Broadcast Services; Children's Television

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 73

[MM Docket No. 93-48; DA 95-1191]

Broadcast Services; Children's Television

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Commission granted a request filed jointly by the National

Association of Broadcasters and the Association of Independent

Television Stations, Inc., for a 90-day extension of time to file

comments in this proceeding. The deadline for filing comments was

originally June 16, 1995, and the deadline for reply comments was July

17, 1995. The Commission determined that the requested extension was

warranted in order to facilitate the development of a full and complete

record.

DATES: Comments are now due on September 14, 1995, and reply comments

are now due on October 16, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Diane Conley, Mass Media Bureau, (202) 776-1653.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Adopted: June 1, 1995.

Released: June 1, 1995.

By the Chief, Mass Media Bureau.

Comment Date: September 14, 1995.

Reply Comment Date: October 16, 1995.

1. On April 5, 1995, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed

Rule Making seeking comment on proposals to amend the Commission's

rules implementing the Children's Television Act of 1990. Notice of

Proposed Rule Making in Million Docket No. 93-48, 60 FR 20586 (1995)

(``NPRM''). Comments in this proceeding are currently due on June 16,

1995, and reply comments are due on July 17, 1995.

2. On May 30, 1995, the National Association of Broadcasters and

the Association of Independent Television Stations, Inc. Filed a joint

request for a 90-day extension of time to file comments in this

proceeding. Petitioners argue primarily that additional time is needed

to conduct and thoroughly evaluate studies relevant to the issues

raised by the Commission in the NPRM.

3. As set forth in Section 1.46 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR

1.46, it is our policy that extensions of time for filing comments in

rulemaking proceedings shall not be routinely granted. However, we

recognize that it may take longer than the initial comment period

established in this proceeding to collect the kinds of data sought by

the Commission, and we believe that a 90-day extension of time to file

comments and reply comments is warranted in order to facilitate the

development of a full and complete record.

4. Accordingly, it is ordered that the Motion for Extension of Time

filed in MM Docket No. 93-48 by the National Association of

Broadcasters and the Association of Independent Television Stations,

Inc., is granted.

5. It is further ordered that the time for filing comments in this

proceeding is extended to September 14, 1995, and the time for filing

reply comments is extended to October 16, 1995.

6. This action is taken pursuant to authority found in Sections

4(i) and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47

U.S.C. 154(i) and 303(r), and Sections 0.204(b), 0.283 and 1.45 of the

Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 0.204(b), 0.283 and 1.45.

Federal Commuunications Commission.

Roy J. Stewart,

Chief, Mass Media Bureau.

[FR Doc. 95-14085 Filed 6-8-95; 8:45 am]

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