FCC Says Delete, Delete, Delete to an Old Broadcast Rule
Published Date: 11/3/2026
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Summary
The FCC is wiping out an old rule about equal job opportunities for broadcasters and cable companies because a court said it’s no longer valid. This change affects broadcasters and cable operators and takes effect immediately on November 3, 2026. No new costs or fees are involved—just a cleanup to keep the rules up to date and fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Broadcasters' Employment-Data Reporting Removed
The FCC deletes Sec. 73.3612, which had required broadcasters to annually submit employee race, ethnicity, and gender data (Form 395-B). The Fifth Circuit held the FCC lacks statutory authority to require that Form 395-B reporting, the Commission is removing Sec. 73.3612 and related references, and the change is effective November 3, 2026.
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