Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
accessibility · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2012-03-30 · Effective 2012-04-30 · 77 FR 19480
Document
Document number
2012-7247
Federal Register citation
77 FR 19480
CFR reference
47 CFR 15
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
accessibility
Publication date
2012-03-30
Effective date
2012-04-30
FCC docket
MB Docket No. 11-154
Abstract
Pursuant to the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, the FCC revises its regulations to require closed captioning of IP-delivered video programming that is published or exhibited on television with captions after the effective date of the new regulations. The FCC also imposes closed captioning requirements on certain apparatus that receive or play back video programming, and on certain recording devices. This action will better enable individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to view IP-delivered video programming, as Congress intended.