Station Filings Due on April 10, 2025

As described in more detail below, by April 10, 2025, all radio and television broadcast stations, both commercial and noncommercial, must prepare a list of important issues facing their communities of license and the...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – March and April Filings

Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients and friends. ...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – October and November 2024 Filings

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Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients and friends. Please review the deadlines below and contact us if you would like assistance or have...more

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Broadcast Station Filings Due July 10, 2024

Issues/Programs Lists; Online Public File Reminder; Third-Party Fundraising by Noncommercial Broadcasters; Political Requests for Broadcast Time; Class A TV Eligibility; Foreign Government Program Certifications - By July...more

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Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York,...

February 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public...more

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REMINDER: Responses of All International Section 214 Holders to the Commission’s Mandatory Ownership Information Collection Are...

In our postings last month, we shared the news that the deadline for responses to the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) mandatory ownership information collection (“Information Collection”) applicable to all holders...more

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FCC Sets January 22 Filing Window Deadline for Foreign Ownership One-Time Information Collection

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In order to update the FCC’s records, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued a Public Notice announcing the opening of a one-time information collection (Information Collection) regarding foreign...more

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FCC Issues Detailed Instructions for All International 214 Holders to Respond to the Commission’s Mandatory Ownership Information...

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In our post last week, we explained the deadline has been established for the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC’s” or ​“Commission’s) mandatory ownership information collection (“Information Collection”) applicable to...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – September and October Filings

Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients and friends. Please review the deadlines below and contact us if you would like assistance or have...more

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October 2, 2023 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in FL, PR, VI, IA, MO, AK, GU, HI, OR, AS, WA

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Annual EEO Public File Report- Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Iowa, Missouri, Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, American Samoa, and Washington with five or...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – April/May Filings

Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients....more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – May Filings

Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of principal upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients. Please review the deadlines below and contact us if you have any questions or if you...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission - October Filings

Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below: OEA Establishes Extended Form 477 Deadlines - The new filing deadline for Form 477 data as of June 30, 2021 is October 1, 2021 for filers...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – March Filings

Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below: Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) Annual Compliance Certification - In accordance with section 64.2009(e) of the FCC’s rules,...more

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FCC’s Noncommercial FM Filing Window Opens in Early 2021 – Key Considerations for Applicants

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We expect the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will soon open an application window for permits to construct new noncommercial educational (NCE) FM stations and to make major changes in existing stations (including...more

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Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York...

February 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission - November Filings

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Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below: Form 499-Q: Quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet - Providers of interstate and international telecommunications, including, but not...more

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Reminder: FCC Filings Due September 2020

Please be reminded of the upcoming due dates for the Reports listed below: FORM 477: LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPETITION AND BROADBAND REPORT - The Local Competition and Broadband Report, containing data as of June 30, 2020,...more

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