Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc., Petition for Rulemaking
other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2016-08-23 · Effective 2016-09-22 · 81 FR 57473
Document
Document number
2016-19685
Federal Register citation
81 FR 57473
CFR reference
47 CFR 79
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2016-08-23
Effective date
2016-09-22
FCC docket
CG Docket No. 05-231
Abstract
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) allocates the responsibilities of video programming distributors (VPDs) and video programmers with respect to the provision and quality of closed captions on television programming, with each entity responsible for closed captioning issues that are primarily within its control; amends the Commission's captioning complaint procedures to include video programmers in the handling of complaints; and requires video programmers to register contact information and certify compliance with captioning obligations directly with the Commission.