Brendan Holland on "Reminder: Closed Captioning Contact Info Due by March 22, 2010"

Just a reminder that all Video Programing Distributors — which includes broadcast television stations –� must�identify a contact person for closed captioning issues, both immediate issues and general complaints, and file that contact information with the FCC by March 22, 2010.��As we’ve discussed previously, new FCC closed captioning rules recently went into effect that require video programming distributors to establish a contact for handling immediate closed captioning�concerns, as well a contact for receiving written captioning complaints of a general or non-time sensitive nature.� In order to assist viewers and potentially facilitate the resolution of such captioning complaints, the rules require that video programming distributors publicize the appropriate contact information and also provide the�information to the Commission, which will maintain a database open to consumers.�� Accordingly, by March 22, 2010, television stations must designate a contact person, post the necessary contact information on their web site (and in any phone directories the station may advertise in), and submit the information to the FCC.� The best way for stations to file this information with the FCC is to visit the FCC’s Web site and submit the information online. The Commission’s Web site contains a detailed form with step-by-step instructions that will walk applicants...

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