5-22-25
FCC Seeks Comment on 2025-2026 TRS Fund Report (DA 25-408)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-20-25
Comment Sought on ClearCaptions Petitions for Waiver (DA 25-425)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-14-25
Comment Sought on Petition for TRS Expenses Declaratory Ruling (DA 25-229)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-3-25
Annual RCCCI Filings (DA 25-184)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-29-25
Conditional VRS Certification for ZP with New Ownership (DA 25-93)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
1-17-25
Comment Sought on Nextalk Certification Application (DA 25-73)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
1-3-25
FCC Approves Sorenson Communications as a Qualified Direct Video Entity (DA 25-8)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
1-3-25
FCC Approves Applied Development as a Qualified Direct Video Entity (DA 25-6)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
12-23-24
Nagish Conditional Certification Order to Provide IP Relay (DA 24-1292)
Order: Word||PDF
12-23-24
FCC Conditionally Certifies Mezmo Corporation (dba InnoCaption) to Provide IP Relay (DA 24-1291)
Order: Word||PDF
12-17-24
FCC Highlights the Benefits of Implementing Direct Video Calling in Customer Support Call Centers (DA 24-1266)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
12-17-24
FCC extends the conditional certifications of CaptionCall and Sorenson Communications to provide IP CTS and VRS (DA 24-1264)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
12-3-24
Comment Sought on Analog to IP-based TRS Transition (DA 24-1209)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
11-21-24
Conditional VRS Certification for Bond Communications (DA 24-1173)
Order: Word||PDF
11-21-24
Comment Sought on International VRS Calls to U.S. Embassies Petition (DA 24-1170)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
10-29-24
Comment Sought on Sorenson and CaptionCall TRS Applications (DA 24-1113)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
10-8-24
FCC Releases 2024 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress (DA 24-1038)
Biennial Report to Congress: Word||PDF
9-27-24
FCC Adopts Rules to Improve Access to Video Conferencing Services (FCC 24-95)
Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word||PDF
9-16-24
FCC Announces October 18, 2024 DAC Meeting (DA 24-949)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
9-6-24
FCC to Vote on Improving Accessibility of Video Conferencing Services (DOC 405203)
News Release: Word||PDF
8-23-24
Corrected Dates for Comments on Proposed Captioning Registration and Certification Rules (FCC 24-80)
Further Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking: Word||PDF
8-2-24
Comment Dates Established for Proposed Captioning Registration and Certification Rules (FCC 24-80)
Further Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking: Word||PDF
8-1-24
FCC Seeks Comment on Accessibility Organizations IP CTS Petition (DA 24-748)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
8-1-24
FCC Announces DAC Renewal and Solicits Membership Nominations (DA 24-734)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
8-1-24
FCC Adopts IP Captioned Telephone Service 5-Year Compensation Plan (FCC 24-81)
Report and Order: TEXT||PDF
7-29-24
IVCS Providers and New Obligation to File in RCCCI Registry (DA 24-733)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
7-29-24
FCC Seeks Comment on Bond’s Video Relay Services Application (DA 24-729)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
7-19-24
FCC Proposes to Amend Closed Captioning Rules for Video Programming (FCC 24-80)
Further Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking: Word||PDF
7-16-24
2024 CVAA Biennial Report Tentative Findings and Conclusions (DA 24-691)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
7-9-24
FCC Announces $34.6 Million CaptionCall Consumer Privacy Investigation Settlement (DA 24-641)
Order and Consent Decree: TEXT||PDF
7-8-24
FCC to Convene Direct Video Calling Forum on July 30 (DA 24-654)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
6-28-24
FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities (DA 24-629)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
6-28-24
TRS Fund Compensation and Contribution Formulas for 2024-25 Fund Year (DA 24-620)
Order: Word||PDF
6-21-24
FCC Seeks Comment on TNT & TBS Petition for Limited Waiver of Audio Description Requirements (DA 24-598)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
6-10-24
VRS Privacy Screen Waiver for Video Conferencing Extended (DA 24-545)
Order: Word||PDF
6-3-24
2024 TRS Complaint Logs and Reporting Obligations Reminder (DA 24-515)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
5-14-24
FCC Announces 2024-2025 NDBEDP Allocations (DA 24-454)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
5-10-24
FCC Seeks Comment on 2024-2025 TRS Fund Report (DA 24-448)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
4-12-24
Hamilton IP CTS Certification Extended (DA 24-353)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
3-14-24
Comment Dates for VRS Compensation Further Notice (DA 24-261)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
3-14-24
Conditional IP CTS Certification for ClearCaptions with New Ownership (DA 24-260)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
3-7-24
CGB Seeks Comment in the Preparation of 2024 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress (DA 24-206)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
2-26-24
Updated 2024 RCCCI Requirements (DA 24-177)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
1-17-24
Comment Sought on ClearCaptions Ownership Change (DA 24-52)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
1-17-24
NexTalk Conditional Certification Order to Provide IP CTS (DA 24-49)
Order: Word||PDF
1-17-24
Rogervoice Conditional Certification Order to Provide IP CTS (DA 24-48)
Order: Word||PDF
1-4-24
Nagish Conditional Certification Order to provide IP CTS (DA 24-12)
Order: Word||PDF
1-4-24
Global Caption Conditional Certification Order to Provide IP CTS (DA 24-11)
Order: Word||PDF
12-20-23
IP CTS Compensation Formula Extended through June 30, 2024 (DA 23-1189)
Order: Word||PDF
12-20-23
Improving the Efficacy and Quality of Video Relay Service (VRS) (FCC 23-116)
Report and Order and Order: Word||PDF
12-15-23
FCC Announces January 30 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (DA 23-1164)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
12-14-23
FCC Proposes 100% of Mobile Phones Be Hearing Aid Compatible (FCC 23-108)
NPRM: Word||PDF
11-17-23
FCC Extends IP CTS Compensation Period (DA 23-1091)
Order: Word||PDF
10-27-23
Comment Sought on Securus Petition to Extend Deadline to Offer TRS (DA 23-1021)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
10-27-23
FCC Conditionally Certifies Tive, LLC to Provide VRS (DA 23-1018)
Order: Word||PDF
10-27-23
IP CTS Providers' Cost and Demand Data to be Placed in the Record (DA 23-1017)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
9-29-23
FCC grants limited waivers to Sorenson to enable the provision of VRS to deafblind users (DA 23-915)
Order: Word|| PDF
9-29-23
FCC Grants Waiver of Certain HAC Volume Control Requirements for Two Years (DA 23-914)
Order: Word|| PDF
9-28-23 FCC Increases Video Relay Service Support & Updates Compensation Plan (FCC 23-78)
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
News Release: Word || PDF
8-31-23 FCC Extends VRS Compensation Period (DA 23-801)
Order: Word || PDF
8-18-23 FCC Certifies State and U.S. Territory TRS Programs (DA 23-718)
Order: Word || PDF
7-25-23 FCC Certifies State and U.S. Territory TRS Programs (DA 23-637)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-21-23 FCC Announces September 7 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (DA 23-630)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-21-23 FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities (DA 23-625
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-11-23 TRS Fund Intrastate Service Contribution Base Expanded (DA 23-598)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-30-23 TRS Compensation and Contribution Formulas for 2023-24 Fund Year (DA 23-577)
Order: Word || PDF
6-30-23 FCC Extends Video Relay Service Rule Waivers (DA 23-575)
Order: Word || PDF
6-22-23 FCC Reminder about TRS Complaint Logs and Reporting Obligations (DA 23-544)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-21-23 FCC Launches Data Cap Stories Portal (DOC 394416)
Press Release: Word || PDF
6-15-23 FCC Seeks Comment on U.S. Territory Application for Recertification (DA 23-517)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-12-23 FCC Requires Video Conferencing Accessibility & Proposes ASL Support (FCC 23-50)
Report and Order, NPRM & Order: Word || PDF
Chairman Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Starks Statement: Word || PDF
5-30-23 FCC Extends Waiver of Emergency Information Accessibility Requirements (DA 23-451)
Order: Word || PDF
5-17-23 FCC Seeks Comment on TRS Payment Formulas and Funding Requirements (DA 23-407)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-10-23 VRS Cost and Demand Data Placed in the Record (DA 23-384)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-5-23 FCC Seeks Comment on Petition by Communication Service for the Deaf (DA 23-370)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-26-23 VRS Cost and Demand Data to be Placed in the Record (DA 23-354)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-26-23 GlobalVRS Exogenous VRS Cost Reimbursement Petition Comment Dates (DA 23-353)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-26-23 FCC Announces 2023-2024 NDBEDP Allocations (DA 23-352)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-4-23 FCC Certifies ClearCaptions to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (DA 23-291)
Order: Word || PDF
4-4-23 Comment Sought on GlobalVRS Request for Exogenous VRS DeafBlind Costs (DA 23-289)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-3-23 Announcement of DAC Membership and First Meeting (DA 23-286)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-30-23 FCC Announces Comment Due Dates for Audio Description Expansion FNPRM (DA 23-266)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-14-23 FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton IP CTS Certification Application (DA 23-214)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-1-23 Reminder to File in RCCCI Registry (DA 23-170)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-3-23 Comment Dates for IP CTS Compensation NPRM (DA 23-104)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-1-23 Comment Dates for Reconsideration Petition on TRS User Registration (DA 23-91)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-12-23 FCC Seeks Comment on Petition for Reconsideration of TRS User Registration Report and Order (DA 23-29)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-12-23 FCC Seeks Comment on Petition for Limited Waiver of VRS Privacy Screen Rule (DA 23-28)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-21-22 Comment Dates Set for Proposed Rules to Improve Video Relay Service (DA 22-1350)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-2-22 Comment Due Dates set for Carceral Communications Proceeding (DA 22-1249)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-2-22 FCC Seeks Comment on InnoCaption IP Relay Certification Application (DA 22-1144)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-18-22 FCC Selects Maine National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 22-1091)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-12-22 FCC Seeks Comment on Nagish Inc.’s Application to Provide IP CTS and IP Relay Service (DA 22-1090)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-12-22 FCC Seeks Comment on InnoCaption’s Application for Full Certification to Provide IP CTS (DA 22-1087)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-12-22 FCC Releases 2022 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress (DA 22-1075)
Report: Word || PDF
9-30-22 FCC Mandates TRS Access for Incarcerated People with Disabilities (FCC 22-76)
Report and Order: Word || PDF
9-26-22 FCC Announces November 1 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (DA 22-1002)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-26-22 FCC Reminds States and Territories to Recertify TRS Programs (DA 22-1007)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-22-22 Seeks Comment on T-Mobile TRS Petition for Rulemaking (DA 22-996)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-21-22 FCC to Consider Items Relating to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) (DOC 387028)
News Release: Word || PDF
8-31-22 FCC Invites Membership Applications for Fifth Term of the Disability Advisory Committee (DA 22-905)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-9-22 FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities (DA 22-839)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-9-22 FCC Announces Application Period for NDBEDP Certification for Maine (DA 22-835)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-30-22 Pandemic Limited Waiver of TRS Early Call Termination Rule Extended (DA 22-698)
Order: Word || PDF
6-30-22 Sets TRS Compensation and Contribution Formulas for 2022-23 Fund Year (DA 22-699)
Order: Word || PDF
6-30-22 FCC Modernizes VRS and IP CTS Rules, Proposes Further Improvements (FCC 22-51)
Report and Order/NPRM: Word || PDF
6-30-22 FCC Approves VRS, IP Relay to Receive TRS Fund Contributions (FCC 22-49)
Report and Order: Word || PDF
6-30-22 FCC Adopts Four-Year IP Relay Compensation Formula (FCC 22-48)
Report and Order: Word || PDF
6-22-22 CVAA Biennial Report Tentative Findings and Conclusions (DA 22-661)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-7-22 FCC Announces June 28 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (DA 22-615)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-20-22 Comment Due Dates Set for Interoperable Video Conferencing Services (DA 22-563)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-18-22 FCC Announces 2022-2023 NDBEDP Allocations (DA 22-549)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-17-22 FCC Announces NDBEDP Certifications (DA 22-541)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-16-22 Seeks Comment on Contribution Factors and Proposed Rates for TRS (DA 22-534)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-27-22 FCC Invites Comments about Interoperable Video Conferencing Services (DA 22-463)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-20-22 Hamilton Granted Automatic Speech Recognition for IP CTS (DA 22-442)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
4-7-22 Seeks Comment on Global Caption Application to Provide IP CTS (DA 22-375)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-28-22 TRS COVID-19 Waivers Extended through June 30, 2022 (DA 22-324)
Order: Word || PDF
3-23-22 Conditional VRS Certification of Sorenson with New Ownership (DA 22-310)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-23-22 Conditional IP CTS Certification of CaptionCall with New Ownership (DA 22-311)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-17-22 FCC Announces March 28 Forum on Online Audio Description (DA 22-287)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-14-22 Comment Sought Rogervoice Application to Provide IP CTS (DA 22-267)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-24-22 FCC Reminder about Accessibility Certification Deadline (DA 22-192)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-17-22 Seeks Comment on NexTalk’s Application to Provide IP CTS (DA 22-170)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-16-22 FCC Seeks Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technology (DA 22-160)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-10-22 FCC Proposes to Improve Accessibility of Emergency Alert System Messages (DOC 378635)
News Release: Word || PDF
EAS NPRM & NOI: Word || PDF
1-19-22 FCC Announces February 24, 2022 DAC Meeting Date (DA 22-60)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-13-22 FCC Dismisses Two Requests for Extension of TTY-RTT Transition Deadline (DA 22-34)
Cellcom Order: Word || PDF
Inland Order: Word || PDF
1-3-22 FCC Releases Report on August 2021 Test of the Emergency Alert System (DOC 378861)
Report: Word || PDF
12-30-21 TRS COVID-19 Waivers Extended through March 31, 2022 (DA 21-1653)
Order: Word || PDF
12-29-21 Comment Sought on Sorenson Petition for Declaratory Ruling (DA 21-1651)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-23-21 FCC Seeks Comment on Peloton’s Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Rules (DA 21-1639)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-20-21 Convo VRS Certification Renewed for Five Years (DA 21-1614)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-17-21 FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Change of Ownership of Sorenson and CaptionCall (DA 21-1604)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-8-21 FCC Resolves Investigation into TRS Rule Violations (DOC 378451)
News Release: Word || PDF
Order and Consent Decree: PDF
12-3-21 FCC Order Requires ViaTalk to Provide Accessible Product Support Communications (DA 21-1478)
Order: Word || PDF
Order: Word || PDF
Citation and Order: Word || PDF
12-1-21 FCC Reminds Broadcasters of Phase in of Audio Description Rules (DA 21-1493)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Report and Order: Word || PDF
11-29-21 FCC Invites Comments on TRS Fund Compensation for IP Relay (DA 21-1480)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-24-21 FCC to Consider Modifications to Emergency Alert System Messages (DOC 378140)
News Release: Word || PDF
11-23-21 FCC Considers Handset Accessibility in Verizon Acquisition of TracFone (FCC 21-121)
