FCC: TRS Public Notices

 FCC News Release - March 9, 2010 - PURPLE COMMUNICATIONS ACKNOWLEDGES DEBT, BEGINS PAYBACK TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY FUND

Washington, DC -- Purple Communications, a provider of telecommunications relay services, has signed an agreement with the FCC that puts in place the framework for repayment of funds that were inappropriately paid to the company. Under this agreement, Purple “acknowledges that the FCC [has stated that Purple has] a debt amounting to $18,459,064, and has determined not to challenge the FCC’s position.” Under the agreement, the funds will be repaid to the National Exchange Carriers Association (NECA), which administers the government fund that pays for relay services for deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers. In return for this commitment, the FCC will instruct NECA to release payment to Purple for relay services provided in the month of December 2009, and will continue to reimburse for legitimate relay services provided by Purple month by month.

 DA 10-225 - Granted CSDVRS request for payment of VRS minutes containing incomplete call record data from December 2008 to April 2009. (Dkt No. 03-123 ). Action by: Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau by LETTER. (DA No. 10-225). CGB


DA 10-93 - The Enforcement Bureau has taken action against several companies for their failure to provide information that helps individuals with hearing disabilities fully utilize wireless phone services – allowing them to communicate effectively on
their wireless phones without excessive feedback and noise.

 FCC News Release - VRS Reform Workshop agenda - FCC ANNOUNCES AGENDA AND PANELISTS FOR WORKSHOP ON VRS REFORM TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 2009.

DA 09-2556 - FCC’s PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SETS TIMETABLE IN MOTION FOR COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM THAT WILL DELIVER ALERTS TO MOBILE DEVICES, PS Docket No. 07-287

Washington D.C. – The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) of the Federal Communications Commission today initiated the 28-month period during which participating Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers must develop, test and deploy the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS). This period was established by the Commission in 2008 and developed pursuant to the WARN Act. The CMAS is a voluntary service through which CMS providers that elect to do so may deliver timely and accurate emergency alerts and warnings to the public over cell phones and other mobile devices. PSHSB is taking this action as required by section 10.11 of the Commission’s rules, which states that participating CMS providers must begin to develop and test the CMAS no later than 10 months from the date that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes available design specifications for the Government Interface that will allow FEMA to deliver alerts to participating CMS providers. The end of that development and testing period will trigger an implementation and deployment period, not exceeding 18 months, culminating in the availability of the CMAS to the public.

 

 FCC News Release - FCC ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP ON VRS REFORM TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 2009;  The Federal Communications Commission today announces it will hold a workshop on December 17, 2009, as part of its comprehensive review of the Video Relay Service (VRS) program, to ensure that the program’s underlying structure fosters the efficient, effective, and lawful provision of VRS. This workshop is open to the public and is intended to gather data and information on these key areas:

1) The most efficient way to deliver VRS, particularly whether the service should remain a competitive service or be provided via competitive bidding;

2) A fair, efficient, and transparent compensation methodology; and,

3) Mechanisms for combating waste, fraud and abuse, addressing service rules, and addressing technical matters such as interoperability, ten-digit numbering, and emergency call handling. The Commission will provide additional details about the workshop as it approaches.

December 3, 2009 Rosemary Kimball 202-418-0511;E-mail: rosemary.kimball@fcc.gov

FCC News Release - FCC CHIEF OF STAFF PRAISES DECISIVE ACTION TO PROSECUTE FRAUD IN VRS PROGRAM - Twenty-six people were charged today with engaging in a scheme to steal more than $50 million from the Video Relay Service (VRS) program. VRS is an online translation service that allows people with hearing disabilities to communicate through the use of interpreters and Web cameras, at no cost to the user. The VRS program reimburses companies that provide this service, and is funded by fees assessed by telecommunications providers to telephone customers. The arrests were announced by Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Washington Field Office Joseph Persichini, Jr., Deputy Chief Postal Inspector Zane Hill, and FCC Chief of Staff Edward Lazarus, at a press conference Thursday.

