EXEMPTIONS TO THE CLOSED CAPTIONING REQUIREMENTS
ON THE BASIS OF UNDUE BURDEN

In addition to the self-implementing exemptions from the closed captioning rules (found in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(d)), the Commission's rules provide procedures for petitioning the Commission for an exemption from the rules where compliance with the rules will result in an undue burden (47 C.F.R. § 79.1 (f)). The term "undue burden" means significant difficulty or expense. Exemptions may be granted, in whole or in part, for a channel of video programming, a category or type of video programming, an individual video service, a specific video program, or a video programming provider, upon a finding that the closed captioning requirements will result in an undue burden. A petition for an exemption must be supported by sufficient evidence to demonstrate that compliance with the closed captioning requirements would cause an undue burden. Petitions must also be supported by an affidavit. This is the only process to seek a waiver or exemption of the closed captioning rules.

Factors the Commission will consider when determining whether the requirements for closed captioning impose an undue burden include the following:

• The nature and cost of the closed captioning for the programming
• The impact on the operation of the provider or program owner
• The financial resources of the provider or program owner, including efforts to solicit captioning assistance from the distributors of its programming and the distributors' responses (See ¶ 204 of 1997 R&O.)
• The type of operations of the provider or program owner
• Any available alternatives that might constitute a reasonable substitute for the closed captioning requirements, including but not limited to, text or graphic display of the content of the audio portion of the programming (See ¶ 201 of 1997 R&O.)
• Other factors the petitioner deems relevant to the Commission's final determination.

Undue burden shall be evaluated with regard to the individual outlet. We encourage petitioners to propose alternative implementation schedules or benchmarks that could minimize the burden of compliance with the rules, but would increase the amount of captioning available for their viewers.

Discussion about the undue burden petition standard and process is found in paragraphs 182-205 of the 1997 Report and Order http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1997/fcc97279.txt and paragraphs 108-112 of the 1998 Reconsideration Order http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1998/fcc98236.pdf.

Please note that pursuant to Commission rules, the petition, as well as any supporting financial information provided, will be available for public inspection in the Commission's Reference Information Center. The Commission endeavors to make this available on its website, as well. As such, petitioners should redact social security numbers and employee identification numbers from their submissions. Petitioners requesting confidential treatment of any information contained in a petition must specifically request such treatment in writing. Please note, however, that the "public version" of the petition must contain sufficient documentation to support the petitioner's claim that closed captioning would pose an undue burden.

Filing Instructions -

An original and two (2) copies of a petition requesting an exemption based on the undue burden standard must be filed with the Commission. There is no form for the petitions. Electronic filing and faxes will not be accepted.

Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, commercial overnight courier, or by first class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Attention: CGB Room 3-B431.

• The Commission's contractor will receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building.
• Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service, Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
• U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554.

Processing of Petitions

Within two weeks of Commission staff receiving a petition for exemption based on undue burden, an acknowledgement of receipt of the petition will be sent to the petitioner. Given the delays associated with receiving mail at the Commission, please wait at least two weeks before contacting Commission staff to see if your petition has been received. If applicable, a letter will be sent to the petitioner indicating additional information is needed, and what information must promptly be provided to the Commission.

Petitions will be placed on public notice, and posted on the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), to permit interested persons to file comments or oppositions to the petition. Comments and oppositions to the petition generally are due within 30 days from the date of the public notice. All comments and oppositions must reference CG Docket No. 06-181 and contain the case identifier (CGB-CC-XXXX) for that petition. Comments and oppositions sent via e-mail or faxed to the Commission will not be considered. Comments and oppositions must be served on the petitioner at the address found on the petition, and include a certification that they have been served on the petitioner.

Any reply filed by a petitioner to the comments in the record is due 20 days after the comment deadline. Replies to comments or oppositions must be served on the commenting or opposing party and shall include a certification that the commenter was served with a copy.

Comments, oppositions, replies, and ex parte letters may be filed electronically through the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) at http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi. Key 06-181 in box 1 labeled "Proceeding"; click on "comment," "opposition," "reply," or "letter," as appropriate, in box 12 labeled "Document Type"; and key in the last 4 digits of the CGB-CC case identifier number in box 13 labeled "File Number." Be sure to follow all other directions on the page.