Order: Word || PDF
11-19-21 FCC Announces Forum on Accessibility of Online Video Programming (DA 21-1452)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-12-21 FCC Extends VRS Compensation Period (DA 21-1417)
Order: Word || PDF
10-15-21 CGB Grants Waiver to CaptionCall of the Volume Control Reset Rules (DA 21-1300)
Order: Word || PDF
10-15-21 Comment Sought on Convo VRS Recertification Application (DA 21-1298)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-8-21 Partial Waiver IP CTS and IP Relay Registration Rules (DA 21-1262)
Order: Word || PDF
9-30-21 FCC Consent Decree with Pluto and ViacomCBS to Resolve Violations of Internet Protocol (IP) Closed Captioning Rules (DOC 376155)
Press Release: Word || PDF
9-28-21 Hearing Aid Compatibility Deployment Benchmarks for Wireless Handsets Increasing (DA 21-1215)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-17-21 FCC Extends Deadline for Nominations for 2021 FCC Chair’s AAA (DOC 375839)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-15-21 FCC September 30 Open Meeting to Consider Strengthening Resiliency of Wireless Networks (DOC 375606)
News Release: Word || PDF
8-31-21 CaptionCall Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition (DA 21-1080)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
8-27-21 FCC Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic (DA 21-1064)
Order: Word || PDF
8-12-21 FCC Announces Applicants for NDBEDP Certification (DA 21-989)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-6-21 FCC Seeks to Modernize Telecommunications Relay Service Compensation (FCC 21-95)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
8-3-21 FCC Seeks Comment on the Amended Application of T-Mobile USA, Inc. to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) (DA 21-949)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-27-21 FCC Seeks Comment on Application of Tive, LLC for Certification to Provide Video Relay Service (VRS) (DA 21-914)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-21-21 FCC Reminds Emergency Alert System Participants of Accessibility Requirements (DA 21-857)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-16-21 FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton Relay’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS (DA 21-852)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-16-21 Comment Sought on Request for Freeze of IP CTS Compensation Level (DA 21-850)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-16-21 FCC August 5 Open Meeting to Consider Modifications to IP Relay Compensation Plan (DOC 374108)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-13-21 FCC Extends Comment Period for VRS Compensation NPRM (DA 21-828)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-9-21 FCC Reminds Providers to Issue Accessible Emergency Alerts (DA 21-798)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-7-21 FCC Releases Report on the State of the Lifeline Marketplace (DOC 373779)
Report: PDF
6-30-21 FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities (DA 21-773)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-25-21 Comment Sought on Proposal to Freeze IP CTS Rates (DA 21-753)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-21-21 VRS Cost and Demand Data to be Placed in Record (DA 21-720)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-17-21 Comment Sought on Convo Petition for Rulemaking on VRS (DA 21-714)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-17-21 Video Relay Service Compensation NPRM Comment Dates (DA 21-713)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-14-21 FCC Announces Nationwide Emergency Alerting Test on August 11, 2021 (DA 21-680)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-11-21 Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. Granted Access to TRS Numbering Directory (DA 21-682)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-8-21 Reminder that Annual Summaries of Telecommunications Relay Services Complaints are due by July 1, 2021; Reminders of Ongoing Obligations to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Programs (DA 21-661)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-4-21 FCC Announces 2021-2022 Allocations for the NDBEDP (DA 21-653)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-21-21 FCC Seeks Comment on Compensation Plan for Video Relay Service (FCC 21-61)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
5-18-21 FCC Extends Comment Periods for CVAA Accessibility Updates (DA 21-589)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-11-21 Request Comment on Proposed TRS Rates and T-Mobile IP Relay Petition (DA 21-556)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-29-21 FCC Seeks Comments on TBS Petition for Waiver of Audio Description Requirements (DA 21-497)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-13-21 ClearCaptions Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition (DA 21-419)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
4-7-21 FCC Seeks Comment on Fulfillment of the CVAA (DA 21-405)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-23-21 Comment Dates on Proposal to Expand the TRS Fund Contribution Base for Support of VRS and IP Relay (DA 21-341)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-23-21 FCC Announces Dates for Comments on Petition for Waiver of IP Relay and IP CTS Rule (DA 21-340)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-12-21 FCC Expands Text-to-911 Registry to Include Real-Time Text (DA 21-301)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-8-21 Media Bureau Grants Requests for Audio Description Exemption and Announces New Listing of Top 5 National Nonbroadcast Networks (DA 21-281)
Order and Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-4-21 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification and Contact Information Reporting Requirements (DA 21-264)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-26-21 FCC to Consider Inquiry on the Delivery of EAS Alerts through the Internet (DOC 370261)
News Release: Word || PDF
2-26-21 FCC Announces Dates for Comments on Petitions for Reconsideration of IP CTS Rates (DA 21-238)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-26-21 Applications for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program Certification Due June 30, 2021 (DA 21-241)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-22-21 FCC Releases Hearing Aid Compatibility Report and Order (FCC 21-28)
Report and Order: Word || PDF
2-22-21 FCC Further Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic (DA 21-195)
Order: Word || PDF
2-8-21 CTS and IP CTS Metrics Further Notice Comments Dates (DA 21-135)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-14-21 Petition for Reconsideration of VRS Order Dismissed (DA 21-56)
Order on Reconsideration: Word || PDF
1-14-21 Petition for Reconsideration of IP CTS Order Dismissed (DA 21-55)
Order: Word || PDF
1-13-21 FCC Announces Fourth Term of Disability Advisory Committee & February 18 Meeting (DA 21-51)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-22-20 FCC Extends Time for Reply Comments on Communications Needs of Prisoners with Disabilities (DA 20-1499)
Order: Word || PDF
12-22-20 FCC Extends Waiver of TTY Support Requirements for US Cellular (DA 20-1520)
Order: Word || PDF
12-18-20 TRS Call Early Termination Prohibition Partially Waived (DA 20-1506)
Order: Word || PDF
12-11-20 InnoCaption Certified for Fully Automatic IP Captioned Phone Service (DA 20-1476)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
11-20-20 FCC Proposes More Equitable Funding Structure for VRS and IP Relay (FCC 20-161)
NPRM: Word || PDF
11-19-20 Comment Sought IP CTS Rates Reconsideration Petitions (DA 20-1373)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-19-20 Comment Sought CaptionCall Certification Application Amendment (DA 20-1371)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-2-20 Comment Sought on GlobalVRS Petition on VRS Incentives (DA 20-1302)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-29-20 Video Relay Service Rules Effective Date and Compliance Dates (DA 20-1277)
Pubic Notice: Word || PDF
10-7-20 FCC Announces 2020 Winners of Chairman's Awards for Advancements in Accessibility
Press Release: Word || PDF
10-7-20 FCC Sends 2020 CVAA Biennial Report to Congress
Report: Word || PDF
10-6-20 FCC Seeks Comment on ClearCaptions’s Amended Application to Provide IP CTS (DA 20-1165)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-2-20 FCC Adopts IP CTS Rates, Proposes Service Quality Metrics, and Extends Temporary TRS Pandemic Waivers (FCC 20-32)
Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and FNPRM: Word || PDF
9-10-20 FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: October 14 (DA 20-1066)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-26-20 FCC Extends Temporary Waivers for Relay Services During Pandemic (DA 20-946)
Order: Word || PDF
8-19-20 TRS Equal Access and Billing Options Waiver Extension (DA 20-903)
Order: Word ll PDF
8-14-20 Comment Sought IP Relay Rate Reconsideration Petition (DA 20-885)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
8-10-20 FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers
with Disabilities (DA 20-855)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
8-5-20 FCC Modernizes TRS Rules and Procedures (FCC 20-105)
News Release: Word ll PDF
Report and Order: Word ll PDF
7-21-20 FCC Seeks Comment on Tentative Findings for 2020 CVAA Biennial Report (DA 20-768)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
7-15-20 VRS Non-Service Related Inducements Rule Clarified (DA 20-739)
Declaratory Ruling: Word ll PDF
7-14-20 DAC Anticipated Renewal and Membership Solicitation (DA 20-722)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
7-1-20 CGB Seeks Comment on Three Petitions for Real-Time Text Waivers (DA 20-702)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
6-30-20 TRS Rates and Contribution Factors Set for 2020-21 Year (DA 20-692)
Order: Word ll PDF
6-22-20 FCC Extends Telecommunications Relay Service COVID-19 Waivers (DA 20-650)
News Release: Word ll PDF
Order: Word ll PDF
6-4-20 Clarity Certified as Automatic Speech Recognition IP CTS Provider (DA 20-587)
News Release: Word ll PDF
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word ll PDF
6-3-20 TRS Complaint Log Summaries Due July 1, 2020 (DA 20-583)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
5-29-20 IP CTS Compensation Rate $1.58 Per Minute Extended to September 30, 2020 (DA 20-570)
Order: Word ll PDF
5-18-20 FCC Announces 2020-2021 Allocations for the NDBEDP (DA 20-527)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
5-15-20 Request Comment on Proposed TRS Rates and Sprint Petition on IP Relay Rate (DA 20-522)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
5-14-20 FCC Extends Temporary Waivers For Relay Services Rules During Pandemic (DA 20-517)
News Release: Word ll PDF
Order: Word ll PDF
5-5-20 MachineGenius Certified to Provide IP CTS Using Automatic Speech Recognition (DA 20-485)
News Release: Word ll PDF
Order: Word ll PDF
4-20-20 VRS At-Home Call Handling Pilot Program Extended (DA 20-434)
Order: Word ll PDF
4-20-20 Seeking Comment on Consumer Groups Petition Regarding TRS Rules (DA 20-427)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
4-3-20 Temporary Waiver Permits VRS Providers to Contract for Interpreter Services (DA 20-378)
Order: Word ll PDF
3-26-20 Comment Period Extended for CVAA 2020 Biennial Report (DA 20-338)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
3-20-20 Seeking Comment on InnoCaption Application to Provide IP CTS (DA 20-313)
Pubic Notice: Word ll PDF
3-16-20 FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Certain TRS Rules During Coronavirus (DA 20-281)
Order: Word ll PDF
3-3-20 RUE Profile Order on Reconsideration and Compliance (DA 20-219)
Order on Reconsideration and Order Suspending Compliance: PDF
3-2-20 FCC Seeks Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technology (DA 20-216)
Public Notice: Word ll PDF
2-21-20 Effective Date for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Rules Subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (DA 20-185)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-14-20 Purple Surrenders VRS Certification in Merger with ZVRS (DA 20-162)
Public Notice: Word II PDF
2-12-20 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification and Contact Information Reporting Requirements
(DA 20-151)
Public Notice: Word II PDF
1-31-20 FCC Permits At-Home Call Handling by Sign-Language Interpreters for Video Relay Service (FCC 20-7)
News Release: Word || PDF
Report and Order: Word || PDF
1-22-20 FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: February 26 (DA 20-92)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-15-20 FCC Seeks Comment on Applying Suspension and Debarment Rules to TRS Programs and NDBEDP
(FCC 19-120)
NPRM: Word || PDF
1-13-20 Effective Date and Comment Cycle for Updating TRS Rules (DA 20-48)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-10-20 Effective Date for Expanding TRS Contribution Base to Support IP CTS (DA 20-41)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-16-19 Comment Sought on Petition to Stay RUE Profile and VATRP Compliance (DA 19-1278)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-10-19 Request for Waiver of the Hearing Aid Compatibility Volume Control Reset Rules;
Clarity Products, LLC (DA 19-1252)
Order: Word || PDF
11-25-19 FCC Ensures Sustainable Funding for IP Captioned Phone Service (FCC 19-118)
Report and Order: Word || PDF
11-22-19 FCC Addresses IP Captioned Telephone Service Funding Mechanism to Ensure
Long-Term Sustainability (DOC 360982)
News Release: Word || PDF
11-4-19 CGB Seeks Comment on Sorenson Petition Requesting Clarification or Waiver of Certain VRS and DVC Rules (DA 19-1139)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-30-19 CGB Extends Video Relay Service At-Home Call Handling Program (DA 19-1121)
Order: Word || PDF
10-9-19 FCC Report to Congress on Video Description (DA 19-1023)
Report to Congress: Word || PDF
10-8-19 FCC Grants USA Network a Limited Waiver of the Video Description Rules (DA 19-1019)
Order: Word || PDF
9-25-19 CGB Seeks Comment on VTCSecure Waiver Request (DA 19-959)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-20-19 FCC Acts to Modernize the TRS Rules (FCC 19-90)
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
9-5-19 FCC Announces Extended Comment Period for Caption Quality Petition (DA 19-878)
Order: Word || PDF
8-30-19 FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities (DA 19-855)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-29-19 Comment Sought on Convo Petition for Clarification on Prohibition of Non-Service Related Inducements (DA 19-847)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-26-19 Comment Sought on Application of Clarity Products, LLC for Certification to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (DA 19-820)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-26-19 Comment Sought on Application of MachineGenius, Inc., for Certification to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (DA 19-819)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-26-19 Comment Sought on Application of VTCSecure, LLC for Certification to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (DA 19-818)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-22-19 FCC Announces Entities Selected for the National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Kentucky and Illinois (DA 19-806)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-21-19 FCC Seeks Comment on Section 504 Accessibility of FCC Programs and Activities (DA 19-793)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-20-19 TRS equal access and billing options waivers extension (DA 19-789)
Order: Word || PDF
8-20-19 FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: September 24 (DA 19-788)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-14-19 FCC Seeks Comment on Petition Regarding Live Captioning Quality Metrics and Use of Automated Speech Recognition (DA 19-776)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-8-19 FCC Establishes Hearing Aid Compatibility Certification and Compliance Deadlines (DA 19-759)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-31-19 FCC Announces Entity Certified to Participate in the National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Kentucky (DA 19-728)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-28-19 FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the 2019-2020 TRS Fund Year (DA 19-607)
Order: Word || PDF
Chairman Pai's Statement: Word || PDF
6-28-19 FCC Seeks Comments on Pluto TV’s Petition for Waiver of IP Closed Captioning Requirements (DA 19-600)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-26-19 FCC Seeks Comment on Hamilton Relay Petition for Reconsideration (DA 19-599)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
6-14-19 FCC Seeks Comment on USA Network’s Petition for a Waiver of Its Video Description Requirements (DA 19-563)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-12-19 2019-2020 Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 19-557)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-10-19 FCC Invites NDBEDP Applications for Kentucky and Illinois (DA 19-543)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-10-19 Effective Date of VRS Rules and Comment Dates for Proposed VRS Rules (DA 19-547)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
6-5-19 IP CTS Order Hamilton Petition for Reconsideration (DA 19-521)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-31-19 TRS Complaint Log Summaries Due July 1, 2019 (DA 19-502)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-23-19 FCC Announces New Deputy Bureau Chief for Disability Rights Office (DOC 357609)
News Release: Word || PDF
