Implementation of Video Description of Video Programming
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2000-09-11 · Effective 2002-04-01 · 65 FR 54805
Document
Document number
00-23154
Federal Register citation
65 FR 54805
CFR reference
47 CFR 79
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2000-09-11
Effective date
2002-04-01
FCC docket
MM Docket No. 99-339
Abstract
This document adopt rules to require larger broadcast stations and multichannel programming distributors (MVPDs) to provide programming with video description. This document also adopts rules to require all broadcast stations and MVPDs to pass through any video description they receive from their programming suppliers if they have the technical capability necessary to do so. This document also adopts rules to enhance the accessibility of emergency information. The purpose of these actions is to enhance the accessibility of video programming to persons with visual disabilities.