If filing paper copies, an original and two (2) copies of all comments, oppositions, and replies must be filed with the Commission. Filings may be sent by hand or messenger delivery in accordance with the filing instructions above for petitions.

All petitions and responsive pleadings must contain a detailed, full showing, supported by affidavit, of any facts or considerations relied on. Affidavit is defined in Webster's as "a written statement made under oath before an official."

All petitions and comments are available for public inspection in the Commission's Reference Information Center:

       445 12th Street, S.W.
       Washington, D.C. 20554
       202-418-0270

Pursuant to the closed captioning rules, during the pendency of an undue burden determination, the video programming subject to the request for exemption shall be considered exempt from the closed captioning requirements.

Public notices, as well as decisions, can be found by scrolling down on this page.

Ex Parte Presentations. Unless otherwise provided, requests for waiver of the Commission's rules are subject to treatment by the Commission as restricted proceedings for ex parte purposes under section 1.1208 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.1208. Because of the policy implications and potential impact of the collective proceedings in CG Docket No. 06-181 on persons not necessarily party to each individual petition for exemption, we have found that it would be in the public interest to treat CG Docket No. 06-181 as a permit-but-disclose proceeding under the Commission's ex parte rules. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1200(a) and 1.1206. Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one or two sentence description of the views and arguments presented generally is required. Other rules pertaining to oral and written ex parte presentations in permit-but-disclose proceedings are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules.

If you have questions regarding this process please contact Michael Jacobs at 202-418-2859, or Amelia.Brown@fcc.gov at 202-418-2799 (voice), 202-418-0537 (TTY), or Traci Randolph at 202-418-0569 (voice), 202-418-0537 (TTY).

The following petitions for exemption from the closed captioning requirements, filed pursuant to Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 79.1, have been placed on public notice:

Multiple Petitioners

• 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)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  

• 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)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  

• 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)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  

• 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)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  

• 4-3-08
  Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (12 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-793) (Docket No 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  

• 2-12-08
  Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (5 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-350) (Docket No 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  
  

• 1-11-08
  Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (16 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 08-71) (Docket No 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  
  

• 12-5-07
  Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (9 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 07-4884) (Docket No 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  
  

• 10-26-07
  Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (10 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 07-4393) (Docket No 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  
  

• 10-3-07
  Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (7 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 07-4150) (Docket No 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  
  

• 9-18-07
  Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (4 Petitions for Waiver). (DA No. 07-3950) (Docket No 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  
  

• 7-23-07
  Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Request For Exemption From Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (14 Petitions for Waiver). (DA 07-3359) (Docket No. 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  
  

• 6-5-07
  Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Request For Exemption From Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (36 Petitions for Waiver). (DA 07-2344) (Docket No. 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  Erratum correcting Petitioner for Case Identifier CGB-CC-0696 released June 7, 2007: Word || PDF
  
  

• 2-23-07
  Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Request For Exemption From Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (18 Petitions for Waiver). (DA 07-812) (Docket No. 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF

Young Warriors International Inc. (CGB-CC-0660)

• Public Notice DA 07-494 dated February 1, 2007: Word || PDF

New Life Empowerment Temple (CGB-CC-0659)

• Public Notice DA 07-493 dated February 1, 2007: Word || PDF

Multiple Petitioners

• 1-26-07
  Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Request For Exemption From Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (DA 07-276) (Docket No. 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  

• 11-21-06
  Extension of Comment Period on Petitions for Exemption From Commission’s Closed Captioning Rules. (DA 06-2329) (Docket No. 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF
  
  

• 11-07-06
  Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Action Request For Exemption From Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (DA 06-2287) (Docket No. 06-181)
  Public Notice: Word || PDF

Sam Shad Productions "Nevada Newsmakers" (CGB-CC-0061)

• Public Notice DA 06-1588 dated August 4, 2006: Word || PDF

Abundant Faith Christian Center "Faith For Today" (CGB-CC-0137)

• Public Notice DA 06-1473 dated July 20, 2006: Word || PDF

Keeler Productions, Inc. "The Keeler Show", "Star Chef", "Health Smart", and "CNY Open House" (CGB-CC-0150)

• Public Notice DA 06-1474 dated July 20, 2006: Word || PDF

Outpouring Worship Center aka Ravenna Assembly of God "Outpouring" and "Cutting Edge Video" (CGB-CC-0555)

