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47 CFR Part 76
[MB Docket No. 05–28; DA 05–169]
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of
Certain Rules on Competition in the
Multichannel Video Programming
Distribution Market
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Review of rules and statutory
provisions; extension of comment
period.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This decision extends the
period for filing public reply comments
in this proceeding at the request of a
commenter.
Reply comments were due on or
before March 16, 2005, and are now due
on or before March 31, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marcia Glauberman, Media Bureau,
202–418–7046.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
summary of the Commission’s Order in
MB Docket No. 05–28, DA 05–627,
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adopted March 9, 2005, and released on
March 9, 2005. The full text of this
Order is available for inspection and
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Twelfth Street, SW., Room CY–A257,
Portals II, Washington, DC 20554, and
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Commission’s copy contractor, Best
Company and Printing, Inc., Room CY–
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155(c), and sections 0.61, 0283, and 1.46
of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 0.61,
0.283, and 1.46, the date for filing reply
comments in MB Docket No. 05–28 is
extended until March 31, 2005.
Synopsis of the Order
1. By a Public Notice dated January
25, 2005, the Media Bureau began an
inquiry on the impact of specific
provisions of the Communications Act
of 1934, as amended, and Commission
rules on competition in the
multichannel video programming
distribution (MVPD) market. (70 FR
6593, February 8, 2005.) The
Commission is required to submit a
report to Congress on the results of its
inquiry no later than nine months after
the enactment date of the Satellite Home
Viewer Extension and Reauthorization
Act of 2004 (SHVERA), i.e., September
8, 2005. (Pub. L. 108–447, § 208, 118
Stat 2809, 3428–29, 2004. The SHVERA
was enacted on December 8, 2004, as
title IX of the ‘‘Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2005.) The Public
Notice called for reply comments on
March 16, 2005.
2. The Walt Disney Company, Disney
ABC Cable Networks Group, The ABC
Television Network, and the ABCowned television stations (collectively,
Disney) has requested a thirty day
extension of time, until April 15, 2005,
to file reply comments. Disney seeks
this extension of time to prepare a
detailed reply to the issues raised in the
initial comments, including an
economic analysis in response to a
study on retransmission consent
submitted by the Joint Cable
Commenters.
3. The Commission concludes that the
Walt Disney Company has stated good
cause for itself and others to receive an
extension of fifteen days for the filing of
their reply comments. A fifteen day
extension will result in a more complete
discussion and analysis of the issues
raised in the initial comments.
4. Accordingly, It is ordered that,
pusuant to Sections 4(i), 4(j), and 5(c) of
Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 154(j) and
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Thomas Horan,
Senior Legal Advisor, Media Bureau.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 76
[MB Docket No. 05-28; DA 05-169]
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Certain Rules on Competition in
the Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Market
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Review of rules and statutory provisions; extension of comment
period.
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SUMMARY: This decision extends the period for filing public reply
comments in this proceeding at the request of a commenter.
DATES: Reply comments were due on or before March 16, 2005, and are now
due on or before March 31, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcia Glauberman, Media Bureau, 202-
418-7046.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Order
in MB Docket No. 05-28, DA 05-627, adopted March 9, 2005, and released
on March 9, 2005. The full text of this Order is available for
inspection and copying during regular business hours in the FCC
Reference Center, 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Portals II,
Washington, DC 20554, and may also be purchased from the Commission's
copy contractor, Best Company and Printing, Inc., Room CY-B402,
telephone (800) 378-3160, e-mail www.BCPIWEB.COM. To request materials
in accessible formats for people with disabilities (electronic files,
large print, audio format and Braille), send an e-mail to
fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at
(202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).
Synopsis of the Order
1. By a Public Notice dated January 25, 2005, the Media Bureau
began an inquiry on the impact of specific provisions of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and Commission rules on
competition in the multichannel video programming distribution (MVPD)
market. (70 FR 6593, February 8, 2005.) The Commission is required to
submit a report to Congress on the results of its inquiry no later than
nine months after the enactment date of the Satellite Home Viewer
Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (SHVERA), i.e., September 8,
2005. (Pub. L. 108-447, Sec. 208, 118 Stat 2809, 3428-29, 2004. The
SHVERA was enacted on December 8, 2004, as title IX of the
``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005.) The Public Notice called for
reply comments on March 16, 2005.
2. The Walt Disney Company, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, The
ABC Television Network, and the ABC-owned television stations
(collectively, Disney) has requested a thirty day extension of time,
until April 15, 2005, to file reply comments. Disney seeks this
extension of time to prepare a detailed reply to the issues raised in
the initial comments, including an economic analysis in response to a
study on retransmission consent submitted by the Joint Cable
Commenters.
3. The Commission concludes that the Walt Disney Company has stated
good cause for itself and others to receive an extension of fifteen
days for the filing of their reply comments. A fifteen day extension
will result in a more complete discussion and analysis of the issues
raised in the initial comments.
4. Accordingly, It is ordered that, pusuant to Sections 4(i), 4(j),
and 5(c) of Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i),
154(j) and 155(c), and sections 0.61, 0283, and 1.46 of the
Commission's rules, 47 CFR 0.61, 0.283, and 1.46, the date for filing
reply comments in MB Docket No. 05-28 is extended until March 31, 2005.
Federal Communications Commission.
Thomas Horan,
Senior Legal Advisor, Media Bureau.
[FR Doc. 05-5835 Filed 3-22-05; 8:45 am]
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