DA 09-2369 - Released: November 2, 2009,COMMENT SOUGHT ON PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES RELATED TO BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT IN RURAL AND TRIBAL AREAS AND BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS TO AND FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

NBP Public Notice # 14,PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED,GN Docket Nos. 09-47, 09-51, 09-137,Comment Date: December 1, 2009

In the course of the Commission’s development of a National Broadband Plan, the Commission has invited comment on the role of broadband in public safety. However, we recognize—and some commenters note—that broadband may face different challenges and serve different needs in more rural and tribal areas than in other parts of the country. Accordingly, we seek targeted comment regarding broadband deployment for public safety in rural and tribal areas. In addition, we recognize that promoting broadband accessibility for persons with disabilities involves unique considerations, and we therefore seek targeted comment regarding public safety broadband communications to and from persons with disabilities.

 DA 09-29443A1, FCC ANNOUNCES PARTICIPANTS FOR NOV. 6 FIELD HEARING ON BROADBAND ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Hearing Location at Gallaudet University Changed to Kellogg Conference Center

Two distinguished panels of experts will participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s Nov. 6 hearing at Gallaudet University on broadband access for people with disabilities. The two panels will discuss broadband experiences, barriers, opportunities and solutions for people with disabilities. Commissioner Michael Copps will host the hearing.

Among those on the first panel will be Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, who is the National Association of the Deaf’s spokesperson for accessible broadband services and Internet media. Matlin won the Academy Award for her role in the movie “Children of a Lesser God,” in which she played a deaf woman working at a school for the deaf and hard of hearing in New England.

FCC News Release - TWO PANELS SLATED FOR NOV. 6 FIELD HEARING ON BROADBAND ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,Further Details on Agenda, Location Available

On November 6, 2009, the Federal Communications Commission will hold a field hearing at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. on disabilities access issues as part of its effort to gather information from experts and consumers for the development of a National Broadband Plan. Commissioner Michael Copps will host the hearing, and the public is encouraged to attend and participate. The details are as follows:

LOCATION: Gallaudet University,Jordan Student Academic Center, Multipurpose Room,800 Florida Ave. NE, ashington, D.C. 20002

SCHEDULE:

Friday, November 6, 2009

9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m.: Technology Demonstrations

9:30 a.m.: Panel One –Broadband Access for People with Disabilities: Experiences, Opportunities and Barriers

11:00 a.m.: Panel Two – Broadband Access for People with Disabilities: Solutions and Recommendations

The November 6 hearing on disability access issues is one of several field hearings and staff workshops that the FCC is conducting to promote dialogue between the FCC and the public on the development of a National Broadband Plan. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 directed the FCC to submit a National Broadband Plan to Congress by February 17, 2010 that addresses broadband deployment, adoption, affordability, and the use of broadband to advance solutions to various national priorities.

DA 09-2261 - CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU REMINDS VRS AND IP RELAY SERVICE PROVIDERS OF THEIR OUTREACH OBLIGATIONS AND CLARIFIES THEIR CALL HANDLING OBLIGATIONS FOR UNREGISTERED USERS AFTER THE NOVEMBER 12, 2009, TEN-DIGIT NUMBERING REGISTRATION DEADLINE. (DA No. 09-2261). (Dkt No 03-123 05-196 ). CGB . Contact: Thomas Chandler at (202) 418-1475, email: Thomas.Chandler@fcc.gov, TTY: (202) 418-0597
 

FCC ANNOUNCES FIELD HEARING ON BROADBAND ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES -Commissioner Copps to Host Hearing at Gallaudet University

The Federal Communications Commission has scheduled a field hearing at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. on November 6, 2009 on disabilities access issues as part of its effort to gather information from experts and consumers for the development of a National Broadband Plan. Commissioner Michael Copps will host the hearing, and the public is encouraged to attend and participate.

