Telecommunications Act of 1996; Preemption of Restrictions on Over-the-Air Reception Devices

Résumé

This Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on the implementation of Section 207 as it relates to nongovernmental restrictions on property not within the exclusive use or control of the viewer and/or in which the viewer may not have a direct or indirect ownership interest. Section 207 directs that the Commission shall: ``pursuant to Section 303 of the Communications Act, promulgate regulations to prohibit restrictions that impair a viewer's ability to receive video programming services through devices designed for over- the-air reception of television broadcast signals, multichannel multipoint distribution service or direct broadcast satellite services.'' This FNPRM will provide interested parties an opportunity to submit comments that will provide the Commission with a sufficient record on which to base ultimate regulations.