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8-11-09
Clarification Regarding the use of Toll Free Numbers for Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services. DA 09-1787. (Dockets 98-67, 05-196, 03-123)
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8-11-09
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition of Sorenson Communications, Inc. for Declaratory Ruling or Limited Waiver of the Commission's Rules. DA 09-1789 (Dockets 05-196, 03-123)
Comments due: August 26, 2009. Reply Comments due: September 10, 2009.
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6-26-09
In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. TRS Rate Order. Docket Number CG 03-123; DA 09-1451
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6-26-09
IP-Enabled Services; Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of The Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by The Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommuni-cations Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons with Disabilities; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements. CGB finds good cause to extend for one year (until 6/29/10), the current limited waiver of section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, to the extent that the rule requires traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers to "automatically and immediately" call an appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) when receiving an emergency, 711-dialed call placed over an interconnected VoIP service. Docket Numbers WC 04-36; WT 96-198; CG 03-123 and CC 92-105. DA 09-1461
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6-26-09
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau seeks to refresh the record on petiton to Mandate Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CTS). DA 09-1436
Comments Due: 07/27/2009. Reply Comments Due: 08/10/2009.
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6-25-09
Primatronix LTD., Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Model HerPlus 317ci, with conditions. (DA 09-1422)
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Erratum (Released 6-26-09): Word || PDF

6-19-09
Closed Captioning of Video Programming. Erratum issued correcting FCC 08-255, a Declaratory Ruling, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released November 7, 2008. (DA 09-1373), Docket Numbers 05-231 and 99-254.
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6-15-09
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. CGB find good cause to extend the 6-30-09, date for the end to the permissive calling period during which Internet-based TRS providers may continue to complete the non-emergency calls of unregistered users. TRS providers may continue to complete such calls until 11-12-09. After that date providers will have to ensure that a user has registered with a default provider before completing the user's non-emergency calls. CG Docket No. 03-123, WC Docket No. 05-196. (DA 09-1323)
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6-12-09
Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is due Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Programs. (DA 09-1318) CG Docket No. 03-123
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6-3-09
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau extends the comment period for issues raised in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) portion of the Public Notice (PN) and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), released on May 14, 2009.
Comments will now be due on July 6, 2009, and reply comments will be due on July 20, 2009.
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5-29-09
Geemarc Telecom International Ltd, Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Model AMPLIDECT 260, with conditions. (DA 09-1210)
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5-27-09
Geemarc Telecom International Ltd, Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models AMPLIPOWER40, AMPLIPOWER50, and AMPLIPOWER60+, with conditions. (DA 09-1163)
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5-14-09
In the Public Notice, the FCC seek comment on NECA's proposed compensation rates for the various forms of TRS, as well as the proposed funding requirement and carrier contribution factor, as reflected in the 2009 TRS Rate Filing. In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the FCC seek comment on whether, notwithstanding the rate methodology established in the 2007 TRS Rate Methodology Order, we should modify the compensation rates for Video Relay Service (VRS) for the 2009-2010 Fund year. (Docket No. 03-123) (FCC 09-39) Adopted May 12, 20009; Released May 14, 2009.
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5-6-09
Report on Informal Consumer Complaints Regarding Access to Telecommunications for People with Disabilities. The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) announces information regarding informal consumer complaints processed by the Disability Rights Office (DRO) during the fourth quarter of the calendar year 2008.
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5-1-09
FCC Announces Establishment of Technical Working Group to Study Digital Closed Captioning and Video Description Issues, Appointment of Members, Agenda For First Meeting. Working Group to be Focused on Matters Pertaining to Accessibility of Television Programming for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or are Blind or Have a Vision Disability. (DA 09-995)
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4-28-09
FCC Releases ASL Video Explaining New Ten-Digit Numbering and Emergency Call Handling Procedures for Internet-Based TRS. The Commission has produced a video in American Sign Language to explain the new ten-digit numbering requirements and emergency call handling procedures for Internet-based telecommunications relay services.
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4-20-09
Pleading Cycle Established for Filing of Oppositions to Petition for Partial Reconsideration and Limited Waiver, and Petition for Partial Reconsideration, Concerning the Assignment of Ten-Digit Telephone Numbers and E911 Requirements for Internet-Based TRS. (DA 09-870) Docket numbers 03-123 and 05-196.
Oppositions Due: 15 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.
Replies Due: 25 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.
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4-1-09
IP-ENABLED SERVICES. Extended for 90 days a limited waiver for traditional TRS providers and seeks comment on issues related to 711 calls routed to PSAPs by traditional TRS providers and interconnected VoIP providers. (Docket Numbers 92-105, 96-198 and 03-123) Adopted: 04/01/2009 (DA No. 09-749)
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3-26-09
Fanstel Corporation, Taipei, Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models Fanstel T56 and Fanstel T44, with conditions. (DA 09-686)
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3-25-09
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition for Rulemaking Filed by GoAmerica, Inc. Concerning Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Certification Requirements. (DA 09-675, Docket 03-123, RM-11512)
Comments Due: 30 days after release of Public Notice.
Reply Comments Due: 45 days after release of Public Notice.
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2-10-09
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Providers Requesting Compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund Must Comply with Standard Rounding Principles in Measuring the Conversation Time of TRS Calls. (DA 09-211, Docket 03-123)
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1-7-09
Notice of Certification of American Network as a Provider of IP Relay, VRS, IP Captioned TRS Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund. CG 03-123 (DA 09-12)
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12-30-08
Ten-Digit Numbering and 911 Calling for Internet-Based TRS: What They Mean for Users.
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12-24-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Extended waivers of certain Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) mandatory minimum standards for Video Relay Service and Internet Protocol Relay Service. Docket 03-123; DA 08-2808.
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12-19-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. Commission Orders Timely Implementation of Ten-Digit Numbering, Interoperability for Internet-based TRS Users. Docket Numbers 98-67, 03-123 and 05-196. (FCC 08-275)
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Martin Statement: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word || PDF
Tate Statement: Word || PDF
McDowell Statement: Word || PDF

