Telecommunications Relay Services Applications for State Certification and Renewal of Current Certification Accepted Until October 1, 2007, 39423-39424 [07-3480]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 137 / Wednesday, July 18, 2007 / Notices communities; five (5) represent disabilities communities; six (6) represent the interest of state, local, and Native American interests, and, six (6) represent industry interests. 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. All appointments are effective immediately and shall terminate November 17, 2008 or when the Committee is terminated, whichever is earlier. The roster as appointed by Chairman Kevin J. Martin is as follows: Ms. Debra Berlyn, representing the Digital Television Transition Coalition is hereby appointed as chairperson of the Committee. Other members by organization and primary representative name include: 1. AARP—Jo Reed 2. Alaska State Department of Law— Lew Craig 3. Alliance for Community Media— Gloria Tristani 4. Appalachian Regional Commission—Harry L. Roesch 5. Benton Foundation—Charles Benton 6. Cablevision—Dodie Tschirch 7. Call For Action—Shirley Rooker 8. Communication Service for the Deaf—Karen Peltz Strauss 9. Communications Workers of America—Jeffrey Rechenbach 10. Consumer Action—Ken McEldowney 11. Consumer Electronics Association—Julie Kearney 12. Consumer Federation of America—Paul Schlaver 13. Consumers Union—Gene Kimmelman 14. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network—Claude Stout 15. Digital Television Transition Coalition—Debra Berlyn, Chairperson 16. Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—Brandon Stephens 17. EchoStar Communications Corporation—Lori Kalani 18. Hawaii State Public Utilities Commission—John Cole 19. Hearing Loss Association of America—Janice Schacter 20. League of United Latin American Citizens—Eduardo Pena, Jr. 21. National Association of Broadcasters—John L. Sander 22. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners—Nixyvette Santini 23. National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates—Brenda Pennington VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:02 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 24. Northern VA Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons— Cheryl Heppner 25. Parents Television Council—Dan Isett 26. Southern Growth Policies Board— Jim Clinton 27. The Seeing Eye, Inc.—Jay Stiteley 28. Verizon Communications, Inc.— Richard T. Ellis Meeting Dates On August 10, 2007, the Committee will meet to address matters of internal business and organization, such as the establishment of working groups, and will consider various consumer issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission including the digital television transition. Meetings are open to the public and are broadcast on the Internet in Real Audio/Real Video format with captioning at www.fcc.gov/ cgb/cac. Members of the public may address the Committee or may send written comments to: Scott Marshall, Designated Federal Officer of the Committee, at the address indicated on the first page of this document. The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Meetings are sign language interpreted with real-time transcription and assistive listening devices available. Meeting agendas and handout materials are provided in accessible formats. 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 the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– 418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (TTY). Federal Communications Commission. Nicole McGinnis, Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. E7–13918 Filed 7–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CG Docket No. 03–123; DA 07–2761] Telecommunications Relay Services Applications for State Certification and Renewal of Current Certification Accepted Until October 1, 2007 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission announces that it will accept applications for the renewal of state telecommunications relay services PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39423 (TRS) program certification. The Commission’s rules provide that states may apply for a renewal of their certified state TRS program one year prior to the expiration of their current certification. DATES: TRS applications for state certifications and renewal certifications will be accepted beginning July 26, 2007, and are due on or before October 1, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit TRS State Certification applications identified by [CG Document No. 03–123], by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting electronic filings. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting electronic filings. • Parties who choose to file by paper should also submit their filings on diskette. These diskettes should be submitted, along with three paper copies, to: Pam Gregory, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 3–C417, Washington, DC 20554. Such submission should be on a 3.5 inch diskette formatted in an IBM compatible format using Word 2003 or a compatible software. The diskette should be accompanied by a cover letter and should be submitted in ‘‘read only’’ mode and must be clearly labeled with the state’s name, filing date and captioned ‘‘TRS Certification Application.’’ The label should also include the following phrase ‘‘Disk Copy—Not an Original’’. Each diskette should contain only one party’s pleadings, preferably in a single electronic file. In addition, electronic fillings must send diskette copies to the Commission’s duplicating contractor at Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–CB402, Washington, DC 20554. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone (202) 418–0539 or TTY: (202) 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting electronic filings and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Gregory, Consumer & Government Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418–2498 E:\FR\FM\18JYN1.SGM 18JYN1 pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 39424 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 137 / Wednesday, July 18, 2007 / Notices (voice), (202) 418–1169 (TTY) or e-mail: pam.gregory@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s document DA 07–2761, released June 22, 2007, in CG Docket No. 03–123. TRS State Certifications may be filed using: (1) The Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), (2) the Federal Government’s eRulemaking Portal, or (3) by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121, May 1, 1998. • Electronic Filers: Filings may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ cgb/ecfs/ or the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting electronic filings. • For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one electronic copy of the filing for each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number, which in this instance is CG Docket No. 03–123. Parties may also submit an electronic filing by Internet email. To get filing instructions, filers should send an e-mail to: ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following words in the body of the message, ‘‘get form <your email address>.’’ A sample form and directions will be sent in response. • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption in this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies of each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although the Commission continues to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • The Commission’s contractor will receive hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:02 Jul 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial mail sent by overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail should be addressed to: 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. A copy of document DA 07–2761 and any subsequently file documents in this matter will be available during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418–0270. Document DA 07–2761 and any subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor at their Web site, www.bcpiweb.com, or call (800) 378– 3160. TRS State Certification applications may also be found by searching on the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) at: https://www.fcc.gov.cgb/ecfs (insert CG Docket No. 03–123 into the Proceeding block). To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send and e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). Synopsis The Commission’s rules for the provision of TRS, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 47 U.S.C. 225 of the Communications Act, are codified at 47 CFR 64.601–605 of the Commission’s rules. Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(b) of the Commission’s rules, a state desiring certification of its TRS program must establish that: (1) The state program meets or exceeds all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in 47 CFR 64.604 of the Commission’s rules; (2) The state program makes available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the state program; and (3) Where a state program exceeds the mandatory minimum standards contained in § 64.604 of the Commission’s rules, the state establishes that its program in no way conflicts with federal law. Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(a) of the Commission’s rules, documentation must be submitted through the state’s office of the governor or other delegated executive office empowered to provide TRS. All documentation in support of PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the application must be submitted in narrative form, and must clearly describe the state program for implementing intrastate TRS, and the procedures and remedies for enforcing any requirements imposed by the state program. To the maximum extent possible, states should provide historical, statistical, and illustrative evidence demonstrating compliance with the Commission’s TRS rules. Upon receipt, the Commission will give public notice of state TRS certification applications and provide notification in the Federal Register, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(a) of the Commission’s rules. Interested parties will be invited to comment on each application within a period of time set by the Commission. In the event that a state’s application is opposed or incomplete, the Commission may contact the responsible state officer to seek further documentation. If it appears that a state program will not meet certification requirements, the Commission will send notice to the responsible state officer prior to July 26, 2008, giving the state an opportunity to demonstrate that it has taken, or will take measures to bring its program into compliance with the Commission rules by July 26, 2008. The Commission will act to approve the applications for certification of states that demonstrate compliance with all applicable requirements of the Commission’s rules on or before July 26, 2008. Approved certifications will be in effect for five (5) years until July 26, 2013 pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(c) of the Commission’s rules. In the event a state does not apply for certification, the Commission will contact common carriers providing voice transmission service in that state to ensure that TRS service meeting the Commission minimum operational, functional and technical standards is available within their service areas. See 47 U.S.C. 225(c) of the Communications Act. Federal Communications Commission. Nicole McGinnis, Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. 07–3480 Filed 7–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–M E:\FR\FM\18JYN1.SGM 18JYN1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[CG Docket No. 03-123; DA 07-2761]


