In 2022, most New Hampshire broadcast stations need to renew their three-year Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program certification (ABIP). NHAB maintains a contract with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to offer ABIP to its members. It is a nationwide program designed to assist stations in conducting FCC station inspections at a reduced rate. Inspections are performed by an FCC-licensed inspector and former FCC field technician holding an agreement with the NHAB to conduct such inspections.
Stations entering into an agreement with the NHAB agree to have their station inspected within a period of 150 days from the signed date of the ABIP contract between the NHAB and the station operator. Once a station is found in compliance with all FCC regulations, the FCC will not conduct an inspection, investigation, or audit of the station for a period of 3 years from the date of the Certificate of Compliance issued to the station by the NHAB, notwithstanding the following:
1) “Targeted Tower Safety Inspection” (relative to tower safety issues and limited to the antenna site)
2) “Complaint Driven Inspection” (any complaint initiated against a station)|
3) Political broadcasting or EEO materials required to be in the station’s public inspection file.
Inspection Fees (per call letters):
NHAB Members: $325
Re-Inspection: $500
Click here for the ABIP application. For information contact Tracy Caruso at 603-232-0277.