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  Closed Captioning of Video Programming on Television **Note:***For information about closed captioning of video programming on the Internet, visit**Closed Captioning of Video Programming Delivered Using Internet Protocol (IP)**. For information about accessibility of emergency information on television, read the guide to**Emergency Video Programming Accessibility to Persons with Hearing and Visual Disabilities**.*Rules, Guides, and ReportsRulesCFR Rule: Closed Captioning of Video Programming - 47 CFR § 79.1FCC Consumer GuidesClosed Captioning of Video Programming on TelevisionClosed Captioning for Digital Television (DTV)Closed Captioning and Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes for Viewing Free Over-the-Air Programming on Analog TelevisionsSmall Entity Compliance GuideClosed Captioning of Live Programming on Television: Enhanced Electronic Newsroom Technique (ENT) ProceduresWord|| PDFCaptioning of Programming on Television: Quality, Responsibilities, Registration and Certification, and Complaint ProceduresWord|| PDFExemptions From Closed Captioning RulesSelf-Implementing Exemptions to Closed Captioning RulesRequests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules Where Closed Captioning Would be Economically BurdensomeReport on Digital Closed Captioning Informal Complaints: Review and Analysis (May 2009 - May 2010)        Word || PDFDisability Advisory Committee’s ENT Coordinator ToolkitIn EnglishIn SpanishEventsMay 10, 2019 Forum about Enhanced Electronic Newsroom Technique Rules about Televised Live ProgrammingNovember 10, 2015 Roundtable Discussion of Closed Captioning for Public Access and Governmental ProgrammingClosed Captioning - ASL VideosContact Information for Distributors of Video Programming on Television**Consumers**: You may search the FCC website for contact information to report closed captioning problems and to file complaints with distributors of video programming on television: https://www.fcc.gov/VPDRegistry. Please review the guide to Closed Captioning of Video Programming for an explanation of the complaint process.**Distributors of Video Programming on Television**: All television broadcasters and multichannel video programming distributors, including distributors that are exempt from the FCC’s closed captioning rules, must provide and maintain current contact information for consumers to report closed captioning concerns and complaints. Enter and maintain your contact information online: https://www.fcc.gov/VPDRegistry.Database of Non-Certifying Video ProgrammersThe Commission maintains a database of video programmers who have not provided a widely available certification, within 30 days after receipt of a written request for such certification, stating:(i) that the video programmer’s programming satisfies the caption quality standards of 47 CFR 79.1(j)(2);(ii) that in the ordinary course of business, the video programmer has adopted and follows the Best Practices for video programmers with respect to captioning quality found in 47 CFR 79.1(k)(1); or(iii) that the video programmer is exempt from the closed captioning rules, under one or more properly attained exemptions.If a video programmer fails to provide such widely available certification within 30 days after receipt of a written request for such certification from a video programming distributor (VPD), the VPD shall report the non-certifying video programmer to the Commission by sending the name and contact information of the video programmer via e-mail to captioningcertification@fcc.gov. VPDs may find additional information on how to report a non-certifying video programmer to the Commission at Filing Procedures for Reporting Non-Certifying Video Programmers Under the Closed Captioning Rules.Filing a Complaint with the FCC**NOTE**: You can file your complaint about closed captioning of video programming on television with the FCC via online: File a complaint online. Please review the guide to Closed Captioning of Video Programming on Television for an explanation of the complaint process.Orders, Public Notices, Notices and Press Releases3-14-24FCC Enforcement Bureau settles with Maine Family Broadcasting, Inc. (DA 24-189) Consent Decree: PDF || TXT9-5-19FCC Announces Extended Comment Period for Caption Quality Petition (DA 19-878)Order: Word || PDF8-14-19FCC Seeks Comment on Petition Regarding Live Captioning Quality Metrics and Use of Automated Speech Recognition (DA 19-776)Public Notice: Word || PDF4-9-19FCC Announces Enhanced ENT Forum on May 10, 2019 (DA 19-270)Public Notice: Word|| PDF12-22-17Effective Date for Closed Captioning Rules Subject to PRA. (DA 17-1239)Public Notice: Word|| PDF3-16-17Notice of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition Withdrawals and Dismissals. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 17-259)Public Notice: Word|| PDF1-10-17FCC Seeks Comment on Petition to Waive Closed Captioning Registration and Certification Requirements (DA 17-37)Public Notice: Word|| PDF8-26-16Notice of Effective Date for Television Closed Captioning Rules Governing the Responsibilities of Video Programming Distributors and Video Programmers. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 16-982)Public Notice: Word|| PDF2-19-16Closed Captioning of Video Programming, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc., Petition for Rulemaking. Adopted: 2/18/16 by Second Report and Order. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (FCC 16-17).News Release: Word || PDF2nd R&O: Word || PDFChairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDFCommissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDFCommissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDFCommissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF2-2-16San Fernando Cathedral of San Antonio, TX; Application for Review. Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 01/27/16 by MO&O. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (FCC 16-8).MO&O: Word || PDF2-2-16Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (DA 16-114).Public Notice: Word || PDF12-17-15Christian Video Ministries, Inc.; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/17/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-1430).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF11-17-15Victory Temple; Petition For Exemption From The Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-1324).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF11-17-15Kellogg Street Productions; Petition For Exemption From The Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/17/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-1323).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF10-16-15FCC To Hold A Roundtable Event To Discuss Closed Captioning of Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Programming. (DA 15-1186).Public Notice: Word || PDF9-15-15Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-1029).Public Notice: Word || PDF8-7-15Lima Baptist Temple, Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 8/7/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-902).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF7-21-15Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/21/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-840).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF7-21-15Van Buren First Assembly of God; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/21/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-839).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF7-16-15Ray Slone Jr.; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/16/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-822).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF7-16-15Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-820).Public Notice: Word || PDF7-13-15FCC Announces Roundtable Event to Discuss Closed Captioning of Public Access and Governmental Programming. (DA 15-812).Public Notice: Word || PDF7-9-15First Baptist Church, Fort Smith, Arkansas; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/9/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.(CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-802).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF6-25-15Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 6/25/15 by Order.(CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 15-748).Order: Word || PDF6-11-15Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-687).Public Notice: Word || PDF5-5-15Filing Procedures for Reporting Non-Certifying Video Programmers Under the Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 15-534).Public Notice: Word || PDF4-30-15Application for Review of Clarification of Obligation of Video Programming Distributors to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing Disabilities Using Closed Captioning. Action by: Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted 4/30/15 by Order. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 15-517).Order: Word || PDF4-10-15Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-445).Public Notice: Word || PDF4-9-15Notice of Withdrawal and Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition.(CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-438).Public Notice: Word || PDF3-12-15Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from the Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-319).Public Notice: Word || PDF3-4-15Joy Ministries Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted 3/4/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-286).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF2-19-15SJTV LLC; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted 2/19/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-232).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF2-12-15Closed Captioning of Live Programming on Television: Enhanced Electronic Newsroom Technique (ENT) Procedures (DA 15-208)Compliance Guide:  Word|| PDF2-12-15Request for Comment on Request for Exemption from the Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-200).Public Notice: Word || PDF2-3-15First United Methodist Church of Tupelo; Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted 2/3/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.(CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-154).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF1-22-15Gray Publishing, Inc., Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted 1/22/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-92).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF1-22-15Faith Center of Paducah, Inc., Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted 1/22/15 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.(CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-89).Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF1-14-15Request for Comment; Request for Exemption from the Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 15-55).Public Notice: Word || PDF12-31-14Announcement of Comment Deadlines for Closed Captioning Quality Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 14-1910).Public Notice: Word || PDF12-31-14WTXL-TV Licensee LLC, Licensee of Television Station WTXL-TV, Tallahassee, Florida, Petition for Waiver. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 14-1911). Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: December 31, 2014 by Order.Order: Word || PDF12-29-14Notice of Effective Dates of OMB-Approved Rules Pertaining to the Closed Captioning Quality Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 14-1896).Public Notice: Word || PDF12-19-14Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. (DA 14-1872). Action by: Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/19/14 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF12-16-14Notice of Reversal of Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition of Father Cedric Pisegna Ministry (CGB-CC-0888) (DA 14-1836).Public Notice: Word || PDF12-15-14Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (FCC 14-206). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 12/12/14 by Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.Second FNPRM: Word || PDF12-5-14Curtis Baptist Church, Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1774). Action by: The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 12/5/14 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF11-19-14Request for Comment; Request for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1667).Public Notice: Word || PDF11-14-14Notice of Withdrawal and Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1655).Public Notice: Word || PDF11-13-14Outdoorsmen Productions, LLC; Petition for Exemption From The Closed Captioning Requirements. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1646).Action by: The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 11/13/14 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF10-24-14Request of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas for Exemption from the Captioning Requirements. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1542).Action by: The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 10/24/14 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF10-9-14Notice of Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition.(CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1474).Public Notice: Word || PDF10-1-14Notice of Withdrawal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition.(CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1421).Public Notice: Word || PDF9-5-14Notice of Dismissal of Closed Captioning Exemption Petition.(CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-1237).Public Notice: Word || PDF7-30-14Gerald Bryant TV, Inc. Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. (DA 14-1096). Action by: The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/30/14 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF7-30-14First Lutheran Church of Albert Lea Petition for Exemption from the Closed Captioning Requirements. (DA 14-1095). Action by: The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 7/30/14 by Memorandum Opinion and Order.Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF7-2-14Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Captioning. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-963).Public Notice: Word || PDF6-17-14Closed Captioning of Video Programming/Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc./Petition for Rulemaking. Action by: Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 6/17/2014 by Order. (CG Docket No. 05-231) (DA 14-832).Order: Word || PDF6-17-14Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Captioning. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-823).Public Notice: Word || PDF6-2-14Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning. (CG Docket No. 06-181) (DA 14-762).Public Notice: Word || PDF4-22-14Notice Of New Electronic Filing Procedures for Television Closed Captioning Exemption Requests. (CG Docket Nos. 06-181 and 05-231) (DA 14-533).Public Notice: Word || PDF4-3-14Notice of Effective Dates of Closed Captioning Quality Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling, and Announcement of Comment and Reply Comment Deadlines for Related Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. (CG Docket 05-231) (DA 14-456).Public Notice: Word || PDF4-2-14Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning. (CG Docket 06-181) (DA 14-447).Public Notice: Word || PDF2-28-14Notice of Exemption Petition Withdrawals and Dismissals and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning. (CG Docket 06-181) (DA 14-283).Public Notice: Word || PDF2-27-14Notice of Dismissals of Closed Captioning Exemption Petitions and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning. (CG Docket 06-181) (DA 14-267).Public Notice: Word || PDF2-24-14FCC Moves to Upgrade TV Closed Captioning Quality. New Standards - Including Accuracy, Timeliness, and On-Screen Placement of Closed Captions - Will Ensure Full Access to TV Programming for Americans Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. (CG Docket No. 05-231; PRM11CG). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 02/20/2014 by Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, and FNPRM. (FCC No. 14-12).News Release: Word || PDFErratum: Word || PDFReport and Order, Declaratory Ruling, and FNPRM (CORRECTED): Word || PDFChairman Wheeler Statement: Word || PDFCommissioner Clyburn Statement: Word || PDFCommissioner Rosenworcel Statement: Word || PDFCommissioner Pai Statement: Word || PDFCommissioner O'Rielly Statement: Word || PDF2-10-14Request for Comment; Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules.CG Docket No. 06-181. DA 14-174.Public Notice: Word || PDF12-26-13Request for Comment; Several (6) Entities’ Requests for Exemption from Commission's Closed Captioning Rules. CG Docket 06-181. DA 13-2475.Public Notice: Word || PDF11-14-12Notice of Exemption Dismissals and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning. DA 12-1833. Docket No. 06-181.Public Notice: Word || PDF7-20-12Interpretation of Economically Burdensome Standard; Amendment of Section 79.1(f) of the Commission's