This section is a guide to complying with laws and regulations that apply to radio, television, cable, wireless and satellite broadcast companies. To gain a thorough understanding of requirements, explore the sites listed on this page.
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Accessibility of Video Emergency Information
Outlines rules requiring broadcasters and cable operators to make local emergency information accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to persons who are blind or have visual disabilities. -
Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) FAQs
Lists frequently asked questions and answers about ASR. -
Broadcasters Self-Inspection Checklist
Gives checklists designed for broadcast stations to assess compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) regulations. -
Commercial Radio Operator License Program
Provides information on the Commercial Operator License Examination (COLE). -
Consumer Policy Issues
Supplies information on consumer protection policies that affect regulated entities. -
Digital Television Regulations: FAQs
Offers frequently asked questions and answers about FCC rules regarding digital television. -
Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields
Provides assistance in determining whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities, operations or devices comply with limits for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) fields adopted by the FCC. The bulletin offers guidelines and suggestions for evaluating compliance. -
Experimental License FAQs
Lists frequently asked questions and answers about licenses for experimental radio services. -
FCC Application and Regulation Fees
Details notices concerning FCC fees. -
FCC Consumer Publications
Offers guides, targeted toward consumers, that provide regulated entities with overviews of key FCC regulations affecting their operations. -
FCC Forms
Provides an online form catalog for regulated entities. -
FCC Registration System
Provides access to the FCC's online registration system. -
Guide to Broadcast TV and Radio Regulations
Gives a brief overview of the regulation of broadcast radio and television by the FCC. -
How to Apply for a Broadcast Station
Supplies basic information about radio and television stations and the related application processes. -
License Renewal for Television Broadcast Stations
Gives a license renewal guide for regulated entities. -
Multiple Ownership of Radio Stations
Outlines FCC rules for ownership of more than one AM or FM radio stations by a single entity or company. -
Obscenity, Indecency and Profanity Regulations : FAQs
Lists frequently asked questions regarding the enforcement of obscenity, indecency and profanity regulations. -
Obscenity, Indecency and Profanity Regulations
Explains why regulated entities must comply with FCC's regulations covering obscenity, indecency and profanity: to avoid costly fines. -
Radio Installations Inspection Regulations
Covers regulations regarding FCC inspection of radio stations. -
Small Business Compliance Guides
Offers simple compliance guides for small businesses that explain FCC requirements. -
Television and Radio Policies and Licensing Programs
Details policy and licensing programs relating to electronic media, including cable television, broadcast television, and radio in the U.S. and its territories. -
Universal Licensing System: FAQs
Gives information about ULS, a consolidated database and application filing system for wireless services. -
Vanity Call Sign FAQs
Lists frequently asked questions about vanity call signs for amateur stations. -
Wireless Licensee and Consumer Information
Provides resources for wireless licensees. -
Wireless Telecommunications Fees and Forms
Gives FCC forms and fee information for wireless services.