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What You Need To Know About TRS
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NOTE: To view filed TRS comments, go to ECFS and key in the Proceeding (i.e., 03-123) and
retrieve the document list. Also note that comments are ordered by "date submitted" with the most recent submitted listed first.
1-25-13
Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.
Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
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McDowell Statement:
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Pai Statement:
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11/20/12
Video Relay Service Provider CSDVRS to Pay Nearly $1.4 Million to Settle Investigations into Alleged Improper Use of FCC's TRS Fund.
News Release:
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Order & Consent Decree:
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11/20/12
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Grants CSDVRS, LLC. Full Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund. DA 12-1886. CG Docket No. 10-51.
Public Notice:
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11/16/12
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers; Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering; Sorenson Communications, Inc. Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification. CG Docket No. 03-123; WC Docket No. 05-196; WC Docket No. 10-191. FCC 12-139.
Order on Reconsideration:
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10/15/12
Additional Comment Sought on Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program and on Proposed VRS Compensation Rates. CG Docket Numbers 03-123 and 10-51. DA 12-1644.
Comments: November 14, 2012. Reply Comments: November 29, 2012.
Public Notice:
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9/18/12
Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of CSDVRS, LLC for Recertification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund. DA 12-1505. Docket No. 10-51.
Public Notice:
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8/10/12
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; CGB Denies Petitions for Waiver filed by CODAVRS Corporation, Healinc Telecom, LLC, IWRelay, Inc., Malka Communications Group, Inc., PowerVRS, LLC, and Say-Hey, Inc. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 12-1317.
Order:
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8/10/12
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, CG Docket No. 10-51; Healinc Telecom, LLC, Request for Reimbursement of July 2011 and August 2011 Video Relay Service Minutes. DA 12-1318.
Letter:
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7/26/12
Office of the Managing Director Announces Revised Debt Collection Process For Delinquent Contributors to the Universal Service Fund, the Telecommunications Relay Service Fund, and the North American Numbering Plan. DA 12-1192. Docket Numbers 10-191, 06-122, 92-237, 05-196 and 03-123.
Public Notice:
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7/25/12
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs to Seek Recertification. Docket No. 03-123. DA 12-1187.
Public Notice:
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7/13/12
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau grants in part and denies in part Purple Communications, Inc.'s request for review of a decision by the TRS Fund Administrator. Da 12-1130. Docket No. 10-51.
Order:
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6/29/12
Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services For Individuals With Hearing And Speech Disabilities. In this First Report and Order, the Commission takes an important
step to curb the misuse of IP Relay. CG Docket Numbers 12-38 and 03-123. FCC 12-71.
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6/26/12
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services For Individuals With Hearing And Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Order adopting per-minute compensation rates to be paid from the Interstate TRS Fund for the 2012-13 Fund Year. CG Docket Numbers 03-123 and 10-51. DA 12-996.
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6/22/12
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services For Individuals With Hearing And Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements For IP-Enabled Service Providers. Extended the waivers of certain telecommunications relay services mandatory minimum standards for video relay service and Internet Protocol Relay Service that will expire on July 1, 2012, pursuant to the 2011 TRS Waiver Order.
DA 12-988. CG Docket No. 03-123; WC Docket No. 05-196.
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6/18/12
Reminder To States And Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Providers That The Annual Summary Of Consumer Complaints Is Due July 2, 2012; Reminder Of Ongoing Obligation To Report Contact Information And Substantive Changes In TRS
Program. DA 12-955. CG Docket Number 03-123.
Public Notice:
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6/13/12
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers; Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering. Granted the waiver to allow the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund Administrator to access information in the TRS Numbering Directory. CG Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123; WC Docket Numbers 05-196 and 10-191. DA 12-918.
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5/31/12
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. FCC adopt procedures to provide more limited access to certain especially competitively sensitive information that may be filed in this proceeding. CG Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123. DA 12-858.
Second Protective Order: Word ||
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5/2/12
Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates Submits Payment Formulas and Funding Requirement for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the July 2012 through June 2013 Fund Year. DA 12-696. Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123.
Comments Due: May 16, 2012. Reply Comments Due: May 23, 2012.
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4/30/12
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.
This Order Waives the May 1, 2012 Fund administrator filing requirement for Video Relay Service. Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123. DA 12-687.
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3/14/12
In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the VRS Program and TRS and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. FCC adopt procedures to limit access to proprietary or confidential information that may be filed in this proceeding. CG Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123. DA 12-402.
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2/28/12
Comment Cycle Established for Comments to Refresh the Record Regarding Misuse of Internet Protocol Relay Service. CG Docket Nos. 12-38 and 03-123. DA 12-308.
Comment Date: March 20, 2012.
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2/23/12
In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the VRS Program and TRS and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. Extended the deadlines for filing comments and reply comments concerning the Commission's FNPRM on improving the structure and efficiency of the VRS program. CG Dockets No. 10-51 and 03-123. DA 12-263.
