Local Government Lawyer Urges O'Rielly Vigilance on Proposed OTARD Rules
Best Best local government attorney Gerard Lederer said he spoke with FCC Commissioner Mike O’Rielly at last weekend’s FCBA retreat (see 1905200006) on behalf of his clients. The topic was an NPRM on updating a rule for over-the-air reception devices…
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(OTARDs) approved by commissioners 5-0 in April (see 1904150035). “The FCC’s proposal went far beyond the original intent and delegation of authority to the Commission pursuant to Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act, and ... we looked to Commissioner O’Rielly to continue his practice of steadfastly honoring the spirit and letter of the Telecommunications Act,” said a filing Tuesday in docket 19-71.