FCC Web Documents citing 76.209

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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • 76.958 NOTICES ABOUT CHANGES IN OPERATIONS New Section Previous Section �76.1607 Principal headend. 76.58(c) �76.1608 System technical integration requiring uniform election of must-carry or retransmission consent status. 76.64(j) �76.1609 Non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity. 76.95, 76.156 �76.1610 Change of operational information. 76.400 POLITICAL CABLECASTING NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1611 Political cable rates and classes of time. 76.206(b) �76.1612 Personal attack. 76.209(b) �76.1613 Political editorials. 76.209(d) MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1614 Additional miscellaneous notifications. None �76.1615 Identification of must-carry signals. 76.56(e) �76.1616 Sponsorship identification. 76.221 �76.1617 Leased access rates and contract. 76.970(h) �76.1618 Contracts with local exchange carriers. 76.1404(a) �76.1619 Initial must-carry notice. 76.58(b), (d) and (e) �76.1620 Basic tier availability. 76.931 �76.1621 Information on subscriber bills. 76.309(c)(3)(ii) NOTICES REQUIRED
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
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  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#d
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/fcc99012.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/fcc99012.txt http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1999/fcc99012.wp
  • 76.958 NOTICES ABOUT CHANGES IN OPERATIONS New Section Previous Section �76.1607 Principal headend. 76.58(c) �76.1608 System technical integration requiring uniform election of must-carry or retransmission consent status. 76.64(j) �76.1609 Non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity. 76.95, 76.156 �76.1610 Change of operational information. 76.400 POLITICAL CABLECASTING NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1611 Political cable rates and classes of time. 76.206(b) �76.1612 Personal attack. 76.209(b) �76.1613 Political editorials. 76.209(d) MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1614 Additional miscellaneous notifications. None �76.1615 Identification of must-carry signals. 76.56(e) �76.1616 Sponsorship identification. 76.221 �76.1617 Leased access rates and contract. 76.970(h) �76.1618 Contracts with local exchange carriers. 76.1404(a) �76.1619 Initial must-carry notice. 76.58(b), (d) and (e) �76.1620 Basic tier availability. 76.931 �76.1621 Information on subscriber bills. 76.309(c)(3)(ii) NOTICES REQUIRED
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Miscellaneous/Public_Notices/1997/pnmc7015.html
  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/1997/dd970812.html
  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#d
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • 76.958 NOTICES ABOUT CHANGES IN OPERATIONS New Section Previous Section �76.1607 Principal headend. 76.58(c) �76.1608 System technical integration requiring uniform election of must-carry or retransmission consent status. 76.64(j) �76.1609 Non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity. 76.95, 76.156 �76.1610 Change of operational information. 76.400 POLITICAL CABLECASTING NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1611 Political cable rates and classes of time. 76.206(b) �76.1612 Personal attack. 76.209(b) �76.1613 Political editorials. 76.209(d) MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1614 Additional miscellaneous notifications. None �76.1615 Identification of must-carry signals. 76.56(e) �76.1616 Sponsorship identification. 76.221 �76.1617 Leased access rates and contract. 76.970(h) �76.1618 Contracts with local exchange carriers. 76.1404(a) �76.1619 Initial must-carry notice. 76.58(b), (d) and (e) �76.1620 Basic tier availability. 76.931 �76.1621 Information on subscriber bills. 76.309(c)(3)(ii) NOTICES REQUIRED
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/1997/dd970812.html
  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#d
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311 (d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminate outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 9/9/11 Appendix 38 The Federal Communications Commission | November 7, 2011 Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR 76.1613 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • 76.958 NOTICES ABOUT CHANGES IN OPERATIONS New Section Previous Section �76.1607 Principal headend. 76.58(c) �76.1608 System technical integration requiring uniform election of must-carry or retransmission consent status. 76.64(j) �76.1609 Non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity. 76.95, 76.156 �76.1610 Change of operational information. 76.400 POLITICAL CABLECASTING NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1611 Political cable rates and classes of time. 76.206(b) �76.1612 Personal attack. 76.209(b) �76.1613 Political editorials. 76.209(d) MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1614 Additional miscellaneous notifications. None �76.1615 Identification of must-carry signals. 76.56(e) �76.1616 Sponsorship identification. 76.221 �76.1617 Leased access rates and contract. 76.970(h) �76.1618 Contracts with local exchange carriers. 76.1404(a) �76.1619 Initial must-carry notice. 76.58(b), (d) and (e) �76.1620 Basic tier availability. 76.931 �76.1621 Information on subscriber bills. 76.309(c)(3)(ii) NOTICES REQUIRED
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/1997/dd970812.html
  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/stsn819.html#d
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311 (d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminate outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 9/9/11 Appendix 38 The Federal Communications Commission | November 7, 2011 Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR 76.1613 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • 76.958 NOTICES ABOUT CHANGES IN OPERATIONS New Section Previous Section �76.1607 Principal headend. 76.58(c) �76.1608 System technical integration requiring uniform election of must-carry or retransmission consent status. 76.64(j) �76.1609 Non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity. 76.95, 76.156 �76.1610 Change of operational information. 76.400 POLITICAL CABLECASTING NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1611 Political cable rates and classes of time. 76.206(b) �76.1612 Personal attack. 76.209(b) �76.1613 Political editorials. 76.209(d) MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1614 Additional miscellaneous notifications. None �76.1615 Identification of must-carry signals. 76.56(e) �76.1616 Sponsorship identification. 76.221 �76.1617 Leased access rates and contract. 76.970(h) �76.1618 Contracts with local exchange carriers. 76.1404(a) �76.1619 Initial must-carry notice. 76.58(b), (d) and (e) �76.1620 Basic tier availability. 76.931 �76.1621 Information on subscriber bills. 76.309(c)(3)(ii) NOTICES REQUIRED
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311 (d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminate outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 9/9/11 Appendix 38 The Federal Communications Commission | November 7, 2011 Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR 76.1613 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • 76.958 NOTICES ABOUT CHANGES IN OPERATIONS New Section Previous Section �76.1607 Principal headend. 76.58(c) �76.1608 System technical integration requiring uniform election of must-carry or retransmission consent status. 76.64(j) �76.1609 Non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity. 76.95, 76.156 �76.1610 Change of operational information. 76.400 POLITICAL CABLECASTING NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1611 Political cable rates and classes of time. 76.206(b) �76.1612 Personal attack. 76.209(b) �76.1613 Political editorials. 76.209(d) MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1614 Additional miscellaneous notifications. None �76.1615 Identification of must-carry signals. 76.56(e) �76.1616 Sponsorship identification. 76.221 �76.1617 Leased access rates and contract. 76.970(h) �76.1618 Contracts with local exchange carriers. 76.1404(a) �76.1619 Initial must-carry notice. 76.58(b), (d) and (e) �76.1620 Basic tier availability. 76.931 �76.1621 Information on subscriber bills. 76.309(c)(3)(ii) NOTICES REQUIRED
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
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  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311 (d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminate outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 9/9/11 Appendix 38 The Federal Communications Commission | November 7, 2011 Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR 76.1613 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • 76.958 NOTICES ABOUT CHANGES IN OPERATIONS New Section Previous Section �76.1607 Principal headend. 76.58(c) �76.1608 System technical integration requiring uniform election of must-carry or retransmission consent status. 76.64(j) �76.1609 Non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity. 76.95, 76.156 �76.1610 Change of operational information. 76.400 POLITICAL CABLECASTING NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1611 Political cable rates and classes of time. 76.206(b) �76.1612 Personal attack. 76.209(b) �76.1613 Political editorials. 76.209(d) MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1614 Additional miscellaneous notifications. None �76.1615 Identification of must-carry signals. 76.56(e) �76.1616 Sponsorship identification. 76.221 �76.1617 Leased access rates and contract. 76.970(h) �76.1618 Contracts with local exchange carriers. 76.1404(a) �76.1619 Initial must-carry notice. 76.58(b), (d) and (e) �76.1620 Basic tier availability. 76.931 �76.1621 Information on subscriber bills. 76.309(c)(3)(ii) NOTICES REQUIRED
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/1997/dd970812.html
