So what does this mean...

[qwas12]

"Specifically, the legislation authorizes a satellite TV carrier to retransmit to subscribers the signal of any TV station that a cable system in the same community is authorized to retransmit or if the station is considered a significantly-viewed channel within the specific area. In communities without a cable system, a satellite carrier would be authorized to retransmit to subscribers the signal of any significantly-viewed station under the SHVERA legislation."

Does this mean that directv can have the right to have any channel that a cable company has such as WB UPN ect...

[Geronimo]

They would have to negotiate rights (if the station wants compensation) but there would be no ban on carrying a sation that is "significantly viewed. So a qualified yes.