FCC Web Documents citing 76.1701

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  • 76 ­ Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service · 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 ­ Technical Standards TCI Cablevision of California, Inc., San Mateo, CA, (Physical System #002150). San Francisco, CA District Office (10/3/01). TCI Cablevision of California, Inc., South San Francisco, CA (Physical System #003387). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1700 (Records to be Maintained Locally By Cable System Operators), 76.1701 (Political File) and 76.1710 (Operator Interests in Video Programming). San Francisco, CA District Office (10/3/01). Mediacom, Excelsior Springs, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (10/9/01). Charter Communications, Picayune, MS. New Orleans, LA District Office (10/11/01). Charter Communications, Columbia, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1701 (Political File) and 76.1708 (Principal Headend). New Orleans, LA District Office (10/12/01). Charter Communications VI
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  • Part 76 - Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service 47 C.F.R. § 76.605 - Technical Standards TCI Cablevision of California, Inc., San Mateo, CA, (Physical System #002150). San Francisco, CA District Office (10/3/01). TCI Cablevision of California, Inc., South San Francisco, CA (Physical System #003387). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1700 (Records to be Maintained Locally By Cable System Operators), 76.1701 (Political File) and 76.1710 (Operator Interests in Video Programming). San Francisco, CA District Office (10/3/01). Mediacom, Excelsior Springs, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (10/9/01). Charter Communications, Picayune, MS. New Orleans, LA District Office (10/11/01). Charter Communications, Columbia, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1701 (Political File) and 76.1708 (Principal Headend). New Orleans, LA District Office (10/12/01). Charter Communications VI
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  • qualified political candidates to use cable television facilities. Legal basis: 47 U.S.C. § 154 Section Number and Title: 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. 76.206 (a)(1)(i)(ii) Candidates Rates. Charges for use of cable television systems. 76.206 (2) Candidates Rates. Charges for use of cable television systems. Political file (This section was renumbered as Section 76.1701 pursuant to the Commission's reorganization and renumbering of Section 76 as part of the 1998 Biennial Review- Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service, 65 FR 53610). 76.213 (c) Lotteries. 76.213 (e) Lotteries. 76.221 (a) Sponsorship identification. (This section was renumbered as Section 76.1715 pursuant to the Commission's reorganization and renumbering of Section 76 as part of the 1998 Biennial Review-
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  • regulatory requirements. Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 153, 154, 301, 302, 303, 303a, 307, 308, 309, 312, 315, 317, 325, 503, 521, 522, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 543, 544, 544a, 545, 548, 549, 552, 554, 556, 558, 560, 561, 571, 572 and 573. Section Number and Title: 76.1700 Records to be maintained by cable system operators. 76.1701 Political file. 76.1702 Equal employment opportunity. 76.1703 Commercial records on children's programs. 76.1704 Proof-of-performance test data. 76.1705 Performance test (channels delivered). 76.1706 Signal leakage logs and repair records. 76.1707 Leased access. 76.1708 Principal headend. 76.1709 Availability of signals. 76.1710 Operator interests in video programming. 76.1711 Emergency alert system (EAS) tests and activation. 76.1712 Open video system (OVS) requests for carriage.
