PUBLIC NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554                                  DA 97-118

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                      CABLE SERVICES ACTION      January 16, 1997


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


     The Commission has received a Petition for Declaratory Ruling from Jay Lubliner and
Deborah Galvin asking the Commission to determine whether Potomac Ridge Homeowners
Association's (PRHOA) prohibition of outdoor antenna installations is preempted by Section 1.4000
of the Commission's rules.  The Petition alleges that the PRHOA restriction 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 15, 1997 and replies on or
before March 2, 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.  Any responsive pleadings must be served on all parties.  Please place the
case identifier, CSR-4915-O, on all filings.


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

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