The field hearing on disability access issues is one of several field hearings and staff workshops that the FCC is conducting to promote dialogue between the FCC and the public on the development of a National Broadband Plan. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 directed the FCC to submit a National Broadband Plan to Congress by February 17, 2010 that addresses broadband deployment, adoption, affordability, and the use of broadband to advance solutions to various national priorities. The hearing will provide an opportunity for discussion of the many ways people with disabilities are affected by broadband deployment and adoption from panelists and the public. For the full list of Commission workshops, please see: http://www.broadband.gov/workshops.html. In addition, join the discussion about broadband access for people with disabilities at the Disabilities Access section of the FCC’s blog at http://blog.broadband.gov/

 

DA 09-2097 - On June 26, 2009, Qwest Wireless filed a petition for waiver of the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund contribution requirement contained in the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. §64.604(c)(5)(iii). Specifically, Qwest Wireless seeks a waiver of the relevant contribution rule so that it would not contribute to the Interstate TRS Fund in the funding year beginning July 1, 2009. Qwest Wireless states that it is exiting the telecommunications business and will discontinue service on October 31, 2009. Qwest Wireless further states that it is seeking this waiver “so that its contributions to the TRS Fund in calendar year 2009 are better aligned with the recovery of TRS costs from its current customers.

Comments Due: 11/13/2009. Reply Comments Due: 10/21/2009.

 

 

DA 09-2080 - COMMENT SOUGHT ON BROADBAND ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WORKSHOP II: BARRIERS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. (DA No. 09-2080). (Dkt No 09-137 09-47 09-51 ) NBP Public Notice #4. Comments Due: 10/06/2009. WCB . Contact: Elizabeth Lyle at (202) 418-1776
 

FCC Public Notice -9-8-09, REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) announces information regarding informal consumer complaints processed by the Disability Rights Office (DRO) during the first quarter of the calendar year 2009. DRO processes informal complaints in the following five categories: (1) access to telecommunications services and equipment (Section 255) (47 U.S.C § 255), (2) telecommunications relay services (TRS) (47 U.S.C § 225), (3) closed captioning (47 C.F.R. § 79.1), (4) accessibility of video programming providing emergency information (47 C.F.R. § 79.2), (5) and hearing aid compatibility (47 U.S.C. § 610).

For the first quarter of 2009 (January 01, 2009 through March 31, 2009), DRO received the following number of informal complaints, by subject matter, implicating the Commission’s disability access rules: 22 informal complaints raised Section 255 issues; 60 informal complaints raised TRS issues; 142 informal complaints raised closed captioning issues; 2 informal complaints raised accessibility of video programming providing emergency information issues; and no informal complaints (zero) raised hearing aid compatibility issues.

 

DA 09-2014 - Released September 3, 2009.  REMINDER REGARDING VIDEO PROGRAMMING DISTRIBUTORS’ OBLIGATION TO MAKE EMERGENCY INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH HEARING OR VISION DISABILITIES

In light of the present hurricane season, as well as the Southern California wildfires, the Commission issues this Public Notice to remind video programming distributors – including broadcasters, cable operators, satellite television services, and “any other distributor of video programming for residential reception that delivers such programming directly to the home” – of their obligation to make emergency information accessible to persons with hearing and vision disabilities in accordance with section 79.2 of the Commission’s rules. Under section 79.2, emergency information encompasses “critical details” regarding the emergency and how to respond to the emergency. This Public Notice also provides information for consumers regarding the process for filing complaints alleging violations of this requirement.

 

 

 

FCC 09-68 - Released August 28, 2009.  The FCC seeks comment on whether there are opportunities to protect and empower American consumers by ensuring sufficient access to relevant information about communications services.. (Dkt No. 09-158 ). Action by: The Commission.

Comments Due: 10/13/2009. Reply Comments Due: 10/28/2009. Adopted: 08/27/2009 by NOI. (FCC No. 09-68).

See paragraphs 52-55 asking for comment on disability issues.

DA 09-1789 - Released August 11, 2009. On April 13, 2009, Sorenson Communications, Inc. (Sorenson) filed a petition for declaratory ruling or limited waiver regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s (Commission’s) rule that every default provider of Internet-Protocol (IP) Relay service and video relay service (VRS) provide its users a geographically appropriate North American Numbering Plan (NANP) telephone number. Sorenson claims its numbering partner is unable to obtain telephone numbers in every rate center and therefore, Sorenson is unable to provide its users that live in those unserved rate centers a geographically appropriate number. Sorenson further argues that it is not “economically or operationally feasible” for itself or any other IP Relay or VRS provider to obtain telephone numbers in every rate center. 

