To assist companies that provide cable television or other video services in complying with various FCC rules and regulations, JSI offers its Video Compliance Manual.  An update to the manual in the form of a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is also included.  JSI is currently revising the manual to update the information. 

Major topics covered in the manual include:

• FCC rules for video/cable television systems
  • FCC registration requirements;
  • Programming rules, including "must carry" and "retransmission consent" rules for carriage of local commercial broadcast stations;
  • EEO program and reporting requirements;
  • Rules governing customer service and subscriber information;
  • Signal carriage requirements;
  • Reporting requirements and filing deadlines;
  • Record keeping requirements;
  • Exemptions for small cable operators
• Overview of the regulatory roles of local/state franchise authorities
  • Statewide franchise processes (where appropriate);
  • Ability to impose franchise fees;
  • Ability to require providers to set aside PEG channels.
• Copyright statements of account filings and fees
• Rules pertaining to LECs that provide video services

The manual includes both a hard copy and an electronic version that can be used to print additional copies or to copy electronically for others in your company.  For pricing information or to order a copy, contact Kim Waldvogel (kwaldvogel@jsitel.com) in JSI's Maryland office, at 301-459-7590.