[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 129 (Tuesday, July 7, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 36688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17925]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 98-1239]


Notice of Publix Network Corporation's Telecommunications Relay 
Services (TRS) Certification; CC Docket No. 90-571 and NSD-L-98-65

Released: June 30, 1998.
    Notice is hereby given that the application for certification of 
the Publix Network Corporation's Interstate Telecommunication Relay 
Services (TRS) program has 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). On the basis of Publix 
Network Corporation's application, the Commission has determined that:
    (1) The TRS program of Publix Network Corporation meets or exceeds 
all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained 
in section 64.604 the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 64.604;
    (2) The TRS program of Publix Network Corporation makes available 
adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the 
program; and,
    (3) the TRS program of Publix Network Corporation in no way 
conflicts with federal law.
    On May 14, 1998, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking that proposes ways to enhance the quality of existing 
telecommunications relay services (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, is effective immediately 
and shall remain in effect until July 25, 2003. One year prior to the 
expiration of this certification, July 25, 2002, Publix Network 
Corporation may apply for renewal of their TRS program certification by 
filing documentation in accordance with the Commission's rules, 
pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(a) and (b).
    A copy of the certification letter is available for public 
inspection at the Commission's Common Carrier Bureau, Network Services 
Division, Room 235, 2000 M Street, NW, Washington, DC, Monday through 
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) and the 
FCC Reference Center, Room 239, 1919 M Street, NW, Washington, DC, 
daily, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

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.

Federal Communications Commission.
Geraldine A. Matise,
Chief, Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau.
[FR Doc. 98-17925 Filed 7-6-98; 8:45 am]
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