Telecommunications Relay Services Applications for State 
Certification and Renewal of Current Certification Accepted Until 
October 1, 2007

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission announces that it will accept 
applications for the renewal of state telecommunications relay services 
(TRS) program certification. The Commission's rules provide that states 
may apply for a renewal of their certified state TRS program one year 
prior to the expiration of their current certification.

DATES: TRS applications for state certifications and renewal 
certifications will be accepted beginning July 26, 2007, and are due on 
or before October 1, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit TRS State Certification applications 
identified by [CG Document No. 03-123], by any of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting electronic filings.
     Federal Communications Commission's Web Site: https://
www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting 
electronic filings.
     Parties who choose to file by paper should also submit 
their filings on diskette. These diskettes should be submitted, along 
with three paper copies, to: Pam Gregory, Consumer & Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 3-
C417, Washington, DC 20554. Such submission should be on a 3.5 inch 
diskette formatted in an IBM compatible format using Word 2003 or a 
compatible software. The diskette should be accompanied by a cover 
letter and should be submitted in ``read only'' mode and must be 
clearly labeled with the state's name, filing date and captioned ``TRS 
Certification Application.'' The label should also include the 
following phrase ``Disk Copy--Not an Original''. Each diskette should 
contain only one party's pleadings, preferably in a single electronic 
file. In addition, electronic fillings must send diskette copies to the 
Commission's duplicating contractor at Portals II, 445 12th Street, 
SW., Room CY-CB402, Washington, DC 20554.
     People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request 
reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language 
interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone (202) 418-
0539 or TTY: (202) 418-0432.
    For detailed instructions for submitting electronic filings and 
additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Gregory, Consumer & Government 
Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418-2498

