The NAB Pulse May 3, 2010

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Gordon Smith Testifies at Small Business Spectrum Hearing
NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith testified last week before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship regarding government efforts to expand broadband access in America. Smith's remarks highlighted the role of local broadcasters and reiterated NAB's support for spectrum inventory legislation. Smith emphasized NAB's desire to see both broadband and broadcast flourish, and he stressed the important role broadcasters can play in furthering the rollout of nationwide broadband.
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NAB Marconi Radio Award Nomination Window Now Open
The 2010 NAB Marconi Radio Award nomination process is now open. The Marconi award represents overall excellence in radio broadcasting. To be considered for a 2010 NAB Marconi Radio Award, general managers may nominate their station in the "Station of the Year" by market size and/or "Station of the Year" by format categories, as well as one of their outstanding air personalities in the "Personality of the Year by Market Size" category. They may also submit nominations for "Legendary Station" and "Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year."
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FCC to TV Stations: Closed Captioning Contact Info is Overdue
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week issued a Public Notice to remind all video program distributors, including broadcast television stations, that the new closed captioning contact information requirements are now in effect.
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Help Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Do your part to make sure that survivors of sexual child abuse know that it is never too late to get help by airing new television public service announcements (PSAs) from RAINN: The Rape Abuse and Incest National Network.
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In Brief

FCC Proposes FY 2010 Reg Fees, Intends to Eliminate Postcard Notices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed regulatory fees for fiscal year 2010. Congress has mandated that the FCC collect $335,794,000 in regulatory fees for 2010, to recover the regulatory costs associated with the FCC's enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information and international activities. This total represents an overall decrease of 1.8 percent from fiscal year 2009.
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Ornelas to Join NAB as Executive VP, Chief Strategy Officer
NAB announced the hiring of Christopher Ornelas as executive vice president and chief strategy officer. Ornelas, who will join NAB on May 10, will report to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. "Chris Ornelas is a proven leader for whom I have enormous respect," said Smith. "His deep understanding of Washington and telecommunications policy will serve radio and television broadcasters well, and I am thrilled to have him join our team."
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Help Get Out the Vote
Now en route to your station is the Election 2010 campaign guidebook from NAB. Designed to support your station's efforts throughout the upcoming election cycle, the guidebook contains a variety of suggestions for voter registration and education, public service announcement (PSA) scripts and promotional ideas that will help your station spread the word about the importance of casting an informed vote.
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Shree FM Presents 2010 NAB International Broadcasting Excellence Award to President of Sri Lanka
On April 22, E.A.P. Edirisinghe Organisation Managing Director Jeewaka Edirisinghe presented the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) International Broadcasting Excellence Award to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees. The award was given to Shree FM in recognition its outstanding commitment to serving its audience and the public through its community service program, "Shree Sathkaraka Rohala (Shree Mobile Medical Camp)."
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The 2010 NAB Legal Calendar is available here.