> > I have an item/issue I would like to add to a local TV
> > station's public inspection file. It has to do with a
> > blatant EEO violation. I'm reasonably certain they would
> > accidentally-on-purpose delete it on the local level so I
> > would prefer to deal directly with the FCC on this one.
>
> >
> > Since one has to ask exactly the right person in exactly
> the
> > right office for exactly the right documents, which
> specific
> > office of the FCC should I inquire to?
> >
> > Any input appreciated.
> >
> > KL
> >
> Here's what I'd do:
>
> File multiple copies all over the place, starting with the
> FCC's office of EEO enforcement and go to the EEOC and so
> forth. Keep it simple and straight forward, specifically
> telling the date, place, time, infraction, etc., Make sure
> you DO file one with the local TV station and address it to
> the GM specifically. Make sure that you mail it
> certify/return receipt to the local station.
>
> When the FCC and others go to inspect and they can't find
> the letter, they will be toast.
>
> Let us all know how this ends up.
>
Excellent advice.
The FCC really does look for those files, too. As an ops manager, I always kept
the files up to date and in an easy access location at the station I worked for
for a number of years.
About 2 years ago the FCC agent from the field office came through the area. A
small station about 40 or so miles west of here in a small town didn't fare
too well..they had no public file at all, and the fence was down around the tower.
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