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  • term ``repeatedly'' means the commission or omission of such act more than once or for more than one day. Section 76.1700(a) of the Rules states, in part, ``[t]he operator of every cable television system having 5000 or more subscribers shall maintain for public inspection a file containing a copy of all records which are required to be kept by §§ 76.1701 (political file); 76.1715 (sponsorship identifications): 76.1702 (equal employment opportunity); 76.1703 (commercial records for children's programming); 76.1704 (proof of performance test data); 76.1706 (signal leakage logs and repair records). In addition, section 76.1710 of the Rules provides that cable operators are required to maintain records in their public file regarding the nature and extent of their attributable interests in all video
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  • Office inspected the Beaver Creek cable system located near Oregon City, Oregon and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.1700: ``The operator of every cable television system having 1000 or more subscribers but fewer than 5000 subscribers . . . shall maintain for public inspection a file containing a copy of all records required to be kept by § 76.1701 (political file).'' At the time of the inspection, Beaver Creek could not produce a copy of the required political file. 47 C.F.R. § 76.1711: ``Every cable system of 1,000 or more subscribers shall keep a record of each test and activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) procedures pursuant to the requirement of part 11 of this chapter and the
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  • EB-06-PA-165 NAL/Acct. No. 200732400003 FRN 0010-62-2124 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 14, 2007 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc. (``Blue Ridge''), owner of a cable system serving Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 76.1701(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to retain a political file in the cable system's public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Blue Ridge is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). BACKGROUND On September 22, 2006, an agent of the
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  • or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1700(b). Northland Cable has 4,600 subscribers. Accordingly, it is required to maintain for public inspection a political file and provide upon request records regarding sponsorship identifications, equal employment opportunity, children's programming, proof-of-performance test data, and signal leakage logs and repairs. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1701, 76.1702, 76.1703, 76.1704, 76.1706, 76.1715. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999); 47 C.F.R. §1.80. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)(2)(E). 47 U.S.C. § 503(b), 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 76.1700(b). 8 See 47 C.F.R. § 1.1914. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission $ ; À Õ ß ñ F
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 13, 2007 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that RCN Telecom Services, Inc. (``RCN''), owner of a cable system serving the communities in the Northampton, Pennsylvania area, including Coplay, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 76.1701(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to retain a Political File in the cable system's public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that RCN is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). In addition, we admonish RCN for failing to maintain a
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  • This is a Notice of Violation (``Notice'') issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to Armstrong Utilities, Inc. (``Armstrong''), operator of a cable system in Koppel, Pennsylvania. On March 12, 2008, an agent of the Commission's Philadelphia Office inspected the public inspection file for Armstrong's cable system in Koppel, Pennsylvania and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.1701: " (a) Every cable television system shall keep and permit public inspection of a complete and orderly record (political file) of all requests for cablecast time made by or on behalf of a candidate for public office, together with an appropriate notation showing the disposition made by the system of such requests, and the charges made, if any, if the
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  • File Number: EB-07-PA-236 NAL/Acct. No. 200832400008 FRN: 0004-0507147 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 7, 2008 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Adams CATV, Inc. (``Adams''), operator of the cable television system in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 76.1701(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to retain a Political File in the cable system's public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Adams is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). BACKGROUND On July 19, 2007, an agent of the Commission's
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  • EB-07-PA-264 NAL/Acct. No. 2008324000007 FRN: 0009-59-6883 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 7, 2008 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Atlantic Broadband (Penn), LLC (``Atlantic Broadband''), operator of the cable television system in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 76.1701(a) of the Commission's Rules (``Rules'') by failing to retain a Political File in the cable system's public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act''), that Atlantic Broadband is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). BACKGROUND On August 14, 2007, an agent of the