  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311 (d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminate outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 9/9/11 Appendix 38 The Federal Communications Commission | November 7, 2011 Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR 76.1613 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • 76.958 NOTICES ABOUT CHANGES IN OPERATIONS New Section Previous Section �76.1607 Principal headend. 76.58(c) �76.1608 System technical integration requiring uniform election of must-carry or retransmission consent status. 76.64(j) �76.1609 Non-duplication and syndicated exclusivity. 76.95, 76.156 �76.1610 Change of operational information. 76.400 POLITICAL CABLECASTING NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1611 Political cable rates and classes of time. 76.206(b) �76.1612 Personal attack. 76.209(b) �76.1613 Political editorials. 76.209(d) MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES New Section Previous Section �76.1614 Additional miscellaneous notifications. None �76.1615 Identification of must-carry signals. 76.56(e) �76.1616 Sponsorship identification. 76.221 �76.1617 Leased access rates and contract. 76.970(h) �76.1618 Contracts with local exchange carriers. 76.1404(a) �76.1619 Initial must-carry notice. 76.58(b), (d) and (e) �76.1620 Basic tier availability. 76.931 �76.1621 Information on subscriber bills. 76.309(c)(3)(ii) NOTICES REQUIRED
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
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  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311 (d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminate outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 9/9/11 Appendix 38 The Federal Communications Commission | November 7, 2011 Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR 76.1613 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules
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  • experiment with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311(d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminated outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 76.1613 9/9/11 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules in Part 73). 1.502-615 9/9/11 Required Commission to review the Interstate Cost Recovery Plan (the TRS Fund) and the TRS Fund administrator's performance after two years (i.e. in 1995). Removed
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
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  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503
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  • doctrine was inconsistent with both the public interest and the First Amendment principles it was intended to promote.'' In 1989, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the FCC's conclusion that the fairness doctrine no longer served the public interest, without reaching the constitutional question. Thus, the Commission's broadcast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910, and the Commission's origination cablecast rule, 47 C.F.R. � 76.209, both referencing the defunct fairness doctrine, are without current legal effect and are deleted as obsolete. This Order also deletes cable rules that were corollaries to the defunct fairness doctrine, the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.1612 and 76.1613, respectively. The D.C. Circuit issued a writ of mandamus directing the Commission immediately to repeal the personal
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  • today, and I look forward to your questions. Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996). . 47 U.S.C. �160(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(a)(2). 47 U.S.C. �161(b). Exec. Order No. 13,563, 76 Fed. Reg. 3821 (2011). President Barack Obama, Toward a 21st-Century Regulatory System, Wall St. J., Jan. 18, 2011. 47 C.F.R. � 73.1910 (broadcasting); 47 C.F.R. � 76.209 (``origination cablecasting''). Robbins, Aldona and Gary, What's the Most Potent Way to Stimulate the Economy?, Institute for Policy Innovation (Oct. 10, 2001). House, Christopher L. and Shapiro, Matthew D., Temporary Investment Tax Incentives: Theory with Evidence from Bonus Depreciation, Am. Economic Rev. (2008). � 2 7 v w � U��@�F�@w ` z ` z ` z ` z ` z
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  • with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311 (d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminate outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 9/9/11 Appendix 38 The Federal Communications Commission | November 7, 2011 Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules Regulations removed (190 as of 11/1/11) CFR Section Effective date in FR 76.1613 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules
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  • experiment with spread spectrum communications technologies. 97.311(d) 97.5(b)(4) 4/29/11 Eliminated outdated and unnecessary reporting requirements related to international telecommunications traffic. 43.53 43.61 (b) 43.61 (c) 63.23 (e) 7/19/11 Rule revisions enabling all tariff filers to file tariffs electronically over the Internet. 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.32 61.33 61.151 61.152 61.153 61.52(a) 7/20/11 Fairness Doctrine, Personal Attack & Political Editorial Rules. 73.1910 76.209 76.1612 76.1613 9/9/11 Broadcast Flag. 73.8000 73.9000-9009 9/9/11 Cable Programming Service Tier Complaints. 76.950-951 76.953-957 76.960-961 76.1402 76.1605-1606 9/9/11 Part 1, Subpart D Broadcast Applications & Proceedings (duplicative of rules in Part 73). 1.502-615 9/9/11 Required Commission to review the Interstate Cost Recovery Plan (the TRS Fund) and the TRS Fund administrator's performance after two years (i.e. in 1995). Removed
