Notice of Certification of State Telecommunications Relay Service Programs

The applications for certification of TRS programs of the states, territories, and the District of Columbia listed below (hereinafter, ``states'') have been granted, pursuant to Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 47 U.S.C. 225(f)(2), and 47 CFR 64.606(b). On the basis of the state applications, the Bureau has determined that: (1) The TRS program of the states meet or exceed all operational, technical, and functional minimum standards contained in 47 CFR 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 Bureau 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 47 CFR 64.606(d). Because the Commission may adopt changes to the rules governing relay programs, including state relay programs, the certification is conditioned on a demonstration of compliance with any additional new rules that are adopted by the Commission. The Commission will provide guidance to the states on demonstrating compliance with such rule changes.

See Federal Register notice for the list of states and agencies certified.