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  • an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office inspected the Charter Communications cable system located at 4781 Irwindale Avenue, and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. § 76.1700(a): ``The operator of every cable television system having 5000 or more subscribers shall maintain for public inspection a file containing a copy of all records required to be kept by § 76.1701 (political file). . . . (b) The public inspection file shall be maintained at the office which the system operator maintains for the ordinary collection of subscriber charges, resolution of subscriber complaints, and other business or at any accessible place in the community served by the system unit(s) (such as a public registry for documents or an attorney's office). The
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  • political matter of national importance including (i) a legally qualified candidate; (ii) any election to Federal o ce; or (iii) a national legislative issue of public importance." The information to be retained includes all requests for particular schedules of time, including rates and classes, and the actual broadcaster disposition of those requests. 177 47 U.S.C. § 315(c)(1). 47 C.F.R. § 76.1701. 178 47 U.S.C. § 335(e). See 47 C.F.R § 25.701(d). 179 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3526 and 73.3527. 180 Enhanced Disclosure Requirement for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations, 23 FCC Rcd 1274, 1281-82 (2008) (Enhanced Disclosure Proceeding). We note that the rules adopted in this proceed- ing have not yet taken e ect. 181 47 U.S.C. § 312(a)(7) (added in
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  • the exemption, and added a limited exemption for cable operators with 1000 or more subscribers, but fewer than 5000 subscribers. New Section 76.1700(a) provides as follows: §76.1700 Records to be maintained by cable system operators. (a) Recordkeeping requirements. The operator of every cable television system having fewer than 1,000 subscribers is exempt from the public inspection requirements contained in § 76.1701 (political file); §76.1715 (sponsorship identification); §76.1702 (EEO records available for public inspection); §76.1703 (commercial records for children's programming); §76.1704 (proof-of-performance test data); and §76.1706 (signal leakage logs and repair records). The operator of every cable television system having 1000 or more subscribers but fewer than 5000 subscribers shall, upon request, provide the information required by §76.1715 (sponsorship identification); §76.1702 (EEO
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  • a prominent disclosure by DBS providers. Compare, In the Matter of Codification of the Commission's Political Programming Policies, Memorandum Opinion and Order, 7 FCC Rcd 4611, 4626 n. 150 (1992) (``...we leave to the discretion of broadcasters to determine what exactly constitutes a `request for time.''') See amended rule section 25.701(d) in Appendix A; compare 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.1943 and 76.1701. 47 U.S.C. § 335(a). See First Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 23274-76, see also Pub. Law 106-113, 113 Stat. 1501, 1501A-526 to 1501A-545 (November 29, 1999). See ACA Petition for Reconsideration (``ACA Petition''), filed Mar. 10, 1999, at 5-14. See ACA Reply, filed June 1, 1999, at 4-6. ACA filed these comments prior to the Commission's November 1999
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  • Rcd at 13631 ¶ 32. If, however, advertisements fall within the scope of our political programming rules, and parties experience difficulty in placing such political announcements on cable systems, our rules may provide redress. All cable operators are required to abide by the Commission's political programming rules applicable to cable television. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.205, 76.206, 76.1611, 76.1615, 76.1701, 76.1715. The no-censorship provision of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, which embodies First Amendment free speech principles, prohibits the Commission from involving itself in the content of specific programs or otherwise engaging in activities that might be regarded as program censorship. See 47 U.S.C. § 326. The Commission can neither prevent licensees from airing a particular program, nor
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  • argues is directly related to the cost of television advertising and declares it ``unfair that broadcasters charge such high prices for political ads the closer it gets to election day.'' (Charlotte Tr. 134-35). Reply Comments of The Alliance for Better Campaigns and The Campaign Legal Center (Jan. 3, 2005) at 4-7. Id. at 5-11. See 47 C.F.R. §§73.1943, 73.3526(e)(6), 73.3527(e)(5), 76.1701, 25.701(d). See 47 U.S.C. § 315(e). 47 U.S.C. § 315(e)(1)(A). 47 U.S.C. § 315(e)(1)(B). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1943 (broadcast); 47 C.F.R. § 76.1701 (cable); 47 C.F.R. § 25.701(d) (DBS). 47 C.F.R. § 73.1212(e). See Enhanced Disclosure Order. See supra note 37. See NOI, 19 FCC Rcd at 12434 ¶ 24. See Radio Deregulation Order, 84 F.C.C.2d at 997 ¶ 66
