[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 36 (Thursday, February 23, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 10056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-4330]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 1

[CI Docket No. 95-6, FCC 95-24]


Practice and Procedure

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The FCC proposes to amend its regulations regarding 
forfeitures by adding a note incorporating guidelines for assessing 
forfeitures. This action is being taken in response to a decision by 
the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia which 
vacated the Commission's 1993 Forfeiture Policy Statement because the 
Court found it should have been subject to Notice and Comment 
rulemaking proceedings. The Commission is requesting comments on the 
advantages or disadvantages of adopting forfeiture guidelines, and on 
the reasonableness of proposed base forfeiture amounts applicable to 
violations in the various services.

DATES: All comments must be received by March 27, 1995. Reply comment 
period April 17, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted be sent to the Office of the 
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C. 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Magalie Salas, (202) 418-1150, or Ana Curtis, (202) 418-1160, 
Compliance and Information Bureau.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking, adopted January 13, 1995, and released on 
February 10, 1995. The complete text of this Commission action is 
available for copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference 
Center (Room 239), 1919 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20554. The 
complete text of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking may also be 
purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International 
Transcription Services, Inc. (ITS), 2100 M Street, NW, Suite 140, 
Washington, D.C. 20037, telephone number (202) 857-3800.

Summary of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

    1. The Commission is proposing forfeiture guidelines which would be 
used to aid the Commission in determining the appropriate range of 
forfeitures for various offenses, ensure treatment of similarly 
situated offenders and provide clearer guidance to the public regarding 
the forfeitures that can be expected in response to specific 
violations.
    2. If adopted, Sec. 1.80 of the Communication's rules would be 
amended to include a note incorporating the 1993 version of the 
Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement, see Policy Statement, 
Standards for Assessing Forfeitures, 6 FCC Rcd 4695 (1991), recon. 
denied, 7 FCC Rcd 5339 (1992), revised, 8 FCC Rcd 6215 (1993).

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 1

    Administrative practice and procedure, Penalties.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-4330 Filed 2-22-95; 8:45 am]
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