[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 133 (Monday, July 13, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 37566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18563]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[CC Docket No. 90-571; DA 98-1239]


Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Certification

July 7, 1998.
    Notice is hereby given that the application for certification of 
the state Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) program of the state 
listed below has been granted, subject to the condition described 
below, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 
1990, 47 USC 225(f)(2), and section 64.605(b) of the Commission's 
rules, 47 CFR 64.605(b). On the basis of the state application, the 
Commission has determined that:
    (1) The TRS program of the listed state meets or exceeds all 
operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in 
section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 64.604;
    (2) The TRS program of the listed state makes available adequate 
procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state 
program; and,
    (3) The TRS program of the listed state in no way conflicts with 
federal law.
    The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the 
intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed state 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 (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 state may apply for renewal of 
its TRS program certification 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.

Sixth and Final Notice of States Approved For Certification

    File No. TRS-97-10.
    Applicant: Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and 
Rehabilitation State of: Nevada.
    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. 98-18563 Filed 7-10-98; 8:45 am]
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