FCC Web Documents citing 64.610

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  • This Public Notice summarizes the qualifications for obtaining certification to participate in the NDBEDP pilot program. Certification will be granted for the duration of the pilot program, subject to compliance with program requirements. We encourage every applicant to familiarize itself with the complete requirements for program participation and the rules governing the NDBEDP pilot program contained in 47 C.F.R. § 64.610 before submitting its application. Certified applicants must comply with the NDBEDP rules. ACCESSIBLE FORMATS: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). . -FCC- See Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, 76 Fed. Reg.
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  • files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). . -FCC- Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, Report and Order, 26 FCC Rcd 5640, 5675-76, ¶ 80 (2011) (NDBEDP Report and Order). 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(h)(1). As of July 1, 2011, the TRS Fund Administrator is Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates, LLC. 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.610(h)(2)(i) and (iii). See NDBEDP Report and Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 5675-76, ¶¶79-80 (discussing outreach and delegated authority to CGB to select appropriate entities to conduct outreach). The NDBEDP Administrator, working with Commission staff, will establish and maintain an NDBEDP website,
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  • Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-210 ORDER Adopted: March 20, 2012 Released: March 20, 2012 By the Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: Introduction In this Order and for the reasons discussed below, we conditionally waive Section 64.610(f)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent it only permits entities that are certified to participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) to submit claims for reimbursement every six months, rather than on a monthly or quarterly basis. BACKGROUND On April 4, 2011, in accordance with Section 105 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA),
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  • the Services you must certify that you are a Qualified Person (i.e., Deaf, Hard of Hearing or speech disabled).''); CSDVRS, Z Product Agreement, http://www.zvrs.com/company/the-z/legal-disclaimer/product-agreement (last visited Sept. 9, 2011) (``Customer represents and warrants to CSDVRS that: (i) Customer is deaf or hard of hearing ....''). Project Endeavor, Eligibility Requirements 4-2-11 (dated Apr. 2, 2011), available at http://www.projectendeavor.com/Portals/0/pdf/BTOP_EligibilityRequirement s4-14a.pdf. 47 C.F.R. §64.610(d). If providing verification from a professional, an applicant for communications equipment under the NDBEDP may use, among others, community-based service providers, vision or hearing related professionals, vocational rehabilitation counselors, educators, audiologists, speech pathologists, hearing instrument specialists, and medical or health professionals. 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(d)(1)(i). Such professionals must attest, either to the best of their knowledge or under penalty of
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  • is revised to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 254(k); secs. 403(b)(2)(B),(c), Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. Interpret or apply 47 U.S.C. 201, 218, 222, 225, 226, 228, 254(k), and 619, unless otherwise noted. 2. The authority citation for subpart F is revised to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-154; 225, 255, 303(r), and 619. 3. Add §64.610 to subpart F to read as follows: § 64.610 Establishment of a National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Pilot Program. Certification to receive funding from the NDBEDP. All programs seeking to distribute specialized customer premises equipment and receive compensation for the distribution of such equipment from the Interstate TRS Fund, under the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Pilot Program (NDBEDP pilot), must first
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  • 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. Interpret or apply 47 U.S.C. 201, 218, 222, 225, 226, 228, 254(k), and 620, unless otherwise noted. SUBPART F - TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND RELATED CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2. The authority citation for subpart F is revised to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-154; 225, 255, 303(r), and 620. 3. § 64.610 is added to subpart F to read as follows: § 64.610 Establishment of a National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program. (a) The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) is established as a pilot program to distribute specialized customer premises equipment (CPE) used for telecommunications service, Internet access service, and advanced communications, including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and information services, to
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  • need to file updated information with respect to pending petitions for exemption from Commission's closed captioning rules which were filed prior to October 2010. DA 12-514. Docket 06-161. Public Notice: [64]Word || [65]PDF 3-20-12 In the Matter of Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals. Conditionally waived Section 64.610(f)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent it only permits entities that are certified to participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) to submit claims for reimbursement every six months. Docket No. 10-210. DA 12-430. Order: [66]Word || [67]PDF 3-16-12 Sorenson Communications, Inc., Request For Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. 68.317(f). Granted the request for waiver
