68 FR 106 pgs. 33142-33143 - Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs
Type: NOTICEVolume: 68Number: 106Pages: 33142 - 33143
Docket number: [CC Docket 98-67; DA 03-1729]
FR document: [FR Doc. 03-13514 Filed 6-2-03; 8:45 am]
Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[CC Docket 98-67; DA 03-1729]
Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs
AGENCY:
Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this document is to notify state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) programs that certification of their program has been granted through July 26, 2008. 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 (ADA), 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 final review of those states' applications has been completed. On the basis of the state applications, the Commission has determined that: The TRS program of the 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; the TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and the TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law.
DATES:
This certification shall remain in effect for a five year period, beginning July 26, 2003, and ending July 25, 2008, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(c).
ADDRESSES:
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For further information regarding this Public Notice , contact Erica Myers, (202) 418-2429 (voice), (202) 418-0464 (TTY), or e-mail emyers@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This is a summary of the Commission's Public Notice, CC Docket No. CC 98-67, released May 19, 2003. Copies of applications for certification are available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. The applications for certification are also available on the Commission's Web site at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs_by_state.html. They may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating contractor, Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 863-2893, facsimile (202) 863-2898, or via e-mail qualexint@aol.com.
To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call Consumer Governmental Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418-0531 (voice), (202) 418-7365 9 (tty). This Public Notice can also be downloaded in Text and ASCII formats at: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.
Synopsis
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).
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 the new rules adopted and any additional new rules that are 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, 2003, and ending July 25, 2008, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(c). One year prior to the expiration of this certification, July 25, 2007, the states may apply for renewal of their TRS program certification by filing documentation in accordance with the Commission's rules, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605 (a) and (b).
First Group of States Approved for Certification
File No: TRS-46-02
Alabama Public Service Commission
State of Alabama
File No: TRS-47-02
Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
State of Arkansas
File No: TRS-32-02
California Public Utilities Commission
State of California
File No: TRS-04-02
Commission of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
State of Connecticut
File No: TRS-49-02
District of Columbia Public Service Commission
District of Columbia
File No: TRS-43-02
Idaho Public Service Commission
State of Idaho
File No: TRS-08-02
Indiana Telephone Relay Access
State of Indiana
File No: TRS-19-02
Alaska Public Utilities Commission
State of Alaska
File No: TRS-02-02
Arizona Council for Hearing Impaired
State of Arizona
File No: TRS-23-02
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
State of Colorado
File No: TRS-32-02
State of Delaware Public Service Commission
State of Delaware
File No: TRS-50-02
Florida Public Utilities Commission
State of Florida
File No: TRS-10-02
Illinois Commerce Commission
State of Illinois
File No: TRS-03-02
Iowa Utilities Board
State of Iowa
File No: TRS-52-02
Kentucky Public Service Commission
State of Kentucky
File No: TRS-53-02
Maine Public Utilities Commission
State of Maine
File No: TRS 37-02
Telecommunications Access Minnesota
State of Minnesota
File No: TRS-15-02
Missouri Public Utilities Commission
State of Missouri
File No: TRS-40-02
Nebraska Public Service Commission
State of Nebraska
File No: TRS-42-02
New Hampshire Public Service Commission
State of New Hampshire
File No: TRS-16-02
New York State Department of Public Service
State of New York
File No: TRS-13-02
Louisiana Administration Board
State of Louisiana
File No: TRS-33-02
Maryland Department of Budget and Management
State of Maryland
File No: TRS-55-02
Mississippi Public Service Commission
State of Mississippi
File No: TRS-56-02
Telecommunications Access Service
State of Montana
File No: TRS-25-02
Dept. of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
State of Nevada
File No: TRS-14-02
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
State of New Mexico
File No: TRS-30-02
Department of Health and Human Services
State of North Carolina
File No: TRS-12-02
North Dakota Information Services Division
State of North Dakota
File No: TRS-57-02
Oklahoma Telephone Association
State of Oklahoma
File No: TRS-58-02
Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission
State of Pennsylvania
File No: TRS-20-02
Tennessee Regulatory Authority
State of Tennessee
File No: TRS-09-02
Division of Public Utilities
State of Utah
File No: TRS-04-02
Virginia Public Service Commission
State of Virginia
File No: TRS-06-02
West Virginia Public Service Commission
State of West Virginia
File No: TRS-37-02
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
State of Ohio
File No: TRS-36-02
Oregon Public Utilities Commission
State of Oregon
File No: TRS-60-02
Department of Human Services
State of South Dakota
File No: TRS-03-02
Public Utility Commission of Texas
State of Texas
File No: TRS-44-02
Department of Public Service
State of Vermont
File No: TRS-27-02
Department of Social and Health Services
State of Washington
File No: TRS-01-02
Wisconsin Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
File No: TRS-18-02
Wyoming Department of Administration
State of Wyoming
Federal Communications Commission.
June Taylor,
Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.
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