Book Description

The second in a two-part series, this volume presents 13 chapters discussing many of the most pressing cable policy issues facing local government, describing alternative policy options, and suggesting regulatory procedures successfully used by decision makers in the United States. Topics covered are (1) "The Rationale for Regulation," Bruce Jacobs, Nicholas P. Miller, and W. Randolf Young; (2) "State Regulation--A Current Review," Sharon A. Briley; (3) "The Franchising Process," David Owen Korte; (4) "The Cable Television Ordinance," David Owen Korte and Merry Sue Smoller; (5) "Overbuilds and Districting," John Mansell; (6) "Public Ownership of Cable," Jean Rice with "Public Ownership Models," John Mansell; (7) "Rate Regulation," Deborah Love-Heilig; (8) "Franchise Enforcement and Administration," Nancy J. Jesuale and Merry Sue Smoller; (9) "Renegotiation of Cable Television Franchises," Nancy J. Jesuale; (10) "Noncommercial Access to Cable," Nancy J. Jesuale; (11) "Leased Access to Cable," Howard J. Gan; (12) "Antitrust Issues in Cable," Howard J. Gan; and (13) "Consumer Issues in Cable," Bruce Jacobs. Appended materials include: "Actors in the Industry," Joseph W. Waz, Jr; and "Index of State Franchising Statutes," Sharon A. Briley. (LMM)