On Monday, August 13, 2012, the FCC opened its automated filing and payment system (“Fee Filer”) for filing and payment of FY 2012 regulatory fees.  The FCC will accept FY 2012 regulatory fees through 11:59pm, ET, September 13, 2012.  Below, we cover the payment process and fee amounts. 

How to Pay.  All licensees must use their FRN and password to access the Fee Filer System and review, update, or change the fees owed.  Then, each licensee must choose a payment method – online payment with a credit card, online payment from a bank account, mailing a check, or sending a wire transfer.  Fee Filer will print a Form 159-E for users who do not wish to pay online. 

Fee Amounts.  FY 2012 regulatory fees are the following: 

• 2012 cable regulatory fee:  Cable television systems operating on October 1, 2011 must pay $0.95 per subscriber, a $0.02 increase from 2011.   
• CARS licenses and permits:  CARS facilities operating on October 1, 2011 must pay$475.00, a $105 increase from 2011, even if the facility’s license expired after October 1, 2011. 
• Interconnected VoIP regulatory fee:  $0.00375 for each dollar of interstate and international telecommunications revenue that a provider reports on its Form 499-A.   

If you have any questions about regulatory fee payments, please contact Adriana Kissel at (312) 372-3930 or akissel@cm-chi.com.