ACA Seeks Retrans 'Balance' at FCC

In filings with the Federal Communications Commission, the American Cable Association renewed its call for the FCC to put an end to what it called "market abuse and abusive behavior by broadcasters." Specifically, ACA has asked the FCC to: 1) Permit cable operators to carry a broadcast station during a pending complaint. 2) Rule that a broadcaster can expressly assent to retransmission consent through silence. 3) Enforce its objective standards of good faith, and rule on behalf of operators who lodge complaints.