June 8, 2012 Beginning June 30, 2012, all cable operators must have the capability to receive Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)-formatted Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages. If you do not have CAP-compliant EAS equipment installed by June 30, 2012, we suggest you apply for a waiver, particularly in light of the fines for noncompliance.
June 1, 2012 The deadline to implement the new federal Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) adopted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for emergency alert system (EAS) alerts is June 30, 2012.
Copyright Forms and Fees Deadline: August 29, 2012
June 1, 2012 Cable operators must file with the U.S. Copyright Office their Statement of Accounts (Form SA1-2 or SA3) and pay any royalty fees due for the January 2012 – June 2012 accounting period by August 29, 2012.
FCC Rules Outline Telephone and Cable Subscriber Bill Requirements
June 1, 2012 The FCC recently updated its Truth-in-Billing rules to help consumers detect and prevent “cramming,” the placement of unauthorized charges on their telephone bills. FCC rules also specify standards applicable to cable bills.
FCC Releases Small Entity Compliance Guide CoveringNetwork Neutrality Disclosure Requirements
May 11, 2012 This week, the FCC released a Small Entity Compliance Guide intended to help small entities meet the FCC’s network neutrality disclosure requirements. The small entity compliance guide, together with the FCC’s Advisory Guidance released in June 2011, provide examples of disclosure practices that will satisfy the FCC’s network neutrality disclosure requirements.
FCC Updates Truth-in-Billing Rules to Combat Cramming
May 11, 2012 On April 27, the FCC released an Order adopting additional rules to help consumers detect and prevent “cramming,” the placement of unauthorized charges on a consumer’s telephone bill.