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2/13/12
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks to Refresh the Record Regarding Misuse of Internet Protocol Relay Service. Pleading Cycle Established.
CG Docket Numbers 12-38 and 03-123. DA 12-208. Comments Due: 21 days after publication in the Federal Register.
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2/1/12
Comment Cycle Established for Comments and Reply Comments on Structure and Practices of the
Video Relay Service Program. DA 12-119. Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123.
Comments due: March 2, 2012. Reply Comments due: March 19, 2012.
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1/4/12
Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Snap Telecommunications, Inc. for Recertification as a
Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications
Relay Services (TRS) Fund. DA 12-3; CG Docket No. 10-51
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1/4/12
Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Purple Communications, Inc. for Recertification as a
Provider of Video Relay and Internet Protocol Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications
Relay Services (TRS) Fund. DA 12-4; CG Docket No. 10-51
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1/4/12
Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Healinc Telecom, LLC for Recertification as a
Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications
Relay Services (TRS) Fund. DA 12-5; CG Docket No. 10-51
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12/15/11
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities. CG Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123. FCC 11-184.
FNPRM: Word ||
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11/22/11
Wireline Competition Bureau Announces Date for Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering Rules and Beginning of Transition Period. Dockets WC 10-191; CG 03-123; WC 05-196. DA 11-1931.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Denial of Application of Malka Communications Group, Inc. for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1897.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Denial of Application of PAH VRS Support Services, LLC d/b/a PAH Relay for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1898.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Denial of Application of IWRelay, Inc. for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1894.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Denial of Application of S&L Deaf Communications LLC for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1891.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Denial of Application of Powervrs, LLC for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1892.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Denial of Application of BIS Relay, LLC for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1893.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Denial of Application of Say-Hey, Inc. for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1895.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Denial of Application of CODA VRS Corporation for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1896.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Convo Communications, LLC for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1901.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of ASL Services Holdings, LLC for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1902.
Public Notice:
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11/15/11
Notice of Conditional Grant of Application of Hancock, Jahn, Lee & Puckett, LLC d/b/a Communication Axess Ability Group for Certification as a Provider of Video Relay Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1903.
Public Notice:
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11/8/11
In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Motion to Extend Stay filed by Gallaudet University Denied. CG Docket No. 10-51.
Order:
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11/4/11
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Announces Effective Date of iTRS Certification Rules and Timeline For Filing Applications. CG Docket No. 10-51.
Public Notice:
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10/26/11
CGB extends, through January 4, 2012, the certification period for providers of Video Relay Service and IP Relay Service with certifications that are scheduled to expire on November 4, 2011. CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51. DA 11-1795
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10/24/11
In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted the waiver request filed by Convo Communications, LLC. CG Docket No. 10-51.
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10/21/11
FCC Invites Applicants to Conduct National Outreach for the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program. DA 11-1767.
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10/17/11
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Clarification of Internet-based TRS Provider Eligibility Certification. The Commission addresses petition for clarification and petitions for reconsideration concerning provider eligibility certification and seeks comment on a proposed rule modification. CG Docket No. 10-51
MO&O, Order, and FNPRM: Word ||
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10/7/11
In the Matter of Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund. Adopted rules to implement Section 103(b) of the CVAA, requiring interconnected and non-interconnected VoIP providers to participate in and contribute to the TRS Fund. CG Docket No. 11-47. FCC 11-150.
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9/30/11
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Granted in part a Motion by
Gallaudet University to extend the stay of the effective date of
Section 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(N)(1)(iii) of the Commission's rules as adopted in the VRS
Practices R&O, for an additional 45 days, until November 15, 2011. Docket No. 10-51. FCC 11-145.
Order Extending Suspension of Effective Date:
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9/30/11
Amendment of Part 64 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Telecommunications Relay Services and
Related Customer Premises Equipment for Persons with Disabilities and Truth-in-Billing Requirements
for Common Carriers. Made two nonsubstantive editorial revisions to Part 64 of
the Commission's rules. DA 11-1649.
Order:
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9/22/11
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Notice of Petitions for Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order and Order in CG Docket No. 10-51. Released September 22, 2011.
Public Notice:
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9/13/11
In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-1542.
Order: Word ||
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8/4/11
Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering. The Commission adopted rules to improve assignment of telephone numbers associated with iTRS. Docket Numbers 10-191, 05-196, and 03-123. FCC-11-123.
Report & Order:
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7/28/11
In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. The Commission amends its process for certifying
Internet-based Telecommunications Relay Service (iTRS) providers as eligible for payment from the
Interstate TRS Fund for their provision of iTRS. CG Docket No. 10-51
Second Report and Order and Order:
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6/30/11
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech
Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Providers. Order extending the waivers of certain TRS mandatory minimum standards for VRS and IP Relay Service that will expire on July 1, 2011. Docket Numbers 05-196 and 03-123. DA-11-1159.
