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February Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Renewal Applications, EEO Reports, Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, Children’s Programming Reports, Copyright Fees for Webcasters, ETRS Form One, and More
There are normally a host of regulatory obligations at the beginning of February, but because of technical issues with the FCC’s online public file and LMS systems, many February 1 dates, as well as some January regulatory deadlines, have been extended to late February.
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FCC Media Bureau Announces Further Extension of Filing Deadlines
On January 27, The FCC’s Media Bureau issued a Public Notice announcing that it is extending through February 28, 2023 the deadline for licensees to: (1) upload any documents into the Online Public Inspection File (OPIF) system that were due beginning on January 1, 2023 (e.g., Issues Programs Reports for 4Q 2022); (2) upload the annual children’s programming report;
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Budget Now for EAS Upgrades
FCC-mandated changes to the Emergency Alert System are scheduled to go into effect on December 12. These changes may require software and/or hardware updates that broadcasters should budget for now.
Read MoreMichigan Association of Broadcasters Launches
Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign
More at BeThereMichigan.com
MAB Member Benefit Spotlight
Mark Your Calendar
The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online. Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies. Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.
Closing Broadcasting's Canyon: Bringing Managers and Gen Z Together
October 16, 2025, 1:00 pm EST
Mark your calendars to spend “Third Thursdays with the MAB” each month!
Broadcasting has a silent, but threatening issue occurring across the industry. It is creating a deepening canyon within staff throughout this wonderful business. We are blessed with an incredible number of veterans, but they are struggling to grow new employees into productive, long term broadcasters. This divide is a problem and it is important that leadership begins to take action.
