Commencement of Atlantic Hurricane Season Serves to Remind TV Stations of Compliance Obligations Under the FCC’s Emergency Access Rules.
All television stations are required to comply with the FCC’s emergency access rules, and the June 1 onset of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is a good reminder that the FCC has fined stations for failing to comply with their obligations. In 2021, the FCC issued several Public Notices emphasizing the importance of emergency access, including the following: (1) https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-798A1.pdf; (2) https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-21-857A1.pdf.
