13, 2011, and they took effect on December 13, 2012. Television viewers are asked to report loud commercials that violate this bill to the FCC. References External links FCC's Loud Commercials Page ATSC Recommended Practice A/85 – Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television FCC Encyclopedia: Loud Commercials and the CALM Act American television commercials Broadcast law United States federal communications legislation Noise pollution