Technologie i telekomunikacja · 2.02.1995

Broadcast Services; Television and Radio Broadcasting

The Commission, through Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) initiates a thorough review of its broadcast media attribution rules contained in Notes to 47 CFR 73.3555. This Notice of Proposed Rule Making requests comment on the many issues pertinent to our analysis of whether the current attribution rules continue to be effective in serving their goals or whether changes to the rules are required. This proceeding is appropriate to ensure that the broadcast attribution rules conform with other related Commission rules and to ensure that these rules effectively implement the Commission's broadcast multiple ownership rules by identifying those interests that have the potential to influence the licensee in core operating areas. such as programming. Comments are sought with respect to the current corporate stockholding attribution benchmarks, the single majority shareholder exemption, the nonattribution of nonvoting stock, and the treatment of limited partnership interests. Additionally, comment is sought on how to treat Limited Liability Companies and Registered Limited Liability Partnerships for attribution purposes. The attribution rules are a critical enforcement mechanism for the