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FCC RIN: 3060-AK70 Publication ID: Spring 2020 
Title: Electronic Delivery of MVPD Communications (MB Docket No. 17-317) 
Abstract:

In this proceeding, the Commission addresses ways to modernize certain notice provisions in part 76 of the Commission’s rules governing multichannel video and cable television service. The Commission considers allowing various types of written communications from cable operators to subscribers to be delivered electronically.  Additionally, the Commission considers permitting cable operators to reply to consumer requests or complaints by email in certain circumstances. The Commission also evaluates updating the requirement in the Commission’s rules that requires broadcast television stations to send carriage election notices via certified mail.

 
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Independent agency 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76.1600    47 CFR 76.1621   
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C., sec. 151   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/16/2018  83 FR 2119   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/15/2018 
R&O and FNPRM   08/30/2019  84 FR 45703   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Lyle Elder
Attorney, Policy Division, Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 418-2120
Email: lyle.elder@fcc.gov