Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Certain Rules on Competition in the Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Market, 14572 [05-5835]

Download as PDF 14572 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 23, 2005 / Rules and Regulations duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20054, telephone 1–800–378–3160 or https:// www.BCPIWEB.com. The Commission will send a copy of this Report and Order in a report to be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Radio, Radio broadcasting. PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES 1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334 and 336. § 73.202 [Amended] 2. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Arkansas, is amended by adding Gassville, Channel 224A. I 3. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Massachusetts, is amended by adding Channel 249A at Nantucket. I Federal Communications Commission. John A. Karousos, Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 05–5734 Filed 3–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 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 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, DATES: VerDate jul<14>2003 14:14 Mar 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 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). 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 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractor Performance of Acquisition Functions Closely Associated With Inherently Governmental Functions PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Communications Commission. Thomas Horan, Senior Legal Advisor, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 05–5835 Filed 3–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 48 CFR Part 207 [DFARS Case 2004–D021] Department of Defense (DoD). Interim rule with request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 804 places limitations on the award of contracts for the performance of acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 23, 2005)]
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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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