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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                 DA 97-0029

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                    CABLE SERVICES ACTION         January 8, 1997


PETITION FILED SEEKING DECLARATORY RULING THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS
OF A CITY ORDINANCE ARE PREEMPTED BY THE COMMISSION'S OVER-THE-AIR
RECEPTION DEVICES RULE



     The Commission has received a Petition for Declaratory Ruling from Star Lambert and
Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America (SBCA) asking the Commission
to determine whether Meade, Kansas Ordinance No. 741 is preempted by Section 1.4000 of the
Commission's rules.  The Petition alleges that Ordinance No. 741 violates the Commission's rule
prohibiting restrictions that impair installation, maintenance or use of over-the-air reception devices
(satellite dishes and antennas).  

     The Petition is available for public inspection in the Cable Public Reference Room,  2033
M Street, N.W., Room 333, Washington, D.C. 20554, 202-418-7092.  Copies are available for
purchase from ITS, Inc., 2100 M Street, N.W., Suite 140, Washington, D.C. 20037, 202-857-3800.

     Parties may file responses to the Petition on or before February 7, 1997 and replies on or
before February 22, 1997.  Parties should file an original and two copies of  any responsive
pleadings with the Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20554.  Please place the case identifier, CSR-4913-O, on all filings.  For
further information, contact Eloise Gore at 202-418-1059.



Media contact: Morgan Broman (202) 418-2358.
Cable Services Bureau Contact:  Eloise Gore (202) 418-1059.
                              

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