IP-Enabled Services; Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of The Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by The Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons with Disabilities; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities, 21251-21252 [E8-8596]

Download as PDF rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 77 / Monday, April 21, 2008 / Rules and Regulations III. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews This rule revokes or eliminates an existing regulatory requirement and does not contain any new or amended requirements. As such, the Agency has determined that this SNUR revocation will not have any adverse impacts, economic or otherwise. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of regulatory actions from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). This rule does not contain any information collections subject to approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Since this rule eliminates a reporting requirement, the Agency certifies pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), that this SNUR revocation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. For the same reasons, this action does not require any action under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Pub. L. 104–4). This rule has neither Federalism implications, because it will not have substantial direct effects on States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999), nor tribal implications, because it will not have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, as specified in Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (59 FR 22951, November 6, 2000). This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because this is not an economically significant regulatory action as defined under Executive Order 12866, and it does not address environmental health or safety risks disproportionately affecting children. It is not subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001), because this action is not expected to affect energy supply, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:19 Apr 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 distribution, or use. Because this action does not involve any technical standards, section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104– 113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note), does not apply to this action. This action does not involve special considerations of environmental justice related issues as required by Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). IV. Congressional Review Act The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. This rule is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 721 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: April 11, 2008. Charles M. Auer, Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Therefore, 40 CFR part 721 is amended as follows: I PART 721—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c). §§ 721.3850, 721.5718, 721.9785, and 721.9810 [Removed] 2. Remove §§ 721.3850, 721.5718, 721.9785, and 721.9810. I [FR Doc. E8–8559 Filed 4–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 21251 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 6 and 64 [WC Docket No. 04–36, CG Docket No. 03– 123, WT Docket No. 96–198 and CC Docket No. 92–105; FCC 07–110] IP-Enabled Services; Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of The Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by The Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons with Disabilities; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission amends it rules to remove notes contained in the Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons with Disabilities rules, and the Miscellaneous Rules Relating to Common Carriers. The notes indicated that the Commission would publish notice of the effective date of the rules after it obtained OMB approval. Since the Commission announced the effective date of the rules in the Federal Register, the notes are no longer applicable. DATES: Effective April 21, 2008. Lisa Boehley of the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–7395 (voice), (202) 418–0416 (TTY), or e-mail lisa.boehley@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 6, 2007, the Commission published final rules in the Federal Register at 72 FR 43546, which extended the disability access requirements that apply to telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers under section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to providers of ‘‘interconnected voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services,’’ as defined by the Commission, and to manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide those services. In addition, the Commission extended the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) requirements contained in its regulations to interconnected VoIP providers. This document amends § 6.11(a)–(b), 6.18(b), 6.19, 64.604(a)(5), FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\21APR1.SGM 21APR1 21252 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 77 / Monday, April 21, 2008 / Rules and Regulations 64.604(c)(1)–(c)(3), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(G), 64.604(c)(6)(v)(A)(3), 64.604(c)(6)(v)(G), 64.604(c)(7), and 64.606(b), by removing the notes contained in those rule sections as they appeared in the Federal Register. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 64 Individuals with disabilities, Telecommunications. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IPEnabled Service Providers AGENCY: For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission amends 47 CFR parts 6 and 64 as follows: I PART 6—ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 1. The authority citation for part 6 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151–154, 251, 255, and (303)(r). [Amended] 2. Section 6.11 is amended by removing the notes to paragraphs (a) and (b). I § 6.18 [Amended] 3. Section 6.18 is amended by removing the note to paragraph (b). I § 6.19 [Amended] 4. Section 6.19 is amended by removing the note to § 6.19. I PART 64—MISCELLANEOUS RULES RELATING TO COMMON CARRIERS 5. The authority citation for part 64 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 254(k); secs. 403(b)(2)(B), (c), Pub. L. 104–104, 110 Stat. 56. Interpret or apply 47 U.S.C. 201, 218, 222, 225, 226, 228, and 254(k) unless otherwise noted. § 64.604 [Amended] 6. Section 64.604 is amended by removing the notes to paragraphs (a)(5), (c)(1) through (c)(3), (c)(5)(iii)(C), (c)(5)(iii)(E), (c)(5)(iii)(G), (c)(6)(v)(A)(3), (c)(6)(v)(G), and (c)(7). rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES I § 64.606 [Amended] 7. Section 64.606 is amended by removing the note to paragraph (b). I [FR Doc. E8–8596 Filed 4–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:19 Apr 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 [CG Docket No. 03–123 and WC Docket No. 05–196; FCC 08–78] Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. Rule Changes § 6.11 47 CFR Part 64 SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission adopts emergency call handling requirements for Internetbased telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers. These measures will ensure that persons using Internet-based forms of TRS, i.e., Video Relay Service (VRS), Internet Protocol (IP) Relay, and IP captioned telephone relay service (IP CTS), can promptly access emergency services, pending adoption of a solution that will permit Internet-based TRS providers to immediately and automatically place the outbound leg of an emergency call to an appropriate public safety answering point (PSAP), designated statewide default answering point, or appropriate local emergency authority. DATES: Effective May 21, 2008. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Chandler, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office at (202) 418–1475 (voice), (202) 418–0597 (TTY), or e-mail at Thomas.Chandler@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IPEnabled Service Providers, Report and Order (VRS 911 Order), FCC 08–78, adopted March 11, 2008, and released March 19, 2008, in CG Docket No. 03– 123 and WC Docket No. 05–196. FCC 08–78 addresses issues arising from the Commission’s Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (VRS/IP Relay 911 NPRM), CG Docket No. 03–123, FCC 05–196, published at 71 FR 5221, February 1, 2006; Declaratory Ruling (IP CTS Declaratory Ruling), CG Docket No. 03–123, FCC 06–186, published at 72 FR PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 6960, February 14, 2007. The full text of FCC 08–78 and copies of any subsequently filed documents in this matter will be 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. FCC 08–78 and copies of subsequently filed documents in this matter also may be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor at Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554. Customers may contact the Commission’s duplicating contractor at its Web site www.bcpiweb.com or by calling 1–800–378–3160. 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 and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). FCC 08–78 can also be downloaded in Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) at: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs.html. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Analysis FCC 08–78 does not contain new or modified information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13. In addition, it does not contain any new or modified ‘‘information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees,’’ pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 106–198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). Synopsis Background 1. In the 2000 TRS Order, CC Docket No. 98–67, 15 FCC Rcd at 5182–84, paragraphs 99–102, published at 65 FR 38432, June 21, 2000 and 65 FR 38490, June 21, 2000, the Commission required TRS providers to direct emergency calls as quickly as possible to the correct PSAP by matching a caller’s phone number with the appropriate PSAP electronically. The Commission also required communications assistants (CAs) to pass along the caller’s telephone number to the PSAP orally, which would allow the PSAP to directly call back the calling party if the relay call became disconnected. 2. In 2003, the Commission again addressed the rules governing TRS access to emergency services. 2003 TRS Order, CC Docket No. 98–67, CG Docket No. 03–123, 18 FCC Rcd 12379, 12406– 09, paragraphs 40–46 (June 17, 2003), E:\FR\FM\21APR1.SGM 21APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 77 (Monday, April 21, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21251-21252]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 6 and 64

