# Revision of Broadcast and Cable EEO Rules and Policies
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2000-02-15 · Effective 2000-04-17 · 65 FR 7448
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-3067
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 7448
- **Publication date:** 2000-02-15
- **Effective date:** 2000-04-17
- **FCC docket:** MM Docket Nos. 98-204 and 96-16, FCC 00-20
## Abstract

This document adopts new broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules and policies and amends its cable EEO rules and policies. The document retains the existing ban on discrimination and promulgates recruitment-oriented outreach rules. The EEO rules make clear that broadcasting and cable entities are not required to employ a staff that reflects the racial or other composition of the community or to use racial preferences in hiring. The intended effect is to adopt effective EEO rules for the broadcasting and cable industries.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/15/00-3067/revision-of-broadcast-and-cable-eeo-rules-and-policies)
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