FWD: FCC's Implementing the CDA Schedule

[Lynne L. Harrison]

FYI -

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FCC Schedule for Rulemaking
Implementing The Communications
Decency Act

The FCC has announced a schedule for promulgating regulations implementing the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Communications Decency Act is number 28
on that schedule. The following is from the FCC announcement:

Issues/FCC Bureas

28. Obscene or Harassing Use of Telecom. Facilities

CCB [Common Carrier Bureau] 
[OGC] [Office of General Counsel] 

Statutory Requirements/Deadlines

Pursuant to section 223, FCC may describe measures which are reasonable,
effective, and appropriate to restrict access to prohibited communications. (83)

FCC shall have no enforcement authority over the failure to utilize such
measures. FCC shall not endorse specific products relating to such measures.(83)

FCC Proceedings

Section 223 Measures

Timetable

NOI [Notice of Inquiry] Third Quarter 1996
Policy Statement First Quarter 1997


For Further Information Contact:

Robert Cannon, Esq.
2358 N. Vernon Street
Arlington, VA 22207
202-862-4395 (o)
703-527-6631 (home office)



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