# Implementation of SHVERA: Procedural Rules
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2005-04-27 · Effective 2005-05-27 · 70 FR 21669
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-8202
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 21669
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2005-04-27
- **Effective date:** 2005-05-27
- **FCC docket:** FCC 05-81
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission adopts procedural rules in compliance with requirements in the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (SHVERA). The Commission first prescribes rules for carriage elections on a county basis, unified retransmission consent negotiations, and notifications by satellite carriers to local broadcasters concerning carriage of significantly viewed signals. The Commission also revises the rules for satellite carriers' notices to station licensees when the carrier is going to initiate new local service. Finally, the Commission adopts a procedural rule which exempts satellite carriers from the signal testing requirements of section 339(c)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, when local- into-local service is available.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/04/27/05-8202/implementation-of-shvera-procedural-rules)
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