Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2009-01-13 · Effective 2009-02-12 · 74 FR 1594
Document
Document number
E8-31447
Federal Register citation
74 FR 1594
CFR reference
47 CFR 79
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2009-01-13
Effective date
2009-02-12
FCC docket
CG Docket No. 05-231 and ET Docket No. 99-254
Abstract
In this document, the Commission clarifies several points regarding video programming distributors' obligations to close caption digital programming in light of technological changes inherent in the digital television transition for full-power broadcasting. The Commission also amends the closed captioning rules to provide for more efficient complaint processes and methods for consumers to contact distributors with concerns about closed captioning.