[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 149 (Monday, August 4, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45819-45820]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-19688]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[CC Docket 98-67; DA 03-2409]


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 
Telecommunications 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 
USC. 225 (f)(2), and Sec.  64.605(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 
64.605(b). 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: 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, DA 03-2409, CC Docket No. CC 98-67 released July 24, 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, 
44512th 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). The 
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

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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 demonstration in 
accordance with the Commission's rules, pursuant to 47 CFR 64.605(a) 
and (b).

Third Group of States Approved for Certification

File No: TRS-54-02
    Michigan Public Service Commission, State of Michigan
File No: TRS-28-02
    Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board, State of Puerto 
Rico

Federal Communications Commission.
Thomas Wyatt,
Deputy Bureau Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. 03-19688 Filed 8-1-03; 8:45 am]
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