• Public Notice DA 06-1475 dated July 20, 2006: Word || PDF

North Highland Assembly of God "Bread of Life" (CGB-CC-0545)

• Public Notice DA 06-1403 dated July 7, 2006: Word || PDF

CityScene Television "NW Style" (CGB-CC-0544)

• Public Notice DA 06-1349 dated June 30, 2006: Word || PDF

Cornerstone Church (Assemblies of God), Inc. "InFocus" (CGB-CC-0421)

• Public Notice DA 06-1348 dated June 30, 2006: Word || PDF

National Television Education Foundation, Inc. "We Are Tomorrow…R-U?" (CGB-CC-0022)

• Public Notice DA 06-1268 dated June 14, 2006: Word || PDF

Wildfire Global Church (CGB-CC-0142)

• Public Notice DA 06-1195 dated June 5, 2006: Word || PDF

Global Media Marketing, Inc. (CGB-CC-0074)

• Public Notice DA 06-1194 dated June 5, 2006: Word || PDF

Annabelle Productions, Inc. (CGB-CC-0003)

• Public Notice DA 06-1193 dated June 5, 2006: Word || PDF

First Assembly of God, Binghamton, NY (CGB-CC-0524)

• Public Notice DA 06-1066 dated May 22, 2006: Word || PDF

Hillcrest Baptist Church - El Paso, TX (CGB-CC-0525)

• Public Notice DA 06-1067 dated May 22, 2006: Word || PDF

Channel of Love Ministries (CGB-CC-0526)

• Public Notice DA 06-1068 dated May 22, 2006: Word || PDF

Vickie Roberson Productions Corporation "The Vickie Roberson Entertainment Show" (CGB-CC-0155)

• Public Notice DA 06-1069 dated May 22, 2006: Word || PDF

Crisp and Cole Productions "The Crisp & Cole Connection" (CGB-CC-0017)

• Public Notice DA 06-1070 dated May 22, 2006: Word || PDF

Hunter Productions Inc. "The Home Hunter" (CGB-CC-0175)

• Public Notice DA 06-1071 dated May 22, 2006: Word || PDF

First United Methodist Church of Shreveport, Louisiana (CGB-CC-0149)

• Public Notice DA 06-1026 dated May 15, 2006: Word || PDF

First Baptist Church of Fort Smith, Arkansas, "Hope from Above" (CGB-CC-0203)

• Public Notice DA 06-1027 dated May 15, 2006: Word || PDF

Calvary Community Church of Phoenix, Arizona "Grace Upon Grace" (CGB-CC-0108)

• Public Notice DA 06-1003 dated May 11, 2006: Word || PDF

Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska "The Catholic Mass" (CGB-CC-0083)

• Public Notice DA 06-976 dated May 5, 2006: Word || PDF

A&S Media, LLC "The Remax Showcase of Homes" (CGB-CC-0062)

• Public Notice DA 06-975 dated May 5, 2006: Word || PDF

Tom Lavin "New Skills for Living" (CGB-CC-0145)

• Public Notice DA 06-957 dated May 2, 2006: Word || PDF

True Church of God in Christ, Inc. (CGB-CC-0253)

• Public Notice DA 06-958 dated May 2, 2006: Word || PDF

Broadway Baptist Church (CGB-CC-0182)

• Public Notice DA 06-942 dated April 28, 2006: Word || PDF

Ralph Sexton Ministries "Restore the Landmarks" (CGB-CC-0513)

• Public Notice DA 06-943 dated April 28, 2006: Word || PDF

Guerilla Productions "Carolina Cooking" (CGB-CC-0152)

• Public Notice DA 06-935 dated April 28, 2006: Word || PDF

McAlmont Church of Christ "Answering Voice Ministries" (CGB-CC-0063)

• Public Notice DA 06-847 dated April 14, 2006: Word || PDF

Wisconsin's Waters & Woods LLC (CGB-CC-0489)

• Public Notice DA 06-848 dated April 14, 2006: Word || PDF

Life Matters, Inc. (CGB-CC-0098)

• Public Notice DA 06-832 dated April 11, 2006: Word || PDF

Doug Houston & Associates "Doug Houston Outdoors" (CGB-CC-0495)