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6/30/11
Order Adopting 2011-2012 TRS Funding Requirements. Docket Numbers 10-51, 3-123. FCC 11-104.
Order:
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6/27/11
Instructions for Transfer of Telecommunications Relay Service Program Records. Provided additional instruction to the National Exchange Carrier Association concerning the transfer of records to Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates, LLC, the new TRS Fund Administrator. Action by: Deputy Managing Director, Office of the Managing Director by LETTER. (DA No. 11-1109).
Letter:
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6/27/11
Telecommunications Relay Service Fund Financial Statements and Reports. Set forth in detail the steps to be taken by the National Exchange Carrier Association in producing financial statements concerning the TRS Fund during the transition period. Action by: Managing Director by LETTER. (DA No. 11-1120).
Letter:
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6/27/11
Payment for Close-Out Activities of Telecommunications Relay Service Program Administration for the National Exchange Carrier Association. Effective July 1, 2011, the TRS Fund Administrator will change from NECA to Rolka Loube Saltzer Associates, LLC by LETTER. (DA No. 11-1121).
Letter:
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6/23/11
Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund Administrator Transition - Bank Account Change Over. (DA No. 11-1041).
Public Notice:
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6/20/11
Reminder To States And Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Providers That The Annual Summary Of Consumer Complaints Is Due July 1, 2011; Reminder Of Ongoing Obligation To Report Contact Information And Substantive Changes In TRS Program.
Public Notice:
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5/31/11
VRS Fraud Order Suspending Effective Date. Docket Number 10-51. FCC 11-86
Order:
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5/17/11
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Provides Guidance on Filing Requests for Waiver of New Requirements Adopted in the Video Relay Services Fraud Order. DA 11-893. Docket Number 10-51.
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5/6/11
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Announces Extension of Expiring Certifications for
Providers of Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services. DA 11-849. Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123.
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5/4/11
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits Payment Formulas and Funding Requirement for the
Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the July 2011 Through June 2012 Fund Year.
CG Docket No. 03-123. DA 11-826
Comments due on or before May 18, 2011. Reply Comments due on or before May 25, 2011.
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04/15/11
FCC Seeks Comment on the Rates and Compensation for Video Relay Service for the 2011-12 Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund Year.
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4/8/11
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; TRS and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.
CGB waives the May 1, 2011 Fund administrator filing requirement for VRS payment formulas and revenue requirements only. CG Docket Numbers 10-51 and 03-123. DA 11-655
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4/6/11
FCC Moves Forward With Comprehensive Reforms to Eliminate Abuses and Ensure Viability of Video Relay Service.
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Report & Order and Further NPRM: Word || PDF
4/6/11
FCC Names New Administrator of Interstate TRS Fund.
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3/3/11
FCC Proposes to Update Rules Allowing Accessibility to Advanced Communications to 54 Million Consumers With Disabilities.
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Genachowski Statement: Word ||
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Copps Statement: Word ||
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3/3/11
Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 103(b), Contributions to the TRS Fund
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Adopted March 2, 2011. CG Docket No. 11-47. FCC 11-38
NPRM:
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Erratum issued 3/24/11: Word || PDF
2/22/11
FCC Enforcement Advisory: Enforcement Bureau Reminds Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Providers of Emergency Calling Requirements. DA 11-304
Public Notice:
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2/17/11
The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Application of New and Emerging Technologies For Video Relay Service Use. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 11-317.
Comments Due: 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.
Reply Comments Due: 45 days after date of publication in the Federal Register
Public Notice:
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2/4/11
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.
Granted a Six-Month Extension of the Waiver Regarding Treatment of Toll Free Numbers in the iTRS Numbering Directory. (Docket Numbers 10-191, 05-196, and 03-123)
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9/20/10
Enforcement Bureau Settles Investigations of Purple Communications, Inc. Settlment Requires Payments in Excess of $22 Million for Alleged Abuse of Fund That Supports Vital Service for Persons with Hearing or Speech Disabilities.
News Release:
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Order:
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Consent Decree:
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9/17/10
FCC Initiates Rulemaking to Improve iTRS Numbering.
Comment Date: 30 days after publication in the Federal Register
Reply Comment Date: 45 days after publication in the Federal Register
NPRM: Word || PDF
8/12/10
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Denied the Motion for Extension of Comment Period.
Order Denying Request for Extension of Time to File Comments:
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8/4/10
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech
Disabilities, E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. Granted a six-month extension
of the waiver regarding treatment of toll free numbers in the Internet-based Telecommunications
Relay Service numbering directory. Docket Numbers 05-196 and 03-123. DA 10-1445
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7/9/10
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.
Order Denying Stay Motion filed by Sorenson Communications, Inc.
Order Denying Stay Motion: Word ||
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7/2/10
Comments Sought on Purple Communications, Inc. Petition for Clarification or Waiver to Implement
Call Forwarding Service for Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Users. CG Docket No. 10-51. DA 10-1253
Public Notice:
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Comments Due: July 16, 2010
Reply Comments Due: July 23, 2010
6/30/10
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities and E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers.