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  • of our rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930, the broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules. Further, in light of these actions, we vacate our Order and Request to Update Record released October 4, 2000 (FCC 00-360) and terminate this proceeding. We also repeal the personal attack and political editorial rules that apply to cable television operators. 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), and (d). Although these rules were not specifically cited in the proceeding before the Court of Appeals in RTNDA, they are identical to those rules in all material respects. The potential elimination of these rules was raised in a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket No. 83-331, 48 Fed. Reg. 26471 (June 8, 1983), and was specifically
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • Bureau has primary responsibility for complaints regarding the following: (i) Subpart A (general), with the exception of section 76.11; (ii) Subpart B (Registration Statements); (iii) Subpart C (Federal-State/Local Relationships [Reserved]; (iv) Subpart D (carriage of television broadcast signals); (v) Subpart E (equal employment opportunity requirements); (vi) Subpart F (nonduplication protection and syndicated exclusivity); (vi) Subpart G, sections 76.205, 76.206 and 76.209 (political broadcasting); (vii) subpart I (Forms and Reports)(viii) Subpart J (ownership); (ix) Subpart L (cable television access); (x) Subpart N, sections 76.944 (basic cable rate appeals), and sections 76.970, 76.971 and 76.977 (cable leased access rates); (xi) Subpart O (competitive access to cable programming); (xii) Subpart P (competitive availability of navigation devices); (xiii) Subpart Q (regulation of carriage agreements); (xiv)
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • section 623(c)(4), sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.227, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. As part of the Biennial Regulatory Review Process, the Cable Services Bureau met with several attorneys who work with cable issues and other industry representatives. In these meetings, the Bureau staff sought to obtain an outside perspective as to how the cable rules could be modified to serve the public better as competition
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • sunset on April 1, 1999; (2) the elimination of the rules based on section 505 of the 1996 Act, including section 76.27, relating to incompletely scrambled sexually-oriented programming that were found to be unconstitutional by the recent Supreme Court decision in United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., No. 96-1682 (decided May 22, 2000); and (3) the deletion of section 76.209, applying the fairness doctrine to cablecast programming. Office of Engineering and Technology We accept staff's recommendation to initiate steps as necessary to clarify ambiguities in the Commission's equipment authorization rules and eliminate ambiguities in equipment test procedures. We also accept staff's recommendations to initiate proceedings to modify certain technical rules that may inhibit the development of new unlicensed products. Recommendations
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  • Authority for issuance of this Order and Request to Update Record is contained in Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. �� 154(i), 303, 315. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Sections 73.1920 and 73.1930 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 73.1920, 73.1930 (broadcast personal attack and political editorial rules), and Sections 76.209(b), (c), and (d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. �� 76.209(b), (c), (d), (cable personal attack and political editorial rules) ARE SUSPENDED upon the adoption date of this Order and Request to Update Record through December 2, 2000. This action is taken pursuant to Sections 4(i), 303 and 315 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. ��
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  • M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News media information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ August 8, 1997 COMMISSION PROCEEDING REGARDING THE PERSONAL ATTACK AND POLITICAL EDITORIAL RULES The Commission has before it a pending rulemaking proceeding regarding the possible repeal or modification of the personal attack and political editorial rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Gen. Docket 83-484, RM-3739, 48 Fed. Reg. 28295 (June 21, 1983). On December 19, 1996, the Commission issued a Public Notice, DA 96-2159, seeking updated comment on the issues raised in this proceeding. After extensive discussion and consideration of various alternatives, a majority of the Commission is unable at this time to agree
