Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities, 29210-29211 [E9-14473]

Download as PDF 29210 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 117 / Friday, June 19, 2009 / Notices the testing standards used to make the measurements that support any request for equipment authorization. (c) In addition, the referenced 47 CFR part 15 rules require that equipment manufacturers file information concerning the testing of TV receivers, which tune to UHF channels, to show that the UHF channels provide approximately the same degree of tuning accuracy with approximately the same expenditure of time and effort. The Commission or the accrediting body, e.g., EMC testing facility, use the information from these test sites and the supporting documentation, which accompany all requests for equipment authorization: (a) To ensure that the data are valid and that proper testing procedures are used; (b) To ensure that potential interference to radio communications is controlled; and (c) To investigate complaints of harmful interference or to verify the manufacturer’s compliance with 47 CFR 2.948 and 15.117(g)(2) of the Commission’s rules. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–14483 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CG Docket 03–123; DA 09–1318] Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission reminds telecommunications relay services (TRS) providers and state TRS administrators that they must submit their annual consumer complaint log summaries. In addition, the Commission reminds TRS providers and state administrators of their ongoing obligations to submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints and to notify the Commission of any substantive changes to their TRS programs. DATES: Complaint logs are due on or before July 1, 2009. ADDRESSES: State Complaint Log Summary filings must reference CG VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:25 Jun 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 Docket No. 03–123. Submissions may be filed using: (1) The Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or (2) by filing paper copies. • Electronic Filers: Submissions may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. • For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one electronic copy of the comments 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. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions, filers should send an email 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 of this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies for 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 we continue 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 envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial 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 must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding this PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Public Notice, contact Arlene Alexander, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office (202) 418–0581 (voice), (202) 418–0183 (TTY), or e-mail Arlene.Alexander@fcc.gov. This is a summary of the Commission’s document DA 09–1318. The full text of DA 09–1318 and subsequently filed documents in this matter 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. They may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor at Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554; the contractor’s Web site, https:// www.bcpiweb.com; or by calling (800) 378–3160. DA 09–1318 and subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be found by searching 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 an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). DA 09–1318 can also be downloaded in Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) at: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Synopsis The Commission reminds 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, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.604(c)(1) of the Commission’s rules. State TRS programs should report all complaints made to the state agency, as well as those made to the state’s TRS provider. TRS providers that provide interstate traditional TRS, interstate Speech-to-Speech (STS), interstate captioned telephone services (CTS), IP CTS, IP Relay, or Video Relay Service (VRS) are also required to submit complaint log summaries. Complaint log summaries shall include, at a minimum, the total number of interstate relay calls by type of TRS, the number of complaints received that allege a violation of the federal TRS mandatory minimum standards, the date of the complaint, the nature of the complaint, the date of its resolution, and an explanation of the resolution. E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 117 / Friday, June 19, 2009 / Notices In addition, TRS providers and state administrators are also reminded that, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.604(c)(2) of the Commission’s rules, they are required to submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints. The submission shall include the name and address of the state or provider person or office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries, and suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that office; the email address; and the physical address to which correspondence should be sent. Any changes in contact information for certified state TRS programs and/or interstate TRS providers should be sent to TRS_POC@fcc.gov. Finally, the Commission reminds TRS providers and state administrators that pursuant to 47 CFR 64.606(f)(1) of the Commission’s rules, they are required to notify the Commission of any substantive changes in their TRS programs within 60 days of when they occur, and must certify that the state TRS program continues to meet federal minimum standards after implementing the substantive change. Notices of substantive changes in TRS Programs must reference CG Docket No. 03–123. Federal Communications Commission. Suzanne M. Tetreault, Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. E9–14473 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Meeting; Sunshine Act AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: Federal Maritime Commission. TIME AND DATE: June 24, 2009—10 a.m. PLACE: 800 North Capitol Street, NW., First Floor Hearing Room, Washington, DC. STATUS: The meeting will be in Open Session. Matters To Be Considered CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Karen V. Gregory, Secretary, (202) 523– 5725. Karen V. Gregory, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–14575 Filed 6–17–09; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6730–01–P GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [OMB Control No. 3090–0284] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Data.gov Information Collection; OMB Control No. 3090–0284 AGENCY: General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Notice of a request for comments regarding a new information collection. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this document announces that GSA is planning to submit a request to replace an emergency Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting this ICR to OMB for review and approval, GSA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 18, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments regarding this collection of information to: datagov@gsa.gov or to Marion Royal at the information provided below. Please cite Data.gov Information Collection OMB Control No. 3090–0284 in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marion Royal, General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 1800 F Street, NW., Room 2018, Washington, DC 20405–0001; telephone number: 202– 208–4643; fax number: 202–501–6455; e-mail address: datagov@gsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Open Session What Information Is GSA Particularly Interested in? 1. Docket No. 02–15 Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility. 2. FMC Agreement No. 201201: Port of Seattle/Terminal Operator Agreement. 3. Marine Terminal Agreements Exemption at 46 CFR 535.308. 4. FY 2009 Budget Status Update. Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, GSA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:25 Jun 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29211 whether the information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, GSA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that GSA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What Should I Consider When I Prepare My Comments for GSA? You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments. 1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples. 2. Describe any assumptions that you used. 3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views. 4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide. 5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity. 6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES. 7. To ensure proper receipt by GSA, be sure to identify the ICR title on the first page of your response. You may also provide the Federal Register citation. What Information Collection Activity or ICR Does This Apply to? Title: Data.gov Information Collection. OMB Control Number: 3090–0284. Abstract: Data.gov is inspired by the President’s program for ‘‘Open Government’’ and ‘‘Transparency’’. In response to the President’s direction to improve the transparency of government, the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council has created a Web site/portal that will improve public access to a wide variety of U.S. Government data. Data.gov is a public-friendly website that provides descriptions of the Federal datasets, information on how to access the E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 117 (Friday, June 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29210-29211]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14473]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[CG Docket 03-123; DA 09-1318]


Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services 
for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission reminds telecommunications 
relay services (TRS) providers and state TRS administrators that they 
must submit their annual consumer complaint log summaries. In addition, 
the Commission reminds TRS providers and state administrators of their 
ongoing obligations to submit to the Commission a contact person or 
office for TRS consumer information and complaints and to notify the 
Commission of any substantive changes to their TRS programs.

DATES: Complaint logs are due on or before July 1, 2009.

ADDRESSES: State Complaint Log Summary filings must reference CG Docket 
No. 03-123. Submissions may be filed using: (1) The Commission's 
Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or (2) by filing paper copies.
     Electronic Filers: Submissions may be filed electronically 
using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. 
Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for 
submitting comments.
      For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers 
appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one 
electronic copy of the comments 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. Parties may also submit 
an electronic comment 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 of this proceeding, 
filers must submit two additional copies for 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 we continue 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 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 must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding this 
Public Notice, contact Arlene Alexander, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office (202) 418-0581 (voice), (202) 
418-0183 (TTY), or e-mail Arlene.Alexander@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's 
document DA 09-1318. The full text of DA 09-1318 and subsequently filed 
documents in this matter 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. They may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating 
contractor at Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, 
Washington, DC 20554; the contractor's Web site, https://www.bcpiweb.com; or by calling (800) 378-3160. DA 09-1318 and 
subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be found by 
searching 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 an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY). DA 09-
1318 can also be downloaded in Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) 
at: https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs.html.

Synopsis

    The Commission reminds 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, pursuant to 47 CFR 
64.604(c)(1) of the Commission's rules. State TRS programs should 
report all complaints made to the state agency, as well as those made 
to the state's TRS provider. TRS providers that provide interstate 
traditional TRS, interstate Speech-to-Speech (STS), interstate 
captioned telephone services (CTS), IP CTS, IP Relay, or Video Relay 
Service (VRS) are also required to submit complaint log summaries. 
Complaint log summaries shall include, at a minimum, the total number 
of interstate relay calls by type of TRS, the number of complaints 
received that allege a violation of the federal TRS mandatory minimum 
standards, the date of the complaint, the nature of the complaint, the 
date of its resolution, and an explanation of the resolution.

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    In addition, TRS providers and state administrators are also 
reminded that, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.604(c)(2) of the Commission's 
rules, they are required to submit to the Commission a contact person 
or office for TRS consumer information and complaints. The submission 
shall include the name and address of the state or provider person or 
office that receives complaints, grievances, inquiries, and 
suggestions; the voice, TTY, and fax numbers for that office; the email 
address; and the physical address to which correspondence should be 
sent. Any changes in contact information for certified state TRS 
programs and/or interstate TRS providers should be sent to TRS_POC@fcc.gov.
    Finally, the Commission reminds TRS providers and state 
administrators that pursuant to 47 CFR 64.606(f)(1) of the Commission's 
rules, they are required to notify the Commission of any substantive 
changes in their TRS programs within 60 days of when they occur, and 
must certify that the state TRS program continues to meet federal 
minimum standards after implementing the substantive change. Notices of 
substantive changes in TRS Programs must reference CG Docket No. 03-
123.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Suzanne M. Tetreault,
Acting Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. E9-14473 Filed 6-18-09; 8:45 am]
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