5-17-19 General Motors Holding LLC Petition for Partial Waiver of Real-Time Text Minimum Functionality Requirements (DA 19-437)
Order: Word || PDF
5-17-19 FCC Seeks Comment on Google Fiber’s Petition for Waiver of User Interfaces Requirements (DA 19-430)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-15-19 FCC Acts to Improve Video Relay Service and Direct Video Calling (FCC 19-39)
Order: Word || PDF
5-13-19 FCC Seeks Comment on 2019-20 TRS Fund Payment Formulas and Fund Requirement (DA 19-407)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-30-19 FCC Extends VRS At-Home Call Handling Pilot Program and Allows New Participants (DA 19-360)
Order: Word || PDF
4-10-19 FCC Releases Order Suspending VRS Provider Compliance Deadline with RUE Profile (DA 19-271)
Order: Word || PDF
4-9-19 FCC Announces Enhanced ENT Forum on May 10, 2019 (DA 19-270)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-9-19 FCC Releases Report on the 2018 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test (DOC 356902)
Report: Word || PDF
4-9-19 FCC Seeks Comments on Improving the Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework (DA 19-242)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-28-19 FCC Seeks Comment on Request for Interim Waivers Regarding the Compensation Rate for IP Relay (DA 19-223)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-20-19 FCC Announces IP CTS Rules Effective Date and Invites Public Comment on Improvements (DA 19-194)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Report and Order: Word || PDF
3-7-19 FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting: April 10 (DA 19-157)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-6-19 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification and Contact Information Reporting Requirements for Entities Subject to Sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Communications Act (DA 19-156)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-15-19 FCC Acts to Improve Management of IP Captioned Telephone Service (FCC 19-11)
Order: Word || PDF
2-7-19 FCC Announces Disability Advisory Committee Third Term Membership (DA 19-55)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-7-19 Order Granting Coalition of E-Reader Manufacturers' Motion to Extend Deadline to Submit Report Required by DA 16-113 to March 5, 2019 (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 19-54)
Order: Word || PDF
2-5-19 FCC Seeks Comment on Recent Developments in the Video Description Marketplace (DA 19-40)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-29-19 FCC To Consider IP Captioned Telephone Service item at February Open Meeting (DOC 355941)
News Release: Word || PDF
12-26-18 FCC Seeks Comment on General Motors Petition to Waive Some Real-Time Text Requirements (DA 18-1301)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-7-18 FCC Grants Ultratec, Inc. Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset Rules for Captel Telephone Devices, with Conditions (CG Docket No. 18-307) (DA 18-1236)
Order: Word || PDF
11-27-18 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Announces a New Docket, CG Docket No. 18-307, and Procedures for Filing Petitions for Waiver of the Volume Control Reset Requirements for Wireline Telephones, in Sections 68.317(g) and (h) of the Commission’s Rules (DA 18-1196)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-7-18 FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Establish Ratemaking Methodology for IP Relay Service (DA 18-1137)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-31-18 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (DA 18-1119)
Order: Word || PDF
10-9-18 2018 CVAA Biennial Report (DA 18-1036)
Report: Word || PDF
9-27-18 FCC Announces Membership for NANC Interoperable Video Calling Working Group (DA 18-995)
Public Notice: PDF
9-17-18 Nationwide Emergency Alert Tests Rescheduled for October 3, 2018 (DA 18-955)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-31-18 FCC Announces PSAP RTT Education Day on October 2, 2018 (DA 18-905)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-30-18 ZVRS and Purple Call Center Notifications Waiver Order (DA 18-899)
Order: PDF
8-30-18 FCC Issues Reminder to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities (DA 18-902)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-29-18 FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (DA 18-894)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-28-18 FCC Establishes Comment Dates on two Petitions concerning the IP CTS Modernization and Reform Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling (DA 18-893)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Report and Order: Word || PDF
8-24-18 FCC Reminds Public about Emergency Alert Tests on September 20, 2018 (DA 18-880)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-21-18 FCC Announces Anticipated Renewal of Disability Advisory Committee and Invites Membership Applications (DA 18-862)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-9-18 FCC Seeks Comment on Tentative Findings for 2018 CVAA Biennial Report (DA 18-832)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-8-18 FCC Extends TRS Equal Access and Billing Options Waivers (DA 18-830)
Order: Word || PDF
8-6-18 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks on Sprint Petitions Regarding the Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling on Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (DA 18-818)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-23-18 IP CTS Modernization and Reform Comment Deadline (DA 18-756)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-20-18 Re: Petition for Waiver of Rules Requiring Support of TTY Technology (DA 18-755)
Letter: Word || PDF
7-20-18 Comcast TTY Support Waiver Order (DA 18-753)
Order: Word || PDF
7-20-18 Third Protective Order for Confidential Information (DA 18-751)
Order and Third Protective Order: Word || PDF
7-13-18 FCC Takes Action to Promote Emergency Alert Reliability (FCC 18-94)
News Release: PDF
Report and Order: Word || PDF
7-16-18 FCC Renews Certifications for State TRS Programs (DA 18-733)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-2-18 FCC Announces NDBEDP Funding Allocations for 2018-2019 (DA 18-686)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-29-18 FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the 2018-2019 TRS Fund Year (DA 18-680)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-26-18 FCC Invites Comment on VRS Providers’ Joint Petition for Waiver (DA 18-664)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-25-18 FCC Seeks Comment on American Cable Association’s Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements (DA 18-659)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-15-18 FCC Reminder about TRS Complaint Logs and Reporting Obligations (DA 18-630)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-8-18 FCC Takes Action to Accelerate Wireline Broadband Deployment (FCC 18-74)
Second Report and Order: Word || PDF
News Release: Word || PDF
6-8-18 FCC Addreses the Replacement of Legacy Voice and Data Services with Advanced Technologies (FCC 18-74)
Second Report and Order: Word || PDF
6-8-18 FCC Approves Action to Reform Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) (FCC 18-79)
News Release: Word || PDF
Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Notice of Inquiry: Word || PDF
5-25-18 FCC Grants Waivers of Certain Accessibility Requirements for Emergency Information on Television (DA 18-553)
Order: Word || PDF
5-23-18 FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (DA 18-546)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-18-18 FCC Seeks Comment on ITTA Petition for Declaratory Ruling (DA 18-516)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-17-18 FCC Updates List of Included Nonbroadcast Networks Under Video Description Rules (as of 7/1/18: Discovery, HGTV, History, TBS, and USA) (DA 18-508)
Order and Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-14-18 FCC Seeks Comment on 2018-19 TRS Fund Payment Formulas and Fund Requirement (DA 18-494)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-9-18 FCC Announces May 15 Emergency Alerting Roundtable Agenda (DA 18-477)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Hawaii False Emergency Alert: Word || PDF
4-30-18 Honda Acura MDX User Interfaces Waiver Order (DA 18-436)
Order: Word || PDF
4-26-18 RUE Profile Suspension Order (DA 18-428)
Order: Word || PDF
4-17-18 Final Report of the 2017 Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System Released (DOC 350223)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-10-18 FCC Announces Three Items Regarding Public Safety (DA 18-357)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Hawaii False Emergency Alert Final Report: Word || PDF
Public Notice of the May 15, 2018 Roundtable: Word || PDF
4-11-18 FCC Announces Release of MITRE Assessments of IP CTS (DA 18-359)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-10-18 Pleading Cycle Established for Comment on Applications for State Certification for the Provision of Telecommunications Relay Service (DA 18-354)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-10-18 FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Applications for Renewal of Certification of State Relay Programs (DA 18-354)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Comment Due Date: Word || PDF
4-5-18 FCC Invites Public Comment in the Preparation of Biennial Report to Congress (Updated: CORRECTED COMMENTS DUE DATE) (DA 18-340)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2016 Biennial Report: Word || PDF
3-30-18 TRS-URD Registration Deadline Extended to April 30, 2018 (DA 18-324)
Order: Word || PDF
3-28-18 FCC Seeks Comment about Multimedia Content in WEA Messages (DA 18-302)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-28-18 Parties Asked to Refresh the Record on Facilitating Multimedia Content in Wireless Emergency Alerts (DA 18-302)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-26-18 FCC Invites Comment on Joint Petition for Extension of Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirements (DA 18-298)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-23-18 FCC Announces April 13 Workshop to Identify Communication Needs During Disasters (DA 18-292)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-23-18 FCC Seeks Comment On Wireless 911 Call Routing (FCC 18-32)
Notice of Inquiry: Word || PDF
News Release: Word || PDF
3-13-18 FCC Invites Comment for Petition for Waiver of Accessible Emergency Information Requirements (DA 18-246)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-6-18 FCC Announces Effective Date for Certain Hearing Aid Compatibility Rules (DA 18-216)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
HAC Order: Word || PDF
3-1-18 FCC Reminds Public about Accessibility Recordkeeping and Contact Information Requirements (DA 18-206)
Order: Word || PDF
2-28-18 TRS-URD Registration Deadline Extended to March 31, 2018 (DA 18-196)
Order: Word || PDF
2-1-18 FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (DA 18-98)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-31-18 Commission Releases Order Improving WEA Accuracy and Requiring Preservation of Alerts (DOC 348932)
News Release: Word || PDF
Second Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration: Word || PDF
1-26-18 State TRS Program Certification Applications Comment Dates (DA 18-76)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-12-18 FCC Begins Process to Update List of Included Nonbroadcast Networks Under Video Description Rules (DA 18-42)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-9-18 FCC To Consider WEA Improvements at January Meeting (DOC-348629)
News Release: Word || PDF
Draft WEA Improvement Report and Order: PDF
1-2-18 Notice Concerning Ex Parte Status of Information Submitted to the Disability Advisory Committee (DA 18-7)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-29-17 TracFone Waiver of TTY Support Requirements Extended (DA 17-1247)
Order: Word || PDF
12-29-17 The TRS User Registration Database is Ready to Accept Registration Information for VRS Users (DA 17-1246)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-26-17 Gaming Software One Year Waiver of ACS Rules Granted to ESA (DA 17-1243)
Order: Word || PDF
12-22-17 Effective Date for Closed Captioning Rules Subject to PRA (DA 17-1239)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-22-17 Notice of Approval for RTT Requirements subject to PRA (DA 17-1238)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-18-17 State TRS Program Application Comment Dates Extended (DA 17-1214)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-18-17 State TRS Program Certification Application Comment Dates (DA 17-1213)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-11-17 FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility by February 28, 2018 (DOC 348186)
Public Notice: Word||PDF
12-7-17 FCC Seeking Comment on Effective Communications During 2017 Hurricane Season (DA 17-1180)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-29-17 Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment (FCC 17-154)
Declaratory Ruling and FNPRM: Word || PDF
News Release: Word || PDF
11-16-17 FCC Authorizes Permissive Use of the Next Generation TV Broadcast Transmission Standard (DOC 347803)
News Release: Word || PDF
11-3-17 FCC Grants T-Mobile’s Petition for Clarification of the RTT Order (CG Docket 16-145)(DA 17-1084)
RTT Clarification Order: Word || PDF
11-2-17 November 2017 Open Meeting to Consider to Consider Two Items Pertaining to Technology Changes (DOC 347447)
Press Release: Word || PDF
11-1-17 FCC Invites Comment on Petition for Extension of Waiver of Rules Requiring Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment (CG Docket 10-213) (DA 17-1076)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-1-17 State TRS Program Applications to Renew Certifications Filed (CG Docket 03-123) (DA 17-1074)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-31-17 Pleading Cycle for Petition for Reconsideration of VRS Rate Order (CG Docket Nos. 03-123, 10-51) (DA 17-1071)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-31-17 VRS At-Home Call Handling Pilot Program Authorizations (CG Docket Nos. 10-51, 03-123) (DA 17-1068)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-26-17 Seeks Comment on Moving Toward Nationwide Number Portability (FCC 17-133)
NPRM and NOI: Word || PDF
10-24-17 FCC Adopts Rules to Update Hearing Aid Compatibility Requirements (DOC 347380) (CG Docket No. 13-46)
News Release: Word || PDF
10-19-17 Effective Date for VRS Improvements Order Rules Subject to PRA (CG Docket Nos, 10-15, 03-123) (DA 17-1031)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-6-17 TRS Advisory Council seeks partial reconsideration of the VRS Rates Order (DA 17-980)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-5-17 FCC To Hold Accessibility Innovations Expo (DOC 347079)
News Release: Word || PDF
10-4-17 FCC Announces Comment Dates for NCTA's Petition Seeking Partial Reconsideration of Commission's Video Description Expansion Order (DA 17-967)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-3-17 FCC To Consider Hearing Aid Compatibility Item at October Meeting (DOC 347041)
News Release: Word || PDF
9-29-17 FCC Announces Settlement with Sorenson regarding Service Outage Investigation (DA 17-941)
News Release: Word || PDF
Order and Consent Decree: Word || PDF
9-28-17 Reminder Regarding Obligations to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities (DA 17-943)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
09-27-17 FCC Invites Comment about Eliminating Annual Reports about Hearing Aid Compatibility for Certain Providers (FCC 17-123)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
9-26-17 FCC Invites Comment on Improving 911 Access by Enterprise Communications Systems (FCC 17-125)
Press Release: Word || PDF
Notice of Inquiry: Word || PDF
9-25-17 FCC Grants a Waiver of Certain Accessibility Requirements for Fiat Chrysler Vehicles (DA 17-929)
Order: Word || PDF
9-19-17 Disability Advisory Committee Announcement Of Date, Time And Agenda Of Next Meeting (DA 17-906)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-18-17 Commission Proposes Changes in Procedures for Formal Disability Complaints (FCC 17-115)
NPRM: Web || Word || PDF
9-7-17 September 2017 Open Meeting to Consider Two Disability-Related Items (DOC 345594)
Press Release: Word || PDF
8-24-17 FCC Announces 911 Outage Communications Workshop on September 11 (DA 17-798)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-24-17 FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Rules Requiring TTY Support over IP-based Wireless Services to TracFone (GN Docket No. 15-178) (DA 17-801)
Order: Word || PDF
8-24-17 VRS Rate Order Effective Date and Compliance Deadline (CG Docket Nos.10-51, 03-123) (DA 17-802)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-14-17 FCC Announces Planned Test of the Emergency Alert System on September 27, 2017 (DA 17-767)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-26-17 FCC Celebrates the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Blog Post: Webpage
7-26-17 FCC Announces Comment Deadlines on Sorenson's Petition for Reconsideration (DA 17-718)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-19-17 FCC Announces State TRS Program Recertification Application Filing Window (DA 17-697)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-12-17 FCC Increases Amount of Required Video Described Programming on Top-Rated Broadcast & Non-Broadcast Networks (FCC 17-88)
News Release: Word || PDF
Order: Word || PDF
7-7-17 Sorenson Seeks Partial Reconsideration of Relay User Equipment Profile Deadline (DA 17-656)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-6-17 FCC Approves Four-year VRS Provider Rate Plan and Addresses Other Matters (FCC 17-86)
Report & Order and Order: Word || PDF
