[IRCA] Fw: [BC] FCC Hot Tip Line

["Mark D Mobile" <Mark4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From another List...

Mark Durenberger
On the Road

-----Original Message----- 

Folks:

After someone called for an anonymous 'hot tip line' to the FCC for 
reporting Rules violations, I sent the suggestion to the FCC.  Their reply
is quoted below.

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You are receiving this email in response to your inquiry to the FCC.

Hello

The Enforcement Bureau has two divisions responsible for handling broadcast
complaints. The Investigations and Hearings Division
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/ihd/ is responsible for resolving complaints of
non-technical broadcast violations such as complaints alleging broadcast of
obscene, profane and/or indecent material, violations of the FCC's rules
regarding broadcast of hoaxes, licensee-conducted contests, broadcast of
telephone conversation, and public inspection file requirements.

The Spectrum Enforcement Division    http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/sed/
resolves complaints of technical violations such as unauthorized operation 
of a broadcast station, violation of the Emergency
Alert System (EAS) rules, antenna structure registration, marking and
lighting rules, and operation with excessive power or at an unauthorized 
location.

Types of Complaints

   Broadcast of Obscene, Profane and/or Indecent Material Complaints
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/oip/Compl.html

   Broadcast of Hoaxes
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bccomplaints/hoaxes.html

   Licensee-Conducted Contests
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bccomplaints/contests.html

   Broadcast of Telephone Conversations
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bccomplaints/telphon.html

   Public File Requirements
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bccomplaints/pif.html

   Payola and Sponsorship Identification
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bccomplaints/compsponsid.html

   Unlicensed Operation of Broadcast Stations
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bccomplaints/unlic.html

   Emergency Alert System
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bccomplaints/eas.html

   Antenna Structure Information
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/bccomplaints/asml.html

   Broadcast Interference
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/broadcast/interference.html

   The FCC Enforcement Bureau: A Broadcaster's Guide
http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/broadcast/bcenf.html

You may also email your whistleblower complaint to

fccinfo@xxxxxxx

Thank you


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