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DOJ/CRT RIN: 1190-AA62 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; Next Generation 9-1-1 
Abstract: In 1991, the Department of Justice published a regulation to implement title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). That regulation includes the requirement that public safety answering points (PSAPs) provide direct access to persons with disabilities who use analog telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTYs). 28 CFR 35.162. On July 26, 2010, the Department published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to address in what manner PSAPs should be required to make changes in communication technology to reflect developments that have occurred since the publication of the 1991 regulation. Many individuals with disabilities now use the Internet and wireless text devices as their primary modes of telecommunications. At the same time, PSAPs are considering and planning to shift from analog telecommunications technology to new Internet-Protocol (IP)-enabled Next Generation 9-1-1 services (NG 9-1-1) that will provide voice and data (such as text, pictures, and video) capabilities. This ANPRM seeks information on possible revisions to the Department's regulation to ensure direct access to NG 9-1-1 services for individuals with disabilities. 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 28 CFR 35   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 12101 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  07/26/2010  75 FR 43446   
ANPRM Comment Period End  01/24/2011    
NPRM  09/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
John L. Wodatch
Chief, Disability Rights Section
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20030
Phone:800 514-0301
TDD Phone:800 514-0383
Fax:202 307-1198