To assist companies that provide cable television or other video services in complying with various federal regulations, JSI has developed the Video Compliance Manual. An update to the manual in the form of a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is also included. JSI is currently in the process of revising the manual to include additional updated information.

Major topics covered in the manual include:

• FCC rules for video/cable television systems
  • FCC registration requirements;
  • Programming rules including the “must carry” and “retransmission consent” rules pertaining to 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 role of local or state franchise authorities in regulating video services:
  • Some states now have statewide franchise processes;
  • 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 cost of the manual is $595 per copy and includes one hard copy and an electronic version, which can be used to print additional hard copies or distribute electronically to other individuals in your company who would benefit from its contents.

To order a copy of the Video Compliance Manual, contact Kim Waldvogel at 301-459-7590 or kwaldvogel@jsitel.com.