Comments: August 26, 2009, Reply Comments: September 10, 2009
 

 

 

DA 09-1787 - Released August 11, 2009.  In this Public Notice, the FCC clarifies the use of toll free numbers for Internet-based TRS under the Second Internet-based TRS Order. In the Second Internet-based TRS Order, the FCC concluded that “Internet-based TRS users should transition away from the exclusive use of toll free numbers” and required all Internet-based TRS users to obtain “ten-digit geographically appropriate numbers, in accordance with our numbering system.” They further concluded that after June 30, 2009, now extended to November 12, 2009, an “Internet-based TRS user may retain a current toll free number or obtain a new toll free number so long as that toll free number is directed to the ten-digit, geographically appropriate number.” They now clarify that the requirement that an Internet-based TRS user’s “toll free number be directed to the ten-digit, geographically appropriate number” means that a user’s toll free number must be directed to the user’s ten-digit geographic number in the Service Management System (SMS)/800 database, and not in the Internet-based TRS numbering directory. Thus, as of November 12, 2009, any toll free number retained or acquired by Internet-based TRS users must be directed to their ten-digit geographic number in the SMS/800 database.

 

DA 09-1436 - Released June 26, 2009, The FCC seeks to refresh the record on a Petition for Rulemaking (Petition) filed by various consumer groups in 2005 requesting that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to make Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CTS) a mandatory form of telecommunications relay service (TRS). On June 10, 2009, some of the parties to the original Petition filed a supplement reiterating their request for rulemaking to make CTS a mandatory service. We also seek comment on that filing.  Comments Due: 07/27/2009. Reply Comments Due: 08/10/2009. CGB . Contact: Thomas Chandler at (202) 418-1475, email: Thomas.Chandler@fcc.gov, TTY:(202) 418-0597

DA 09-1318 - Released: June 12, 2009, The Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau reminds states and interstate telecommunications relay services (TRS) providers that they must submit their annual consumer complaint log summaries for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2009, on or before Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

DA 09-1287 - By this Public Notice, the Commission appoints the National Consumers League, represented by Ms. Debra R. Berlyn, to its twenty-eight member Consumer Advisory Committee. Of this number, twelve (12) members represent interests of consumers, minorities, and low income communities; five (5) members represent disabilities communities; six (6) members represent the interest of Tribal, state and local governments, and, five (5) members are industry representatives. The Committee’s slate is designed to be representative of the Commission’s many constituencies, and the diversity selected will provide a balanced point of view as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This appointment is effective immediately and shall terminate November 17, 2010, or when the Committee is terminated, whichever is earlier.

 

 

News Release, 4/28/09 - The FCC has produced a video in American Sign Language to explain the new ten-digit numbering requirements and emergency call handling procedures for Internet-based telecommunications relay services. Contact Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511,



Rulemaking Public Notice, 4/27/09 - FCC is accepting comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by CSDVRS, Snap Telecommunications, Sprint Nextel, and Viable, Inc. The petition asks the FCC to eliminate its mandate that video relay service providers enable the porting of video customer premises equipment from one default provider to another. Oppositions due May 15.

DA 09-870 - PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR FILING OF OPPPOSITIONS TO PETITION FOR PARTIAL RECONSIDERATION AND LIMITED WAIVER, AND PETITION FOR PARTIAL RECONSIDERATION, CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF TEN-DIGIT TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND E911 REQUIREMENTS FORINTERNET- BASED TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS)

