The new year is here, snow in Riverton, the LPFM inventory is done and REC is returning to normal operations, national EAS test results are in and NCE applicants are making moves and killing conflicts.. all that in unscripted Michi fashion.

Telecoms dinged over $6M for 9-1-1 violations. NAB/SBAs join REC in opposing mandatory DIRS reporting. Audio denies UrbanOne's request for FM allotment that has already been reauctioned. Two translators dinged for untimely filings. 

FCC proposes changes to EAS to make them more visually appealing.  DIRS activated in 17 Kentucky counties. VOIP providers get some flexibility in how they block potential robocalls. WTB grants waiver to better implement Positive Train Control. 

The death of broadcast engineer Jeremy Ruck. New all-digital AM in New England.  Comment dates in NextGen multicast proceeding. 

Beasley dinged for false EAS tones on brokered show.  NPR & REC opposes mandatory reporting during disasters.  Roger Wahl revocation case moves forward.

FCC denies NAB Petition for Stay in the Foreign Government Programming Disclosure rule proceeding. 

Jessica Rosenworcel becomes the first woman to be confirmed by the Senate as Chair of the FCC. 

FCCxtra: FCC nominee Gigi Sohn answers senator's questions at the December 1, 2021 hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee.  

Opening statement of Gigi Sohn before the Senate Commerce Committee, December 1, 2021.

Chinese Voice of Golden City denied review in the DC Circuit.  FCC may move ahead on the WQZS revocation.