6-30-17 FCC Adopts TRS Rates and Establishes the Size and Contribution Factor for the TRS Fund (CG Docket No. 03-123, 10-51) (DA 17-642)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-23-17 FCC Announces 2017-2018 Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 17-616)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-21-17 Commission Announces Entities Certified To Participate In The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program For Nine Additional States (DA 17-605)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-20-17 Request for Comment on Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (DA 17-597)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-20-17 FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for Eight Additional States and DC (DA 17-596)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-13-17 FCC Chairman Pai Honors Innovators in Accessibility Communications Technology (DOC 345332)
Press Release: Word || PDF
6-8-17 FCC Reminds Public about New Requirement to Pass Through Emergency Information on the Secondary Audio Stream (DA 17-560)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-8-17 Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is due by July 3, 2017; Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Programs (DA 17-565)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-6-17 FCC Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the NDBEDP for 13 Additional States and Territories (DA 17-549)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-26-17 Ministry of Communications of the Archdiocese of Miami, FL; Petition for Closed Captioning Exemption; Application for Review (FCC 17-63)
MO&O: Word || PDF
5-22-17 Commission Announces Entities Certified To Participate In The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program For 12 States (DA 17-495)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-15-17 Disability Advisory Committee Announcement of Date, Time and Agenda of Next Meeting (DA 17-468)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-12-17 Commission Announces Entities Certified To Participate In The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program For 13 States And Territories (DA 17-460)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-10-17 Upcoming Webinar: What Older Americans Should Know About Robocalls, Scams and Accessible Communications (DOC 344815)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-10-17 Updated Video Relay Service Provider Financial Data to be Placed Into the Record - Subject to Second Protective Order (DA 17-448)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-10-17 Rolka Loube Associates Submits Payment Formulas and Funding Requirement for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the 2017-2018 Fund Year (DA 17-445)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-25-17 FCC Announces Applicants For Certification To Participate In The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 17-392)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-14-17 VRS Improvements: Dates for Rule Amendments & FNPRM Comment Deadline (DA 17-360)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-12-17 FCC Grants Waiver of Speed of Answer Rule to Hamilton Relay, Inc. for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) Calls Handled on January 7, 2017 (DA 17-350)
Letter: Word || PDF
3-23-17 FCC Acts To Improve Video Relay Service To Help Americans With Hearing And Speech Disabilities (FCC 17-26)
News Release: Word || PDF
Report & Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
3-16-17 Notice of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition Withdrawals and Dismissals (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 17-259)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-16-17 FCC Grants a Temporary Waiver of Accessibility Requirements for Honda Vehicles (DA 17-260)
MO&O: Word || PDF
3-1-17 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification and Contact Information Reporting Requirements for Entities Subject to Sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Communications Act (DA 17-206)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-27-17 FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile Petition about the Commission's Real-Time Text Order (DA 17-197)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-23-17 FCC Seeks Comment on Sorenson Petition for Reconsideration of VTCSecure Waiver Order (DA 17-191)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-21-17 FCC Announces Date of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (DA 17-181)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-15-17 FCC Settles Investigation of Two TRS Providers (DA 17-10)
News Release: Word || PDF
Order/Consent Decree: Word || PDF
2-7-17 FCC Announces Effective Date for Real-Time Text Rules and Comment Due Dates for the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (DA 17-137)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-7-17 FCC Seeks Nominations for Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (DOC 343389)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-7-17 FCC Announces Application Period for NDBEDP/iCanConnect Certification (DA 17-138)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-18-17 VTC Secure, LLC granted waiver to access TRS Numbering Directory for direct video calling (DA 17-86)
Order and Declaratory Ruling: Word || PDF
1-17-17 Incorporation of VRS Interoperability and Portability Standards (DA 17-76)
Report, Order, and Further Notice of Potential Rulemaking: Word || PDF
1-13-17 FCC Grants Temporary Waiver of Rules Requiring TTY Support over IP-based Wireless Services to Rural Iowa Carriers (DA 17-65)
Order: Word || PDF
1-10-17 FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Waive Closed Captioning Registration and Certification Requirements (DA 17-37)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-5-17 FCC Announces Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) Roster for 2017-19 and Tentative Meeting Dates (DA 17-19)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-30-16 Commission Announces Perkins School for the Blind Selected for Certification To Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Ohio (DA 16-1462)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-23-16 Entertainment Software Association waiver of ACS rules; Grants the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) a one-year extension of a class waiver of the Commission's accessibility requirements for advanced communications services (ACS) and equipment for one class of equipment - video game software (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 16-1449)
Order: Word || PDF
12-22-16 Request for Comment on Petition for Waiver of Accessible User Interface Requirements of Honda Motor Co. (DA 16-1440)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-19-16 Accessibility Requirements for Television and Set-Top Box Controls, Menus, and Program Guides (MB Docket No. 12-108) (DA 16-1416)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-16-16 Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technology; Petition for Rulemaking to Update the Commission's Rules for Access to Support the Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technology and Petition for Waiver of the Rules Requiring Support for TTY Technology (FCC 16-169)
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
News Release: Word || PDF
Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Pai Statement: Word || PDF
O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
Erratum: Word || PDF
12-1-16 FCC Invites Applications For Certification To Participate In The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program For The State Of Ohio (DA 16-1334)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-16-16 Granted a joint request by the American Council of the Blind, the American Federation of the Blind, and NAB to extend by 18 months an existing waiver of the requirement for broadcasters to aurally describe non-textual emergency information (DA 16-1284)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
11-10-16 Disability Advisory Committee Announcement Of Date, Time And Agenda Of Next Meeting (DA 16-1272)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-31-16 Request for Comment; Petition for Extension of Video Game Software Class Waiver of Commission's Rules for Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment by People with Disabilities (DA 16-1236)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-7-16 2016 CVAA Biennial Report (DA 16-1161)
Report: Word || PDF
10-6-16 Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities: Barriers to and Solutions for Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (DOC 341628)
White Paper: Word || PDF
9-30-2016 FCC To Hold Direct Video Calling Showcase -- Technology is Designed to Facilitate Direct Video Telephone Conversations to Call Centers from American Sign Language Users (DA 16-1126)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-30-16 Reminder of Video Programming Distributors' Obligations to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible to Viewers who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind or Visually Impaired, and Recommendations to Improve Access for Viewers with Cognitive Disabilities (DA 16-1116)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-6-16 FCC Announces Anticipated Renewal of Disability Advisory Committee and Solicits Applications for Membership (DA 16-1011)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-26-16 Notice of Effective Date for Television Closed Captioning Rules Governing the Responsibilities of Video Programming Distributors and Video Programmers (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 16-982)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-25-16 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Announces the Comment Deadline for a Proposed Rule Amendment Regarding the Interoperability and Portability Standards for Video Relay Services (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 16-973)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-24-16 Hamilton Relay, Inc., and Sprint Corporation, Petitions for Interim Waiver of Sections 64.604(b)(3) and 64.604(a)(3)(ii). Order (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 16-963)
Order: Word || PDF
8-23-16 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Its Tentative Findings About the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for the 2016 Biennial Report Under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 16-961)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-22-16 Disability Advisory Committee Announcement of Date, Time and Agenda of Next Meeting (DA 16-956)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-5-16 Improvements to Benchmarks and Related Requirements Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets Action by: the Commission, Report and Order (WT Docket No. 15-285) (FCC 16-103)
News Release: Word || PDF
Report and Order: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
8-5-16 Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, Report and Order. (CG Docket No. 10-210) (FCC 16-101)
News Release: Word || PDF
Erratum: Word || PDF
Report and Order: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
8-4-16 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 16-893)
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
8-3-16 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on the Commission's Policies and Practices to Ensure Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (DA 16-884)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-18-16 WCB and CGB Seek Comment on VTCSecure LLC Petition for Waiver of the Commission's Rules and Request for Declaratory Ruling to Permit Providers of Direct Sign Language Customer Support Service to Access the TRS Numbering Directory (WC Docket No. 10-191, CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 16-810)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-15-16 Technology Transitions; USTelecom Petition for Declaratory Ruling that Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers are Non-Dominant in the Provision of Switched Access Services; Policies and Rules Governing Retirement of Copper Loops by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers. Declaratory Ruling, Second Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration (GN Docket No. 13-5 and WC Docket No. 13-3) (FCC 16-90)
Declaratory Ruling, Second Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration: Word || PDF
6-30-16 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program Order (CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 16-750)
Order: Word || PDF
6-30-16 Commission Announces Entities Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Florida and Washington (DA 16-745)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-28-16 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Announces 2016-2017 Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 16-729)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-20-16 Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is due by July 1, 2016; Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Programs (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 16-702)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-17-16 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service et al. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 6/17/16 by Order (CG Docket Nos. 13-24, 10-213 and 03-123) (DA 16-699)
Order: Word || PDF
5-27-16 Media Bureau Announces Comment and Reply Deadline for Video Description Expansion Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (MB Docket No. 11-43) (DA 16-596)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-27-16 Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals. Order (CG Docket No. 10-210) (FCC 16-69)
Order: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
5-26-16 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the States of Florida and Washington. (DA 16-591)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-25-16 Announcement of Comment and Reply Comments Deadlines for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Real-Time Text (CG Docket No. 16-145 and GN Docket No. 15-178) (DA 16-583)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-23-16 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for the 2016 Biennial Report Required by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Accessibility Act (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 16-575)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-20-16 Disability Advisory Committee Announcement of Date, Time and Agenda of Next Meeting (DA 16-572)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-9-16 Rolka Loube Associates Submits Payment Formulas and Funding Requirement for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the 2016-17 Fund Year
(CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 16-518)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-29-16 Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technology; Petition for Rulemaking to Update the Commission's Rules for Access to Support the Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technology, and Petition for Waiver of Rules Requiring Support of TTY Technology. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket No. 16-145 and GN Docket No. 15-178) (FCC 16-53)
News Release: Word || PDF
NPRM: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
4-20-16 Petition for Waivers of Rules Requiring Support of TTY Technology; Competitive Carriers Association (GN Docket No. 15-178) (DA 16-435)
Order: Word || PDF
4-1-16 Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 3/31/16 by Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (MB Docket No. 11-43) (FCC 16-37)
News Release: Word || PDF
NPRM: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
3-16-16 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification and Contact Information Reporting Requirements for Entities Subject to Sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Communications Act: Application to Broadband Internet Access Service Providers (DA 16-281)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-11-16 Panasonic Corporation of North America, Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 CFR 68.317(f) (DA 16-267)
Order: Word || PDF
3-4-16 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification and Contact Information Reporting Requirements for Entities Subject to Sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Communications Act (DA 16-248)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-3-16 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Report and Order (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (FCC 16-25)
Report and Order: Word || PDF
2-19-16 Closed Captioning of Video Programming, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc., Petition for Rulemaking. Second Report and Order (CG Docket No. 05-231) (FCC 16-17)
News Release: Word || PDF
2nd R&O: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
2-5-16 Notice of Effective Date of Second Accessible User Interfaces Order and Announcement of Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines for Related Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (MB Docket No. 12-108) (DA 16-134)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-2-16 San Fernando Cathedral of San Antonio, TX; Application for Review. Action by: the Commission.
Adopted: 01/27/16 by MO&O (CG Docket No. 06-181) (FCC 16-8)
MO&O: Word || PDF
2-2-16 Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (DA 16-114)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-1-16 Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Order (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 16-113)
