Leased Commercial Access; Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative
other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2020-08-20 · Effective 2020-09-21 · 85 FR 51363
Document
Document number
2020-16557
Federal Register citation
85 FR 51363
CFR reference
47 CFR 76
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2020-08-20
Effective date
2020-09-21
FCC docket
MB Docket Nos. 07-42 and 17-105
Abstract
In this document, the Commission adopts a tier-based leased access rate calculation as part of its Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative. The Commission finds that a simplified tier- specific rate calculation best reflects regulatory changes that have occurred in the last 20 years and will more accurately approximate the value of a particular channel, while alleviating burdens on cable operators. The Commission also finds that, although changes in the marketplace cast substantial doubt on the constitutionality of mandatory leased access, leased access requirements are contained in a specific statutory mandate from Congress, so the Commission does not eliminate its leased access rules.