Broadcaster Foreign ID Rules Take Effect July 19

FCC rules on broadcasters identifying foreign-sponsored content are effective July 19, says Thursday’s Federal Register. Approved unanimously in April (see 2104220074), the rules require all broadcasters engaging in leasing agreements with other entities to check Foreign Agents Registration Act and FCC databases to see if they're dealing with agents of foreign governments. If so, the broadcasters must air disclosures at the beginning and end of the relevant broadcasts and keep records in their public files.