March 21, 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Rates for Pilotage on the Great Lakes
Document Number: Z7-3061
Type: Rule
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources
Document Number: Z7-2667
Type: Rule
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2007-03-21-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2007-03-21
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Second Administrative Review
Document Number: E7-5178
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
On September 11, 2006, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of the second administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam''). See Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 71 FR 53387 (September 11, 2006) (``Preliminary Results''). We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results and conducted verification of one respondent, QVD Food Company, Ltd. (``QVD''). Based upon our analysis of the comments and information received, we made changes to the dumping margin calculations for the final results. See Memorandum to the File from Julia Hancock, Senior Case Analyst, through Alex Villanueva, Program Manager; Analysis for the Final Results of Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: QVD Food Company, (March 12, 2007) (``QVD Final Analysis Memo''.)
Endangered Species; File No. 1599
Document Number: E7-5174
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that Inwater Research Group, Inc (Michael J. Bresette-Responsible Party), 4160 NE Hyline Dr, Jensen Beach, FL, 34957, has applied in due form for a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research.
Marine Mammals; Scientific Research Permit Applications
Document Number: E7-5173
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
On February 15, 2007, the NMFS announced receipt of seven applications for permits to conduct research on free-ranging threatened and endangered Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in California, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska; five applications for permits to conduct research on free-ranging northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) in Alaska; and one application for an amendment to a permit for activities with captive Steller sea lions in Alaska. Written comments were due by April 2, 2007. NMFS has decided to allow additional time for submission of public comments on this action.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E7-5172
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Department of Treasury
Notice of Agreements Filed
Document Number: E7-5171
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China: Final Results and Final Rescission, In Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Document Number: E7-5170
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
On September 12, 2006, the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the first administrative review of the antidumping duty order on floor-standing, metal-top ironing tables and certain parts thereof (ironing tables) from the People's Republic of China (PRC). See Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 71 FR 53655, (September 12, 2006) (Preliminary Results). This review covers three producer/ exporters: (1) Since Hardware (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. (Since Hardware); (2) Forever Holdings Ltd. (Forever Holdings); and (3) Foshan Shunde Yongjian Houseware & Hardware Co., Ltd. (Foshan Shunde). The period of review (POR) is February 3, 2004, through July 31, 2005. We have made changes to certain surrogate values based on our analysis of the record, including factual information obtained since the preliminary results. Therefore, the final results differ from the preliminary results. We are also rescinding this review with respect to Shunde Yongjian Houseware Co., Ltd. (Shunde Yongjian). See ``Final Results of Review'' section below.
Antidumping Methodologies in Proceedings Involving Non-Market Economy Countries: Surrogate Country Selection and Separate Rates
Document Number: E7-5169
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') requests public comment on two aspects of its non-market economy (``NME'') methodology in antidumping proceedings. First, the Department seeks comment on certain aspects of the methodology by which it selects an economically comparable surrogate market economy country for the NME country under investigation or review. Second, the Department is requesting comment on the methodology under which individual NME exporters can demonstrate independence from government control of their export activities and thereby qualify for separate rate status.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: E7-5168
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Single Family Premium Collection Subsystem-Upfront
Document Number: E7-5165
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Lenders use the Single Family Premium Collection SubsystemUpfront (SFPCS-U) to remit the upfront premium to obtain mortgage insurance for the homeowner. The information strengthens HUD's ability to manage and process upfront single-family mortgage insurance premium collections and corrections to submit data. It also improves data integrity for the Single Family Mortgage Insurance Program.
Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Request Voucher for Grant Payment and Line of Credit Control Dystem (LOCCS) Voiced Response System Access Authorization
Document Number: E7-5164
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Payment request vouches for distribution of grant funds using the automated Voice Response System (VRS). An authorization form is submitted to establish access to the voice activated payment system.
Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to State Operating Permit for Public Service Company, Fort Saint Vrain Station
Document Number: E7-5163
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This document announces that the EPA Administrator has responded to a citizen petition asking EPA to object to an operating permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Specifically, the Administrator has partially granted and partially denied the August 6, 2005 petition, submitted by Jeremy Nichols (Petitioner), to object to the July 1, 2005 operating permit issued to Public Service Company, Fort Saint Vrain Station (Ft. St. Vrain). Pursuant to section 505(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act (Act), Petitioners may seek judicial review of those portions of the petitions which EPA denied in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit. Any petition for review shall be filed within 60 days from the date this notice appears in the Federal Register, pursuant to section 307 of the Act.