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Wireline Competition Bureau extend the waivers of certain TRS mandatory minimum standards for VRS and IP Relay Service that will expire on July 1, 2010. Dockets CG 03-123 and WC 05-196. DA 10-1235.
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6/28/10
In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program. Compensation Methodology. CG Docket No. 10-51; FCC 10-111
Notice of Inquiry:
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Comment Date: 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Reply Comment Date: 15 days after the Comment Date.
6/28/10
The Commission hereby adopts per-minute compensation rates from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for each form of TRS for the 2010-2011 Fund year.
Order:
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Erratum: Word ||
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6/28/10
FCC Takes Action to Protect and Sustain Vital Service for the Deaf; Commission Votes Unanimously on Immediate and Long-Term Approaches
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6/18/10
Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Providers that the Annual Summary
of Consumer Complaints is due Wednesday, July 1, 2010; Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report
Contact Information and Substantive Changes in the TRS Program. Docket 03-123; DA 10-1090
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5/27/10
Sorenson's Request for Payment of Certain VRS Calls Handled on August 7, 2009.
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5/27/10
FCC Takes Further Steps to Ensure That Video Relay Service Will Continue as a Vibrant Service.
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Declaratory Ruling, Order, and NPRM: Word || PDF
4/30/10
NECA Submits Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for the Interstate TRS Fund for the July 2010 Through June 2011 Fund Year.
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4/2/10
CGB and WCB Grant a Four-Month Extension of the Waiver Regarding Treatment of Toll Free Numbers in the iTRS Numbering Directory. (DA 10-593) CG Docket No. 03-123, WC Docket No. 05-196, and CG Docket No. 10-51
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3/9/10
Purple Communications Acknowledges Debt, Begins Payback to Telecommunications Relay Fund.
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2/25/10
In the Matter of Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program.
The FCC Reaffirms Rules and Policies of Video Relay Service. CG Docket No. 10-51
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Declaratory Ruling:
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DECISIÓN DECLARATORIA En Español: Word || PDF
ASL Video
2/3/10
Granted CSDVRS request for payment of VRS minutes containing incomplete call record data from December 2008 to April 2009. Docket No. 03-123, DA No. 10-225
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12/24/09
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-To-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. Extended with conditions for six months until July 1, 2010 the waivers of certain
telecommunications relay services mandatory minimum standards for Video Relay Service
and Internet Protocol Relay Service that will expire on January 1, 2010. DA 09-2634. Docket Numbers 05-196 and 03-123.
Order: Word ||
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12/17/09
Video: Workshop on Video Relay Service Reform, held December 17, 2009.
12/15/09
FCC Announces Agenda and Panelists for Workshop on VRS Reform to be Held on December 17, 2009.
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12/4/09
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) and the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) Issue Temporary Waiver to Address Routing of Internet-based TRS Calls Using Toll Free Numbers. CG Docket No. 03-123, CC Docket No. 98-67 and WC Docket No. 05-196. (DA 09-2543)
Order: Word ||
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12/3/09
FCC Announces Workshop on Video Relay Service Reform to be Held on December 17, 2009
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11/5/09
In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities and E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers.
Docket Numbers CG 03-123, CC 98-67 and WC 05-196; DA 09-2389
Order: Word ||
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10/21/09
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds VRS and IP Relay Service Providers of Their
Outreach Obligations and Clarifies Their Call Handling Obligations for Unregistered Users After
the November 12, 2009, Ten-Digit Numbering Registration Deadline. DA 09-2261; Docket Numbers 03-123 and 05-196.
Public Notice: Word ||
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9/23/09
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition of Qwest Wireless for Waiver of the Commission's
Rules on Contributions to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. CG Docket No. 03-123 (DA 09-2097)
Comments Due: October 14, 2009. Reply Comments Due: October 21, 2009.
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9/18/09
Adopted Order concerning TRS and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech and Speech Disabilities; dismissed in part Purple Rulemaking Petition.
Order:
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9/18/09
FCC Announces Workshop on Ten-Digit Numbering and E911 Requirements for Video Relay Service and IP Relay.
The FCC will hold a workshop on September 25, 2009 to address issues relating to Ten-Digit Numbering and E911 Requirements for VRS and IP Relay.
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VRS 10-Digit Numbering Workshop Video
8/11/09
Clarification Regarding the use of Toll Free Numbers for Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services. DA 09-1787. (Dockets 98-67, 05-196, 03-123)
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8/11/09
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition of Sorenson Communications, Inc. for Declaratory
Ruling or Limited Waiver of the Commission's Rules. DA 09-1789 (Dockets 05-196, 03-123)
Comments due: August 26, 2009. Reply Comments due: September 10, 2009.
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6/26/09
In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.