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  • URL: [23]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Hundt/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAMES H. QUELLO. Re: Repeal of Modification of the Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules. Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Quello/spjhq706.html STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS REGARDING RTNDA PETITION. Internet URL: [25]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Ness/States/st970811.html PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER RACHELLE B. CHONG. Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. Sections 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b, (c), (d). Internet URL: [26]http://www.fcc.gov/Speeches/Chong/sprbc711.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ERRATUM. to FCC-97-266, released 8/4/97 in the matter of removal of the rules implementing Section 7 of the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act. CIB ERRATUM. to FCC-97-180, released August 5, 1997, in the matter of the petition for reconsideration filed by Unity Broadcasters. Action by the Commission. by MO&O. MMB
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  • ftp.fcc.gov __________________________________________________________________ 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). __________________________________________________________________ August 11, 1997 COMMISSIONER CHONG'S PRESS STATEMENT ON RTNDA Re: Repeal or Modification of the FCC's Personal Attack and Political Editorial Rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1920, 73.1930, 76.209(b), (c), (d). In June 1983, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposed to eliminate our "personal attack" and "political editorial" rules.[3]^(1) Fourteen years later, this proceeding remains unresolved and, unfortunately, will remain so into the indefinite future despite our efforts. At this time, my colleagues and I are unable to find a majority vote to take further
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  • 1193 (1996); Charles Logan, Getting Beyond Scarcity: A New Paradigm for Assessing the Constitutionality of Broadcast Regulation, 85 Cal. L. Rev. 1687 (1997). 150. As the Commission pointed out in the Notice and the Mass Media Bureau's 1996 Public Notice, the political editorial and personal attack rules are also applicable to cable systems when they originate programming. See 47 C.F.R. 76.209. The focus of this proceeding has been on broadcasting, not on cable. We received no comment on these rules in the cable context. The record thus provides an insufficient basis for us to formulate a judgment on this issue. References 1. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.wp 2. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.pdf 3. http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/fcc98126.html 4. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#intro 5. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#background 6. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#discussion 7. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#a 8. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#b 9. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#c 10. http://transition.fcc.gov/Speeches/Tristani/Statements/stgt816.html#d
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  • protection, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules for satellite carriers: Definitions. [44]76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. [45]76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. [46]76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. [47]76.125 Indemnification contracts. [48]76.127 Satellite sports blackout. [49]76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. [50]76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G -- Cablecasting [51]76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. [52]76.206 Candidate rates. [53]76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. [54]76.213 Lotteries. [55]76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. [56]76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H -- General Operating Requirements [57]76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I -- Forms and Reports [58]76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J -- Ownership of Cable Systems [59]76.501 Cross-ownership. [60]76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. [61]76.503 National subscriber
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  • satellite carriers: Definitions. � 76.122 Satellite network non-duplication. � 76.123 Satellite syndicated program exclusivity. � 76.124 Requirements for invocation of protection. � 76.125 Indemnification contracts. � 76.127 Satellite sports blackout. � 76.128 Application of sports blackout rules. � 76.130 Substitutions. Subpart G-Cablecasting � 76.205 Origination cablecasts by legally qualified candidates for public office; equal opportunities. � 76.206 Candidate rates. � 76.209 Fairness doctrine; personal attacks; political editorials. � 76.213 Lotteries. � 76.225 Commercial limits in children's programs. � 76.227 [Reserved] Subpart H-General Operating Requirements � 76.309 Customer service obligations. Subpart I-Forms and Reports � 76.403 Cable television system reports. Subpart J-Ownership of Cable Systems � 76.501 Cross-ownership. � 76.502 Time limits applicable to franchise authority consideration of transfer applications. � 76.503