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FAA Releases Drone Regs
(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
(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…
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
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
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
(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the federal appeals court in Philadelphia today ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to quickly review outdated broadcast ownership rules, and eliminated the FCC's prohibition on...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
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
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.
Regional Winners named for Edward R. Murrow Awards
Two New Hampshire stations have been recognized regionally for outstanding achievements in electronic journalism. The national Edward R. Murrow Award winners will be announced in June.
The awards are named for the... Read More.