TRS Rate Order. Docket Number CG 03-123; DA 09-1451
Order: Word ||
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6/26/09
IP-Enabled Services; Implementation of Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of The Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by The Telecommunications Act of 1996: Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommuni-cations Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons with Disabilities;
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements.
CGB finds good cause to extend for one year (until 6/29/10), the current limited waiver of section 64.604(a)(4) of the Commission's rules, to the extent that the rule requires traditional telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers to "automatically and immediately" call an appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) when receiving an emergency, 711-dialed call placed over an interconnected VoIP service.
Docket Numbers WC 04-36; WT 96-198; CG 03-123 and CC 92-105. DA 09-1461
Order: Word ||
PDF
6/26/09
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau seeks to refresh the record on petiton to Mandate Captioned
Telephone Relay Service (CTS). DA 09-1436
Comments Due: 07/27/2009. Reply Comments Due: 08/10/2009.
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
6/15/09
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities.
E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers. CGB find good cause to extend the 6/30/09, date for the
end to the permissive calling period during which Internet-based TRS providers may continue to complete the non-emergency calls of
unregistered users. TRS providers may continue to complete such calls until 11/12/09. After that date providers will
have to ensure that a user has registered with a default provider before completing the user's non-emergency calls.
CG Docket No. 03-123, WC Docket No. 05-196. (DA 09-1323)
Order: Word ||
PDF
6/12/09
Reminder to States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is due Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Reminder of Ongoing Obligation to Report Contact Information and Substantive Changes in TRS Programs. (DA 09-1318) CG Docket No. 03-123
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
6/3/09
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau extends the comment period for issues raised
in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) portion of the Public Notice (PN) and Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM), released on May 14, 2009.
Comments will now be due on July 6, 2009, and reply comments will be due on July 20, 2009.
Order: Word ||
PDF
5/14/09
In the Public Notice, the FCC seek comment on NECA's proposed compensation rates for the various
forms of TRS, as well as the proposed funding requirement and carrier contribution factor, as
reflected in the 2009 TRS Rate Filing. In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the FCC seek
comment on whether, notwithstanding the rate methodology established in the 2007 TRS Rate
Methodology Order, we should modify the compensation rates for Video Relay Service (VRS)
for the 2009-2010 Fund year. (Docket No. 03-123) (FCC 09-39) Adopted May 12, 20009; Released May 14, 2009.
Public Notice and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word ||
PDF
4/28/09
FCC Releases ASL Video Explaining New Ten-Digit Numbering and Emergency Call Handling Procedures
for Internet-Based TRS. The Commission has produced a video in American Sign
Language to explain the new ten-digit numbering requirements and emergency call handling
procedures for Internet-based telecommunications relay services.
News Release: Word ||
PDF
4/20/09
Pleading Cycle Established for Filing of Oppositions to Petition for Partial Reconsideration and
Limited Waiver, and Petition for Partial Reconsideration, Concerning the Assignment of Ten-Digit
Telephone Numbers and E911 Requirements for Internet-Based TRS. (DA 09-870) Docket numbers 03-123 and 05-196.
Oppositions Due: 15 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.
Replies Due: 25 days after date of publication in the Federal Register.
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
4/1/09
IP-ENABLED SERVICES. Extended for 90 days a limited waiver for traditional TRS providers and
seeks comment on issues related to 711 calls routed to PSAPs by traditional TRS providers and
interconnected VoIP providers. (Docket Numbers 92-105, 96-198 and 03-123) Adopted: 04/01/2009 (DA No. 09-749)
Order: Word ||
PDF
3/25/09
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition for Rulemaking Filed by GoAmerica, Inc. Concerning
Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Certification Requirements. (DA 09-675, Docket 03-123, RM-11512)
Comments Due: 30 days after release of Public Notice.
Reply Comments Due: 45 days after release of Public Notice.
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
2/10/09
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Providers Requesting Compensation from the Interstate
TRS Fund Must Comply with Standard Rounding Principles in Measuring the Conversation Time of TRS Calls. (DA 09-211, Docket 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
1/7/09
Notice of Certification of American Network as a Provider of IP Relay, VRS, IP Captioned TRS Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund. CG 03-123 (DA 09-12)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
12/24/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. Extended waivers of certain Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) mandatory
minimum standards for Video Relay Service and Internet Protocol Relay Service. Docket 03-123; DA 08-2808.
Order: Word || PDF
12/19/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers.
Commission Orders Timely Implementation of Ten-Digit Numbering, Interoperability for Internet-based TRS Users.
Docket Numbers 98-67, 03-123 and 05-196. (FCC 08-275)
Order: Word || PDF
Martin Statement: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word || PDF
Tate Statement: Word || PDF
McDowell Statement: Word || PDF
11/14/08
Notice of Certification of GoAmerica, Inc., as a Provider of Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone
Service (IP CTS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. CG Docket 03-123 (DA 08-2514)
Public Notice:
Word ||
PDF
10/8/08
Pleading Cycle Established for Comments on Petition of Sorenson Communications, Inc. for Limited Waiver. CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196 (DA 08-2255)
Public Notice:
Word ||
PDF
9/22/08
Consumer And Governmental Affairs Bureau Modifies Cost Submission Timeframes Associated With Implementation Of The Numbering System For Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services. Docket No. 03-123 and 05-196.
