Technologie i telekomunikacja · 19.12.1996

Local Television Ownership Rules

In this Second Further NPRM, the Commission makes several tentative conclusions and proposals concerning the modification of the local television ownership rule and the radio-television cross- ownership rule. Specifically, we invite comment on our tentative conclusion to modify the local television ownership rule to a generally less restrictive Designated Market Area (``DMA'') and Grade A signal contour standard and on a number of specific waiver standards for the local television ownership rule. We also seek comment as we reexamine the radio-television cross-ownership rule in light of changes to the radio-television cross-ownership waiver policy and local radio ownership rules contemplated by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (``1996 Act''). In addition, the Commission tentatively concludes that it will establish the adoption date of this Second Further NPRM (i.e., November 5, 1996) as the grandfathering date for television local marketing agreements (``LMAs'') in the event television LMAs are considered attributable under our ownership rules. The purpose of this Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is to invite additional comments on our local television ownership rule,