In their submissions, certain small cable system operators and their representatives expressed concern that being subject to an exemption order rather than holding a licence would involve a loss of status for the undertaking and make it more difficult to deal with utilities, municipal authorities and lending institutions. ###>Dans leurs soumissions, certains exploitants et représentants de petits systèmes de câblodistribution se sont inquiétés des éventuelles conséquences de l'exemption de l'obligation de détenir une licence.