PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                           DA 96-1582

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     CABLE SERVICES ACTION                               September 19, 1996


        CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE
                    COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
                  FOR CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

     The Cable Services Bureau is extending the period for filing comments in Century
Communications Corporation, Resolution of Rate Complaints, Order, FCC 96-359 (released Aug.
23, 1996 ("Order").  The Commission is seeking comment on the Proposed Resolution received
from Century Communications Corporation ("Century") to resolve rate complaints in certain
communities in the Los Angeles, California area.

     The City of Santa Monica, California ("City") filed a Motion for Extension of time on
September 18, 1996, requesting that the comment period be extended from September 23, 1996
to October 7, 1996, so that the jurisdictions affected by the proposal will have time to review the
recent rate filings Century submitted as part of the resolution proposal.   The City recites that
such an extension is in the public interest since it will permit franchising authorities in
jurisdictions subject to the Proposed Resolution to determine whether the Proposed Resolution
is in the best interest of subscribers.  The City states that counsel for Century has consented to
the requested extension.

     For good cause shown, the Bureau is extending the deadline for filing comments to
October 7, 1996 and reply comments to October 22, 1996.

     The Order and the attached Proposed Resolution are available for reference in the Cable
Services Bureau's public reference room, Room 333, 2023 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC. 
Copies are available from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription Services,
Room 246 at the Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC
20554, telephone number (202) 857-3800. 

     Media Contact:  Morgan Broman:  (202) 418-2358.
     Cable Services Bureau Contact:  Marjorie Reed Greene:  (202) 418-7200.   


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