Order: Word || PDF
1-28-16 Disability Advisory Committee Announcement of Date, Time and Agenda of Next Meeting (DA 16-98)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-14-16 Commission Announces Entity Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Virginia (DA 16-52)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-11-16 Fourteen-Day Extension of time to File Comments and Reply Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Hearing Aid Compatibility Benchmarks (WT Docket No. 15-285) (DA 16-26)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-4-16 Announcement of Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hearing Aid Compatibility Standards
(CG Docket Nos. 12-32 and 13-46 and WT Docket Nos. 07-250 and 10-254) (DA 16-5)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-18-15 Petition for Waiver of Rules Requiring Support of TTY Technology; Cellular South Order (GN Docket No. 15-178) (DA 15-1458)
Order: Word || PDF
12-18-15 Request for Comment on Petition for Rulemaking Filed by IDT Telecom, Inc., Regarding Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund Contribution
(CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 15-1453)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-17-15 Christian Video Ministries, Inc.; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-1430)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
12-3-15 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Virginia (DA 15-1380)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-25-15 Reminder of Video Programming Distributors' Obligations to Make Televised Emergency Information Accessible for People with Disabilities; Compliance Deadline Announced for New Provisions (DA 15-1366)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-23-15 Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering, et. al.; Waiver of Sections 64.613(a)(4), 64.613(b)(2) and 64.623(c) of the Commission's rules to Permit VTCSECURE and the MITRE Corporation to Access the TRS Numbering Directory. Order (CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51 and WC Docket No. 10-191) (DA 15-1349)
Order: Word || PDF
11-20-15 Commission Adopts User Interfaces Accessibility Item. Second Report and Oder, Order on Reconsideration, and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (MB Docket No. 12-108) (FCC 15-156)
2nd R&O, Order on Recon, 2nd FNPRM: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
11-20-15 Improvements to Benchmarks and Related Requirements Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets; Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets. Fourth Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WT Docket Nos. 15-285 and 07-250) (FCC 15-155)
4th R&O and NPRM: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
11-18-15 FCC Announces Release of an Auto Call Routing Implementation Guide "Cookbook" for Direct Video Communications (DA 15-1312)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
Attachment A: PDF
11-17-15 Victory Temple; Petition For Exemption From The Closed Captioning Requirements. Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-1324)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
11-17-15 Kellogg Street Productions; Petition For Exemption From The Closed Captioning Requirements. Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-1323)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
11-13-15 Verizon's Petition for Waiver of Rules Requiring Support of TTY Technology. Action by: Chiefs, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and Wireline Competition Bureau Adopted: 11/13/15 by Order. (GN Docket No. 15-178) (DA 15-1311)
Order: Word || PDF
11-3-15 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (FCC 15-143)
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
10-30-15 Access to Telecommunications Equipment and Services by Persons with Disabilities; Petition for Rulemaking Filed by the Telecommunication Industry Association Regarding Hearing Aid Compatibility Volume Control Requirements, et al. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket Nos. 12-32 and 13-46; WT Docket Nos. 07-250 and 10-254) (FCC 15-144)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
10-16-15 FCC To Hold A Roundtable Event To Discuss Closed Captioning of Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Programming (DA 15-1186)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-7-15 Request for Comment on Petition for Extension of Class Waiver of Commission's Rules for Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment by People with Disabilities (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 15-1148)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-6-15 Petition for Waiver of Rules Requiring Support of TTY Technology (GN Docket No. 15-178) (DA 15-1141)
Order: Word || PDF
10-1-15 Announcement of FCC Summit on Telecommunication Needs of People with Cognitive Disabilities (DA 15-1110)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-16-15 Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 15-1034)
Order: Word || PDF
9-15-15 Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-1029)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-10-15 Disability Advisory Committee Announcement of Date, Time and Agenda of Next Meeting (DA 15-1002)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-20-15 FCC to Provide Open Source Accessibility Platform to Help Federal Agencies, Businesses Increase Direct Communication With People With Disabilities (DOC 334978)
News Release: Word || PDF
8-14-15 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Sprint Communications Company L.P., Request for Review of Withholding of TRS Compensation Payment Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Adopted: 8/14/15 by Order. (CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 15-922)
Order: Word || PDF
8-7-15 Lima Baptist Temple, Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 8/7/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-902)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
8-7-15 Commission Announces Entity Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Maine (DA 15-901)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-24-15 Request for Comment Petition for Rulemaking to Update the Commission's Rules for Access to Support the Transition from TTY to Real-Time Text Technology, and Petition for Waiver of Rules Requiring Support of TTY Technology (GN Docket No. 15-178) (DA 15-858)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-21-15 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Maine (DA 15-845)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-21-15 Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/21/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-840)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
7-21-15 Van Buren First Assembly of God; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/21/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-839)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
7-16-15 Ray Slone Jr.; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/16/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-822)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
7-16-15 Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-820)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-13-15 FCC Announces Roundtable Event to Discuss Closed Captioning of Public Access and Governmental Programming (DA 15-812)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-10-15 Notice of Effective Date of Second Accessible Emergency Information Order and Announcement of Comment Deadlines for Accompanying Second Further Notice (MB Docket No. 12-107) (DA 15-807)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-9-15 First Baptist Church, Fort Smith, Arkansas; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/9/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-802)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
6-30-15 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 6/30/15 by Order (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 15-774)
Order: Word || PDF
6-25-15 Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 6/25/15 by Order. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 15-748)
Order: Word || PDF
6-22-15 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Announces 2015-2016 Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 15-722)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-11-15 Notice Concerning Ex Parte Status of Information Submitted to or by the Disability Advisory Committee (DA 15-689)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-11-15 Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-687)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-10-15 Misuse of Internet Protocol IP Relay Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individual with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 6/10/15 by Order. (CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 12-38) (DA 15-680)
Order: Word || PDF
6-10-15 Comment and Reply Comment Due Dates Established for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Make Permanent the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (CG Docket No. 10-210) (DA 15-685)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-9-15 Request for Comment - Petition for Partial Extension of Class Waiver of Commission's Rules for Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment by People with Disabilities (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 15-675)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-9-15 Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is due by July 1, 2015; Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Programs (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 15-671)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-4-15 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 6/4/15 by Order. (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 15-661)
Order: Word || PDF
5-29-15 Disability Advisory Committee Announcement of Date, Time and Agenda of Next Meeting (June 23, 2015) (DA 15-649)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-28-15 FCC Takes Additional Steps to Make Emergency Information in TV Programming Accessible to Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 5/21/15 by Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (MB Docket No. 12-107) (FCC 15-56)
Erratum: Word || PDF
Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
Word || PDF
News Release: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
5-27-15 FCC Moves to Make Permanent the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program. Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 5/21/15 by Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and by Order (CG Docket No. 10-210) (FCC 15-58 and FCC 15-57)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
Order: Word || PDF
News Release: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
5-26-15 Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Action by: Chief, Media Bureau. Adopted: 5/26/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (MB Docket Nos. 12-107 and 11-43 ) (DA 15-632)
Erratum: Word || PDF
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
5-20-15 Rolka Loube Associates LLC Submits Payment Formulas and Funding Requirement for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the 2015-2016 Fund Year (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 15-612)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-15-15 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program and Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 5/14/15 by Order (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 15-589)
Order: Word || PDF
5-5-15 Filing Procedures for Reporting Non-Certifying Video Programmers Under the Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 15-534)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-30-15 Application for Review of Clarification of Obligation of Video Programming Distributors to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing Disabilities Using Closed Captioning. Action by: Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 4/30/15 by Order. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 15-517)
Order: Word || PDF
4-10-15 Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-445)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-9-15 Notice of Withdrawal and Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-438)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-7-15 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service (CG Docket Nos. 13-24, 10-51, and 03-123) (DA 15-427)
Order: Word || PDF
4-2-15 InnoCaption Temporary Suspension of Service (DOC 332840)
Letter: Word || PDF
3-30-15 Comment Deadlines Established for National Association of Broadcasters Petition for Waiver of New Accessible Emergency Information Requirements (MB Docket Nos. 12-107 and 11-43) (DA 15-394)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-19-15 Comment Deadlines Established for American Cable Association Petition for Waiver of New Accessible Emergency Information Requirements (MB Docket Nos. 12-107 and 11-43) (DA 15-357)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-12-15 Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from the Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-319)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-6-15 Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11-43) (DA 15-295)
Order and Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-4-15 Joy Ministries Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-286)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
3-3-15 Commission Announces Entity Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Hawaii (DA 15-284)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-2-15 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance Certification and Contact Information Reporting Requirements for Entities Subject to Sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Communications Act (DA 15-274)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-24-15 FCC Extends Deadline for Nominations for the Fourth Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA) and Invites the Submission of Additional Information (DA 15-252)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-19-15 SJTV LLC; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-232)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
2-12-15 Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-200)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-10-15 FCC Announces First Meeting Date of the Disability Advisory Committee and Appointment of Membership (DA 15-194)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-9-15 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Sorenson Communications, Inc.; Petition for Waiver. Order (CG Docket No. 10-51) (DA 15-186)
Order: Word || PDF
2-6-15 FCC Invites Applications to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) in Hawaii (DA 15-174)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-6-15 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Order (CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 15-173)
Order: Word || PDF
2-3-15 First United Methodist Church of Tupelo; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-154)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
1-30-15 Speech-to-Speech and Internet Protocol (IP) Speech-to-Speech Telecommunications Relay Services; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Order (CG Docket Nos. 08-151 and 03-123) (DA 15-141)
Order: Word || PDF
1-28-15 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; ZVRS/Kinderhook Conditional VRS Certification - Dismissal of Opposition. Order (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 15-119)
Order: Word || PDF
1-28-15 Coalition of E-Reader Manufacturers' Petition for Class Waiver of Commission' Rules Requiring Access to Advanced Communications Services (ACS) and Equipment by People with Disabilities. Order (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 15-117)
Order: Word || PDF
1-22-15 Commission Announces Entity Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Utah (DA 15-94)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-22-15 Gray Publishing, Inc., Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-92)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
1-22-15 Faith Center of Paducah, Inc., Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Memorandum Opinion and Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-89)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
1-14-15 Request for Comment; Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-55)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-12-15 Request for Updated Information and Comment on Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Requlations. Order. (WT Docket Nos. 10-254 and 07-250) (DA 15-46)
Order: Word || PDF
12-31-14 Announcement of Comment Deadlines for Closed Captioning Quality Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 14-1910)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-31-14 WTXL-TV Licensee LLC, Licensee of Television Station WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, Florida, Petition for Waiver. Order (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 14-1911)
Order: Word || PDF
12-29-14 Adoption of an emergency mid-year rate adjustment for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay service. Order (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 14-1899)
Order: Word || PDF
