{"id":4493,"date":"2021-04-22T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T17:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=4493"},"modified":"2021-04-20T13:07:59","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T17:07:59","slug":"fcc-seeks-on-updating-rules-implementing-the-twenty-first-century-communications-and-video-accessibility-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=4493","title":{"rendered":"FCC Seeks on Updating Rules Implementing the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released a public notice<\/a> inviting comment on whether any updates are needed to the rules implementing the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Most of these rules have been in effect for many years, and many of them have not been revisited recently, some since initial adoption. Given changes in technology and industry practices, as well as taking into account consumer experiences, the Commission seeks comment on whether there is a need to update these rules.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Interested parties may file comments by accessing the Electronic Comment Filing System at https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/ecfs\/filings<\/a>.  All filings must reference GN Docket No. 21-140.  People with disabilities who need assistance to file comments online may request assistance by email to FCC504@fcc.gov<\/a>.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Comment Deadline:<\/strong> May 24, 2021<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Reply Comment Deadline:<\/strong> Jun 21, 2021<\/p>\n

For general information about the CVAA, visit  https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/general\/twenty-first-century-communications-and-video-accessibility-act-0<\/a>.  <\/p>\n

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