NAB might not continue its lawsuit against the FCC over political file...
NAB might not continue its lawsuit against the FCC over political file requirements in this year’s public-file order, the association said in a filing Monday at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. It asked the D.C. Circuit…
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to delay the deadline for NAB’s opening brief from Oct. 4 to Feb. 15, and said the commission, U.S. government and intervenors in the case didn’t oppose the motion. “Over the next several months, NAB’s members will gain experience concerning the actual effects of posting detailed advertising rate information online during the 2012 election season. Following the election on November 6, 2012, the volume of political advertisements purchased by candidates and other political advertisers will drop dramatically, allowing NAB an opportunity to assess the effects of the Order,” the filing said. “Based on experience gained during the 2012 election cycle, NAB may conclude that it is not necessary to proceed with this case.” The agency, which like the D.C. Circuit denied the association’s request to stay the order (CD July 30 p8), could also grant a petition for reconsideration that broadcasters contend wouldn’t harm competition by not releasing lowest unit charge information on fcc.gov, NAB said. “Depending on developments over the next several months, however, NAB may conclude that it is unnecessary to expend additional resources on this appeal."