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  • AFFILIATED PROGRAMMERS. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact David Konczal at (202) 418-2228; David.Konczal@fcc.gov or Diana Sokolow at (202) 418-0588; Diana.Sokolow@fcc.gov [77]DOC-313123A1.doc [78]DOC-313123A1.pdf [79]DOC-313123A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY ACT OF 2010, SECTION 105, RELAY SERVICES FOR DEAF-BLIND INDIVIDUALS. Conditionally waived Section 64.610(f)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent it only permits entities that are certified to participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program to submit claims for reimbursement every six months. (Dkt No. 10-210 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-430). CGB [80]DA-12-430A1.doc [81]DA-12-430A1.pdf [82]DA-12-430A1.txt REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAM
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  • need to file updated information with respect to pending petitions for exemption from Commission's closed captioning rules which were filed prior to October 2010. DA 12-514. Docket 06-161. Public Notice: [64]Word || [65]PDF 3-20-12 In the Matter of Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals. Conditionally waived Section 64.610(f)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent it only permits entities that are certified to participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) to submit claims for reimbursement every six months. Docket No. 10-210. DA 12-430. Order: [66]Word || [67]PDF 3-16-12 Sorenson Communications, Inc., Request For Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. 68.317(f). Granted the request for waiver
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  • This Public Notice summarizes the qualifications for obtaining certification to participate in the NDBEDP pilot program. Certification will be granted for the duration of the pilot program, subject to compliance with program requirements. We encourage every applicant to familiarize itself with the complete requirements for program participation and the rules governing the NDBEDP pilot program contained in 47 C.F.R. § 64.610 before submitting its application. Certified applicants must comply with the NDBEDP rules. ACCESSIBLE FORMATS: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). . -FCC- See Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, 76 Fed. Reg.
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  • files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). . -FCC- Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, Report and Order, 26 FCC Rcd 5640, 5675-76, ¶ 80 (2011) (NDBEDP Report and Order). 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(h)(1). As of July 1, 2011, the TRS Fund Administrator is Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates, LLC. 47 C.F.R. §§ 64.610(h)(2)(i) and (iii). See NDBEDP Report and Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 5675-76, ¶¶79-80 (discussing outreach and delegated authority to CGB to select appropriate entities to conduct outreach). The NDBEDP Administrator, working with Commission staff, will establish and maintain an NDBEDP website,
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  • Commission to extend the program for another year. Id., 26 FCC Rcd at 5649, ¶ 22. NDBEDP Pilot Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 5646, ¶ 12. Id., 26 FCC Rcd at 5647, ¶ 13. NDBEDP Pilot Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 5667-5676, ¶¶ 63-79. The NDBEDP pilot will cover the reasonable costs of such related services. See 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(f)(2). FCC Announces 60-day Period to Apply for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program, Public Notice, DA 11-1591, 26 FCC Rcd 13118 (Sept. 22, 2011). See generally, 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(b) (NDBEDP certification process). See 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(b)(3). After submitting their original applications, entities from the following jurisdictions supplemented their applications with additional information about their
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  • for another year. Id., 26 FCC Rcd at 5649, ¶ 22. The Commission had invited applications for certification to participate in the NDBEDP in September 2011. See FCC Announces 60-day Period to Apply for Certification to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program, Public Notice, DA 11-1591, 26 FCC Rcd 13118 (Sept. 22, 2011). See also 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(b). See NDBEDP Pilot Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 5646, ¶ 12. Id., 26 FCC Rcd at 5647, ¶ 13. See 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(f). See also NDBEDP Pilot Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 5659-5676, ¶¶ 45-79. Such local outreach may include, but is not limited to, the provision of information about the state-level certified program, contact information, available equipment, and
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  • Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CG Docket No. 10-210 ORDER Adopted: March 20, 2012 Released: March 20, 2012 By the Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: Introduction In this Order and for the reasons discussed below, we conditionally waive Section 64.610(f)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent it only permits entities that are certified to participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) to submit claims for reimbursement every six months, rather than on a monthly or quarterly basis. BACKGROUND On April 4, 2011, in accordance with Section 105 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA),
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  • Telecommunications Relay Service Fund (TRS Fund). See In the Matter of Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, CG Docket No. 10-210, Report and Order, FCC 11-56, 26 FCC Rcd 5640 (2011) (NDBEDP Pilot Program Order). Id., 26 FCC Rcd at 5675, ¶ 79. See 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(e)(1)(vi). Such outreach may include, but is not limited to, the provision of information about the state-level certified program, contact information, available equipment, and ways to apply for equipment and related services provided by the program. NDBEDP Pilot Program Order, 26 FCC Rcd at 5675, ¶ 79. The NDBEDP pilot program will cover the reasonable costs of such local outreach efforts.
