OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28,2011
The Honorable Michael Bennet
United States Senate
702 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Bennet:
Thank you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of20 10 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage ofSTELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability ofin-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a repmi that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23,2010, seeking public input for this report. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions of STELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability ofsignificantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Enclosure
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28,2011
The Honorable Mike Coffman
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1222 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Coffman:
Thank you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of2010 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage ofSTELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability ofin-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a report that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23, 2010, seeking public input for this report. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions of STELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability ofsignificantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28,2011
The Honorable Diana DeGette
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2335 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman DeGette:
Thank: you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of2010 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage of STELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability ofin-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a report that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23,2010, seeking public input for this report. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions ofSTELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability ofsignificantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28, 2011
The Honorable Doug Lamborn
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
437 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Lamborn:
Thank you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of2010 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage of STELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability of in-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a report that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23,2010, seeking public input for this report. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions ofSTELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability ofsignificantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
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Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28, 2011
The Honorable Cory Gardner
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
213 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Gardner:
Thank you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of2010 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage of STELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability of in-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a report that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23,2010, seeking public input for this report. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions of STELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability ofsignificantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
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Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28, 2011
The Honorable Ed Perlmutter
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1221 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Perlmutter:
Thank you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of2010 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage of STELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability ofin-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a report that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23,2010, seeking public input for this report. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions of STELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability ofsignificantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28, 2011
The Honorable Jared Polis
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
501 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Polis:
Thank you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of2010 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage ofSTELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability ofin-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a report that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23,2010, seeking public input for this report. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions of STELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability of significantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28, 2011
The Honorable Scott Tipton
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
218 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Tipton:
Thank you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of2010 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage of STELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability of in-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a report that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23,2010, seeking public input for this report. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions of STELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability ofsignificantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
February 28,2011
The Honorable Mark Udall
United States Senate
317 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Udall:
Thank you for your comments in the Commission's proceedings to implement the
Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of2010 (STELA). I share your concern that
some satellite television consumers in Colorado and other states may not have access to
programming that originates from television stations licensed to communities in their states.
Federal law - even following passage ofSTELA - requires that satellite television
carriers use the Designated Market Area (DMA) as defined by the Nielsen Company to
determine which television stations to include in their local programming packages.
Recognizing that this requirement may limit the availability ofin-state programming to some
consumers, however, STELA directs the Commission to prepare a report that, among other
things, examines whether there are alternatives to use ofNielsen DMAs. The Commission
issued a Public Notice on November 23,2010, seeking public input for this repOli. The
Commission is required to submit its findings to Congress in August 2011. I am enclosing a
copy ofthe Public Notice for your information, and will ensure that your letter is included in the
record ofthis proceeding.
Also on November 23, the Commission adopted a Report and Order implementing
provisions of STELA designed to make the carriage of "significantly viewed" out-of-market
stations easier for satellite television providers. I am hopeful that in the wake ofthis Order,
satellite carriers will expand the availability ofsignificantly viewed television signals to
consumers, including those in Colorado.
I appreciate your interest in this important matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
I may be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure