# Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2009-01-13 · Effective 2009-02-12 · 74 FR 1594
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-31447
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 1594
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 79
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/01/13/E8-31447/closed-captioning-of-video-programming-closed-captioning-requirements-for-digital-television)
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