• Public Notice DA 06-814 dated April 7, 2006: Word || PDF

Dawson Memorial Baptist Church (CGB-CC-0144)

• Public Notice DA 06-813 dated April 7, 2006: Word || PDF

River of Life Christian Center "Chosen Generation" (CGB-CC-0493)

• Public Notice DA 06-807 dated April 6, 2006: Word || PDF

Heritage Christian University "Real World Ministry" (CGB-CC-0492)

• Public Notice DA 06-806 dated April 6, 2006: Word || PDF

Word of Life Church, El Paso, Texas "The Bondage Breaker" (CGB-CC-0034)

• Public Notice DA 06-804 dated April 6, 2006: Word || PDF

WOUB Public Television (CGB-CC-0439)

• Public Notice DA 06-805 dated April 6, 2006: Word || PDF

John Baer "Coastal Empire Exteriors' Home Improvement Time" (CGB-CC-0482)

• Public Notice DA 06-723 dated March 31, 2006: Word || PDF

Cumberland Christian Center Church "The Proceeding Word" (CGB-CC-0470)

• Public Notice DA 06-724 dated March 31, 2006: Word || PDF

A. D. Burns Ministries "Reaching The World Through Faith" (CGB-CC-0467)

• Public Notice DA 06-722 dated March 31, 2006: Word || PDF

A Hybrid Moon Video Productions, LLC "Weddings Portland Style" (CGB-CC-0452)

• Public Notice DA 06-721 dated March 31, 2006: Word || PDF

Off Beat Productions, Inc. "Off Beat Cinema" (CGB-CC-0478)

• Public Notice DA 06-720 dated March 31, 2006: Word || PDF

The Leadership Group, Newsmakers Productions, Inc. "Pennsylvania Newsmakers" (CGB-CC-0088)

• Public Notice DA 06-676 dated March 30, 2006: Word || PDF

Cornerstone Christian Church (CGB-CC-0133)

• Public Notice DA 06-677 dated March 30, 2006: Word || PDF

First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City, Missouri "Celebration of Worship" (CGB-CC-0135)

• Public Notice DA 06-697 dated March 30, 2006: Word || PDF

George Newman "Bloomin' in the Garden" (CGB-CC-0440)

• Public Notice DA 06-698 dated March 30, 2006: Word || PDF

New Life Worship Center "Life in Christ" (CGB-CC-0006)

• Public Notice DA 06-668 dated March 28, 2006: Word || PDF

New Testament Church "Glory to Glory" (CGB-CC-0080)

• Public Notice DA 06-653 dated March 27, 2006: Word || PDF

Lighthouse Full Life Center Church "Walk in the Light" (CGB-CC-0293)

• Public Notice DA 06-654 dated March 27, 2006: Word || PDF

Captive View Advertising "Latin Late Night" (CGB-CC-0466)

• Public Notice DA 06-621 dated March 20, 2006: Word || PDF

Harmony Hill Baptist Church (CGB-CC-0469)

• Public Notice DA 06-620 dated March 20, 2006: Word || PDF

The Covenant Church of Jesus Christ (CGB-CC-0212)

• Public Notice DA 06-619 dated March 20, 2006: Word || PDF

Gerald Bryant "JBTV" (CGB-CC-0024)

• Public Notice DA 06-604 dated March 17, 2006: Word || PDF

First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches, Texas "Living in the Light" (CGB-CC-0174)

• Public Notice DA 06-597 dated March 16, 2006: Word || PDF

V Labar Productions "Live Action Wrestling" (CGB-CC-0021)

• Public Notice DA 06-596 dated March 16, 2006: Word || PDF

Ray Slone and Bruce Clarke "Cruise'n with E-Rider" (CGB-CC-0448)

• Public Notice DA 06-568 dated March 14, 2006: Word || PDF

First Baptist Church, Shreveport(CGB-CC-0100)

• Public Notice DA 06-566 dated March 13, 2006: Word || PDF

TDS Management Group, Inc. "Focus on Diversity with Troy Shaw" (CGB-CC-0084)

• Public Notice DA 06-510 dated March 3, 2006: Word || PDF

Believers Tabernacle "Believe TV"(CGB-CC-0086)

