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FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON DIGITAL TV BROADCASTERS' |
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Washington, DC - The FCC today asked for comments on the obligation of DTV broadcasters to provide educational and informational programming for children and the requirement that DTV broadcasters limit the amount of advertising in children's programs. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted today, the Commission asked for comment largely on challenges unique to the digital age but also explored several issues that children's advocates have raised about children's educational and informational programming in general. Specifically, the Commission asked for comment on:
Action by the Commission September 14, 2000, by Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC No. 00-344). Chairman Kennard, Commissioners Ness and Powell, with Commissioners Furchtgott-Roth and Tristani each concurring in part and dissenting in part, and Commissioners Furchtgott-Roth, Powell and Tristani each issuing a separate statement. -FCC - MM Docket No. 00-167 |