Public Notice:
Word ||
PDF
9/19/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements
for IP-Enabled Service Providers. Granted the petition for limited waiver of interim Section 64.605(c) of the Commission's rules, filed by Sorenson
Communications, Inc. and extended limited waiver to all VRS providers. (Docket No. 03-123 and 05-196) (FCC No. 08-210)
Order: Word ||
PDF
7/29/08
Commission Releases Request for Quotation for Contractor to Build and Operate Centralized Database
for Internet Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering System. (CG Docket 03-123; WC Docket 05-196)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
7/16/08
Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs. (DA 08-1673)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
7/3/08
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Clarifies the Transferability of Telecommunications
Relay Service (TRS) Provider Certification. (DA 08-1589) (Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
6/25/08
Commission Releases Sources Sought Announcement Seeking Contractor to Build and Operate
Centralized Database for Internet Based Telecommunications Relay Service Numbering System.
(CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196) (DA 08-1483)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
6/24/08
FCC Adopts Telephone Numbering System and E-911 Requirements for Providers of Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services.
R&O/NPRM:
Word || PDF
News Release (6/11/08):
Word || PDF
Martin Statement:
Word || PDF
Copps Statement:
Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement:
Word || PDF
Tate Statement:
Word || PDF
6/24/08
Commission Seeks Comment on Changes in Speech-to-Speech Telecommunications Relay Service Regulations; Tentatively Concludes that Internet Protocol Speech-to-Speech is Compensable from the Interstate TRS Fund.
NPRM: Word |
PDF
News Release (6/11/08):
Word || PDF
Martin Statement:
Word || PDF
Copps Statement:
Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement:
Word || PDF
Tate Statement:
Word || PDF
6/24/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speeech
Disabilities. Adopted the proposed rates, carrier contribution factor, and Interstate TRS Fund size
for July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (Docket No. 03-123) (DA 08-1476)
Order: Word ||
PDF
5/28/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. The FCC issued clarification on contacts between Telecommunications Relay
Service (TRS) providers and TRS consumers. (Docket 03-123) (FCC 08-138)
Declaratory Ruling: Word ||
PDF
5/6/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-To-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing
and Speech Disabilities. Extended the stay of paragraphs 95 and 96 of the 2007 TRS Cost Recovery
Declaratory Ruling until May 28, 2008. (DA 08-1079)
Order: Word ||
PDF
5/2/08
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for the
Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the July 2008 Through June 2009 Fund Year.
(DA 08-1055) (CG Docket 03-123)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
4/29/08
FCC Stakeholder Workshop on Ten-Digit Numbering Solutions for Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services.
Webcast || Attendee List
4/23/08
FCC Releases Agenda for April 29, 2008 Stakeholder Workshop on Ten-Digit Numbering Solutions for
Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services.
News Release: Word ||
PDF
4/4/08
FCC to Hold Workshop on Solutions for Implementing Ten-Digit Telephone Numbering for Internet-Based
Telecommunicaitons Relay Services (TRS) on April 29, 2008.
News Release: Word ||
PDF
4/4/08
IP-Enabled Services; Implementation Of Sections 255 And 251(a)(2) Of The Communications Act Of 1934,
As Enacted By The Telecommunications Act Of 1996: Access To Telecommunications Service. Extend and
modify the current waivers, as they apply to interconnected VoIP providers and traditional TRS
providers. (Docket number(s) 92-105, 96-198, 03-123, 04-36)
Order: Word ||
PDF
3/19/08
CGB Seeks to Refresh Record on Assigning Internet Protocol (IP)-Based TRS Users Ten-Digit Telephone
Numbers Linked to North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and Related Issues. (DA 08-607) (Docket No. 03-123)
Pleading Cycle Established
Comments Due: April 8, 2008. Reply Comments Due April 18, 2008.
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
3/19/08
Adopted Emergency Call Handling Requirements for Internet-based TRS Providers. (FCC 08-78)
Report and Order:
Word |
PDF
Erratum Released April 8, 2008:
Word |
PDF
Copps Statement:
Word |
PDF
Adelstein Statement:
Word |
PDF
Tate Statement:
Word |
PDF
2/28/08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Clarifies the Eligibility Requirement for Compensation From
The Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund for Providers of Internet Protocol
Captioned Telephone Service. (DA 08-478) (CG Docket 03-123)
Public Notice: Word || PDF
2/7/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. Request for Stay Pending Judicial Review. The Commission grants a request to
stay the effectiveness of paragraphs 95 and 96 of the 2007 TRS Cost Recovery Declaratory Ruling,
which restricts TRS providers from using consumer or call databases to contact TRS users.
