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Public service responsibilities of broadcast licensees

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Federal Communications Commission 1458

Topic(s) of work
FCC, Television, Public broadcasting, Public service requirements, Commercial broadcasting

Abstract

This is the famous “Blue Book” (so named because of the color of its cover) that outlined the wide range of obligations (including the provision of local programming) that broadcasters were required to meet as licensees with an obligation to serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity.


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