[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33142-33143]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-13514]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[CC Docket 98-67; DA 03-1729]


Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Service 
(TRS) Programs

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this document is to notify state 
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) programs that certification of 
their program has been granted through July 26, 2008. 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 (ADA), 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 
final review of those states' applications has been completed. On the 
basis of the state applications, the Commission has determined that: 
The TRS program of the 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; the TRS programs of the 
listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for 
enforcing the requirements of the state program; and the TRS programs 
of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law.

DATES: This certification shall remain in effect for a five year 
period, beginning July 26, 2003, and ending July 25, 2008, pursuant to 
47 CFR 64.605(c).

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information regarding this 
Public Notice, contact Erica Myers, (202) 418-2429 (voice), (202) 418-
0464 (TTY), or e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public 
Notice, CC Docket No. CC 98-67, released May 19, 2003. Copies of 
applications for certification 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. The applications for certification are also available on the 
Commission's Web site at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs_by_state.html. They may also be purchased from the Commission's 
duplicating contractor, Qualex International, Portals II, 445 12th 
Street, SW, Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 863-
2893, facsimile (202) 863-2898, or via e-mail [email protected].
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send an e-mail to [email protected] or call Consumer & Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418-0531 (voice), (202) 418-7365 9 (tty). This 
Public Notice can also be downloaded in Text and ASCII formats at: 
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.

Synopsis

    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).
    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 the 
new rules adopted and any additional new rules that are 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, 2003, and ending July 25, 
2008, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(c). One year prior to the expiration of 
this certification, July 25, 2007, the states 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).

First Group of States Approved for Certification

File No: TRS-46-02
    Alabama Public Service Commission
    State of Alabama
File No: TRS-47-02
    Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
    State of Arkansas
File No: TRS-32-02
    California Public Utilities Commission
    State of California
File No: TRS-04-02
    Commission of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
    State of Connecticut
File No: TRS-49-02
    District of Columbia Public Service Commission
    District of Columbia
File No: TRS-43-02
    Idaho Public Service Commission
    State of Idaho
File No: TRS-08-02
    Indiana Telephone Relay Access
    State of Indiana
File No: TRS-19-02
    Alaska Public Utilities Commission
    State of Alaska
File No: TRS-02-02
    Arizona Council for Hearing Impaired
    State of Arizona
File No: TRS-23-02
    Colorado Public Utilities Commission
    State of Colorado
File No: TRS-32-02
    State of Delaware Public Service Commission
    State of Delaware
File No: TRS-50-02
    Florida Public Utilities Commission
    State of Florida
File No: TRS-10-02
    Illinois Commerce Commission
    State of Illinois
File No: TRS-03-02
    Iowa Utilities Board
    State of Iowa
File No: TRS-52-02
    Kentucky Public Service Commission
    State of Kentucky
File No: TRS-53-02
    Maine Public Utilities Commission

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    State of Maine
File No: TRS 37-02
    Telecommunications Access Minnesota
    State of Minnesota
File No: TRS-15-02
    Missouri Public Utilities Commission
    State of Missouri
File No: TRS-40-02
    Nebraska Public Service Commission
    State of Nebraska
File No: TRS-42-02
    New Hampshire Public Service Commission
    State of New Hampshire
File No: TRS-16-02
    New York State Department of Public Service
    State of New York
File No: TRS-13-02
    Louisiana Administration Board
    State of Louisiana
File No: TRS-33-02
    Maryland Department of Budget and Management
    State of Maryland
File No: TRS-55-02
    Mississippi Public Service Commission
    State of Mississippi
File No: TRS-56-02
    Telecommunications Access Service
    State of Montana
File No: TRS-25-02
    Dept. of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
    State of Nevada
File No: TRS-14-02
    Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
    State of New Mexico
File No: TRS-30-02
    Department of Health and Human Services
    State of North Carolina
File No: TRS-12-02
    North Dakota Information Services Division
    State of North Dakota
File No: TRS-57-02
    Oklahoma Telephone Association
    State of Oklahoma
File No: TRS-58-02
    Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission
    State of Pennsylvania
File No: TRS-20-02
    Tennessee Regulatory Authority
    State of Tennessee
File No: TRS-09-02
    Division of Public Utilities
    State of Utah
File No: TRS-04-02
    Virginia Public Service Commission
    State of Virginia
File No: TRS-06-02
    West Virginia Public Service Commission
    State of West Virginia
File No: TRS-37-02
    Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
    State of Ohio
File No: TRS-36-02
    Oregon Public Utilities Commission
    State of Oregon
File No: TRS-60-02
    Department of Human Services
    State of South Dakota
File No: TRS-03-02
    Public Utility Commission of Texas
    State of Texas
File No: TRS-44-02
    Department of Public Service
    State of Vermont
File No: TRS-27-02
    Department of Social and Health Services
    State of Washington
File No: TRS-01-02
    Wisconsin Department of Administration
    State of Wisconsin
File No: TRS-18-02
    Wyoming Department of Administration
    State of Wyoming

Federal Communications Commission.
June Taylor,
Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. 03-13514 Filed 6-2-03; 8:45 am]
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