Implementation of Sections 202(c)(1) and 202(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (National Broadcast Television Ownership and Dual Network Operations)
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 1996-03-15 · Effective 1996-03-15 · 61 FR 10691
Document
Document number
96-6206
Federal Register citation
61 FR 10691
CFR reference
47 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
1996-03-15
Effective date
1996-03-15
FCC docket
FCC 96-91
Abstract
On February 8, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Telecom Act).<SUP>1 Section 202(c)(1) of the Telecom Act directs the Commission to revise its Rules regarding the national television station multiple ownership rules. Section 202(e) of the Telecom Act directs us to revise the Commission's Rules with respect to dual networking operations. With this Order, we conform our rules to these particular provisions of the Telecom Act.