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Localism Task Force
202-418-7777 • localism@fcc.gov

“I created the Localism Task Force to evaluate how broadcasters are serving their local communities. Broadcasters must serve the public interest, and the Commission has consistently interpreted this to require broadcast licensees to air programming that is responsive to the interests and needs of their communities.”

- Chairman Michael K. Powell


Guiding Documents
  • Notice of Inquiry - July 1, 2004
    NOI (FCC-04-129, MB Docket No. 04-233): Word | Acrobat
    Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
    Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
    Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
    Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

  • Chairman Powell Launches Localism Initiative - August 20, 2003
    News Release: Word | Acrobat
    Press Conference: Link to Audio/Video of Chairman Powell's August 20 2003 Press Conference


Headlines

8/4/04
Order Extending the Comment Deadlines for the NOI.
Order: Word | Acrobat

7/20/04
FCC's Localism Task Force Announces Panelists and Final Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Monterey, California, July 21, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

7/9/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Ticketing and Open Microphone Procedures to Facilitate Public Participation at Broadcast Localism Hearing in Monterey, California, July 21, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 1: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 2: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 3: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 4: Acrobat
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7/1/04
Notice of Inquiry Regarding Broadcaster Service to the Needs and Interests of Their Communities.
NOI (FCC-04-129, MB Docket No. 04-233): Word | Acrobat
Powell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/18/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Date and Location of Monterey, California Hearing.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/24/04
FCC’s Localism Task Force Announces Panelists and Final Agenda for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Rapid City, South Dakota, May 26, 2004.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/21/04
FCC Localism Task Force Announces Procedures to Facilitate Public Participation At Its Rapid City, South Dakota Hearing on Broadcast Localism.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 1: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 2: Word | Acrobat
Attachment 3: Word | Acrobat

5/14/04
FCC’s Localism Task Force Announces Date, Time, and Location for Public Hearing on Broadcast Localism in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

5/12/04
FCC to Hold Consumer Forums, Telecommunications Demonstrations, Workshop and Roundtable Discussions in South Dakota and North Dakota, May 24 - 27.
News Release: Word | Acrobat


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Mission

The Localism Task Force will play a critical role in gathering empirical data and grassroots information on broadcast localism and advising the Commission on concrete steps it can take to promote localism in radio and television broadcasting (News Release). The Task Force will:

  • Conduct studies to measure localism and the efficacy of the Commission’s localism rules;

  • Organize a series of public hearings on localism;

  • Advise the Commission on recommendations to Congress this Fall relating to the licensing of thousands of additional low power FM radio stations;

  • Make recommendations to the Commission in the Fall of 2004 on how the Commission can promote localism in television and radio;

  • Advise the Commission on legislative recommendations to Congress that would strengthen localism.

The Localism Task Force is comprised of senior staff from several Commission Bureaus and Offices. See the Organizational Table for the names of the current members.



last reviewed/updated on 8/5/04 


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