Meetings: Telecommunication relay services; State certification; applications accepted,

[Federal Register: July 7, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 129)]

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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, amccloud@fcc.gov; Helene Nankin, (202) 418-1466, hnankin@fcc.gov; or Kris Monteith, (202) 418-1098, kmonteit@fcc.gov, (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.

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