More Localities Lining Up Against LFA FNPRM
More localities are expressing opposition to the Further NPRM approved in September that would treat cable operators' in-kind contributions required by local franchise authorities -- such as public, educational and government channel transmission -- as franchise fees (see 1811050002). In…
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an FCC docket 05-311 posting Wednesday, the California State Association of Counties said it could lead to limits on or even elimination of local PEG access channels. It worries the proposal could bar local governments from regulating facilities and equipment used in providing non-cable services. The Illinois Municipal League said franchise obligations like PEG channels are better considered community benefits, not contributions to local franchising agreements.