12-19-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (14 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-2736) (Docket No 06-181)
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11-14-08
Notice of Certification of GoAmerica, Inc., as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone Service (IP CTS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. CG Docket 03-123 (DA 08-2514)
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11-14-08
Primatronix LTD., Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Model 317CI, with conditions. (DA 08-2511)
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11-7-08
Commission Addresses Closed Captioning Matters, Including Those Related to Digital Television, and Seeks Further Comment. Clarified the Commission's closed captioning requirements with regard to digital programming, simplified the complaint process, and sought comment on a closed captioning exemption for multicasting. (Docket No's 99-254, 05-231) (FCC No. 08-255)
Declaratory Ruling, Order, NPRM: Word | PDF
Copps Statement: Word | PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word | PDF
Tate Statement: Word | PDF
McDowell Statement: Word | PDF
Erratum (Released 12-3-08): Word | PDF
Erratum (Released 6-19-09: Word || PDF

10-24-08
Primatronix LTD., Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models CSC48, CSC48P, and Photo50, with conditions. (DA 08-2348)
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10-8-08
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition of Sorenson Communications, Inc. for Limited Waiver. CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196 (DA 08-2255)
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9-22-08
Consumer And Governmental Affairs Bureau Modifies Cost Submission Timeframes Associated With Implementation Of The Numbering System For Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services. Docket No. 03-123 and 05-196.
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9-19-08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. Granted the petition for limited waiver of interim Section 64.605(c) of the Commission's rules, filed by Sorenson Communications, Inc. and extended limited waiver to all VRS providers. (Docket No. 03-123 and 05-196) (FCC No. 08-210)
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9-15-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (11 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-2097) (Docket No 06-181)
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8-13-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (3 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-1901) (Docket No 06-181)
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7-29-08
Commission Releases Request for Quotation for Contractor to Build and Operate Centralized Database for Internet Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering System. (CG Docket 03-123; WC Docket 05-196)
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7-23-08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (28 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-1715) (Docket No 06-181)
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7-17-08
Primatronix LTD., Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(F). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models Ampli50 and Ampli100, with conditions. (DA 08-1687)
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7-16-08
Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs. (DA 08-1673)
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7-3-08
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Clarifies the Transferability of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Provider Certification. (DA 08-1589) (Docket No. 03-123)
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