[WC Docket No. 04-36, CG Docket No. 03-123, WT Docket No. 96-198 and CC 
Docket No. 92-105; FCC 07-110]


IP-Enabled Services; Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) 
of The Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by The Telecommunications 
Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications 
Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons with Disabilities; 
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for 
Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission amends it rules to remove 
notes contained in the Access to Telecommunications Service, 
Telecommunications Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons 
with Disabilities rules, and the Miscellaneous Rules Relating to Common 
Carriers. The notes indicated that the Commission would publish notice 
of the effective date of the rules after it obtained OMB approval. 
Since the Commission announced the effective date of the rules in the 
Federal Register, the notes are no longer applicable.

DATES: Effective April 21, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Boehley of the Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-7395 (voice), (202) 418-0416 
(TTY), or e-mail lisa.boehley@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 6, 2007, the Commission published 
final rules in the Federal Register at 72 FR 43546, which extended the 
disability access requirements that apply to telecommunications service 
providers and equipment manufacturers under section 255 of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to providers of 
``interconnected voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services,'' as 
defined by the Commission, and to manufacturers of specially designed 
equipment used to provide those services. In addition, the Commission 
extended the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) requirements 
contained in its regulations to interconnected VoIP providers. This 
document amends Sec.  6.11(a)-(b), 6.18(b), 6.19, 64.604(a)(5),

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64.604(c)(1)-(c)(3), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(C), 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(E), 
64.604(c)(5)(iii)(G), 64.604(c)(6)(v)(A)(3), 64.604(c)(6)(v)(G), 
64.604(c)(7), and 64.606(b), by removing the notes contained in those 
rule sections as they appeared in the Federal Register.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 64

    Individuals with disabilities, Telecommunications.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.

Rule Changes

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications 
Commission amends 47 CFR parts 6 and 64 as follows:

PART 6--ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT BY PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITIES

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1. The authority citation for part 6 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-154, 251, 255, and (303)(r).


Sec.  6.11  [Amended]

0
2. Section 6.11 is amended by removing the notes to paragraphs (a) and 
(b).


Sec.  6.18  [Amended]

0
3. Section 6.18 is amended by removing the note to paragraph (b).


Sec.  6.19  [Amended]

0
4. Section 6.19 is amended by removing the note to Sec.  6.19.

PART 64--MISCELLANEOUS RULES RELATING TO COMMON CARRIERS

0
5. The authority citation for part 64 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 254(k); secs. 403(b)(2)(B), (c), Pub. 
L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. Interpret or apply 47 U.S.C. 201, 218, 
222, 225, 226, 228, and 254(k) unless otherwise noted.


Sec.  64.604  [Amended]

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6. Section 64.604 is amended by removing the notes to paragraphs 
(a)(5), (c)(1) through (c)(3), (c)(5)(iii)(C), (c)(5)(iii)(E), 
(c)(5)(iii)(G), (c)(6)(v)(A)(3), (c)(6)(v)(G), and (c)(7).


Sec.  64.606  [Amended]

0
7. Section 64.606 is amended by removing the note to paragraph (b).

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