News – Page 14 – New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters

July Issue of Antenna newsletter available

Friday, July 15 by Ed Brouder

The lowest unit rate rule for political advertising goes into effect for New Hampshire stations on July 30, 2016. That is just one of the articles (p.5) of interest in the July issue of Pillsbury Antenna newsletter written by communications attorney Scott Flick. You'll also learn... Read More.

FCC Deadlines Approaching

Wednesday, July 6 by Ed Brouder

(July 6, 2016) - The following information is courtesy of Scott Flick at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, our Washington law firm.

FAA Releases Drone Regs

Monday, June 27 by Ed Brouder

(June 23, 2016) - The Federal Aviation Administration released long-awaited new rules for small commercial operators. Click here for an advisory review. National Association of Broadcasters Executive Vice President of Government Relations, Curtis LeGeyt,... Read More.

Deadline Approaching: EAS Rule Changes

Wednesday, June 22 by Ed Brouder

(June 22, 2016) Last year the FCC issued its Sixth Report & Order (EB Docket No. 04-296) pertaining to new requirements for the Emergency Alert System. Some of the implementation deadlines have already passed but... Read More.

In Case You Missed It…

Friday, June 3 by Ed Brouder

On June 2, 2016 Attorney David Oxenford conducted a webinar entitled "Online Public File for Radio - Reviewing Your Obligations." The webinar was free to NHAB members. If you were unable to participate, you can view Oxenford's slides here.

EAS Advisory – NOAA Service Interruption

Tuesday, May 31 by Ed Brouder

The Pack Monadnock NOAA Weather Radio transmitter will go off the air Monday, June 6 for FAA contractors to perform asbestos remediation at the site. The current plan is for the transmitter to be down for... Read More.

FCC Considers Dropping Listener Letters from Public File

Thursday, May 26 by Ed Brouder

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2016 - The Federal Communications Commission has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (16-62) concerning changes to Public File rules. Currently the rules currently require: (1) commercial television and radio broadcast stations to retain, and make available to the public, copies... Read More.

A Word from NAB

Thursday, May 26 by Ed Brouder

(May 25, 2016)- In a decisive victory for broadcasters, the federal appeals court in Philadelphia today ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to quickly review outdated broadcast ownership rules, and eliminated the FCC's prohibition on... Read More.

National Hall of Fame Accepting Nominees

Tuesday, May 24 by Ed Brouder

Nominations are open for the National Radio Hall of Fame. The 24 nominations in six categories were determined by the organization’s nominating committee. Four of those categories will be voted on... Read More.

Labor Dept. Revises Overtime Rules

Friday, May 20 by Ed Brouder

NHAB's Washington law firm (Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) has written an advisory providing the details of the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule changes, along with a number of suggestions for how businesses can minimize the economic impact and prepare for the... Read More.

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