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The FCC adopted a final rule that implements provisions of Section 104...

The FCC adopted a final rule that implements provisions of Section 104 of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). It amends the commission’s rules “to ensure that people with disabilities have access to the incredible and innovative…

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communications technologies of the 21st century,” the FCC said in a Federal Register notice (http://xrl.us/bmnbhz). The final rule will be effective Jan. 30, except for sections that contain information collection requirements not yet approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The effective date of those sections will be announced in the Federal Register, the commission said. The commission also is seeking comment on whether to adopt a permanent exemption “for small entities that provide advanced communications services,” it said in a separate Federal Register notice (http://xrl.us/bmnbh3). The FCC requested comments on implementing Section 718 which requires Internet browsers built into mobile phones “to be accessible to and usable by persons who are blind or have a visual impairment.” Comments are due Feb. 13, replies March 14.