(Docket No. 03-123) (DA No. 08-312)
Order: Word ||
PDF
2/6/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. Adopted a revised Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund size
and carrier contribution factor for the July 2007 to June 2008 Fund year. (Docket No. 03-123)
(DA No. 08-303)
Order: Word ||
PDF
2/4/08
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Clarification that Internet
Protocol Speech-to-Speech Service is a Form of Telecommunications Relay Service Compensable
from the Interstate TRS Fund. (DA No. 08-292) (Docket No 08-15)
Comments Due: 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Reply Comments Due: 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
1/10/08
Applications for Certification as Certified State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Programs
Filed; Pleading Cycle Established for Comment on Applications. Docket No. 03-123; DA No. 08-60.
Comments Due: February 11, 2008. Reply Comments Due: February 26, 2008.
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
1/8/08
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. Granted Snap's and Verizon's requests for a temporary waiver of the speed
dialing requirement for Video Relay Services (VRS). Docket No. 03-123 (DA 008-45)
Order: Word ||
PDF
12/26/07
Telecommunications Relay Services And Speech-to-Speech Services For Individuals With Hearing And Speech Disabilities.
Order:
Word ||
PDF
12/07/07
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Clarification Concerning the Provision of Deaf Blind Relay Service (DBRS).
Public Notice: Word || PDF
11/19/07
Commission Adopts TRS Cost Recovery Methodology Report & Order and Declaratory Ruling on October 26, 2007. (Docket No. CG 03-123, FCC 07-186)
Report and Order: Word || PDF
Martin Statement: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word || PDF
Erratum:
Word ||
PDF
10/9/07
In the Matters of IP-Enabled Services; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment and Customer Premises Equipment
by Persons with Disabilities; TRS and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; and
The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements.
Granted in part and denied in part several petitions for waiver relating to
the Commission's recent VoIP TRS Order. Comments sought. (Dockets Number WC 04-36, WT 96-198, CG 03-123, and CC 92-105)
Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register and Reply Comments may be filed 45 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Order: Word ||
PDF
09/21/07
Notice of Certification of CSDVRS, LLC as a Provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible fo Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. (DA No. 07-3996, Dkt No 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
09/21/07
Notice of Certification of Hawk Relay, LLC as a Provider of Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay) and Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible fo Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. (DA No. 07-3998, Dkt No 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
8/3/07
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding
Video Relay Service (VRS) Provider Employment Contracts with VRS Communications Assistants (CAs). (DA 07-3512, Docket No. 03-123)
Comments due: September 4, 2007. Reply comments due: September 19, 2007.
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
6/29/07
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. June 2007 Interim Rate Order. (Docket No. 03-123) (DA 07-2904)
Order: Word ||
PDF
6/22/07
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds States that Current Telecommunications Relay
Service (TRS) Certification will expire on July 26, 2008, and provides a timeline for seeking
recertification. (DA 07-2761, Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds States and Interstate Telecommunications Relay
Services (TRS) Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints is due Monday, July 2, 2007,
and that they have an ongoing obligation to report contact information and substantive changes in their
TRS Programs. (DA 07-2762, Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
6/15/07
Disability Access Requirements Extended to VOIP Services.
Order: Word | PDF
News Release (5/31/07): Word | PDF
Martin Statement: Word | PDF
Copps Statement: Word | PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word | PDF
Tate Statement: Word | PDF
McDowell Statement: Word | PDF
5/4/07
FCC Alerts Public and Merchants of Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases Through Internet Protocol (IP)
Relay Service, a Form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS). (DA 07-2006)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
5/2/07
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate
for the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the July 2007
through June 2008 Fund Year. (DA 07-1978) Docket No. 03-123
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
Comments Due: 5/16/2007. Reply Comments Due: 5/23/07.
3/22/07
Dismissal of Snap Telecommunications, Inc.'s Request for Limited Waiver of the Video Relay
Service (VRS) Interoperability Requirements. Docket No. 03-123 (DA 07-1374)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
1/11/07
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service Eligible for Compensation from Interstate TRS Fund.
