[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 91 (Monday, May 12, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25865]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-12279]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 76

[CS Docket No. 96-60; FCC 97-27]


Cable Television Leased Commercial Access

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; establishment of effective date.

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SUMMARY: The Commission's amendments to 47 CFR 76.970 (c), (d), (e), 
(f), (g), (h), 76.971(f)(1), 76.975 (b) and (c), which contained 
information collection requirements, shall become effective May 12, 
1997. These amendments, which were published in the Federal Register of 
March 12, 1997, relate to implementation of the leased commercial 
access provisions of the 1992 Cable Act.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The amendments to 47 CFR 76.970 (c), (d), (e), (f), 
(g), (h), 76.971(f)(1), 76.975 (b) and (c) published at 62 FR 11364 
shall become effective May 12, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Buchanan, Cable Services Bureau, 
(202) 418-7200.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    1. On January 31, 1997, the Commission adopted an order revising 
its leased commercial access rules, a summary of which was published in 
the Federal Register. See 62 FR 11364, March 12, 1997. The Commission's 
rule changes that did not impose new or modified information collection 
requirements became effective April 11, 1997. However, because they 
imposed new or modified information collection requirements, the 
amendments to 47 CFR 76.970 (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), 76.971(f)(1), 
76.975 (b) and (c) could not become effective until approved by the 
Office of Management and Budget (``OMB''), and no sooner than April 11, 
1997. OMB approved these rule changes on April 17, 1997.
    2. The Federal Register summary stated that the Commission would 
publish a document establishing the effective date of the rule changes 
requiring OMB approval. This statement suggests that further action by 
the Commission is necessary to establish the effective date, 
notwithstanding the preceding statement in the summary that the rule 
changes imposing new or modified information collection requirements 
would become effective upon OMB approval. See 62 FR 11365, March 12, 
1997. In order to resolve this matter in a manner that most 
appropriately provides interested parties with proper notice, the 
amendments to 47 CFR 76.970 (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), 76.971(f)(1), 
76.975 (b) and (c) shall become effective May 12, 1997. This 
publication satisfies the statement that the Commission would publish a 
document establishing the effective date of the rule changes requiring 
OMB approval.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 76

    Administrative practice and procedure, Cable television, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

Federal Communications Commission
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-12279 Filed 5-9-97; 8:45 am]
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