[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 128 (Monday, July 6, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 36402]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17698]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[DA 98-1238; CC Docket No. 90-571]
Notice of Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Certification
Released: June 26, 1998.
Notice is hereby given that the applications for certification of
state Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) programs of the states
listed below have been granted, subject to the condition described
below, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, 47 U.S.C. 225(f)(2), and section 64.605(b) of the Commission's
rules, 47 CFR 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public
Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for
certification once review of those states' applications has been
completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has
determined that:
(1) The TRS program of the listed states meet or exceed all
operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in
section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 64.604;
(2) The TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate
procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state
program; and,
(3) The TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with
federal law.
The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the
intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states are labeled in a
manner that promotes national understanding of TRS and does not offend
the public, consistent with section 64.605(d) of the Commission's
rules, 47 CFR 64.605(d).
On May 14, 1998, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking that proposes ways to enhance the quality of existing
telecommunications relay services (TRS) and expand those services for
better use by individuals with speech disabilities. See
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for
Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67,
FCC 98-90 (rel. May 20, 1998). Because the Commission may adopt changes
to the rules governing relay programs, including state relay programs,
the certification granted herein is conditioned on a demonstration of
compliance with any new rules ultimately adopted by the Commission. The
Commission will provide guidance to the states on demonstrating
compliance with such rule changes.
This certification, as conditioned herein, shall remain in effect
for a five year period, beginning July 26, 1998, and ending July 25,
2003, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(c). One year prior to the expiration of
this certification, July 25, 2002, the states may apply for renewal of
their TRS program certifications by filing documentation in accordance
with the Commission's rules, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605 (a) and (b).
Copies of certification letters are available for public inspection
at the Commission's Common Carrier Bureau, Network Services Division,
Room 235, 2000 M Street, NW, Washington, DC, Monday through Thursday,
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (closed 12:30 to 1:30 PM) and the FCC Reference
Center, Room 239, 1919 M Street, NW, Washington, DC, daily, from 9:00
AM to 4:30 PM.
Fifth Notice of States Approved for Certification
File No. TRS-97-03.
Applicant: Alabama Public Service Commission.
State of: Alabama.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Al McCloud, (202) 418-2499,
amccloud@fcc.gov: Helene Nankin, (202) 418-1466, hnankin@fcc.gov; or
Kris Monteith, (202) 418-1098, kmonteit@fcc.gov, (TTY, 202-418-0484),
at the Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal
Communications Commission.
Federal Communications Commission.
Geraldine A. Matise,
Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau.
[FR Doc. 98-17698 Filed 7-2-98; 8:45 am]
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