Declaratory Ruling: Word | PDF
News Release (12/20/06): Word | PDF
Martin Statement: Word | PDF
Copps Statement: Word | PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word | PDF
Tate Statement: Word | PDF
McDowell Statement: Word | PDF
12/22/06
Notice of Certification of Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol
Relay (IP Relay) and Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund. Docket No. 03-123 (DA 06-2578)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
12/15/06
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. The Commission has waived this requirement for providers of VRS due to the
technological challenges related to determining the geographic location of TRS calls
that originate via the Internet. (Docket No. 03-123) (DA 06-2532)
Order: Word ||
PDF
11/28/06
Dismissal of Petition for Clarification Concerning Provision of American Sign Language (ASL) to
Spanish Video Relay Service (VRS). (DA 06-2386) (Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
07/25/06
The Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
Programs and Interstate TRS Providers of Their Obligations Regarding Contact Information
and Substantive Changes in Their TRS Program. CG Docket No. 03-123 (DA 06-1506)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
07/20/06
FCC seek comment on a broad range of issues concerning the compensation of providers of
telecommunications relay services from the Interstate TRS Fund for their costs of providing TRS. (Dkt No. 03-123) (FCC 06-106)
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Word || PDF
News Release (7/13/06): Word || PDF
Martin Statement: Word || PDF
Copps Statement: Word || PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word || PDF
Tate Statement: Word || PDF
McDowell Statement: Word || PDF
07/12/06
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing
and Speech Disabilities. Order on Reconsideration addressing petitions for reconsideration
filed in response to the 2004 TRS Report and Order regarding TRS/VRS compensation. (FCC 06-87)
Order on Reconderation: Word ||
PDF
Copps Statement: Word ||
PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word ||
PDF
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing
and Speech Disabilities. Memorandum Opinion and Order denying applications for review and
affirming the 2004-2005 VRS compensation rate adopted by the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. (FCC 06-88)
Memorandum Opinion and Order: Word ||
PDF
Copps Statement: Word ||
PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word ||
PDF
06/30/06
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing
and Speech Disabilities. Order freezing VRS 2005-2006 rate of $6.644 per minute for a one-year
period ending June 30, 2007, or until such time as the Commission adopts a new VRS rate pursuant
to new VRS cost recovery rules, whichever is sooner. Docket No. 03-123 (DA 06-1345)
Order: Word ||
PDF
06/16/06
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing
and Speech Disabilities. Order addressing two issues concerning the provision of Video Relay
Service (VRS), a form of TRS, raised in the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the
2004 TRS Report and Order & FNPRM. (Docket No. 03-123) (FCC 06-81)
Order: Word ||
PDF
06/09/06
Notice of Certification of Healing Telecom, LLC as a Provider of Video Relay Service (VRS)
Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund.
(DA 06-1243) (CG Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
Notice of Certification of GoAmerica, Inc. as a Provider of Internet Protocol Relay (IP Relay)
and Video Relay Service (VRS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications
Relay Service (TRS) Fund. (DA 06-1244) (CG Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
05/31/06
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Reminds States and Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS)
Providers that the Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints Concerning TRS is due Monday, July 3, 2006.
(DA 06-1175) Docket #03-123
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
05/25/06
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. Reconsideration of the merits of Telco Group, Inc.'s petition. (DA 06-1100)
Declaratory Ruling on Reconsideration: Word ||
PDF
05/16/06
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and
Speech Disabilities. Denied the Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by Telco Group, Inc.
requesting that the Commission either exclude international revenues from the end-user revenue
base used to calculate payments due to the Interstate TRS Fund. (Dkt No. 03-123).
Declaratory Ruling: Word ||
PDF
05/12/06
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size
Estimate for Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the July 2006 Through
June 2007 Fund Year. CG Docket No. 03-123.
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
05/08/06
Notice of Certification of SNAP Telecommunications, Inc. as a Provider of Video Relay Service
(VRS) Eligible for Compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Service (TRS) Fund.
CG Docket No. 03-123
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
Erratum Released 5/9/06: Word ||
PDF
05/03/06
FCC Declares Video Relay Service (VRS) Providers Must Provide Interoperability With Competing Providers.
The Commission also asks for comment on how hearing callers can reach VRS providers and on whether
speech Internet protocols should be adopted for VRS equipment.
Comments due 45 days after publication in the Federal Register
Reply Comments due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
News Release: Word ||
PDF
Declaratory Ruling and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FCC 06-57 Released 5/9/06: Word ||
PDF
Martin Statement: Word ||
PDF
Copps Statement: Word ||
PDF
Adelstein Statement: Word ||
PDF
Tate Statement: Word ||
PDF
05/03/06
FCC Addresses Issue of Internet TRS Fraud. Seeks Comment on Possible Changes in Rules to Curtail Abuses
Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register
Reply Comments due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
News Release: Word ||
PDF
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FCC 06-58 Released May 8, 2006: Word ||
PDF
05/02/06
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Submits the Payment Formula and Fund Size Estimate for
Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund for the July 2006 Through June 2007 Fund Year.
(CG Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
03/01/06
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Approved by
the Office of Management and Budget. (DA 06-492) (Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
02/22/06
Federal Communications Commission Seeks Comment on Petition for Clarification Concerning
The Provision of ASL-To-Spanish Video Relay Service (VRS). DA 06-387. (Docket #03-123);
Pleading Cycle Established
Comments Due: 30 Days after publication in the Federal Register
Reply Comments Due: 45 days after publication in the Federal Register
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
Notificación Pública En Español: PDF
01/06/06
National Exchange Carrier Association's Request to Withdraw its Petition for Interim Waiver
and Rulemaking Concerning the Compensation of Wireless Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Calls
is Granted. (CG Docket No. 03-123)
Public Notice: Word ||
PDF
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