Pesticides; Data Requirements for Conventional Chemicals; Final rule; Notification to the Secretary of Agriculture
Document Number: E7-5162
Type: Rule
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This document notifies the public that the Administrator of EPA has forwarded to the Secretary of Agriculture a draft final rule as required by section 25(a) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As described in the Agency's semi-annual Regulatory Agenda, the draft final rule updates the data requirements in 40 CFR part 158 for the registration of conventional pesticide products. Besides providing the regulated community with clearer and more transparent information, the updated data requirements will enhance the development of health and environmental data to conduct scientifically sound chemical/hazard risk assessments to protect human health and the environment.
Agency Information Collection Activities OMB Responses
Document Number: E7-5160
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This document announces the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) responses to Agency Clearance requests, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15.
Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Program
Document Number: E7-5158
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) has prepared a draft programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) in support of the proposed Alternative Energy and Alternate Use Program and associated rulemaking authorized under Section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and codified as new subsection 8(p) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Pursuant to the regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Minerals Management Service (MMS) is announcing the availability of a draft programmatic EIS for the Alternative Energy and Alternate Use (AEAU) Program and Rule. The programmatic EIS analysis focuses on the potential environmental effects of implementing the AEAU program and associated rulemaking and also analyzes alternatives to implementing the AEAU program and rule, including the ``no action'' alternative.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New Jersey; Low Emission Vehicle Program
Document Number: E7-5157
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve a New Jersey state implementation plan revision that adopts California's second generation low emission vehicle program for light-duty vehicles, LEV II. Clean Air Act section 177 sets forth requirements by which other states may adopt new motor vehicle emissions standards that are identical to California's standards. Specifically, the State's implementation plan revision adopts changes to its existing light duty vehicle rule by incorporating California's LEV II program. The intended effect of this action is to approve, as consistent with section 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act, a control strategy that will help New Jersey achieve attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone.
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease WAOR60869; Washington
Document Number: E7-5155
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Land Management Bureau
Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2-3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Meany Land & Exploration, Inc., for competitive oil and gas lease WAOR60869 for lands in Yakima County, Washington. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.
Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments
Document Number: E7-5154
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Railroad Retirement Board, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to request a revision to the following collection of information: 3220- 0039, RUIA Applications, consisting of RRB Form(s) S1-1a, Application for Sickness Benefits; SI-1b, Statement of Sickness; SI-3, Claim for Sickness Benefits; SI-7, Supplemental Doctor's Statement; SI-8, Verification of Medical Information; ID-7h, Non-Entitlement to Sickness Benefits; ID-11a, Requesting Reason for Late Filing of Sickness Benefit; and ID-11b, Notice of Insufficient Medical and Late Filing. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Completion is required to obtain or retain benefits. One response is required of each respondent. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens. The RRB invites comments on the proposed collection of information to determine (1) The practical utility of the collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collection; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information that is the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper consideration of your comments, it is best if RRB and OIRA receive them within 30 days of publication date. Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the initial 60-day notice (71 FR No. 236 Pages 71198-71199 on December 8, 2006) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments.
Medical Devices Dispute Resolution Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E7-5152
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; Meeting Notice
Document Number: E7-5151
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Revisions to NUREG/BR-0006 and NUREG/BR-0007
Document Number: E7-5150
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing revisions to NUREG/BR-0006, ``Instructions for the Preparation and Distribution of Material Transaction Reports.'' https://www.nrc.gov/ reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/brochures/br0006/ and NUREG/BR-0007, ``Instructions for the Preparation and Distribution of Material Status Reports.'' https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/ brochures/br0007/ The purpose of these revisions are to incorporate (1) proposed rule changes for nuclear material reporting requirements, (2) upgrades to the Nuclear Material Management and Safeguards System, and (3) editorial changes. The NRC is seeking comment from interested parties on the clarity of the proposed revisions and will consider the comments received in its final evaluation of the NUREGs. Comments should address the contents of the guidance presented in the NUREGs but not the regulations associated with it.
Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection
Document Number: E7-5147
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
The Office of the Secretary published a document in the Federal Register on September 26, 2006, concerning a request for an extension of a previously approved information collection. We are correcting the document as set forth below. Also, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below which will be forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 26, 2006 [Vol. 71, No. 186, Page 56213]. No comments were received.
Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection
Document Number: E7-5146
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below which will be forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 26, 2006 [Vol. 71, No. 186, Page 56212]. No comments were received.
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
Document Number: E7-5145
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory entities will hold public meetings.