12-29-14 Notice of Effective Dates of OMB-Approved Rules Pertaining to the Closed Captioning Quality Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 14-1896)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-22-14 Notice of Grant of Conditional Certification for CSDVRS, LLC, to Provide Video Relay Service After its Acquisition by Kinderhook Capital Fund IV, L.P. (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 14-1887)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-22-14 FCC Seeking Nominations for the Fourth Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA) (DA 14-1880)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-19-14 Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements (DA 14-1872)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
12-16-14 Notice of Reversal of Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition of Father Cedric Pisegna Ministry (CGB-CC-0888) (DA 14-1836)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-15-14 Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking. Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket No. 05-231) (FCC 14-206)
Second FNPRM: Word || PDF
12-12-14 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Purple Communications, Inc.; Application for Certification to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service. Order. (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 14-1827)
Order: Word || PDF
12-12-14 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 14-1826)
Order: Word || PDF
12-12-14 Sorenson Communications, Inc. and CaptionCall, LLC Request for Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. Section 68.317(f) (DA 14-1825)
Order: Word || PDF
12-5-14 Curtis Baptist Church, Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1774)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
12-2-14 FCC Announces the Establishment of the Disability Advisory Committee and Solicits Nominations for Membership (DA 14-1737)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-25-14 Request for Comment on Petition filed by Sorenson Communications, Inc., and CaptionCall, LLC, Regarding Licensing of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Technology (CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 14-1709)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-21-14 Purple Communications, Inc., Application for Re-Certification as an Eligible IP-CTS, IP-Relay, and Video Relay Service Provider. Order. (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 14-1694)
Order: Word || PDF
11-21-14 Request for Updated Information and Comment on Wireless Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations (WT Docket Nos. 10-254 and 07-250) (DA 14-1688)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-19-14 Request for Comment; Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1667)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-14-14 Notice of Withdrawal and Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1655)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-13-14 Outdoorsmen Productions, LLC; Petition for Exemption From The Closed Captioning Requirements. Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1646)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
11-7-14 Notice of Grant of Conditional Certification for Purple Communications, Inc., to Provide Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service. (CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 14-1627)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-7-14 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Purple Communications, Inc.; Request for Review of Withholding of TRS Payments. Order (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 14-1625)
Order: Word || PDF
11-6-14 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Utah (DA 14-1616)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-24-14 Request of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas for Exemption from the Captioning Requirements. Order (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1542)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
10-17-14 FCC to Recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Two Panel Discussions (DOC 329997)
News Release: Word || PDF
10-16-14 FCC Announces Forum to Promote Advances in Accessible Wireless Emergency Communications Technology (DOC 329976)
News Release: Word || PDF
10-14-14 Notice of Electronic Filing Procedures for Closed Captioning Exemption Requests for Video Programming Delivered Using Internet Protocol (IP) (CG Docket No. 13-318) (DA 14-1487)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-9-14 Notice of Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1474)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-8-14 Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Order (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 14-1470)
Report: Word || PDF
10-3-14 Commission Announces Entity Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Michigan (DA 14-1445)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-1-14 Notice of Withdrawal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1421)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-26-14 Request for Comment on Petition for Extension of Class Waiver of Commission's Rules for Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment by People with Disabilities (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 14-1403)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-17-14 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Michigan (DA 14-1348)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-10-14 Reminder Regarding Video Programming Distributors' Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, or Visually Impaire (DA 14-1312)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-5-14 Notice of Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1237)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-2-14 Notice of Effective Date of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service User Registration and Certification Rules (CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 14-1265)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-28-14 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on its Tentative Findings about the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for the 2014 Biennial Report under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 14-1255)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-27-14 Request for Comment on Petition filed by Sprint Corporation, Inc. Regarding Access to the Internet Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering Directory. (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 & 03-123 and WC Docket Nos. 05-196 & 10-191) (DA 14-1249)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-22-14 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Waivers of iTRS Mandatory Minimum Standards. Report and Order, Order, Declaratory Ruling, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. (CG Docket No. 03-123) (FCC 14-125)
Erratum: Word || PDF
Report and Order, Order, Declaratory Ruling, and FNPRM: Word || PDF
8-20-14 Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted 8/20/14 by Order. (CG Docket No. 10-210) (DA 14-1211)
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8-8-14 Notice of Temporary Extension of Certification of Purple Communications, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 14-1154)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-6-14 Notice of Effective Date of Rules Governing Closed Captioning of IP-Delivered Video Clips (MB Docket No. 11-154) (DA 14-1141)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-1-14 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (CG Docket No. 10-210) (DA 14-1128)
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8-1-14 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Reaffirms Application of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) Rule on User Registration and Certification (CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 14-1127)
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8-1-14 Commission Announces Entity Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Iowa. (DA 14-1123)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-30-14 Gerald Bryant TV, Inc. Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements (DA 14-1096)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
7-30-14 First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements (DA 14-1095)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
7-16-14 Commission Announces Entities Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Indiana and Minnesota (DA 14-1010)
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7-14-14 FCC Moves to Ensure Online Video Clips are Accessible to Americans Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. (MB Docket No. 11-154). Second Order on Reconsideration and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC No. 14-97)
News Release: Word || PDF
Second Order on Reconsideration and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
7-3-14 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Iowa (DA 14-964)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-2-14 Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Captioning. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-963)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-1-14 Bureau Announces 2014-2015 State Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 14-947)
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6-30-14 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Order (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 14-946)
Erratum: Word || PDF
Order (CORRECTED): Word || PDF
6-30-14 Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Report. (MB Docket No. 11-43) (DA 14-945)
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6-27-14 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. Memorandum Opinion and Order. (WC DOC 05-196 and CG DOC 03-123) (DA 14-939)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
6-27-14 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.Order. (CG DOC 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 14-935)
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6-24-14 Structure and Practices of the VRS Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-To-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing And Speech Disabilities; Video Relay Service Provider Requests for Temporary Waiver of the Speed-of-Answer Rule. Order. (CG DOC 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 14-878)
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6-19-14 FCC Extends Deadline for Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for the 2014 Biennial Report Required by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (DOC 10-213) (DA 14-847)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-17-14 Closed Captioning of Video Programming/Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc./Petition for Rulemaking. Order (DOC 05-231) (DA 14-832)
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6-17-14 Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is Due July 1, 2014; Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Programs (DOC. 03-123) (DA 14-831)
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6-17-14 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for the 2014 Biennial Report Required by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (DOC 10-213) (DA 14-828)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-17-14 Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Captioning (DOC 06-181) (DA 14-823)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-10-14 FCC Launches Support Line For Consumers Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Using American Sign Language Over Videophone (DOC 327495)
News Release: Word || PDF
6-4-14 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the States of Indiana and Minnesota (DA 14-775)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-2-14 Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning (DOC 06-181) (DA 14-762)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-2-14 Commission Announces Entities Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Vermont and Nebraska (DA 14-760)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-13-14 Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Miracom USA, Inc., for Certification as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Eligible for Compensation from the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (DOC 03-123, 10-51, and 13-24) (DA 14-644)
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5-12-14 Notice of Temporary Extension of Certification of Purple Communications, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Relay Service (DOC 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 14-634)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-9-14 Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates Submits Payment Formulas and Funding Requirement for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the 2014-2015 Fund Year (DOC 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 14-627)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-2-14 FCC Extends Deadline for Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for the State of Nebraska (DA 14-608)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-29-14 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-To-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities Order (DOC 12-38 and 03-123) (DA 14-564)
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4-22-14 Notice Of New Electronic Filing Procedures For Television Closed Captioning Exemption Requests (DOC 06-181 and 05-231) (DA 14-533)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-21-14 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the States of Vermont and Nebraska (DA 14-524)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-3-14 Notice of Effective Dates of Closed Captioning Quality Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling, and Announcement of Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines for Related Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (DOC 05-231) (DA 14-456)
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4-2-14 Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning (DOC 06-181) (DA 14-447)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-26-14 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Adopted: 3/26/2014 by Order (DOC 03-123) (DA 14-410)
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3-14-14 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance and Contact Information Reporting Requirements for Entities Subject to Sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Communications Act (DA 14-354)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-11-14 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Sprint Communications, Inc.; Request for Review of the Decision of the TRS Administrator to Withhold TRS Payments
Adopted: 03/11/2014 by Order. (DOC 03-123) (DA 14-334)
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2-28-14 Notice of Exemption Petition Withdrawals and Dismissals and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning (DOC 06-181) (DA 14-283)
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2-27-14 Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning (DOC 06-181) (DA 14-267)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-24-14 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Clarifies Application of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) Rules on User Registration and Certification (DOC 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 14-251)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-24-14 FCC Moves to Upgrade TV Closed Captioning Quality. New Standards - Including Accuracy, Timeliness, and On-Screen Placement of Closed Captions - Will Ensure Full Access to TV Programming for Americans Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (CG Docket No. 05-231; PRM11CG). Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, and FNPRM (FCC No. 14-12)
News Release: Word || PDF
Erratum: Word || PDF
Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, and FNPRM (CORRECTED): Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
2-11-14 Notice of Temporary Extension of Certification of Purple Communications, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CG Dockets No. 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 14-176)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-10-14 Request for Comment; Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rule (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-174)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-10-14 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Announces Tentative Agenda and Panelists for February 18, 2014 Workshop on IP-Based Relay Technologies (GN Docket No. 14-19) (DA 14-173)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-7-14 Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals; Order Extending NDBEDP Pilot Program to June 30, 2015. Order (CG Docket No. 10-210) (DA 14-170)
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2-6-14 Pleading Cycle Established for Oppositions and Replies to the Petition for Reconsideration of the User Interfaces Order (MB Docket Nos. 12-107 and 12-108) (DA 14-159)
Public Notice announcing the deadline for oppositions and replies: Word || PDF
Public Notice announcing the filing of the Petition for Reconsideration: Word || PDF
1-31-14 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Announces Workshop on Research Initiative on IP-Based Relay Technologies (GN Docket No. 14-19) (DA 14-117)
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1-31-14 Facilitating the Deployment of Text-to-911 and other Next Generation 911 Applications; Framework for Next Generation 911 Deployment (PS Docket Nos. 11-153 and 10-255) Policy Statement and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC No. 14-6)
