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title: FCC Regulatory Fees Likely Due in August
date: 2010-08-01T13:16:15-04:00
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# FCC Regulatory Fees Likely Due in August

 August 1, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

In July, we reported that the FCC had [adopted its FY 2010 regulatory fee schedule](http://www.telecomlawmonitor.com/2010/07/articles/fcc/final-2010-fcc-regulatory-fees-released/). In past years, regulatory fees were due in September, usually in the third week of the month. However, it looks like this year’s fee will be due significantly earlier -- **by August 31, 2010.**

The first hint of an earlier due date appears in the FCC Regulatory Fee Order released on July 9. The order did not establish a due date for regulatory fees, but the Commission stated that it intended to collect fees ​“during an August 2010 filing window.” (see[ paragraph 1](http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2010/db0709/FCC-10-123A1.pdf)). That made us curious, but not convinced. Last week, however, the FCC released a [public notice](http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2010/db0728/DOC-300438A1.pdf) concerning fees for its radio and TV licensees. That public notice states that the media services fee is ​“due no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on August 31, 2010.” This seems a pretty good indication that fees for all filers will be due earlier than in years past.

Given that late-paid regulatory fees are subject to a mandatory, non-waivable **25% late payment penalty**, carriers should plan accordingly.

 

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