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FCC RIN: 3060-AK01 Publication ID: Spring 2015 
Title: Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services 
Abstract:

TheFCC initiated this proceeding in its effort to ensure that IP CTS is available for eligible users only. In doing so, the FCC released an Interim Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to address certain practices related to the provision and marketing of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). IP CTS is a form of relay service designed to allow people with hearing loss to speak directly to another party on a telephone call and to simultaneously listen to the other party and read captions of what that party is saying over an IP-enabled device. To ensure that IP CTS is provided efficiently to persons who need to use this service, this new Order establishes several requirements on a temporary basis from March 7, 2013 to September 3, 2013.

 
Agency: Federal Communications Commission(FCC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.601 to 64.606   
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151    47 U.S.C. 154    47 U.S.C. 225   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/05/2013  78 FR 8090   
Order (Interim Rule)  02/05/2013  78 FR 8032   
Order  02/05/2013  78 FR 8030   
Announcement of Effective Date  03/07/2013  78 FR 14701   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/12/2013 
R&O  08/30/2013  78 FR 53684   
FNPRM  09/30/2013  78FR 54201   
FNPRM Comment Period End  11/18/2013 
Petition for Reconsideration Request for Comment  12/16/2013  78 FR 76097   
Petiton for Reconsideration Comment Period End  01/10/2014 
Announcement of Effective Date  08/28/2014  79 FR 51446   
Correction - Announcement of Effective Date  08/28/2014  79 FR 51450   
Technical Amendments  09/09/2014  79 FR 53303   
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
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