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Policy Statement and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
1-31-14 Technology Transitions; AT&T Petition to Launch a Proceeding Concerning the TDM-to-IP Transition; Connect America Fund; Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Program; Telecommunications Relay Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Numbering Policies for Modern Communications. (GN Docket Nos. 13-5 and 12-353; WC Docket Nos. 13-97 and 10-90; CG Docket Nos.10-51 and 03-123 ). Order, Report and Order and FNPRM, Report and Order, Order and FNPRM, Proposal for Ongoing Data Initiative (FCC No. 14-5)
News Release: Word || PDF
Order, Report and Order and FNPRM, Report and Order, Order and FNPRM, Proposal for Ongoing Data Initiative: Word || PDF
Chairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF
1-28-14 Coalition of E-Reader Manufacturers' Petition for Class Waiver of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act and Part 14 of the Commission's Rules Requiring Access to Advance Communications Services (ACS) and Equipment by People with Disabilities. Adopted 1/28/14 by Order (CG Docket 10-213) (DA 14-95)
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12-26-13 Request for Comment; Several (6) Entities’ Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CG Docket 06-181) (DA 13-2475)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-20-13 Notice of Effective Date of New Accessible User Interfaces Rules and Announcement of Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines for Related Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (MB Docket Nos. 12-108 and 12-107) (DA 13-2439)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-19-13 Commission Announces Entity Selected for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for Mississippi (DA 13-2432)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-13-13 Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Application of the IP Closed Captioning Rules to Video Clips. (MB Docket No. 11-154) (DA 13-2392)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-6-13 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Purple Communications, Inc., Emergency Petition for Limited Waiver Order (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 13-2345)
Order: Word || PDF
12-2-13 Personal Information Required For Consumers To Register For Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service And Applicable Confidentiality Safeguards (CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 13-2300)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-25-13 Request for Comment on Petition filed by Sprint Corporation for Reconsideration of the Commission's Internet Protocol Relay Rate Order (CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 13-2258)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-14-13 Request for Comment on Petition filed by AT&T Services, Inc. Regarding the Provision of Muting for Speech-to-Speech Telephone Services (CG Docket Nos. 08-15 and 03-123) (DA 13-2191)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-14-13 Request for Comment on Petition filed by Sprint Corporation for Reconsideration of Certain Rules Adopted for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123) (DA 13-2190)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-14-13 The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on the Commission's Policies and Practices to Ensure Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (CG Docket No. 10-162) (DA 13-2189)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-13-13 New Procedures for Telecommunications and Advanced Communications Accessibility Complaints (DA 13-2177)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-13-13 Notice of Temporary Extension of Certification of Purple Communications, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 13-2176)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-31-13 Accessibility of User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/29/13 by R&O/FNPRM. (MB Docket Nos. 12-108 and 12-107) (FCC 13-138)
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulmaking: Word || PDF
Acting Chairwoman Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
10-30-13 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Mississippi (CG Docket No. 10-210) (DA 13-2097)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-22-13 Implementation of Section 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010/Coalition of E-Reader Manufacturers Petition for Class Waiver (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 13-2039)
Order: Word || PDF
9-25-13 Reminder Regarding Video Programming Distributors' Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and/or Blind or Visually Impaired (DA 13-1983)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-6-13 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities - Waivers of iTRS Mandatory Minimum Standards. (CG Docket No. 03-123 ). Notice of Proposed Ruling Making (FCC 13-119)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
8-27-13 Request for Comment on Petition Filed by Purple Communications, Inc. Regarding the Provision of both Inbound and Outbound Functionality for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Services. (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 13-1814)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-26-13 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Provision and Marketing of IP Captioned Telephone Service Order. (CG Docket Nos. 13-24 and 03-123 ). R&O/FNPRM. (FCC 13-118)
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
8-20-13 Comment deadline extended for Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on closed captioning issues (MB Docket No. 11-154) (DA 13-1785)
Order extending comment period: Word || PDF
8-13-13 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Purple Communications, Inc. Emergency Petition for Limited Waiver. Granted the Petition for Limited Waiver filed by Purple Communications, Inc., with conditions (Dkt No. 03-123 ) (DA No. 13-1753)
Order: Word || PDF
8-2-13 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 13-1705)
Letter: Word || PDF
8-2-13 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 13-1704)
Letter: Word || PDF
8-1-13 Request for Comment Petition for Class Waiver of Commission's Rules for Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment by People with Disabilities (CG Docket No. 10-213) (DA 13-1686)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-19-13 Request for Comment on Petition for Rulemaking filed by the Telecommunications Industry Association regarding Hearing Aid Compatibility Volume Control Requirements (CG Docket No. 13-46) (DA 13-1601)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-19-13 Speech-to-Speech and Internet Protocol (IP) Speech-to-Speech Telecommunications Relay Services; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Amended the telecommunications relay services (TRS) mandatory minimum standards applicable to Speech-to-Speech (STS) relay service (CG Docket Nos. 08-15 and 03-123 ) (FCC No. 13-101)
News Release: Word || PDF
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
Acting Chairwoman Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
7-16-13 Commission Announces Entity Selected For Certification To Participate In The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program For Nevada (DA 13-1583)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-8-13 Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Programs (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 13-1530)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-1-13 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196) (DA 13-1489)
Order: Word || PDF
7-1-13 Bureau Announces 2013-2014 State Allocations for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 13-1488).
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-1-13 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program (CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 13-1483)
Order: Word || PDF
6-25-13 Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Video Description in Video Programming Distributed on Television and on the Internet (MB Docket No. 11-43) (DA 13-1438)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-18-13 Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is due July 1, 2013; Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Programs. (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 13-1402)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-18-13 Media Bureau Announces Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines for the NPRM Regarding Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides/Menus and Establishes Schedule for Ex Parte Meetings (MB Docket No. 12-108) (DA 13-1398)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-14-13 Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). Order addressing petitions for reconsideration of closed captioning requirements for equipment and for IP-delivered video programming. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on related closed captioning issues (MB Docket No. 11-154) (FCC 13-84).
Order on Reconsideration and FNPRM: Word || PDF
Commissioner Ajit Pai Statement: Word || PDF
6-10-13 VRS Overhaul to Improve Phone Service for Americans with Disabilities (CG Docket Nos. 10-51 and 03-123) (FCC 13-82)
News Release: Word || PDF
R&O and FNPRM: Word || PDF
Acting Chairwoman Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
5-30-13 Accessibility of User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus. FCC Seeks comment on implementation of Sections 204 and 205 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). (MB Docket No. 12-108) (FCC 13-77)
NPRM: Word || PDF
Commissioner Ajit Pai Statement: Word || PDF
5-17-13 FCC Adopts Rules to Help Inform and Protect Consumers During the Transition to Text-to-911 (DOC 321040)
News Release: Word || PDF
R&O: Word || PDF
5-17-13 Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates Submits Payment Formulas and Funding Requirement for Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the July 2013 Through June 2014 Fund Year (CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 13-1137)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-9-13 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service (DA 13-1045) (CG Docket No. 13-24) and Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123) (DA 13-1045)
Order: Word || PDF
5-8-13 FCC Invites Applications for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program in the State of Nevada (DA 13-107)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-29-13 Implementation of Section 718 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Implemented Section 718 and part of section 716 of the Communications Act to ensure that people with disabilities have access to emerging and innovative advanced communications technologies (DOC 10-213 96-198 10-145 ) (FCC No. 13-57)
Second Report and Order: Word || PDF
4-16-13 Pleading Cycle Established for Comment on Applications for Certification for the Provision of Telecommunications Relay Service (DOC 03-123 ) (DA 13-770)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-9-13 Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Adopted rules requiring that emergency information provided in video programming be made accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired and that certain apparatus be capable of delivering video description and emergency information (Dkt No. 11-43 12-107 ). R&O/FNPRM. (FCC No. 13-45)
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
Commissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDF
Commissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDF
3-21-13 The Consumer And Governmental Affairs Bureau Accepts American Network, Inc.'s (ANI) Relinquishment Of Authority To Provide ITRS Services (DOC 03-123) (DA 13-534)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-8-2013 Request for Comment on Petition for Rulemaking Filed by Sorenson Communications, Inc. Regarding Cost Recovery Methodolgy for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (DOC 13-24 03-123 ) (DA 13-369)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-22-13 Pleading Cycle Established for Comment on Applications for State Certification for the Provision of Telecommunications Relay Service (DOC 03-123) (DA13-275)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-21-13 Healinc Telecom, LLC, Request for Reimbursement of September 2011 Video Relay Service Minutes. Denied the request of Healinc, LLC, a Video Relay Service provider for release of payment for September 2011 minutes withheld by the TRS Fund administrator (DOC 10-51 ) (DA 13-259)
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2-21-13 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program/Internet-Based TRS Certification Application of Healinc Telecom, LLC. Denied Healinc Telecom, LLC's application for recertification as a Video Relay Service provider and Internet Protocol Relay Service provider (DOC 10-51 ) (DA 13-260)
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1-29-13 Accessibility Recordkeeping Compliance and Contact Information Reporting Requirements for Entities Subject to Sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Communications Act (DA 13-114)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-25-13 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Order, Noticed Proposed Rulemaking (DA 13-13)
Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
McDowell Statement: Word || PDF
Pai Statement: Word || PDF
12-27-12 In the Matter of Clarity, A Division of Plantronics, Inc. Request For Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. § 68.317(f). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models Alto Plus and Alto, with conditions (DA 12-2094)
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12-27-12 In the Matter of Clarity, A Division of Plantronics, Inc. Request For Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. § 68.317(f). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models XL40D and XL45, with conditions (DA 12-2093)
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12-21-12 Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of January 11, 2013 Meeting. Committee Focusing on Matters Pertaining to Next Generation 9-1-1 Access for Persons with Disabilities (DA 12-2071)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-11-12 In the Matter of Clarity, A Division of Plantronics, Inc. Request For Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. § 68.317(f). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Model ENSEMBLE, with conditions (DA 12-2007)
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12-7-12 In the Matter of Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus for Requirements Emergency Information and Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (DOC 12-107) (DA 12-1985)
Order: Word || PDF
12-6-12 FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Announces Commitment by Major U.S. Wireless Carriers and Public Safety Leaders to Accelerate Nationwide Text-to-911 Services; Calls for Continued Engagement With the FCC on Next-Generation 9-1-1 Initiatives (DOC 317786)
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12-5-12 FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to Honor Innovators in Accessibility Communications Technologies. Demonstrations of Technologies to be Displayed December 19 Through December 31 in the Commission's Technology Experience Center (TEC) (DOC 317727)
News Release: Word || PDF
11-28-12 Media Bureau Announces Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines for the Proposed of Notice Rulemaking Regarding Accessible Emergency Information and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description (DOC 12-107) (DA 12-1908)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-27-12 Comment Deadline Extended for Public Notice Seeking Updated Information and Comment on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations (DOC10-254) (DA 12-1898)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-20-12 Video Relay Service Provider CSDVRS to Pay Nearly $1.4 Million to Settle Investigations into Alleged Improper Use of FCC's TRS Fund (DA 12-1844)
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Consent Decree: Word || PDF
11-20-12 The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Grants CSDVRS, LLC. Full Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (CG Docket No. 10-51) (DA 12-1886)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-20-12 Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of December 14, 2012 Meeting. Committee Focusing on Matters Pertaining to Next Generation 9-1-1 Access for Persons with Disabilities (DA 12-1875)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-19-12 In the Matter of Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Seeks comment on implementing provisions of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 pertaining to accessible emergency information, and apparatus requirements for emergency information and video description (DOC 12-107) (FCC 12-142)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
11-16-12 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers; Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering; Sorenson Communications, Inc. Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification (DOC 03-123, DOC 05-196, DOC 10-191) (FCC 12-139)
Order on Reconsideration: Word || PDF
