In June 2022, FCC Media Bureau Video Division Chief Barbara Kreisman used Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to the owner of four PBS Member terminals for public documents policy violations. In generally, the licensee jumped on the hook for $30,000 in punitive damages.
Currently, higher than 18 months later on, the Commission has actually entered into a Consent Decree with the broadcaster that addresses the issue completely using a civil fee.
