DTV Enforcement

Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, television stations across the country must transmit only in digital signals, and may no long...

Public Inspection Requirements

Complaints alleging the failure of a broadcast station to maintain a complete public inspection file, or to make such file available for public ins...

Emergency Alert System Violations

Complaints alleging violation of the Commission's Emergency Alert System rules should be sent to the Federal Communications Commission, Spectrum Enfor...

Hoaxes

The Commission's prohibition against the broadcast of hoaxes is set forth at Section 73.1217 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1217. ...

How to Make a Privacy Act Request

Information may be requested from the Commission under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. Privacy Act requests for information in the Commission's files...

Inspection Fact Sheet

The Federal Communications Commission has the authority to inspect most radio installations. Responsibility for conducting these inspections...