# Implementation of Sections 202(c)(1) and 202(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (National Broadcast Television Ownership and Dual Network Operations)
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1996-03-15 · Effective 1996-03-15 · 61 FR 10691
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-6206
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 10691
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/03/15/96-6206/implementation-of-sections-202c1-and-202e-of-the-telecommunications-act-of-1996-national-broadcast)
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