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FCC RIN: 3060-AJ42 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: ●Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program (CG Docket No. 10-51) 
Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission addresses the compensability from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund (Fund) of certain types of calls using VRS. The Commission reiterates and adopts rules, and seeks comment on a broad array of possible changes, in order to further detect and deter the misuse of VRS and the billing of illegitimate minutes to the Fund. In a Notice of Inquiry (NOI), the Commission also takes a fresh look at its VRS rules to ensure that it is available to and used by the full spectrum of eligible users, encourages innovation, and is provided efficiently so as to be less susceptible to the waste, fraud, and abuse that plague the current program and threaten its long-term viability. In part I of the NOI, the Commission asks broad questions on exactly how VRS providers should be compensated if the Commission retains the current, multiple provider model for delivering VRS. In Part II of the NOI, the Commission asks whether we should consider fundamental changes to the delivery of VRS and market structure for the service. The Commission specifically seeks comment on the most effective and efficient way to make VRS available and to determine what is the most fair, efficient, and transparent cost recovery methodology. 
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.601 to 64.603    47 CFR 64.605 and 64.606    47 CFR 64.611 and 64.613   
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151    47 USC 154    47 USC 225    47 USC 303 (r)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Declaratory Ruling  05/07/2010  75 FR 25255   
Declaratory Ruling  07/13/2010  75 FR 39945   
Interim Final  07/13/2010  75 FR 39859   
Notice of Inquiry  07/19/2010  75 FR 41863   
NPRM  08/23/2010  75 FR 51735   
Comment Period End  09/02/2010    
Comment Period End  09/27/2010    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Greg Hlibok
Chief, Disability Rights Office
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone:202 559-5158
TDD Phone:202 418-0413
Email: gregory.hlibok@fcc.gov