FCC’s Enforcement Bureau Issues Notice of Apparent Liability to Cable Operator For Failing to Install Emergency Alert System Equipment
February 17, 2012 On February 13, 2012, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau Office in Detroit issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture and Order (“NAL”) to Richards TV Cable Co, for failing to install emergency alert system (EAS) equipment. The potential fine was set at $10,000.
FCC Issues CPNI Enforcement Advisory for CPNI Officer’s Certification Due On or Before March 1, 2012
February 17, 2012 On February 16, 2012, the FCC released an Enforcement Advisory to promote more widespread compliance for the upcoming round of CPNI Officer Certifications, due on or before March 1, 2012.
February 17, 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 July 2011 – December 2011 accounting period by March 1, 2012.
February 17, 2012 The next Form 477 filing is due March 1, 2012 (reporting data as of December 31, 2011). For this filing, the FCC’s electronic system will only recognize 2010 Census tract codes. Further information about the Form 477 and 2010 Census tracts is available online.
February 17, 2012 Congratulations to CM member Barbara Esbin on her 30th anniversary of admittance to the DC bar! We appreciate your dedication to the legal profession!
SPECIAL UPDATE FOR VoIP AND TRADITIONAL TELEPHONE PROVIDERS
February 10, 2012 All interconnected VoIP and voice telephony providers must file their annual CPNI Officer’s Compliance certificate on or before March 1, 2012. Universal Service Annual Reports (499A) Due April 2.