Rules; Video Programming Accessibility. The FCC determined that the four factors contained in section 713(e) of the Communications Act will continue to apply when evaluating individual requests for captioning exemptions under section 713(d)(3) and the corresponding rules. FCC 12-83. CG Docket No. 11-175.Report and Order: Word || PDF4-2-12Notice of 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 06-181.Public Notice: Word || PDF2-21-12Notice of Exemption Dismissals and Obligation to Begin Providing Closed Captioning. CG Docket 06-181. DA 12-249Public Notice: Word || PDF10-20-11In the Matter of Anglers for Christ Ministries, Inc. (CGB-CC-0005), New Beginning Ministries (CGB-CC-0007), Petitioners Identified in Appendix A. Interpretation of Economically Burdensome Standard, Amendment of Section 79.1(f) of the Commission's Rules; Video Programming Accessibility. CG Docket Numbers 06-181 and 11-175. FCC 11-159MO&O, Order, and NPRM: Word || PDFErratum issued 10-31-11: Word || PDF1-18-11Comcast Corporation Compliance with the Commission's Closed Captioning Pass-Through Rule. Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau of the FCC and Comcast Corporation. The Consent Decree terminates investigations initiated by the Bureau regarding Comcast's compliance with section 79.1(c) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 79.1(c). DA 11-06.Order Adopting Consent Decree: Word || PDF10-25-10The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks to Refresh the Record on Notices of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Closed Captioning Rules. Pleading Cycle Established. CG Docket No. 05-231, ET Docket No. 99-254Comment Date: November 24, 2010    Reply Comment Date: December 9, 2010Public Notice: Word || PDF5-12-10Information for Contacting Video Programming Distributors About Closed Captioning Problems Are Now Available on the FCC Website, and Information on New Complaint Procedures for Closed Captioning and Revised Form 200C. (CG Docket No. 05-231 and ET Docket No. 99-254)Public Notice: Word || PDF4-27-10Reminder to All Video Programming Distributors: Closed Captioning Contact Information is Overdue. CG Docket No. 05-231, ET Docket No. 99-254 (DA 10-715)Public Notice: Word || PDF2-16-10The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau waives in part the requirement in amended section 79.1 of the Commission's rules that video programming distributors place certain contact information in telephone directories. Docket No. 05-231, DA 10-253.Order: Word || PDF12-11-09Closed Captioning of Video Programming. The Commission temporarily stays the effective date of 47 C.F.R. Section 79.1(g)(3), relating to complaints about closed captioning of television programs, Adopted September 8, 2009. Docket No. 05-231. FCC 09-71Order Suspending Effective Date: Word || PDF12-11-09Closed Captioning of Video Programming. The Commission amended the rules to permit video programming distributors to submit to the FCC through an electronic webform contact information for handling closed captioning complaints, Adopted December 4, 2009. Docket No. 05-231. FCC 09-109.Order: Word || PDF9-3-09Reminder That All New, Nonexempt Spanish Language Video Programming Must Be Closed Captioned Beginning January 1, 2010; Captioning Requirements For Pre-Rule Programming Will Increase As of January 1, 2012.Public Notice in English: Word | PDFAVISO PÚBLICO En Español: Word | PDF6-19-09Closed Captioning of Video Programming. Erratum issued correcting FCC 08-255, a Declaratory Ruling, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released November 7, 2008. (DA 09-1373), Docket Numbers 05-231 and 99-254.Erratum: Word || PDF5-1-09FCC Announces Establishment of Technical Working Group to Study Digital Closed Captioning and Video Description Issues, Appointment of Members, Agenda For First Meeting. Working Group to be Focused on Matters Pertaining to Accessibility of Television Programming for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or are Blind or Have a Vision Disability. (DA 09-995)Public Notice: Word || PDFCopps Statement: Word || PDF11-7-08Commission Addresses Closed Captioning Matters, Including Those Related to Digital Television, and Seeks Further Comment. Clarified the Commission's closed captioning requirements with regard to digital programming, simplified the complaint process, and sought comment on a closed captioning exemption for multicasting. (Docket No's 99-254, 05-231) (FCC No. 08-255)Declaratory Ruling, Order, NPRM: Word | PDFCopps Statement: Word | PDFAdelstein Statement: Word | PDFTate Statement: Word | PDFMcDowell Statement: Word | PDFErratum (Released 12/3/08): Word | PDFErratum (Released 6/19/09): Word || PDF8-28-07Reminder to Video Programming Distributors and the Public of the January 1, 2008, Requirements for the Closed Captioning of English "Pre-Rule" Nonexempt Video Programming. (DA 07-3759)Public Notice: Word || PDF12-29-06Obligation of Video Programming Distributors to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons With Hearing Disabilities Using Closed Captioning.(DA 06-2627)Public Notice: Word || PDF11-21-06Extension of Comment Period on Petitions for Exemption From Commission’s Closed Captioning Rules. (DA 06-2287) (Docket No. 06-181)Public Notice: Word || PDF09-12-06Anglers For Christ Ministries, Inc.; New Beginning Ministries. Granted two separate petitions for exemption from the closed captioning requirements for video programming contained in section 79.1 of the Commission's rules. (DA 06-1802)Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word || PDF08-07-06Clarification of Obligation of Video Programming Distributors to make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing Disabilities Using Closed Captioning. (DA 06-1600)Public Notice: Word || PDF07-20-06Public Notice reminding video programming distributors - including broadcasters, cable operators, and satellite television services - of their obligation to make emergency information accessible to persons with hearing and vision disabilities. (DA 06-1483)Public Notice: Word || PDF11-17-05Closed Captioning of Video Programming, Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking.Order extending Reply Comment deadline in NPRM proceeding to December 16, 2005: Word || PDF09-27-05Dates set for Comments on Closed Captioning Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.News Release: Word || PDF07-20-05FCC Launches Review of Closed Captioning Rules.Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket No. 05-231, FCC 05-142): Word || PDFNews Release dated 07-14-05: Word || PDFSeparate Statements by Chairman and Commissioners:Chairman Martin: Word || PDFCommissioner Abernathy: Word || PDFCommissioner Copps: Word || PDFCommissioner Adelstein: Word || PDF07-23-04Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. (TDI), filed a Petition for Rulemaking regarding captioning quality standards (Report No. 2670) - Docket RM-11065.01-06-04Notice to Video Programming Distributors and the Public of the January 1, 2004, Requirementsn for the Closed Captioning of New Nonexempt English and Spanish Language Video Programming and Reminder Regarding Other Captioning Requirements. (DA 04-2)Public Notice: Word || PDF1-10-03Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996/Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices and Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment.News Release released January 10, 2003: FCC Seeks Comment on Cable-Consumer Electronics Agreement on "Plug and Play". FCC took another step forward in the transition to digital TV, seeking comment on proposed rules for "Plug and Play" cable compatibility, which is a key piece of the digital TV puzzle. (Dkt No 97-80, 00-67). (FCC No. 03-3).[ Plug and Play News Release in Word | Plug and Play News Release in PDF ][ Plug and Play FNPRM in PDF | Plug and Play FNPRM in Word ][ Memorandum of Understanding Among Cable MSOs and Consumer Electronics Manufacturers ]7-31-02The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds Manufacturers and the Public of July 1, 2002, Deadline for Providing Digital Television Receivers Capable of Providing Closed Captioning in a Public Notice Released July 31, 2002. (DA No. 02-1860),(Dkt No 95-176, 99-254)[ Closed Captioning Reminder Public Notice in Word | Closed Captioning Reminder Public Notice in PDF | Closed Captioning Reminder Public Notice in Text ]4-27-01Home Shopping Network's (HSN)Petition for Partial Reconsideration or Clarification of the Commission's 6/15/00 Decision is Denied in a Memorandum Opinion and Order Adopted by the Commission on April 26, 2001 and Released April 27, 2001.HSN Memorandum Opinion & Order in Text format || HSN Memorandum Opinion & Order in Microsoft Word format3-2-01FCC Issues a Clarification Order In the Matter of CBS Corporation Requesting Clarification of the Order of Reconsideration re: "Counting Electronic Newsroom Captioned Programming Toward Compliance of the Captioning Requirements."Clarification Order in Microsoft Word Format Adopted 02/27/01 and Released 03/02/01.10-5-00Public Interest Obligations of Television Broadcast Licensees NPRM adopted 9/14/2000 and released 10/5/2000.Paragraphs #20 and #32 specifically seek comment on disability-related issues.28 Page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in PDF Format.28 Page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in Microsoft Word Format.28 Page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in Text Format.7-31-00Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers; Closed Captioning and Video Description of Video Programming, Implementation of Section 305 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Video Programming Accessibility Report and Order adopted July 21, 2000 and Released July 31, 2000.Report and Order: Word || PDF7-21-00FCC Adopts Technical Standards for Display of Closed Captioning on Digital Television Receivers.News Release on DTV Closed Captioning released July 21, 2000.6-19-00Home Shopping Club (HSC) Petition for Waiver of Closed Captioning Requirements Denied in a Memorandum Opinion & Order Adopted June 15, 2000 and Released June 19, 2000.HSC MO&O in Microsoft Word Format || HSC MO&O in Text FormatCorrect Usage of "ENR" and "Electronic Newsroom" for purposes of the Closed Captioning Rules, dated March 27, 2000.Public Notice in Microsoft Word FormatFCC Rules on Technical Standards for Captioning revised October 1, 1997[ ASCII Text Format | PDF ]7-15-99News Release: NPRM on Closed Captioning Standards for Digital Television. NPRM in Word Format Adopted July 14, 1999, Released July 15, 1999.5-3-99CBS Corporation Requests Clarification of Commission’s Closed Captioning Rules. (DA 99-822).Public Notice:  Text || PDF10-1-98Order on Reconsideration on Closed Captioning and Video Description of Video Programming Released October 1, 1998.Order on Reconsideration in Text Format | Order on Reconsideration in Acrobat Format | News Release8-22-97Report & Order on Closed Captioning and Video Description of Video Programming Adopted August 7, 1997 and Released August 22, 1997.Report & Order in Text Format1-17-97The Commission Proposes Rules for Closed Captioning; NPRM Released January 17, 1997Text Version of NPRM| News Release7-29-96Closed Captioning & Video Description, Video Programming Accessibility Report Released July 29, 1996.Text Version12-4-95Closed Captioning and Video Description Notice of Inquiry Released December 4, 1995.Text Version

        
        
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