# Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc., Petition for Rulemaking
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2016-08-23 · Effective 2016-09-22 · 81 FR 57473
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-19685
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 57473
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 79
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/08/23/2016-19685/closed-captioning-of-video-programming-telecommunications-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-inc)
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