On January 29, 2009, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. and five consumer organizations (TDI Coalition), and GoAmerica, Inc. (GoAmerica), each filed a petition for partial reconsideration of the Commission's Second Internet-based TRS Order. In that order, the Commission concluded, in part, that "only individuals with a hearing or speech disability will be eligible to obtain ten-digit telephone numbers under the numbering system adopted in the Internet-based TRS Order." To this end, the Commission also required providers to verify that persons receiving ten-digit numbers "have a medically recognized hearing or speech disability necessitating their use of TRS" through a self-certification process. CG DOCKET NO. 03-123, WC DOCKET NO. 05-196
Oppositions Due: 15 days after date of publication in the Federal Register, Replies Due: 25 days after date of publication in the Federal Register

FCC 09-31 - 04-08-09, This Notice of Inquiry seeks comment to inform the development of a national broadband plan for our country. Its focus is to enable the build-out and utilization of high-speed broadband infrastructure. But "infrastructure" barely hints at the importance of what we are undertaking. Highspeed ubiquitous broadband can help to restore America's economic well-being and open the doors of opportunity for more Americans, no matter who they are, where they live, or the particular circumstances of their lives. It is technology that intersects with just about every great challenge facing our nation. GN Docket No. 09-51,Comment Date: June 8, 2009, Reply Comment Date: July 7, 2009.

DA 09-675 - 03/25/09, On January 23, 2009, GoAmerica, Inc. filed a petition for rulemaking to amend Section 64.606(a)(2) of theFCC's rules pertaining to the certification of IP TRS providers. GoAmerica requests theFCC amend its rules (1) to prohibit the practice of providing "white label" services by uncertified entities receiving compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund through certified providers, and (2) to require applicants for Internet-based TRS certification to demonstrate sufficient resources and capabilities to provide an Internet-based TRS service. GoAmerica contends that amending the rule is necessary to preserve the integrity of the TRS program and to maintain the quality of Internet-based TRS service. RULEMAKING NO. RM - 11512, CG DOCKET NO. 03-123. Comments Due: 30 days after release of Public Notice, Reply Comments Due: 45 days after release of Public Notice.

DA 09-12 - 01-07-09, On February 28, 2008, American Network filed an application for certification as a provider of IP Relay and VRS eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fundpursuant to the provider certification rules. On May 23, 2008, American Network submitted an amendment to its application to also seek certification as a provider of IP CTS. American Network's application is granted, subject to the conditions noted below...

DA 08-2567 - 11-25-08, On June 24, 2008, theFCC released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196 (Internet-based TRS Order) in which theFCC adopted a system to assign users of IP TRS, specifically VRS, and IP Relay, ten-digit numbers linked to the North American Numbering Plan.
The FCC stated that certain rules adopted in the Internet-based TRS Order, subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for new information collection requirements, shall become effective after theFCC publishes a notice in the Federal Register announcing such approval and the relevant effective date. A summary of the Internet-based TRS Order was published in the Federal Register on July 18, 2008. OMB approved the information collections on November 14, 2008. Accordingly, the effective date of the rules adopted in the Internet-based TRS Order, subject to OMB approval for new information collection requirements, is November 24, 2008.

 

DA 08-2514 - 11/14/08, FCC certifies GoAmerica as provider of IP CTS eligible for compensation from the federal TRS fund.

 

DA 08-2255 - 10/08/08, PLEADING CYCLE ESTABLISHED FOR COMMENTS ON PETITION OF SORENSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR LIMITED WAIVER - On September 30, 2008, Sorenson filed a petition for limited waiver of theFCC's prohibition on the use of "proxy" and "alias" numbers set forth in the June 24, 2008 Internet-based TRS Order. Sorenson argues that the limited waiver of the Commission's prohibition is necessary to minimize any disruption to users of VRS as they transition to ten-digit, North American Number Plan (NANP) telephone numbers. Specifically, Sorenson seeks to allow its users to continue to receive calls dialed using proxy or alias numbers for a period of one year after the user has received a ten-digit, NANP telephone number. CG DOCKET NO. 03-123, WC DOCKET NO. 05-196, Comments: October 15, 2008, Reply Comments: October 21, 2008.

