Legislative Update
OTARD
Reporting
Thank You,
Micaela
Legislative Update
Since the beginning of the
2007 legislative season, eleven state bills have been introduced
that would either amend or introducing new laws requiring the
licensure of telecommunication professionals. Of the eleven
bills, only three remain with any serious chance of
passage. The bills remaining are from Wisconsin,
Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Massachusetts has taken a
broad stroke approach in proposing language to license
telecommunications professionals. As proposed, the bill would
create two telecommunication categories, contractor and
technician. To sit for the contractor exam an individual would
need three years prior experience. There is no prior experience
requirement to sit for the technician exam. However, all
technicians may only perform work under supervision from a
contractor.
The bills from both
Pennsylvania and Wisconsin include language that would exempt
satellite technicians from needing licenses.
Finally, the Iowa
legislature passed into law a licensing scheme for electricians
and telecommunications professionals. The bill is currently
awaiting signature from the Governor. The Governor has until
May 29th to sign it into law.
OTARD Reporting
April proved to be the
busiest month in OTARD assistance for the SBCA’s Regulatory
Affairs Department. The total number of requests for assistance
was nearly triple the monthly average from 2006. But, like last
year, requests from satellite customers governed by community
associations reported the most interference to the installation
of their satellite dish. If your customers are experiencing
obstacles installing their satellite dish from a city, county,
rental property or community association please have them
contact the SBCA at (202) 349-3640.
Thank You, Micaela
The SBCA thanks Micaela
Corlew for her dedication to the satellite industry. From
January to late April, Micaela worked as the regulatory
affairs intern. She contributed significantly on a number of
issues, including written communications, REGBRIEFS and the
OTARD Booklet.
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Simple Facts About OTARD
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(39.37") or less in diameter, but any size dish if located
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