The Cable Television Information Center, as part of its overall attempt to provide local governmental policy makers with the information and analytical tools needed for sound decision making, prepared a report to assist public officials who wish to develop technical standards for cable television (CATV) systems in their communities. The report develops a comprehensive set of standards, discusses how it affects CATV system economics, and suggests alternative means of enforcement. Specifically, it recommends a regulatory program which is demanding but not beyond the present state of the art and which consists of the following elements: 1) construction standards to ensure a safe and reliable system; 2) technical standards for the reception of broadcast television signals received either off-the-air or via microwave; 3) technical standards for ensuring overall system performance; 4) procedures for testing system performance to ensure that all technical standards are being met; and 5) a record keeping log book that supports the technical standards and testing procedure programs. (Author/LB)