April 7, 1994

        FCC  TO HOLD CABLE SEMINAR IN ATLANTA FOR STATE AND LOCAL
      GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCIES AND   
                              ORGANIZATIONS


     On May 17, 18 and 19, 1994, the Federal Communications
Commission will hold a seminar on cable television regulation at
the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia.   The
seminar is open to all state and local government officials, state
attorneys general,  congressional staff members and consumer
protection agencies and other consumer groups.  The goals of these
seminars are to strengthen the FCC's working relationship with
state and local officials in the area of cable regulation; to
educate franchising authorities about the certification process and
their regulatory authority; and to help consumers understand their
rights under the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992.

     Registration for this seminar includes a check-in registration
on May 17, 1994, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and a get-acquainted
reception with FCC personnel from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  On the
second day there will be a check-in period and coffee hour
beginning at 7:00 am. The program will begin at 9:00 am and end at
5:30 pm.  The session on the second day will emphasize cable
television system rate regulation issues.  Other topics, including
the certification process for franchising authorities, will also be
addressed.  The session on the third day will include a check-in
period beginning at 7:00 am and a one-hour breakfast reception
beginning at 8:00 am.  The general session will begin at 9:00 am
and end at 5:30 pm.  The session on the third day will cover, among
other things, rate regulation, the rate complaint process, the
carriage of broadcast signals and cablecast programs on cable
television systems, customer service and subscriber signal quality
standards, cable home wiring, leased commercial access and public,
educational and governmental access channels, program content
issues, and the Commission's proposal for cable-compatible consumer
home electronic equipment.




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     "These seminars are just one part of our effort to reach out
to state and local  regulatory officials, state attorneys general,
legislative members, congressional staff members, and consumer
protection agencies and organizations," said Acting Cable Services
Bureau Chief Sandy Wilson.  "Implementation of the 1992 Cable Act
will be an ongoing process.  In order for us to meet our goal of
competitive prices in the cable marketplace, we need the help of
state and local regulators as well as consumers.  We want everyone
who is affected by this new law to understand their rights and
their responsibilities."

     There is no registration fee for the seminar, but each
participant must submit a registration form and seating is limited.

     To register for or for more information on the Atlanta
seminar, please contact FCC Representative Rose Bond at (404) 279-
4621 (FAX 404-279-4633).    

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     News Media Contacts: Maureen Peratino or Susan Lewis Sallet,
(202) 632-5050.  
     Cable Services Bureau Contact: Cynthia Ward Jeffries (202)
416-0902.