• Public Notice DA 06-511 dated March 3, 2006: Word || PDF

Word of God Ministries "Ministering the Word" (CGB-CC-0168)

• Public Notice DA 06-512 dated March 3, 2006: Word || PDF

First Assembly of God of Springfield, Illinois "Living With Power" (CGB-CC-0055)

• Public Notice DA 06-419 dated February 24, 2006: Word || PDF

Coastal Cathedral Church of God (CGB-CC-0058)

• Public Notice DA 06-420 dated February 24, 2006: Word || PDF

Kent Hrbek Outdoors, Inc. (CGB-CC-0186)

• Public Notice DA 06-422 dated February 24, 2006: Word || PDF

Alonzo A. Webb, Sr. Ministries (CGB-CC-0077)

• Public Notice DA 06-424 dated February 24, 2006: Word || PDF

The Caleb Crump Show (CGB-CC-0190)

• Public Notice DA 06-394 dated February 23, 2006: Word || PDF

New Life Church International "Impacting Your Life" (CGB-CC-0211)

• Public Notice DA 06-397 dated February 23, 2006: Word || PDF

The Television Center of the Archdiocese of Miami "Sunday Mass" (CGB-CC-0369)

• Public Notice DA 06-389 dated February 22, 2006: Word || PDF

The Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana (CGB-CC-0275)

• Public Notice DA 06-373 dated February 17, 2006: Word || PDF

The Los Angeles Unified School District (CGB-CC-0269)

• Second Public Notice DA 06-669 dated March 28, 2006: Word || PDF

• First Public Notice DA 06-374 dated February 17, 2006: Word || PDF

Outdoor Adventures Productions (CGB-CC-0162)

• Public Notice DA 06-375 dated February 17, 2006: Word || PDF

Lush Productions, LLC (CGB-CC-0426)

• Public Notice DA 06-365 dated February 16, 2006: Word || PDF

DK Productions Inc. (CGB-CC-0416)

• Public Notice DA 06-364 dated February 16, 2006: Word || PDF

The Christian Worship Hour of Aberdeen, SD (CGB-CC-0160)

• Public Notice DA 06-366 dated February 16, 2006: Word || PDF

Fearless Music, Inc. (CGB-CC-0156)

• Public Notice DA 06-363 dated February 16, 2006: Word || PDF

W Productions "Good Business with Charlie Whisner" (CGB-CC-0154)

• Public Notice DA 06-362 dated February 16, 2006: Word || PDF

Caribou Show (CGB-CC-0035)

• Public Notice DA 06-361 dated February 16, 2006: Word || PDF

S & B Productions "Reno's Backstage Pass" (CGB-CC-0012)

• Public Notice DA 06-346 dated February 14, 2006: Word || PDF

Cliffdweller Productions, LLC (CGB-CC-0109)

• Public Notice DA 06-347 dated February 14, 2006: Word || PDF

Edgewood Baptist Church (CGB-CC-0201)

• Public Notice DA 06-348 dated February 14, 2006: Word || PDF

R.C. Boyd Enterprises, LLC "Honey Hole All Outdoors" (CGB-CC-0420)

• Public Notice DA 06-318 dated February 9, 2006: Word || PDF

First Baptist Church of Tyler, Texas "Spreading the Light" (CGB-CC-0172)

• Public Notice DA 06-317 dated February 9, 2006: Word || PDF

Straightway Ministries, Inc. "Church of the Living God" (CGB-CC-0170)

• Public Notice DA 06-316 dated February 9, 2006: Word || PDF

Real Estate TV (CGB-CC-0157)

• Public Notice DA 06-315 dated February 9, 2006: Word || PDF

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" (CGB-CC-0118)

• Public Notice DA 06-306 dated February 8, 2006: Word || PDF

Bob Asbury "Columbia Country" (CGB-CC-0029)

• Public Notice DA 06-305 dated February 8, 2006: Word || PDF

Main Street Living, Inc. (CGB-CC-0004)

• Public Notice DA 06-304 dated February 8, 2006: Word || PDF

Bon Air Baptist Church (CGB-CC-0119)

• Public Notice DA 06-298 dated February 7, 2006: Word || PDF

Joy Ministries (CGB-CC-0044)

