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 STATEMENT  OF  COMMISSIONER  MICHAEL  J.  COPPS 
 Re:  Requirements  for  Digital  Television  Receiving  Capability,  Report  and  Order  and  Further  Notice  of  Proposed  Rulemaking,  ET  Docket  No.  05-  24 
 Today’s  order  makes  clear  that  this  Commission  is  committed  to  moving  the  digital  transition  forward.  Each  time  a  consumer  purchases  a  set  with  a  digital  tuner,  we  move  one  step  closer  towards 
 accomplishing  the  transition. 
 I  am  pleased  that  this  order  highlights  the  importance  of  manufacturers  and  retailers  providing  needed  consumer  information  to  buyers  before  they  become  owners  of  sets.  We  will  only  succeed  in 
 accelerating  the  digital  transition  when  we—  government  and  industry  both—  confront  head-  on  the  significant  consumer  confusion  that  exists  in  this  area.  For  our  part,  I  know  the  Chairman  and  my 
 colleagues  are  all  committed  to  continuing  and  expanding  our  consumer  education  and  outreach  efforts  as  the  transition  proceeds. 


 The  bottom  line  is  to  ensure  that  the  DTV  transition  remains  on  track.  I  believe  this  order  is  a  good  step  in  the  right  direction. 
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