On April 12, 2012, the FCC’s Media Bureau released a Notice of Apparent Liability (“NAL”) to Full Channel TV, Inc., for failing to comply with the FCC’s EEO public file, recruitment, self-assessment, and public inspection file requirements.  The potential fine was set at $11,000.  

In addition, the Media Bureau imposed reporting conditions on Full Channel and any successor owner, and adjudged Full Channel not certified for compliance with the FCC’s EEO rules for 2011. 

According to the NAL, Full Channel failed to recruit widely for three vacancies during the October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 reporting period.  Specifically, Full Channel hired employees using only Internet sources.  Under the FCC’s interpretation of its EEO rules, cable operators cannot meet the requirement to widely disseminate information concerning vacancies by solely using Internet sources.  

In addition, the NAL claims that Full Channel failed to compile and maintain an EEO public file, failed to adequately analyze its recruitment program on an ongoing basis, and failed to place its EEO program information on its website. 

If you have questions about EEO compliance, please contact Scott Friedman at (312) 372-3930 or via email at sfriedman@cm-chi.com.