PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 1919 M STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 DA 98-1001 News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov Released: May 27, 1998 NOTICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) CERTIFICATION (CC Docket No. 90-571) Notice is hereby given that the applications for certification of state Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) programs of the states listed below have been granted, subject to the condition described below, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 47 U.S.C. 225(f)(2), and section 64.605(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  64.605(b). The Commission will provide further Public Notice of the certification of the remaining applications for certification once review of those states' applications has been completed. On the basis of the states applications, the Commission has determined that: (1) the TRS program of the listed states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in section 64.604 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  64.604; (2) the TRS programs of the listed states make available adequate procedures and remedies for enforcing the requirements of the state program; and, (3) the TRS programs of the listed states in no way conflict with federal law. The Commission also has determined that, where applicable, the intrastate funding mechanisms of the listed states are labeled in a manner that promotes national understanding of TRS and does not offend the public, consistent with section 64.605(d) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.  64.605(d). On May 14, 1998, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes ways to enhance the quality of existing telecommunications relay services (TRS) and expand those services for better use by individuals with speech disabilities. See Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98-67, FCC 98-90 (rel. May 20, 1998). Because the Commission may adopt changes to the rules governing relay programs, including state relay programs, the certification granted herein is conditioned on a demonstration of compliance with any new rules ultimately adopted by the Commission. The Commission will provide guidance to the states on demonstrating compliance with such rule changes. This certification, as conditioned herein, shall remain in effect for a five year period, beginning July 26, 1998, and ending July 25, 2003, pursuant to 47 C.F.R.  64.605(c). One year prior to the expiration of this certification, July 25, 2002, the states may apply for renewal of their TRS program certifications by filing documentation in accordance with the Commission's rules, pursuant to 47 C.F.R.  64.605(a) and (b). Copies of certification letters are available for public inspection at the Commission's Common Carrier Bureau, Network Services Division, Room 235, 2000 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (closed 12:30 to 1:30 PM) and the FCC Reference Center, Room 239, 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., daily, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. FIRST GROUP OF STATES APPROVED FOR CERTIFICATION File No. TRS-97-02 Applicant: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission State of: Hawaii File No. TRS-97-05 Applicant: Oregon Public Utility Commission State of: Oregon File No. TRS-97-08 Applicant: Tennessee Regulatory Authority State of: Tennessee File No. TRS-97-11 Applicant: Kentucky Public Service Commission State of: Kentucky File No. TRS-97-12 Applicant: Washington Department of Social and Health Services State of: Washington File No. TRS-97-13 Applicant: Arizona Council for Hearing Impaired State of: Arizona File No. TRS-97-14 Applicant: State of Delaware Public Service Commission State of: Delaware File No. TRS-97-18 Applicant: South Carolina Budget and Control Board State of: South Carolina File No. TRS-97-20 Applicant: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities State of: New Jersey File No. TRS-97-21 Applicant: Department of Budget and Management State of: Maryland File No. TRS-97-22 Applicant: Wyoming Department of Employment State of: Wyoming File No. TRS-97-25 Applicant: Counsel for the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico File No. TRS-97-26 Applicant: Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation State of: Indiana File No. TRS-97-29 Applicant: Governor's Committee on Telecommunications Access Service State of: Montana File No. TRS-97-30 Applicant: Vermont Department of Public Service State of: Vermont File No. TRS-97-31 Applicant: Idaho Public Utilities Commission State of: Idaho File No. TRS-97-32 Applicant: Colorado Public Utilities Commission State of: Colorado File No. TRS-97-33 Applicant: Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services State of: South Dakota File No. TRS-97-40 Applicant: Commission of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired State of: Connecticut File No. TRS-97-41 Applicant: Louisiana Relay Administration Board State of: Louisiana File No. TRS-97-42 Applicant: Nebraska Public Service Commission State of: Nebraska File No. TRS-97-43 Applicant: California Public Utilities Commission State of: California File No. TRS-97-46 Applicant: New York State Department of Public Service State of: New York File No. TRS-97-47 Applicant: District of Columbia Public Service Commission District of Columbia File No. TRS-97-48 Applicant: Public Utility Commission of Texas State of: Texas File No. TRS-97-49 Applicant: Information Services Division State of: North Dakota For further information, contact Al McCloud, (202) 418-2499, amccloud@fcc.gov: Helene Nankin, (202) 418-1466, hnankin@fcc.gov; or Kris Monteith, (202) 418-1098, kmonteit@fcc.gov, (TTY, 202-418-0484), at the Network Services Division, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal Communications Commission. -FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION-