The competitive availability of navigation devices provision, section 304, instructs the FCC to consult with appropriate voluntary industry standards setting organizations for the purpose of promulgating a regulation. Given that the FCC is not a standards setting organization, do you agree that this legislation does not authorize the FCC to set a standard for interactive video equipment?
Discussing the FCC's role in setting standards for interactive video equipment.
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