• Public Notice DA 06-297 dated February 7, 2006: Word || PDF

Anglers for Christ Ministries, Inc. (CGB-CC-0005)

• Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
• Public Notice DA 06-259 dated February 3, 2006: Word || PDF

Christian Fellowship Church (CGB-CC-0103)

• Public Notice DA 06-260 dated February 3, 2006: Word || PDF

Community Christian Church (CGB-CC-0104)

• Public Notice DA 06-261 dated February 3, 2006: Word || PDF

Ultimate Combat Experience (CGB-CC-0037)

• Public Notice DA 06-219 dated January 31, 2006: Word || PDF

Springfield Community Church "The Living Word of Faith Telecast" (CGB-CC-0090)

• Public Notice DA 06-1217 dated June 7, 2006 Dismissing Petition: Word || PDF
• Public Notice DA 06-173 dated January 27, 2006: Word || PDF

World Changes Tabernacle (CGB-CC-0089)

• Public Notice DA 06-155 dated January 26, 2006: Word || PDF

Paul Ott Carruth and Carla Carruth Tigner "Listen to the Eagle" (CGB-CC-0002)

• Public Notice DA 06-103 dated January 20, 2006: Word || PDF

First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia (CGB-CC-0067)

• Public Notice DA 06-104 dated January 20, 2006: Word || PDF

First Baptist Lavaca (CGB-CC-0039)

• Public Notice DA 06-106 dated January 20, 2006: Word || PDF

Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockford, Illinois (CGB-CC-0068)

• Public Notice DA 06-105 dated January 11, 2006: Word || PDF

Curtis Baptist Church (CGB-CC-0001)

• Public Notice DA 06-46 dated January 11, 2006: Word || PDF

The United Methodist Hour of MS, Inc. (CGB-CC-0042)

• Public Notice DA 06-1269 dated June 14, 2006 Dismissing Petition: Word || PDF
• Public Notice DA 06-43 dated January 10, 2006: Word || PDF

First United Methodist Church of Colorado Springs (CGB-CC-0051)

• Public Notice DA 05-3275 dated December 22, 2005: Word || PDF

Niagara Ministries "Digging in with Joanne Bunce" (CGB-CC-0009)

• Public Notice DA 05-3240 dated December 20, 2005: Word || PDF

New Beginning Ministries "In His Image" (CGB-CC-0007)

• Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
• Public Notice DA 05-3239 dated December 20, 2005: Word || PDF

Rural Heritage (CSR 6930)

• Public Notice DA 05-3150 dated December 7, 2005: Word || PDF
• Petition.

Don Reed Ministries, Crossing Paths (CSR 6929)

• Petition Withdrawn; Public Notice DA 06-175 dated January 27, 2006: Word || PDF
• Public Notice DA 05-2815 dated October 27, 2005: Word || PDF
• Petition.

Complete Video Productions Inc. (CSR 5979).

• Public Notice DA 05-2816 dated October 27, 2005: Word || PDF.
• Resubmitted Petition.
• Complete Video Productions was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order released June 3, 2005. (DA No. 05-1572)
  MO&O: Word || PDF.
• Public Notice DA 02-2237 dated September 12, 2002:Word || PDF

Little Heart Entertainment, LLC. (CSR 6571).

• Little Heart Entertainment, LLC was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order released September 8, 2005. (DA No. 05-2422)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice DA 05-1834 dated June 30, 2005:
• PDF || Word
• Petition

ABS-CBN International (CSR 5827)

• ABS-CBN International was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order released August 11, 2005. (CSR 5827) (DA No. 05-2262)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
  
• Public Notice DA 02-328 dated February 14, 2002: Word || PDF

WDLP Broadcasting Co., LLC (CSR 6296)

• WDLP Broadcasting Co., LLC, was granted petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order. Petitioner must comply with the captioning requirements within 3 years from the release date of this Order dated August 10, 2005. (CSR 6296) (DA No. 05-2257)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated June 4, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition: Text || PDF

Healing Miracle Ministries (CSR 6897)

• Public Notice dated July 22, 2005: Word || PDF
• Petition.

