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Eliminating Ownership Regulations Leads FCC's Extensive List of Rules to Scrap

Proposing phase-out of ATSC 1.0, lessening administrative work, easing regulations on children's programming, EEO, and other sectors, and revamping Emergency Alert System (EAS) are some of the numerous ideas put forward by NAB.

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Proposed actions by NAB include phasing out ATSC 1.0, decreasing administrative work, modifying...
Proposed actions by NAB include phasing out ATSC 1.0, decreasing administrative work, modifying regulations concerning children's programming, EEO, and other sectors, and updating Emergency Alert Systems (EAS).

Eliminating Ownership Regulations Leads FCC's Extensive List of Rules to Scrap

LET'S TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE NAB'S REQUESTS TO MODERNIZE BROADCASTING REGULATIONS

In their submission to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has presented several key arguments for the removal or revision of various broadcast ownership rules. This move aims to modernize the regulatory framework for broadcasters, helping them stay competitive in the ever-evolving media landscape.

KEY WANTS AND PROPOSALS:

  1. Local TV and Radio Ownership:
  2. Local TV Ownership: The NAB pushes for the disposal of local TV ownership rules, arguing they're outdated and inhibit competition.
  3. Local Radio Ownership Subcaps: They propose scraping local radio ownership subcaps in all markets. This includes revising constraints that limit the number of radio stations one entity can own.
  4. Radio Ownership in Smaller Markets: For Nielsen Audio markets outside the top 75 and unrated markets, the NAB suggests eliminating rules that control radio ownership.
  5. AM Ownership: The NAB recommends deleting all restrictions on AM ownership.
  6. Increased Ownership Caps:
  7. The NAB suggests enabling a single entity to control up to eight commercial FM stations in Nielsen Audio markets 1 through 75. This change is aimed at enhancing competitiveness against digital media platforms.
  8. Public File Requirements:
  9. The NAB contends that the current public file requirements are overly onerous, necessitating broadcasters to maintain and upload an excessive amount of information. They suggest relaxing these burdens.
  10. News Distortion Policy:
  11. The NAB calls for the FCC to discontinue its informal news distortion policy, which they deem legally questionable and constitutionally problematic. This policy allows the FCC to take action on complaints about news accuracy or bias under certain circumstances.
  12. Artificial Intelligence in Political Ads:
  13. The NAB proposes closing the pending proceeding related to disclosures of the use of artificial intelligence in political ads, suggesting that this initiative is unnecessary.

THE REASON behind THESE PROPOSAL:

The underlying logic behind these proposals is that traditional broadcasters face significant challenges competing with big digital media and advertising platforms. By alleviating regulatory pressures and permitting greater consolidation, the NAB believes broadcasters can achieve the scale needed to compete effectively in the modern media landscape.

  1. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has proposed a removal of local TV ownership rules, asserting that they are outdated and hinder competition in the television broadcasting sector.
  2. In their submission to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the NAB suggests discarding local radio ownership subcaps in all markets, including revisions of constraints that limit the number of radio stations one entity can own.
  3. For Nielsen Audio markets outside the top 75 and unrated markets, the NAB advocates for the elimination of rules that control radio ownership, aiming to match the flexibility of digital media platforms.
  4. In line with this, the NAB recommends deleting all restrictions on AM ownership, believing it will help traditional broadcasters adapt to the competition brought on by digital streaming services.
  5. The NAB proposes increasing ownership caps, enabling a single entity to control up to eight commercial FM stations in Nielsen Audio markets 1 through 75, to bolster their competitiveness against digital media platforms.
  6. Recognizing the burden of current public file requirements, the NAB wants the FCC to relax these requirements for broadcasters, aligning with the operational demands of digital media businesses.
  7. The NAB argues for the discontinuation of the informal news distortion policy, which they find legally questionable and constitutionally problematic, and suggests that this policy is detrimental to the financial business interests of broadcasters in the evolving digital media landscape.

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