Open Video Systems

The Fourth Report and Order adopts and modifies rules and policies concerning open video systems. The Fourth Report and Order amends our regulations to reflect the provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the ``1996 Act'') which pertain to the filing requirements for certification applications, comments and oppositions, Notices of Intent and complaints concerning channel carriage. This item further fulfills Congress' mandate in adopting the 1996 Act and will provide guidance to open video system certification applicants, open video system operators, video programming providers and consumers concerning open video systems.