Mt. Zion Temple d/b/a Call From the Mountain Media Ministries (CSR 6898)

• Public Notice dated June 14, 2006 Dismissing Petition: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated July 22, 2005: Word || PDF
• Petition

Lewis Memorial Baptist Church (CSR 6283)

• Lewis Memorial Baptist Church was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated July 20, 2005. (CSR 6283) (DA No. 05-2045)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated 12-21-04: Word || PDF
• Petition
• Lewis Memorial Baptist Church denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated August 12, 2004. (CSR 6283) (DA No. 04-2514)
  MO&O: Word || PDF ]
• Public Notice dated 02-11-04: Word || PDF
• Petition

The Wild Outdoors (CSR 5949)

• The Wild Outdoors was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated July 1, 2005. (CSR 5949) (DA No. 05-1913)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Petition

Gulf Meadows Church (CSR 6392)

• Gulf Meadows Church was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 22, 2005. (CSR 6392) (DA No. 05-1705)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated October 19, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

LifePoints Ministries (CSR 6292)

• LifePoints Ministries was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 22, 2005. (CSR 6292) (DA No. 05-1707)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated March 26, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Maranatha Fellowship Church (CSR 6308)

• Maranatha Fellowship Church was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 22, 2005. (CSR 6308) (DA No. 05-1706)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated April 6, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Victory Videos Ministries (CSR 6373)

• Victory Videos Ministries was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 17, 2005. (CSR 6373) (DA No. 05-1689)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated September 3, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Avery Outdoor Enterprises, LLC.(CSR 5950)

• Avery Outdoor Enterprises, LLC. was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 17, 2005. (CSR 5950) (DA No. 05-1690)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Brown Trail Church (CSR 6289)

• Brown Trail Church was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 5, 2005. (CSR 6289) (DA No. 05-1669)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated March 15, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Awakening Ministries (CSR 6287)

• Awakening Ministries was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 15, 2005. (CSR 6287) (DA No. 05-1668)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated February 24, 2004. Word || PDF
• Petition

Sportsman's Showcase, Inc. (CSR 5881)

• Sportsman's Showcase, Inc. was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 14, 2005. (CSR 5881) (DA No. 05-1658)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated June 27, 2002: Word || Text || PDF
  
• Petition
  

A-Way Hunting Products, Inc. (CSR 6214)

• A-Way Hunting Products, Inc. was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 14, 2005. (CSR 6214) (DA No. 05-1657)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Coastal Sportsman (CSR 6052)

• Coastal Sportsman was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 3, 2005. (CSR 6052) (DA No. 05-1577)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated December 24, 2002: Word || PDF

Crosstalk TV Ministry (CSR 5917)

• Crosstalk TV Ministry was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 3, 2005. (CSR 5917) (DA No. 05-1573)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Northeast Great Outdoors (CSR 6107)

• Northeast Great Outdoors was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 3, 2005. (CSR 6107) (DA No. 05-1576)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated February 14, 2003: Word || PDF
  
• Petition: Text || PDF

Adventure Bound Outdoors (CSR 5832)

• Adventure Bound Outdoors was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 3, 2005. (CSR 5832) (DA No. 05-1578)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Lincoln Wood Baptist Church (CSR 6282)

• Lincoln Wood Baptist Church was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 3, 2005. (CSR 6282) (DA No. 05-1575)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated January 15, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition: PDF || Text

Survivors of Assault Recovery (CSR 6358)

• Survivors of Assault Recovery was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 3, 2005. (CSR 6358) (DA No. 05-1579)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated September 3, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Jim Hanley's Northeast Outdoors, Inc. (CSR 5861)

• Jim Hanley's Northeast Outdoors, Inc. was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 3, 2005. (CSR 5861) (DA No. 05-1574)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

PowerPoint Ministries (CSR 6298)

• PowerPoint Ministries was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated March 17, 2005. (CSR 6298) (DA No. 05-683)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated June 4, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Phophetic Miracle Ministries (CSR 6310)

• Phophetic Miracle Ministries was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated March 17, 2005. (CSR 6310) (DA No. 05-684)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated June 4, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition || Affidavit

On Stage (CSR 6547)

• Public Notice dated March 16, 2005: Word || PDF
• Petition

Healing Miracles Ministries (CSR 6297)

• Healing Miracles Ministries was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated February 22, 2005. (CSR 6297) (DA No. 05-453)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated April 6, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition: Text || PDF

