[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30224-30225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-14693]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 98-1001; CC Docket No. 90-571]


Notice of Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Certification

Released: May 27, 1998.
    Notice is hereby given that the applications for certification of 
state Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) programs of the states 
listed below have been granted, subject to the condition described 
below, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 
1990, 47 U.S.C. 225(f)(2), and section 64.605(b) of the Commission's 
rules, 47 CFR 64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public 
Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for 
certification once review of those states' applications has been 
completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has 
determined that:
    (1) the TRS program of the listed states meet or exceed all 
operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in 
section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 64.604;
    (2) the TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate 
procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state 
program; and,
    (3) the TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with 
federal law.
    The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the 
intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states are labeled in a 
manner that promotes national understanding of TRS and does not offend 
the public, consistent with section 64.605(d) of the Commission's 
rules, 47 CFR 64.605(d).
    On May 14, 1998, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking that proposes ways to enhance the quality of existing 
telecommunications relay services

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(TRS) and expand those services for better use by individuals with 
speech disabilities. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-
to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech 
Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, FCC 98-90 (rel. May 20, 1998). 
Because the Commission may adopt changes to the rules governing relay 
programs, including state relay programs, the certification granted 
herein is conditioned on a demonstration of compliance with any new 
rules ultimately adopted by the Commission. The Commission will provide 
guidance to the states on demonstrating compliance with such rule 
changes.
    This certification, as conditioned herein, shall remain in effect 
for a five year period, beginning July 26, 1998, and ending July 25, 
2003, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(c). One year prior to the expiration of 
this certification, July 25, 2002, the states may apply for renewal of 
their TRS program certifications by filing documentation in accordance 
with the Commission's rules, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(a) and (b).
    Copies of certification letters are available for public inspection 
at the Commission's Common Carrier Bureau, Network Services Division, 
Room 235, 2000 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., Monday through 
Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (closed 12:30 to 1:30 PM) and the FCC 
Reference Center, Room 239, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 
daily, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

First Group of States Approved for Certification

    File No.: TRS-97-02.
    Applicant: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
    State of: Hawaii.

    File No.: TRS-97-05.
    Applicant: Oregon Public Utility Commission.
    State of: Oregon.

    File No.: TRS-97-08.
    Applicant: Tennessee Regulatory Authority.
    State of: Tennessee.

    File No.: TRS-97-11.
    Applicant: Kentucky Public Service Commission.
    State of: Kentucky.

    File No.: TRS-97-12.
    Applicant: Washington Department of Social and Health Services.
    State of: Washington.

    File No.: TRS-97-13.
    Applicant: Arizona Council for Hearing Impaired.
    State of: Arizona.

    File No.: TRS-97-14.
    Applicant: State of Delaware Public Service Commission.
    State of: Delaware.

    File No.: TRS-97-18.
    Applicant: South Carolina Budget and Control Board.
    State of: South Carolina.

    File No.: TRS-97-20.
    Applicant: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
    State of: New Jersey.

    File No.: TRS-97-21.
    Applicant: Department of Budget and Management.
    State of: Maryland.

    File No.: TRS-97-22.
    Applicant: Wyoming Department of Employment.
    State of: Wyoming.

    File No.: TRS-97-25.
    Applicant: Counsel for the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of 
Puerto Rico.
    Puerto Rico.

    File No.: TRS-97-26.
    Applicant: Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation.
    State of: Indiana.

    File No.: TRS-97-29.
    Applicant: Governor's Committee on Telecommunications Access 
Service.
    State of: Montana.

    File No.: TRS-97-30.
    Applicant: Vermont Department of Public Service.
    State of: Vermont.

    File No.: TRS-97-31.
    Applicant: Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
    State of: Idaho.

    File No.: TRS-97-32.
    Applicant: Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
    State of: Colorado.

    File No.: TRS-97-33.
    Applicant: Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation 
Services.
    State of: South Dakota.

    File No.: TRS-97-40.
    Applicant: Commission of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired.
    State of: Connecticut.

    File No.: TRS-97-41.
    Applicant: Louisiana Relay Administration Board.
    State of: Louisiana.

    File No.: TRS-97-42.
    Applicant: Nebraska Public Service Commission.
    State of: Nebraska.

    File No.: TRS-97-43.
    Applicant: California Public Utilities Commission.
    State of: California.

    File No.: TRS-97-46.
    Applicant: New York State Department of Public Service.
    State of: New York.

    File No.: TRS-97-47.
    Applicant: District of Columbia Public Service Commission.
    District of Columbia.

    File No.: TRS-97-48.
    Applicant: Public Utility Commission of Texas.
    State of: Texas.

    File No.: TRS-97-49.
    Applicant: Information Services Division.
    State of: North Dakota.

    For further information, contact Al McCloud, (202) 418-2499, 
[email protected]: Helene Nankin, (202) 418-1466, [email protected]; or 
Kris Monteith, (202) 418-1098, [email protected], (TTY, 202-418-0484), 
at the Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal 
Communications Commission.

    Dated: May 27, 1998.

Federal Communications Commission.
Kent Nilsson,
Deputy Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau.
[FR Doc. 98-14693 Filed 6-2-98; 8:45 am]
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