NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: January 13, 2010 Jen Howard, 202-418-0506 Email: Jen.Howard@fcc.gov FCC CHAIRMAN GENACHOWSKI STATEMENT ON MEDIA BUREAU’S HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF ANNOUNCEMENT “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti during this terrible tragedy. A number of noncommercial broadcasters have asked for permission to raise funds for relief efforts, which we are happy to give. The Media Bureau has posted procedures for any noncommercial TV or radio station to obtain expedited approval for such fundraising. These temporary waivers will help tap the American spirit of generosity in this time of great need to aid Haitian relief efforts.” --FCC-- For more information, visit: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/haiti_relief_efforts.pdf