11-14-12 Notice of Exemption Dismissals and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning (DOC 06-181) (DA 12-1833)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11-1-12 Updated Information and Comment Sought on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations (DOC 10-254) (DA 12-1745)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-25-12 Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of November 9, 2012 Meeting. Committee Focusing on Matters Pertaining to Next Generation 9-1-1 Access for Persons with Disabilities (DA 12-1721)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-15-12 In the Matter of Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; Petitions for Class Waivers of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act and Part 14 of the Commission's Rules Requiring Access to Advanced Communications Services (ACS) and Equipment by People with Disabilities (DOC 10-213) (DA 12-1645)
Order: Word || PDF
10-15-12 Additional Comment Sought on Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program and on Proposed VRS Compensation Rates (DOC 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 12-1644)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
10-05-12 Biennial Report to Congress as Required by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (DOC 10-213) (DA 12-1602)
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10-3-12 Internet Closed Captioning Rules Went Into Effect September 30, 2012. Rules requiring distributors of certain Internet video programming to provide closed captioning to assist viewers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing went into effect on September 30 (DOC 316599)
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10-3-12 Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of October 12, 2012 Meeting. Committee Focusing on Matters Pertaining to Next Generation 9-1-1 Access for Persons with Disabilities (DA 12-1580)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
9-18-12 Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of CSDVRS, LLC for Recertification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (DOC 10-51) (DA 12-1505)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-28-12 Reminder Regarding Video Programming Distributors' Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing or Visual Disabilities (DA 12-1408)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-23-12 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on its Tentative Findings about the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for the First Biennial Report Under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (DOC 10-213) (DA 12-1391)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-22-12 Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of September 14, 2012 Meeting. Committee Focusing on Matters Pertaining to Next Generation 9-1-1 Access for Persons with Disabilities (DA 12-1372)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
8-17-12 In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; Petitions for Temporary Partial Exemption or Limited Waiver filed by the Digital Media Association (DOC 11-154) (DA 12-1354)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF
8-14-12 In the Matter of Section 68.4(a) of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Telephones; Petitions for Waiver of Section 20.19 of the Commission's Rules. Granted the petitions for reconsideration of NDNC, i wireless, and South Slope Wireless. Denied the petitions of UBET Wireless, CTC, Blanca, Farmers Cellular, SLO Cellular, and (DOC 01-309) (FCC 12-89)
Order on Reconsideration: Word || PDF
8-10-12 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; CGB Denies Petitions for Waiver filed by CODAVRS Corporation, Healinc Telecom, LLC, IWRelay, Inc., Malka Communications Group, Inc., PowerVRS, LLC, and Say-Hey, Inc. (DOC 10-51) (DA 12-1317)
Order: Word || PDF
8-10-12 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, (DOC 10-51) Healinc Telecom, LLC, Request for Reimbursement of July 2011 and August 2011 Video Relay Service Minutes (DA 12-1318)
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7-26-12 Office of the Managing Director Announces Revised Debt Collection Process For Delinquent Contributors to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan (DOC 10-191, 06-122, 92-237, 05-196 and 03-123) (DA 12-1192)
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7-25-12 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs to Seek Recertification (DOC 03-123) (DA 12-1187)
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7-20-12 Interpretation of Economically Burdensome Standard; Amendment of Section 79.1(f) of the Commission's Rules; Video Programming Accessibility. The FCC determined that the four factors contained in section 713(e) of the Communications Act will continue to apply when evaluating individual requests for captioning exemptions under section 713(d)(3) and the corresponding rules (DOC 11-175) (FCC 12-83)
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7-13-12 The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau grants in part and denies in part Purple Communications, Inc.'s request for review of a decision by the TRS Fund Administrator (DOC 10-51) (DA 12-1130)
Order: Word || PDF
7-12-12 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on the Accessibility of Communications Technologies for the First Biennial Report Under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (DOC 10-213) (DA 12-1125)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-2-12 Commission Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 12-1050)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-2-12 Commission Announces Launch of the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DA 12-1051)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
7-2-12 FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on Expanding Access to Twenty-First Century Communications Technologies (DOC 314930)
News Release: Word || PDF
7-2-12 FCC's Video Description Rules for Certain Broadcast Stations and Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPDs) Are Now in Effect (DOC 314911)
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6-29-12 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services For Individuals With Hearing And Speech Disabilities. In this First Report and Order, the Commission takes an important step to curb the misuse of IP Relay (CG Docket Numbers 12-38 and 03-123) (FCC 12-71)
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6-26-12 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services For Individuals With Hearing And Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program (CG Docket Numbers 03-123 and 10-51) (DA 12-996)
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6-22-12 Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services For Individuals With Hearing And Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements For IP-Enabled Service Providers (DOC 03-123) (WC DOC 05-196) (DA 12-988)
Order: Word || PDF
6-21-12 Request for Comment Petition for Class Waiver of Commission's Rules for Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment by People with Disabilities (DOC 10-213) (DA 12-984)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-18-12 Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is Due July 2, 2012; Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Program (DOC 03-123) (DA 12-955)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
6-13-12 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers; Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering (DOC 10-51 and 03-123) (WC DOC 05-196 and 10-191) (DA 12-918)
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6-8-12 Perkins School for the Blind to Conduct National Outreach for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (DOC10-210) (DA 12-910)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-31-12 Pleading Cycle Established for Oppositions and Replies to Oppositions to Petitions For Reconsideration of the IP Closed Captioning Order (MB DOC 11-154. Report No. 2951) (DA 12-862)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-31-12 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (DOC 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 12-858)
Second Protective Order: Word || PDF
5-30-12 In the Matter of Section 68.4(a) of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Telephones Hand Held Products, Inc. Request for A Determination Regarding Application of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Telephones (DOC 01-309) (DA 12-843)
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5-23-12 FCC Seeking Nominations for the Second Annual Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman's AAA); Recognizing innovations in the field of accessible technology. Notice to public about FCC exhibition on accessible technology (DA 12-814)
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5-17-12 Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding. In the Matter of Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB DOC 11-154 Report No. 2951) (DOC 314131)
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5-16-12 Media Bureau Action; Comment dates established for two petitions for temporary partial exemption or limited waiver of certain provisions of 47 C.F.R. § 79.4(c)(2)(i). (MB DOC 11-154) (DA 12-775)
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5-15-12 Request for Comment; Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Petition for Class Waiver of Commission's Rules for Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment by People with Disabilities (CG Docket 10-213) (DA 12-760)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
5-15-12 Request for Comment; Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Petition for Class Waiver of Commission's Rules for Access to Advanced Communications Services and Equipment by People with Disabilities (CG Docket 10-213) (DA 12-759)
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5-2-12 Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates Submits Payment Formulas and Funding Requirement for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the July 2012 through June 2013 Fund Year (Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123) (DA -12-696)
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4-30-12 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Order (Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 12-687)
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4-30-12 Media Bureau and Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau seek comment on second VPAAC report: Video Description and Access to Emergency Information; User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus. Extended the deadlines for filing comments and reply comments in these proceedings (Docket Numbers 12-108 and 12-107) (DA 12-682)
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4-24-12 Media Bureau and Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau seek comment on second VPAAC report: User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus (Docket No. 12-108) (DA 12-635)
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4-24-12 Media Bureau and Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau seek comment on second VPAAC report: Video Description and Access to Emergency Information (Docket No. 12-107 (DA 12-636)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4-9-12 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets. Amended Parts 2 and 20 of the Commission's Rules (Docket No. 07-250) (DA 12-550)
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4-2-12 Notice of need to file updated information with respect to pending petitions for exemption from Commission's closed captioning rules which were filed prior to October 2010 (Docket 06-181) (DA 12-514)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
3-20-12 In the Matter of Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals (Docket No. 10-210) (DA 12-430)
Order: Word || PDF
3-16-12 Sorenson Communications, Inc., Request For Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. § 68.317(f). Granted the request for waiver of section 68.317(f) for Models 57T and 57Tx, with conditions (DA 12-424)
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3-14-12 Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of March 30, 2012 Meeting. Committee Focusing on Matters Pertaining to Next Generation 9-1-1 Access for Persons with Disabilities (DA 12-406)
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3-14-12 In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the VRS Program and TRS and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. FCC adopt procedures to limit access to proprietary or confidential information that may be filed in this proceeding (CG Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 12-402)
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3-9-12 Further Details Provided Re: The FCC's Emergency Access Advisory Committee Sponsoring of an Exhibition Fair of "Text-to-911" Technologies and Applications that will be held on March 28 and 29, 2012 (DA 12-379)
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2-28-12 Comment Cycle Established for Comments to Refresh the Record Regarding Misuse of Internet Protocol Relay Service (CG Docket Nos. 12-38 and 03-123) (DA 12-308)
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2-13-12 Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks to Refresh the Record Regarding Misuse of Internet Protocol Relay Service (CG Docket Numbers 12-38 and 03-123) (DA 12-208)
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2-8-12 Request for Comment; First United Methodist Church, Lufkin, TX Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CGB-CC-0318 CG Docket 06-181) (DA 12-166)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-8-12 Request for Comment; Bull Street Baptist Church Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CGB-CC-0257 CG Docket 06-181) (DA 12-165)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-8-12 Request for Comment; First Baptist Church Montgomery, Alabama Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CGB-CC-0225 CG Docket 06-181) (DA 12-164)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-8-12 Request for Comment; Dawson Memorial Baptist Church Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CGB-CC-0144 CG Docket 06-181) (DA 12-163)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-8-12 Request for Comment; Niagara Ministries Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CGB-CC-0009 CG Docket 06-181) (DA 12-162)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-8-12 Request for Comment; Main Street Living, Inc. Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CGB-CC-0004 CG Docket 06-181) (DA 12-161)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2-1-12 Comment Cycle Established for Comments and Reply Comments on Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program (Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123) (DA 12-119)
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1-26-12 Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of February 10, 2012 Meeting. Committee Focusing on Matters Pertaining to Next Generation 9-1-1 Access for Persons with Disabilities (DA 12-93)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
1-13-12 Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010. Adopted rules governing the closed captioning requirements for the owners, providers, and distributors of video programming delivered using IP, and governing the closed captioning capabilities of certain apparatus on which consumers view video programming (MB Docket No. 11-154) (FCC 12-9)
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McDowell Statement: Word || PDF
Clyburn Statement: Word || PDF
Erratum: Word || PDF
1-4-12 Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Snap Telecommunications, Inc. for Recertification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (DOC 10-51) (DA 12-3)
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1-4-12 Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Purple Communications, Inc. for Recertification as a Provider of Video Relay and Internet Protocol Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (DOC 10-51) (DA 12-4)
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1-4-12 Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Healinc Telecom, LLC for Recertification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund (DOC 10-51) (DA 12-5)
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12-15-11 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (DOC10-51 and 03-123) (FCC 11-184)
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12-6-11 Request for Comment; The Africa Channel Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules (CGB-CC-1133, DOC 06-181) (DA 11-1978)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
12-2-11 FCC to Co-Host Two International Conferences: M-Enabling Summit, Dec. 5-6; Broadband Adoption and Persons with Disabilities Inquiry Workshop, Dec. 7 (DOC 311320)
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1-20-11 National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program: NPRM was released January 14, 2011. Comments are due February 4, 2011 and reply comments are due February 14, 2011 (FCC 11-3)
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1-12-11 FCC Seeks Applications for Membership on its Consumer Advisory Committee: Application Deadline February 11, 2011 (DA 11-50)
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1-7-11 Erratum-Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members; Committee to focus on matters pertaining to IP Closed Captioning, Video Description, Access to Emergency Information and User Interface Accessibility (DOC 303978)
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12-7-10 Video Programming and Emergency Access Advisory Committee Announcement of Members (DA 10-2320)
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