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  • information that stations must, by law, afford to political candidates, in an anonymously accessible database was real and could place broadcasters at a significant competitive disadvantage versus other video providers that would not have a similar requirement'') (emphasis added). See 3 Fed. Reg. 1691 (1938). 47 U.S.C. § 315(e)(2)(B). 47 C.F.R. § 73.3526(e)(6); 47 C.F.R. § 73.3527(e)(5); 47 C.F.R. § 76.1701(a); 47 C.F.R. § 25.701(d). Although we do not know the exact percentage of advertisers and competitors that seek review of information in stations' political files, we are aware they do so on a regular basis, as Commission staff frequently receives calls from stations asking whether or not they must provide such entities access to the political file. As staff has
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  • C.F.R. Part 76 Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service * 47 C.F.R. 76.605 Technical Standards * TCI Cablevision of California, Inc., San Mateo, CA, (Physical System #002150). San Francisco, CA District Office (10/3/01). * TCI Cablevision of California, Inc., South San Francisco, CA (Physical System #003387). Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 76.1700 (Records to be Maintained Locally By Cable System Operators), 76.1701 (Political File) and 76.1710 (Operator Interests in Video Programming). San Francisco, CA District Office (10/3/01). * Mediacom, Excelsior Springs, MO. Kansas City, MO District Office (10/9/01). * Charter Communications, Picayune, MS. New Orleans, LA District Office (10/11/01). * Charter Communications, Columbia, MS. Other violations: 47 C.F.R. 76.1701 (Political File) and 76.1708 (Principal Headend). New Orleans, LA District Office (10/12/01). *
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  • exemption, and adds a limited exemption for cable operators with 1000 or more subscribers, but fewer than 5000 subscribers. New Section 76.1700(a) provides as follows: §76.1700 Records to be maintained locally by cable system operators. (a) Recordkeeping requirements. The operator of every cable television system having fewer than 1,000 subscribers is exempt from the public inspection requirements contained in § 76.1701 (political file); §76.1715 (sponsorship identification); §76.1702 (EEO records available for public inspection); §76.1703 (commercial records for children's programming); §76.1704 (proof-of-performance test data); and §76.1706 (signal leakage logs and repair records). The operator of every cable television system having 1000 or more subscribers but fewer than 5000 subscribers shall, upon request, provide the information required by §76.1715 (sponsorship identification); §76.1702 (EEO
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  • term ``repeatedly'' means the commission or omission of such act more than once or for more than one day.3 4. Section 76.1700(a) of the Rules states, in part, ``[t]he operator of every cable television system having 5000 or more subscribers shall maintain for public inspection a file containing a copy of all records which are required to be kept by 76.1701 (political file); 76.1715 (sponsorship identifications): 76.1702 (equal employment opportunity); 76.1703 (commercial records for children's programming); 76.1704 (proof of performance test data); 76.1706 (signal leakage logs and repair records).4 In addition, section 76.1710 of the Rules provides that cable operators are required to maintain records in their public file regarding the nature and extent of their attributable interests in all video
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  • inspected the Beaver Creek cable system located near Oregon City, Oregon and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S 76.1700: "The operator of every cable television system having 1000 or more subscribers but fewer than 5000 subscribers . . . shall maintain for public inspection a file containing a copy of all records required to be kept by S 76.1701 (political file)." At the time of the inspection, Beaver Creek could not produce a copy of the required political file. b. 47 C.F.R. S 76.1711: "Every cable system of 1,000 or more subscribers shall keep a record of each test and activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) procedures pursuant to the requirement of part 11 of this chapter and
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  • Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: September 14, 2007 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc. ("Blue Ridge"), owner of a cable system serving Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 76.1701(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to retain a political file in the cable system's public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Blue Ridge is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On September 22, 2006, an agent
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  • or, if such commission or omission is continuous, for more than one day." 47 C.F.R. S 76.1700(b). Northland Cable has 4,600 subscribers. Accordingly, it is required to maintain for public inspection a political file and provide upon request records regarding sponsorship identifications, equal employment opportunity, children's programming, proof-of-performance test data, and signal leakage logs and repairs. See 47 C.F.R. SS 76.1701, 76.1702, 76.1703, 76.1704, 76.1706, 76.1715. 12 FCC Rcd 17087 (1997), recon. denied, 15 FCC Rcd 303 (1999); 47 C.F.R. S1.80. 47 U.S.C. S 503(b)(2)(E). 47 U.S.C. S 503(b), 47 C.F.R. SS 0.111, 0.311, 0.314, 1.80, 76.1700(b). ^8 See 47 C.F.R. S 1.1914. (...continued from previous page) (continued....) Federal Communications Commission 2 Federal Communications Commission References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-277832A1.pdf 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-277832A1.doc
