Federal Communications Commission Reform for the New Millennium: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session, October 26, 1999, Volume 4 |
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Page 32 - I thank you for the opportunity to offer my views here this afternoon, and I look forward to your questions. [The prepared statement of Hon.
Page 28 - It is always an honor and a pleasure and I look forward to your questions. [The prepared statement of Hon. Michael K. Powell follows:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. MICHAEL K. POWELL, COMMISSIONER, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Good morning, Mr.
Page 74 - ... (C) Deposit and use of auction escrow accounts. Any deposits the Commission may require for the qualification of any person to bid in a system of competitive bidding pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in an interest bearing account at a financial institution designated for purposes of this subsection by the Commission (after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury). Within 45 days following the conclusion of the competitive bidding— (i) the deposits of successful bidders...
Page 18 - make available ... to all the people of the United States, without discrimination ... a rapid, efficient, Nation-wide, and world- wide wire and radio communication service. . . at reasonable charges.
Page 36 - ... consistent with one of the underlying themes of the bill — to get both agencies back to their proper roles and to end government by consent decree. The Commission should be carrying out the policies of the Communications Act, and the DOJ should be carrying out the policies of the antitrust laws. The repeal would not affect the Commission's ability to conduct any review of a merger for Communications Act purposes, eg transfer of licenses. Rather, it would simply end the Commission's ability...
Page 73 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT FUND. (a) PURPOSE OF SECTION. — It is the purpose of this section — (1) to promote access to capital for small businesses in order to enhance competition in the telecommunications industry; (2) to stimulate new technology development, and promote employment and training; and (3) to support universal service and promote delivery of telecommunications services to underserved rural and urban areas.
Page 18 - ... the certification of telephones and other equipment. We are currently streamlining and automating our processes to issue licenses faster, resolve complaints quicker, and be more responsive to competitors and consumers in the marketplace. Protect Consumers: Our third goal is to empower consumers with the information they need to make wise choices in a robust and competitive marketplace, and to protect them from unscrupulous competitors. Consumer bills must be truthful, clear, and understandable....
Page 74 - Mass Media Bureau Announces Window Filing Opportunity for Certain Pending Applications and Allotment Petitions for New Analog TV Stations.
Page 75 - I rail carriers seek to consolidate through a merger or common control arrangement, they must obtain the prior approval of the Board under 49 USC 11323^25. See 49 CFR Part 1180. In assessing major merger transactions, the Board is directed by law to approve such a transaction that it finds is in the public interest. In determining whether a merger is in the public interest, the Board must consider at least (1) the effect of the merger on the adequacy of transportation to the public; (2) the effect...