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Delaware River, Delaware City, DE
Document Number: E7-5144
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to establish temporary special local regulations during the ``7th Annual Escape from Fort Delaware Triathlon'', an event to be held June 9, 2007 on the waters of Delaware River at Delaware City, DE. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to temporarily restrict vessel traffic in a portion of the Delaware River during the 7th Annual Escape from Fort Delaware Triathlon.
Safety of Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossings; Notice of Safety Inquiry
Document Number: E7-5143
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
On July 27, 2006, FRA published a notice announcing its intent to conduct a series of open meetings throughout the United States, in cooperation with appropriate State agencies, to consider issues related to the safety of private highway-rail grade crossings. To date, FRA has conducted four meetings and on January 5, 2007, FRA published a notice announcing the scheduling of an additional meeting to be held February 15, 2007, in Syracuse, New York. Due to inclement weather, it was necessary to reschedule the February 15 meeting for April 26, 2007. At the meeting, FRA intends to solicit oral statements from private crossing owners, railroads and other interested parties on issues related to the safety of private highway-rail grade crossings, which will include, but not be limited to, current practices concerning responsibility for safety at private grade crossings, the adequacy of warning devices at private crossings, and the relative merits of a more uniform approach to improving safety at private crossings. FRA has also opened a public docket on these issues so that interested parties may submit written comments for public review and consideration.
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD
Document Number: E7-5142
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local regulations during the ``Ocean City Maryland Offshore Challenge'', a power boat race to be held on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to the shoreline at Ocean City, MD. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in the regulated area during the power boat race.
Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Representative Average Unit Costs of Energy
Document Number: E7-5141
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office
In this notice, the Department of Energy (DOE) is forecasting the representative average unit costs of five residential energy sources for the year 2007 pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The five sources are electricity, natural gas, No. 2 heating oil, propane, and kerosene.
Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup
Document Number: E7-5140
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service, we, our), announces a meeting of the Lake Champlain Sea Lamprey Control Alternatives Workgroup (Workgroup). The Workgroup's purpose is to provide, in an advisory capacity, recommendations and advice on research and implementation of sea lamprey control techniques alternative to lampricide that are technically feasible, cost effective, and environmentally safe. The primary objective of the meeting will be to discuss potential focus research initiatives that may enhance alternative sea lamprey control techniques. The meeting is open to the public.
CommunityExpress Pilot Program
Document Number: E7-5138
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This notice announces SBA's extension of the CommunityExpress Pilot Program until December 31, 2007. This extension will allow time for the Agency to complete its analysis of this program and also complete internal discussions regarding potential modifications and enhancements.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E7-5137
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E7-5136
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Document Number: E7-5135
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
As required by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a(e), notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs is amending the system of records currently entitled ``Program Evaluation Research Data Management RecordsVA'' (107VA008B) as set forth in the Federal Register 66 FR 29633-35. VA is amending the system by revising the System Name; System Location; Categories of Individuals Covered by the System; Categories of Records in the System; Purpose(s); Routine Uses of Records Maintained in the System, Including Categories of Users and the Purposes of Such Uses; Policies and Practices for Storing, Retrieving, Accessing, Retaining, and Disposing of Records in the System; System Manager and Address(es): Notification Procedures; Record Access Procedure(s); Contesting Records Procedures; and Record Source Categories. VA will be publishing a new system of records notice to cover evaluation of non-health information. VA is republishing the system notice in its entirety.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E7-5132
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E7-5131
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: E7-5129
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Notice of Filing Guidelines for CPA Certification Statements, Annual Stockholders Reports, FERC-730 and FERC-61
Document Number: E7-5127
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff
Document Number: E7-5126
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC; Notice of Site Visits
Document Number: E7-5125
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Old Trail Wind Farm, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order
Document Number: E7-5124
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Geneva Roth Holding, LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order
Document Number: E7-5123
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization
Document Number: E7-5122
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E7-5121
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Statistics Bureau
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c) (2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed reinstatement of the ``National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979.'' A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the individual listed in the Addresses section of this notice.
Implementation of Section 621(a)(1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992
Document Number: E7-5119
Type: Rule
Date: 2007-03-21
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Commission adopts rules and provides guidance to implement section 621(a)(1) of the Communications Act. The Commission solicited and reviewed comments on this section and found that the current operation of the local franchising process in many jurisdictions constitutes an unreasonable barrier to entry that impedes the achievement of the interrelated Federal goals of enhanced cable competition and accelerated broadband deployment. The Commission adopts measures to address a variety of means by which local franchising authorities are unreasonably refusing to award competitive franchises. The rules and guidance will facilitate and expedite entry of new cable competitors into the market for the delivery of video programming, and accelerate broadband deployment.
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