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(voice), (202) 418-1169 (TTY) or e-mail: pam.gregory@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's 
document DA 07-2761, released June 22, 2007, in CG Docket No. 03-123. 
TRS State Certifications may be filed using: (1) The Commission's 
Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), (2) the Federal Government's 
eRulemaking Portal, or (3) by filing paper copies. See Electronic 
Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121, May 1, 
1998.
     Electronic Filers: Filings may be filed electronically 
using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/ or the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Filers 
should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting 
electronic filings.
     For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers 
appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one 
electronic copy of the filing for each docket or rulemaking number 
referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers 
should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, 
and the applicable docket or rulemaking number, which in this instance 
is CG Docket No. 03-123. Parties may also submit an electronic filing 
by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions, filers should send an 
e-mail to: ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following words in the body of 
the message, ``get form .'' A sample form and 
directions will be sent in response.
     Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must 
file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one 
docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption in this proceeding, 
filers must submit two additional copies of each additional docket or 
rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, 
by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. 
Postal Service mail (although the Commission continues to experience 
delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be 
addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, 
Federal Communications Commission.
     The Commission's contractor will receive hand-delivered or 
messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 
Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing 
hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be 
held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be 
disposed of before entering the building.
     Commercial mail sent by overnight mail (other than U.S. 
Postal Service Express mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 
East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
     U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority 
mail should be addressed to: 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554.
    A copy of document DA 07-2761 and any subsequently file documents 
in this matter will be available during regular business hours at the 
FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-A257, 
Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0270. Document DA 07-2761 and any 
subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be purchased from 
the Commission's duplicating contractor at their Web site, 
www.bcpiweb.com, or call (800) 378-3160. TRS State Certification 
applications may also be found by searching on the Commission's 
Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) at: https://www.fcc.gov.cgb/ecfs 
(insert CG Docket No. 03-123 into the Proceeding block).
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send and e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).

Synopsis

    The Commission's rules for the provision of TRS, pursuant to Title 
IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 47 U.S.C. 225 of the 
Communications Act, are codified at 47 CFR 64.601-605 of the 
Commission's rules. Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(b) of the Commission's 
rules, a state desiring certification of its TRS program must establish 
that:
    (1) The state program meets or exceeds all operational, technical, 
and functional minimum standards contained in 47 CFR 64.604 of the 
Commission's rules;
    (2) The state program makes available adequate procedures and 
remedies for enforcing the state program; and
    (3) Where a state program exceeds the mandatory minimum standards 
contained in Sec.  64.604 of the Commission's rules, the state 
establishes that its program in no way conflicts with federal law.
    Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(a) of the Commission's rules, 
documentation must be submitted through the state's office of the 
governor or other delegated executive office empowered to provide TRS. 
All documentation in support of the application must be submitted in 
narrative form, and must clearly describe the state program for 
implementing intrastate TRS, and the procedures and remedies for 
enforcing any requirements imposed by the state program. To the maximum 
extent possible, states should provide historical, statistical, and 
illustrative evidence demonstrating compliance with the Commission's 
TRS rules.
    Upon receipt, the Commission will give public notice of state TRS 
certification applications and provide notification in the Federal 
Register, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(a) of the Commission's rules. 
Interested parties will be invited to comment on each application 
within a period of time set by the Commission. In the event that a 
state's application is opposed or incomplete, the Commission may 
contact the responsible state officer to seek further documentation. If 
it appears that a state program will not meet certification 
requirements, the Commission will send notice to the responsible state 
officer prior to July 26, 2008, giving the state an opportunity to 
demonstrate that it has taken, or will take measures to bring its 
program into compliance with the Commission rules by July 26, 2008.
    The Commission will act to approve the applications for 
certification of states that demonstrate compliance with all applicable 
requirements of the Commission's rules on or before July 26, 2008. 
Approved certifications will be in effect for five (5) years until July 
26, 2013 pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(c) of the Commission's rules.
    In the event a state does not apply for certification, the 
Commission will contact common carriers providing voice transmission 
service in that state to ensure that TRS service meeting the Commission 
minimum operational, functional and technical standards is available 
within their service areas. See 47 U.S.C. 225(c) of the Communications 
Act.

Federal Communications Commission.
Nicole McGinnis,
Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. 07-3480 Filed 7-17-07; 8:45 am]
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