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: December 13, 2007 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that RCN Telecom Services, Inc. ("RCN"), owner of a cable system serving the communities in the Northampton, Pennsylvania area, including Coplay, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 76.1701(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to retain a Political File in the cable system's public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that RCN is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). In addition, we admonish RCN for failing to maintain a
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  • is a Notice of Violation ("Notice") issued pursuant to Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules to Armstrong Utilities, Inc. ("Armstrong"), operator of a cable system in Koppel, Pennsylvania. 2. On March 12, 2008, an agent of the Commission's Philadelphia Office inspected the public inspection file for Armstrong's cable system in Koppel, Pennsylvania and observed the following violation: 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1701: " (a) Every cable television system shall keep and permit public inspection of a complete and orderly record (political file) of all requests for cablecast time made by or on behalf of a candidate for public office, together with an appropriate notation showing the disposition made by the system of such requests, and the charges made, if any, if the
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  • # PA0200 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 7, 2008 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Atlantic Broadband (Penn), LLC ("Atlantic Broadband"), operator of the cable television system in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 76.1701(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to retain a Political File in the cable system's public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Atlantic Broadband is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On August 14, 2007, an agent
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  • Unit ID # PA0258 ) ) NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Released: July 7, 2008 By the District Director, Philadelphia Office, Northeast Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Adams CATV, Inc. ("Adams"), operator of the cable television system in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 76.1701(a) of the Commission's Rules ("Rules") by failing to retain a Political File in the cable system's public inspection file. We conclude, pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act"), that Adams is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On July 19, 2007, an agent of
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  • agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Los Angeles Office inspected the Charter Communications cable system located at 4781 Irwindale Avenue, and observed the following violation: a. 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1700(a): "The operator of every cable television system having 5000 or more subscribers shall maintain for public inspection a file containing a copy of all records required to be kept by S: 76.1701 (political file). . . . (b) The public inspection file shall be maintained at the office which the system operator maintains for the ordinary collection of subscriber charges, resolution of subscriber complaints, and other business or at any accessible place in the community served by the system unit(s) (such as a public registry for documents or an attorney's office). The
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  • editorials. [196]76.1614 Identification of must-carry signals. [197]76.1615 Sponsorship identification. [198]76.1616 Contracts with local exchange carriers. [199]76.1617 Initial must-carry notice. [200]76.1618 Basic tier availability. [201]76.1619 Information on subscriber bills. [202]76.1620 Availability of signals. [203]76.1621 Equipment compatibility offer. [204]76.1622 Consumer education program on compatibility. Subpart U -- Documents to be Maintained for Inspection [205]76.1700 Records to be maintained by cable system operators. [206]76.1701 Political file. [207]76.1702 Equal employment opportunity. [208]76.1703 Commercial matter on children's programs. [209]76.1704 Proof of performance test data. [210]76.1705 Performance tests (channels delivered). [211]76.1706 Signal leakage logs and repair records. [212]76.1707 Leased access. [213]76.1708 Principal headend. [214]76.1709 Availability of signals. [215]76.1710 Operator interests in video programming. [216]76.1711 Emergency alert system (EAS) tests and activation. [217]76.1712 Open video system (OVS) requests
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  • tier availability. § 76.1619 Information on subscriber bills. § 76.1620 Availability of signals. § 76.1621 Equipment compatibility offer. § 76.1622 Consumer education program on compatibility. § 76.1630 MVPD digital television transition notices. Page 5of 243 Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 5/6/2011 http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=a0b1c7045abd9e3f08f6d3233a640e58&rg... Subpart U-Documents to be Maintained for Inspection § 76.1700 Records to be maintained by cable system operators. § 76.1701 Political file. § 76.1702 Equal employment opportunity. § 76.1703 Commercial records on children's programs. § 76.1704 Proof-of-performance test data. § 76.1705 Performance tests (channels delivered). § 76.1706 Signal leakage logs and repair records. § 76.1707 Leased access. § 76.1708 Principal headend. § 76.1709 Availability of signals. § 76.1710 Operator interests in video programming. § 76.1711 Emergency alert system (EAS) tests