Public files (or public inspection files ) are the documents required by the broadcasting authority to be maintained by all broadcast stations under their jurisdiction.
Such files are required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States, and by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Public inspection files should be stored in the station's main studio and should be accessible to anyone during working hours. The station is required to provide copies at the applicant's expense, or if the facility is outside the licensing community, providing copies by mail at their own expense. In November 2007, the FCC required public inspection files to be kept on the station website, and optionally distributed to public libraries in the station's broadcast area for convenience. In this case, public correspondence from viewers and political reports is usually ignored due to cost concerns or misuse of information provided. The FCC itself began maintaining the site in 2014 where stations can upload their public file components, allowing full public access to material contained within it without work hour or studio restrictions.
All or any part of the file can be maintained in digital format as long as it is accessible during check.
Video Public file
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US stations must store the following material in their public inspection files:
Authorization
The authorization instrument shows the station frequency, call letter, operating power, transmitter location, etc., as well as special conditions imposed by the FCC on station operations. The license also indicates when it was issued and when it will end.
Public files must contain copies of all applications filed with the FCC pending before the FCC or the court. This includes apps to sell stations or to modify facilities (for example, to increase power, alter an antenna system, or change the location of the transmitter). Also, the station must store copies of any construction or sales application whose grants require us to override our rules.
Citizen agreement
Stations should keep copies of written agreements made with local audiences or listeners. This "citizen agreement" relates to programming, work, or other issues of concern to the public. Stations must store this agreement in public files for as long as it applies.
Contour map
Public files must contain copies of contour services maps or other information submitted with any application submitted with the FCC reflecting the contours of station and/or studio and main transmitter services, if any, as not all stations are required to have contour maps.
Political file
As per Section 73.1943 [1], licenses are required to document every broadcast of political candidates.
Materials related to FCC investigations or complaints
The station shall retain material relating to any matter which is the subject of an FCC investigation or complaint.
The same job opportunity file
As per Section 73.2080 [2], license holders are required to keep records relating to equal employment opportunities (EEO).
Mail and email from public
All correspondence from the public should be filed.
Problems and lists of programs
All broadcast facilities must keep a list of program material that is shown for the progress of the local community. TV stations should have a record of commercial limits and children's programs, along with their compliance with E/I rules.
Local notification notice
After submitting a license renewal, Section 73.3580 [4] declares the broadcast facility should make a public announcement of their intention to continue broadcasting and informing the public that they may comment on the performance of the licensees. The date and time of this broadcast must be stored in a public file.
Brokerage Agreement
For commercial facilities, a copy of each contract or agreement for a mediated time should be available. Local marketing agreements (LMA) are also included.
Election mandatory-take or retransmit
Class A television stations are required to document any agreement relating to the mandatory permits or retransmissions they have with the local cable TV system.
The public file must contain a copy of the latest and complete Ownership Report submitted for the station. This report has the names of the station owners and their ownership interests, any list of contracts associated with the station which must be submitted to the FCC, and identifies any interest held by the licensees of the station in other broadcast stations.
List of contracts to fill with FCC
The station must keep a copy of all the current contracts or lists that identify all contracts that are in the file with the FCC.
Shared sales agreement
For commercial facilities, any combined sales between the two must be documented.
Feasibility of continuing Class A
As per Section 73.6001 [5], A-class television stations shall keep a copy of their ongoing eligibility.
Maps Public file
Content required CRTC
Canadian stations should store the following materials in their public inspection files:
Note
The official rules of the FCC are listed in Title 47 CFR Section 73:
- Commercial broadcast service (73.3526)
- Non-commercial/educational broadcast service (73.3527)
Sections 73.3526 and 73.3527 do not apply to radio stations and FM transmitters and low-power TVs.
References
External links
- FCC Public Investigation Database
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Rules - Title 47 CFR Part 73 (Official)
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