Preemption of Local Zoning Regulation of Satellite Earth Stations and Restrictions on Over-the-Air Reception Devices: Television Broadcast Service and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service

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This Order on Reconsideration affirms and clarifies the Over- the-Air Reception Devices Rule, which prohibits governmental and non- governmental restrictions that impair a viewer's ability to receive video programming through devices designed for over-the-air reception of DBS, MDS, or television broadcast signals. This Order resolves petitions for reconsideration of the Preemption of Restrictions on Over-the-Air Reception Devices Report and Order (CS Docket No. 96-83, FCC 96-328, 61 FR 46557) by reaffirming and clarifying certain parts of the rule.