This Manual is published by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the federal agency directed by Congress to regulate broadcasting. Information on Third-Party Fundraising by NCE stations Sponsorship Identification - Political Matter and Controversial Issues of Public Importance Must-Carry or Retransmission Consent ElectionsĬlass A TV Continuing Eligibility Documentation Records Concerning Children's Programming Commercial Limits Material Relating to an FCC Investigation or Complaintĭonor Lists for Non-Commercial Educational Channels ("NCEs") Requirement to Maintain a Public Inspection FileĬhildren's Television Programming Reports
How to Resolve Blanketing Interference Problems Underwriting Announcements on Noncommercial Educational Stations
How to File an Obscenity, Indecency, or Profanity ComplaintĮducational and Informational ProgrammingĪccess to Broadcast Material by People with DisabilitiesĪpparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Descriptionīusiness Practices, Advertising Rates, and ProfitsĮmployment Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Obscene, Indecent, or Profane Programming Programming Inciting "Imminent Lawless Action" Political Broadcasting: Candidates for Public Office Public Participation in the Licensing Processīroadcast Programming: Basic Law and PolicyĬriticism, Ridicule, and Humor Concerning Individuals, Groups, and Institutionsīroadcast Programming: Law and Policy on Specific Kinds of Programming You can obtain a hard copy of The Public and Broadcasting by calling the FCC’s toll-free number at 1-888-CALL FCC (1-88) voice, or 1-888-TELL FCC (1-88) TTY.įCC Regulation of Broadcast Radio and TelevisionĬommercial and Noncommercial Educational StationsĪpplications to Build New Stations Length of License Period