Sec.  76.613   Interference from a multichannel video programming distributor
(MVPD).

   (a) Harmful interference is any emission, radiation or induction which
   endangers the functioning of a radionavigation service or of other safety
   services  or  seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a
   radiocommunication service operating in accordance with this chapter.

   (b) An MVPD that causes harmful interference shall promptly take appropriate
   measures to eliminate the harmful interference.

   (c) If harmful interference to radio communications involving the safety of
   life  and  protection of property cannot be promptly eliminated by the
   application of suitable techniques, operation of the offending MVPD or
   appropriate  elements  thereof  shall  immediately  be  suspended upon
   notification  by  the  District  Director and/or Resident Agent of the
   Commission's  local  field  office, and shall not be resumed until the
   interference  has  been eliminated to the satisfaction of the District
   Director and/or Resident Agent. When authorized by the District Director
   and/or Resident Agent, short test operations may be made during the period
   of suspended operation to check the efficacy of remedial measures.

   (d) The MVPD may be required by the District Director and/or Resident Agent
   to prepare and submit a report regarding the cause(s) of the interference,
   corrective measures planned or taken, and the efficacy of the remedial
   measures.

   [ 42 FR 41296 , Aug. 16, 1977, as amended at  62 FR 61031 , Nov. 14, 1997]