PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
445 12TH STREET, S.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                           DA 99-2232

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                       CABLE SERVICES BUREAU ACTION        October 21, 1999


REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES

                Pursuant to Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  79.1, Outland Sports, Inc.,
producer of the video program "Outdoor Traditions," filed a petition for exemption from the closed captioning
requirements.  Comments and oppositions to Outland Sports' petition must be filed within 30 days of the
release of this public notice.  Petitioner's reply is due 20 days thereafter.  
 



Media contact:  Michelle Russo (202) 418-2358
Cable Services Bureau Contact:  Sonia Greenaway at (202) 418-1419 
TTY:  (202) 418-7172


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