As we noted last week, the FCC’s regulatory fees will be due by 11:59 PM on September 26th. However, the FCC’s developed CORES database problems and urged AM & FM Stations not to make payments until the problem was fixed. The FCC has fixed the problem and issued a Public Notice stating:
“The FCC has resolved the fee issues that arose towards the end of last week for certain Media Bureau fee payors. Media services licensees can now log into the CORES System to see their revised AM and FM fee codes and fee amounts. Payment must be received by the Commission no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, on September 26, 2024, to avoid an assessment of a late payment penalty and interest. The FCC will be evaluating all payments that were made by AM or FM broadcasters between September 10, 2024, when CORES first opened, and today, when revised fee amounts became available for viewing in the CORES system. The FCC will take action to reconcile the payments that have already been made and will try to contact affected broadcasters."
The FCC most Public Notice announcing that the problem has been resolved can be found here.
The regulatory fees for television Appear in Appendix G on page 70 of the FCC’s Regulatory Fees Order. Fees for radio stations can be found in Appendix C on page 58. You can access the FCC’s Regulatory Fee Order here.
The FCC’s Public Notice outlining payment procedures and due dates can be found here.
The payment procedure can be found on the FCC’s website here.
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