Technologie i telekomunikacja · 20.12.1996

Multipoint Distribution Services

This Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (``FNPRM'') seeks additional comment in our ongoing proceeding to review our broadcast attribution rules, the rules by which we define what constitutes a ``cognizable interest'' in applying the multiple ownership rules. We seek comment as to how the relaxation of our ownership rules resulting from the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (``1996 Act'') should affect our review of the attribution rules. We also seek comment on new proposals, including a provision to attribute the otherwise nonattributable interests of holders of equity and/or debt in a licensee or media entity subject to the broadcast cross-ownership rules where the interest holder is a program supplier to a licensee or a same-market media entity subject to the broadcast cross-ownership rules and where the equity and/or debt holding exceeds a specified threshold. Additionally, we seek renewed comment on a proposal to attribute Local Marketing Agreements (``LMAs''). We also invite comment on whether we should revise our approach to joint sales agreements (``JSAs'') in specified circumstances. We also seek comment on a study conducted by Commission staff, appended t