New Life Team (CSR 6294)

• New Life Team was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated February 18, 2005. (CSR 6294) (DA No. 05-442)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated April 5, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition: Text || PDF

Quail Valley Church (CSR 6295)

• Quail Valley Church was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated February 18, 2005. (CSR 6295) (DA No. 05-445)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated April 6, 2004. Word || PDF
• Petition: Text || PDF

Your Health With Dr. Ditty (CSR 6293)

• Your Health With Dr. Ditty was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated February 18, 2005. (CSR 6293) (DA No. 05-443)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated April 5, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Covenant International Church (CSR 6291)

• Covenant International Church was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated February 2, 2005. (CSR 6291) (DA No. 05-272)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated March 26, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Love A Child, Inc. (CSR 6288)

• Love A Child, Inc. was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated January 25, 2005. (CSR 6288) (DA No. 05-167)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated March 15, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Abundant Life Christian Center (CSR 6284)

• Abundant Life Christian Center was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a MO&O dated October 21, 2004. (CSR 6284)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated February 24, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition: PDF || Text

Lamb and Lions Ministries (CSR 6281)

• Lamb and Lions Ministries Withdraw Petition for exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CSR 6281).
  Public Notice dated September 15, 2004:Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated January 15, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition: PDF || Text

Bethel Harvest Church (CSR 6285)

• Bethel Harvest Church was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a MO&O. (CSR 6285) (DA 04-2977
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated February 24, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition: PDF || Text

Highland Park Baptist Church (CSR 6316)

• Public Notice dated July 2, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Living Word Bible Church (CSR 6315)

• Public Notice dated June 28, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Cathedral of Praise (CSR 6314)

• Public Notice dated June 28, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Yellow House Entertainment (CSR 5957)

• Yellow House Entertainment was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 24, 2004. (CSR 5957) (DA No. 04-1819)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Ozark Mountain Adventure Video Productions (CSR 5991)

• Ozark Mountain Adventure Video Productions was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated June 22, 2004. (CSR 5991) (DA No. 04-1754)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Xtreme Productions, LLC (CSR 5867)

• Xtreme Productions, LLC was denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated May 7, 2004. (CSR 5867) (DA No. 04-1294)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated June 27, 2002: Word || PDF
• Petition

Outdoors With Joey Mines (CSR 5808)

• Outdoors With Joey Mines denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated April 28, 2004. (CSR 5808) (DA No. 04-1140)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Bob Dillow Promotions, Inc. (CSR 5809)

• Bob Dillow Promotions, Inc. denied the petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements of Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated April 23, 2004. (CSR 5809)
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Hunting and Outdoor Adventures & Fishing and Outdoor Adventures (CSR 5923)

• Hunting and Outdoor Adventures & Fishing and Outdoor Adventures petition requesting exemption from the Commission's Closed Captioning Rules was denied in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated April 15, 2004.
  MO&O: Word || PDF

Engel's Outdoor Experience (CSR 5882)

• Engel's Outdoor Experience's Petition for Waiver of Closed Captioning Requirements was denied in a Memorandum Opinion & Order dated April 14, 2004. (DA No. 04-1006)
  MO&O: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated June 27, 2002: Word || PDF
• Petition

VCG Communications (CSR 6309)

• Public Notice dated April 6, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

Evangelistic Outreach Ministries (CSR 6280)

• Evangelistic Outreach Ministries Withdraws Petition for Exemption;
  Public Notice dated March 26, 2004: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated January 15, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition:Text || PDF

A Call to Excellence Ministries (CSR 6290)

• Public Notice dated March 15, 2004: Word || PDF
• Petition

The John Ankerberg Show (CSR 6263)

• Petition Withdrawn; Public Notice dated February 6, 2004: Word || PDF
• Public Notice dated December 22, 2003: Word || PDF

America's Collectible Network, Inc. (CSR 5916)

• Public Notice dated June 27, 2002: Word || PDF
• Petition

Outland Sports, Inc. (CSR 5443)

• Memorandum Opinion and Order DA 01-1610 dated July 9, 2001: Word || PDF
• Public Notice DA 99-2232 dated October 21, 1999: Word