# Open Video Systems
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1996-06-05 · Effective 1996-07-05 · 61 FR 28698
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-14238
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 28698
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 76
- **Publication date:** 1996-06-05
- **Effective date:** 1996-07-05
- **FCC docket:** CS Docket No. 96-46
## Abstract

The Second Report and Order describes rules and policies concerning open video systems. The Second Report and Order amends our regulations to reflect the provisions regarding open video systems in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the ``1996 Act''). The Second Report and Order fulfills Congress' mandate in adopting the 1996 Act and will provide guidance to open video system operators, video programming providers, and consumers concerning open video systems.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/06/05/96-14238/open-video-systems)
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