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  • the Services you must certify that you are a Qualified Person (i.e., Deaf, Hard of Hearing or speech disabled).''); CSDVRS, Z Product Agreement, http://www.zvrs.com/company/the-z/legal-disclaimer/product-agreement (last visited Sept. 9, 2011) (``Customer represents and warrants to CSDVRS that: (i) Customer is deaf or hard of hearing ....''). Project Endeavor, Eligibility Requirements 4-2-11 (dated Apr. 2, 2011), available at http://www.projectendeavor.com/Portals/0/pdf/BTOP_EligibilityRequirement s4-14a.pdf. 47 C.F.R. §64.610(d). If providing verification from a professional, an applicant for communications equipment under the NDBEDP may use, among others, community-based service providers, vision or hearing related professionals, vocational rehabilitation counselors, educators, audiologists, speech pathologists, hearing instrument specialists, and medical or health professionals. 47 C.F.R. § 64.610(d)(1)(i). Such professionals must attest, either to the best of their knowledge or under penalty of
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  • is revised to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 254(k); secs. 403(b)(2)(B),(c), Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. Interpret or apply 47 U.S.C. 201, 218, 222, 225, 226, 228, 254(k), and 619, unless otherwise noted. 2. The authority citation for subpart F is revised to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-154; 225, 255, 303(r), and 619. 3. Add §64.610 to subpart F to read as follows: § 64.610 Establishment of a National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Pilot Program. Certification to receive funding from the NDBEDP. All programs seeking to distribute specialized customer premises equipment and receive compensation for the distribution of such equipment from the Interstate TRS Fund, under the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Pilot Program (NDBEDP pilot), must first
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-56A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-56A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-11-56A1.txt
  • 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. Interpret or apply 47 U.S.C. 201, 218, 222, 225, 226, 228, 254(k), and 620, unless otherwise noted. SUBPART F - TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND RELATED CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2. The authority citation for subpart F is revised to read as follows: Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-154; 225, 255, 303(r), and 620. 3. § 64.610 is added to subpart F to read as follows: § 64.610 Establishment of a National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program. (a) The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) is established as a pilot program to distribute specialized customer premises equipment (CPE) used for telecommunications service, Internet access service, and advanced communications, including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and information services, to
• http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/headlines.html
  • need to file updated information with respect to pending petitions for exemption from Commission's closed captioning rules which were filed prior to October 2010. DA 12-514. Docket 06-161. Public Notice: [90]Word || [91]PDF 3-20-12 In the Matter of Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals. Conditionally waived Section 64.610(f)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent it only permits entities that are certified to participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) to submit claims for reimbursement every six months. Docket No. 10-210. DA 12-430. Order: [92]Word || [93]PDF 3-16-12 Sorenson Communications, Inc., Request For Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. 68.317(f). Granted the request for waiver
• http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2012/dd120321.html
  • AFFILIATED PROGRAMMERS. News Release. News Media Contact: Janice Wise at (202) 418-8165, email: Janice.Wise@fcc.gov MB . Contact David Konczal at (202) 418-2228; David.Konczal@fcc.gov or Diana Sokolow at (202) 418-0588; Diana.Sokolow@fcc.gov [77]DOC-313123A1.doc [78]DOC-313123A1.pdf [79]DOC-313123A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO ACCESSIBILITY ACT OF 2010, SECTION 105, RELAY SERVICES FOR DEAF-BLIND INDIVIDUALS. Conditionally waived Section 64.610(f)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent it only permits entities that are certified to participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program to submit claims for reimbursement every six months. (Dkt No. 10-210 ). Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 03/20/2012 by ORDER. (DA No. 12-430). CGB [80]DA-12-430A1.doc [81]DA-12-430A1.pdf [82]DA-12-430A1.txt REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAM
• http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/headlines.html
  • need to file updated information with respect to pending petitions for exemption from Commission's closed captioning rules which were filed prior to October 2010. DA 12-514. Docket 06-161. Public Notice: [90]Word || [91]PDF 3-20-12 In the Matter of Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals. Conditionally waived Section 64.610(f)(2) of the Commission's rules to the extent it only permits entities that are certified to participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) to submit claims for reimbursement every six months. Docket No. 10-210. DA 12-430. Order: [92]Word || [93]PDF 3-16-12 Sorenson Communications, Inc., Request For Waiver of Volume Control Reset, 47 C.F.R. 68.317(f). Granted the request for waiver