DA 08-2130 - 9/22/08, In this Public Notice,the FCC modifies the filing timeframes in which VRS and IP Relay providers requesting compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund must submit their initial filing for costs associated with implementing the requirements of the June 24, 2008, Numbering Order. Specifically, VRS and IP Relay providers must submit their initial filings by January 30, 2009, for the period of June 24, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Further, VRS and IP Relay providers subsequently must submit costs 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, as set forth in more detail below, for costs incurred during the preceding quarter.

DA 08-1788 - 07/29/2008. Fcc releases request for quotation for contractor to build and operate centralized database for internet based TRS numbering system. On June 24, 2008, theFCC released a Report and Order adopting a system for assigning North American Number Plan (NANP) ten-digit telephone numbers to Internet-based TRS users. In this Order, theFCC determined that a neutral third-party administrator will build, maintain, and operate a centralized numbering directory mechanism to map the NANP telephone numbers assigned to Internet-based TRS users to an appropriate Internet address (or other appropriate endpoint identifier).  

 

DA 08-1673 - 07/17/2008. Notice is hereby given that the applications for certification of TRS programs of the states listed in this Order have been granted, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 47 U.S.C. § 225(f)(2), and section 64.606(b) of the Commission's rules.
 

DA 08-1589 - 07/03/2008. The FCC has received requests for guidance concerning the transferability of Commission certification of Internet-based TRS providers as eligible for compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund (Fund), pursuant to the provider certification rules contained in section 64.605 of the Commission's rules. We clarify that such certification is not transferable. Therefore, in the event that an entity not certified pursuant to section 64.605 purchases, acquires, or merges with another TRS provider, the acquiring or surviving provider must be certified under section 64.605 (or otherwise eligible for compensation from the Fund) before it can receive payments from the Fund. On the other hand, if an entity that is certified pursuant to section 64.605 purchases, acquires, or merges with another TRS provider, the acquiring or surviving provider need only notify the Commission of the change in its TRS program and provision of service within 60 days pursuant to section 64.605(f)(2).
 

DA 08-1483 - 6/25/2008. On June 24, 2008, theFCC released a Report and Order adopting a system for assigning ten-digit telephone numbers to IP TRS users. In this Order, the FCC determined that a centralized numbering directory mechanism will be employed to map the NANP telephone numbers assigned to IP TRS users to an appropriate Internet address (or other appropriate endpoint identifier). TheFCC further determined that a neutral third-party administrator will build, maintain, and operate the central database. As set forth in the Order, the neutral database administrator must be selected, and must construct the database, work with industry to populate the database, test the functionality of the database, and be prepared to support ten-digit numbers for Internet-based TRS users no later than December 31, 2008.
 

DA 08-1331 - 06/05/2008. The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau reminds public mobile service providers and digital wireless handset manufacturers of their obligation, effective June 6, 2008, to designate an agent for service of informal complaints received by the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission"), as well as notices, inquiries, and orders relating to hearing aid compatibility.
 

DA 08-1320 - 06/04/2008. Announcement of next meeting date and agenda of consumer advisory committee. "The Committee will also consider recommendations regarding broadband/universal service, relay services and the provision of auditory access to televised programming containing emergency information."
 

DA 08-1087 - 5-7-08. The FCC seeks comment on seven petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's recent Memorandum Opinion and Order addressing requests to extend the September 18, 2006 deadline to provide handsets that meet the Commission's hearing aid compatibility standard for inductive coupling. Each of these petitions seeks reconsideration of that portion of the Memorandum Opinion and Order in which the Commission denied the particular petitioner's request for extension of the deadline. Specifically, the following reconsideration petitions were filed: (1) a joint petition from CTC Telecom, Inc., Blanca Telephone Company, and Farmers Cellular Telephone, Inc., submitted on March 27, 2008; (2) a petition from Iowa Wireless Services, LLC dba iwireless, on behalf of itself and 37 related licensees, submitted on March 27, 2008; (3) a petition from IT&E Overseas, Inc., submitted on March 28, 2008; (4) a petition from North Dakota Network Co., submitted on March 27, 2008; (5) a joint petition from SLO Cellular, Inc. dba Cellular One of San Luis Obispo, and Entertainment Unlimited, submitted on March 28, 2008; (6) a petition from South Slope Cooperative Telephone Co., Inc. dba South Slope Wireless, submitted on March 27, 2008; and (7) a petition from Uintah Basin Electronic Telecommunications dba UBET Wireless, submitted on March 28, 2008. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau invites the public to comment on these petitions for reconsideration. Interested parties may file comments no later than May 22, 2008. Reply comments are due June 2, 2008. All filings should refer to WT Docket No. 01-309.
 

