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switched to IP-based networks and from
copper to wireless and fiber
infrastructure, have affected the quality
and utility of TTY technology,
prompting discussions on transitioning
to an alternative advanced
communications technology for text
communications. Accordingly, on
December 16, 2016, the Commission
released Transition from TTY to RealTime Text Technology, Report and
Order, document FCC 16–169, 82 FR
7699, January 23, 2017, amending its
rules that govern the obligations of
wireless service providers and
manufacturers to support TTY
technology to permit such providers and
manufacturers to provide support for
real-time text (RTT) over wireless IPbased networks to facilitate an effective
and seamless transition to RTT in lieu
of continuing to support TTY
technology.
In document FCC 16–169, the
Commission adopted measures
requiring the following:
(a) Each wireless provider and
manufacturer that voluntarily
transitions from TTY technology to RTT
over wireless IP-based networks and
services is encouraged to develop
consumer and education efforts that
include (1) the development and
dissemination of educational materials
that contain information pertinent to the
nature, purpose, and timelines of the
RTT transition; (2) internet postings, in
an accessible format, of information
about the TTY to RTT transition on the
websites of covered entities; (3) the
creation of a telephone hotline and an
online interactive and accessible service
that can answer consumer questions
about RTT; and (4) appropriate training
of staff to effectively respond to
consumer questions. All consumer
outreach and education should be
provided in accessible formats
including, but not limited to, large print,
Braille, videos in American Sign
Language and that are captioned and
video described, emails to consumers
who have opted to receive notices in
this manner, and printed materials.
Service providers and manufacturers are
also encouraged to coordinate with
consumer, public safety, and industry
stakeholders to develop and distribute
education and outreach materials. The
information will inform consumers of
alternative accessible technology
available to replace TTY technology that
may no longer be available to the
consumer through their provider or on
their device.
(b) Each wireless provider that
requested or will request and receive a
waiver of the requirement to support
TTY technology over wireless IP-based
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networks and services must apprise its
customers, through effective and
accessible channels of communication,
that (1) until TTY is sunset, TTY
technology will not be supported for
calls to 911 services over IP-based
wireless services, and (2) there are
alternative PSTN-based and IP-based
accessibility solutions for people with
disabilities to reach 911 services. These
notices must be developed in
coordination with public safety
answering points (PSAPs) and national
consumer organizations, and include a
listing of text-based alternatives to 911,
including, but not limited to, TTY
capability over the PSTN, various forms
of PSTN-based and IP-based TRS, and
text-to-911 (where available). The
notices will inform consumers on the
loss of the use of TTY for completing
911 calls over the provider’s network
and alert them to alternatives service for
which TTY may be used.
(c) Once every six months, each
wireless provider that requests and
receives a waiver of the requirement to
support TTY technology must file a
report with the Commission and inform
its customers regarding its progress
toward and the status of the availability
of new IP-based accessibility solutions.
Such reports must include (1)
information on the interoperability of
the provider’s selected accessibility
solution with the technologies deployed
or to be deployed by other carriers and
service providers, (2) the backward
compatibility of such solution with
TTYs, (3) a showing of the provider’s
efforts to ensure delivery of 911 calls to
the appropriate PSAP, (4) a description
of any obstacles incurred towards
achieving interoperability and steps
taken to overcome such obstacles, and
(5) an estimated timetable for the
deployment of accessibility solutions.
The information will inform consumers
of the progress towards the availability
of alternative accessible means to
replace TTY, and the Commission will
be able to evaluate the reports to
determine if any changes to the waivers
are warranted or of any impediments to
progress that it may be in a position to
resolve.
Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
OFFICE
Request for Medicaid and CHIP
Payment and Access Commission
(MACPAC) Nominations
AGENCY:
Government Accountability
Office.
Request for letters of
nomination and resumes.
ACTION:
The Children’s Health
Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
of 2009 (CHIPRA) established MACPAC
to review Medicaid and CHIP access
and payment policies and to advise
Congress on issues affecting Medicaid
and CHIP. CHIPRA gave the Comptroller
General of the United States
responsibility for appointing MACPAC’s
members. The U.S. Government
Accountability Office (GAO) is now
accepting nominations for MACPAC
appointments that will be effective May
2024. Nominations should be sent to the
email address listed below.
Acknowledgement of receipt will be
provided within a week of submission.
DATES: Letters of nomination and
resumes should be submitted no later
than January 25, 2024, to ensure
adequate opportunity for review and
consideration of nominees prior to
appointment.
ADDRESSES: Submit letters of
nomination and resumes to
MACPACappointments@gao.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Corissa Kiyan-Fukumoto at (206) 287–
4808 or KiyanFukumotoC@gao.gov if
you do not receive an acknowledgment
or need additional information. For
general information, contact GAO’s
Office of Public Affairs, (202) 512–4800.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1396.
SUMMARY:
Gene L. Dodaro,
Comptroller General of the United States.
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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
Request for Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission
(MACPAC) Nominations
AGENCY: Government Accountability Office.
ACTION: Request for letters of nomination and resumes.
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SUMMARY: The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of
2009 (CHIPRA) established MACPAC to review Medicaid and CHIP access and
payment policies and to advise Congress on issues affecting Medicaid
and CHIP. CHIPRA gave the Comptroller General of the United States
responsibility for appointing MACPAC's members. The U.S. Government
Accountability Office (GAO) is now accepting nominations for MACPAC
appointments that will be effective May 2024. Nominations should be
sent to the email address listed below. Acknowledgement of receipt will
be provided within a week of submission.
DATES: Letters of nomination and resumes should be submitted no later
than January 25, 2024, to ensure adequate opportunity for review and
consideration of nominees prior to appointment.
ADDRESSES: Submit letters of nomination and resumes to
[email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corissa Kiyan-Fukumoto at (206) 287-
4808 or [email protected] if you do not receive an acknowledgment
or need additional information. For general information, contact GAO's
Office of Public Affairs, (202) 512-4800.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1396.
Gene L. Dodaro,
Comptroller General of the United States.
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