Satellite providers Dis and Direct TV have received fine notices from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for apparent rules violations.
The fines have nothing to do with the recent negotiations each provider is having with content proviers.
The Notice of Violation (NV) resulted from onsite inspections of the satellite providers public inspection file. Each licensee whether it be a broadcaster, cable company, or satellite provider must keep and maintain a file available to the public that contains information and required FCC reports. The file must be keep in a location that is readily available to the public and the occasional FCC inspector team. Fines of this type are commonplace with public television stations receiving fins more often. Requirements for the type of broadcaster vary.
Both Dish and Direct TV failed to maintain and update required children's programming reports for various dates. Each must update the files and provide written documentation to the FCC in the incidents. The children's programming report is a relatively new inclusion in the Public Inspection File.
The satellite providers have 20 days to respond or appeal the NV. Failure to respond could result in further FCC action.
No amount was provided by the NV, but FCC fines can range up to $10,000 per occurrence.
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