DA 08-1055 - 05/02/2008. NECA proposes per minute compensation rates based on the 2007 TRS Rate Methodology Order. These calculations result in the following proposed rates: $1.5938 for interstate traditional TRS; $2.7248 for interstate STS; $1.6569 for interstate CTS and interstate and intrastate IP CTS; $1.2865 for interstate and intrastate IP Relay;6 and tiered rates of $6.7362 for the first 50,000 monthly minutes, $6.4675 for monthly minutes between 50,001 and 500,000, and $6.2685 for minutes above 500,000 for interstate and intrastate VRS. CG Docket No. 03-123 Comments due May 16, 2008; Reply Comments due May 23, 2008
 

DA 08-60- 1/10/08 Applications for Certification as Certified State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs Filed; Pleading Cycle Established for Comment on Applications. Docket No. 03-123; DA No. 08-60.Comments Due: February 11, 2008. Reply Comments Due: February 26, 2008.

DA 07-4924- 12/07/07 Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Clarification Concerning the Provision of Deaf Blind Relay Service (DBRS).

DA 07-3996- 09/21/07 Notice of Certification of CSDVRS, LLC as a Provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible fo Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. (DA No. 07-3996, Dkt No 03-123)

DA 07-3998- 09/21/07 Notice of Certification of Hawk Relay, LLC as a Provider of Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay) and Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible fo Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. (Dkt No 03-123)

DA 07-3512- 8/3/07 Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding Video Relay Service (VRS) Provider Employment Contracts with VRS Communications Assistants (CAs). (Docket No. 03-123)Comments due: September 4, 2007. Reply comments due: September 19, 2007.

DA 07-2761- 6/22/07 Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds States that Current Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Certification will expire on July 26, 2008, and provides a timeline for seeking recertification. (Docket No. 03-123)

DA 07-2762- Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is due Monday, July 2, 2007, and that they have an ongoing obligation to report contact information and substantive changes in their TRS Programs. (Docket No. 03-123)

DA 07-2006- 5/4/07 FCC Alerts Public and Merchants of Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases Through Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service, a Form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS).

DA 07-1978- 5/2/07 National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the July 2007 through June 2008 Fund Year. Docket No. 03-123Comments Due: 5/16/2007. Reply Comments Due: 5/23/07.

DA 07-1374- 3/22/07 Dismissal of Snap Telecommunications, Inc.'s Request for Limited Waiver of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Interoperability Requirements. Docket No. 03-123

DA 06-2578- 12/22/06 Notice of Certification of Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay) and Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. Docket No. 03-123

DA 06-2386- 11/28/06 Dismissal of Petition for Clarification Concerning Provision of American Sign Language (ASL) to Spanish Video Relay Service (VRS). (Docket No. 03-123)

DA 06-1506- 07/25/06 The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs and Interstate TRS Providers of Their Obligations Regarding Contact Information and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program. CG Docket No. 03-123

DA 06-1243- 06/09/06 Notice of Certification of Healing Telecom, LLC as a Provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. (CG Docket No. 03-123)

DA 06-1244- 06/09/06 Notice of Certification of GoAmerica, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay) and Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications. Docket #03-123

DA 06-1175- 05/31/06 Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds States and Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints Concerning TRS is due Monday, July 3, 2006. Docket #03-123

DA 06-1031- 05/12/06 National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the July 2006 Through June 2007 Fund Year. CG Docket No. 03-123.

FCC 06-67- 05/08/06 Notice of Certification of SNAP Telecommunications, Inc. as a Provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Service (TRS) Fund. CG Docket No. 03-123

FCC 06-67 Erratum- Erratum Released 5/9/06

 

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