Implementation of Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA); Amendments to Section 340 of the Communications Act
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2010-11-29 · Effective 2010-12-29 · 75 FR 72968
Document
Document number
2010-29968
Federal Register citation
75 FR 72968
CFR reference
47 CFR 76
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2010-11-29
Effective date
2010-12-29
FCC docket
MB Docket No. 10-148
Abstract
In this document, the Commission modifies its satellite television "significantly viewed" rules to implement Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA). Section 203 of the STELA amends Section 340 of the Communications Act, which gives satellite carriers the authority to offer out-of-market but "significantly viewed" broadcast television network stations as part of their local service to subscribers. The STELA requires the Commission to promulgate final rules in this proceeding on or before November 24, 2010.