On July 29, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice establishing October 3, 2024, as the deadline for certain entities to file their information in the Recordkeeping Compliance Certification and Contact Information Registry (RCCCI Registry). Following the initial October 3, 2024 deadline, annual Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) certifications will be due for interoperable video conferencing services (IVCS) providers on or before April 1 of each year, including April 1, 2025. This filing requirement applies specifically to providers and manufacturers of IVCS, including video conferencing platforms.
As outlined in our previous client advisory, the FCC requires telecommunications and customer premises equipment manufacturers, advanced communication services (ACS) providers, and equipment manufacturers to submit accessibility recordkeeping compliance certifications and contact information to the RCCCI. These requirements ensure that communications services and equipment are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. Despite these requirements, telecommunications equipment, customer premises equipment, and telecommunications services need not be made accessible or usable where compliance is not “readily achievable.” Likewise, advanced communications services and related equipment is exempt where compliance is not “achievable.”
The CommLaw Group Can Help!
For assistance with filing obligations or compliance with accessibility requirements, please contact:
- Michal Nowicki at 703-714-1311 or mjn@commlawgroup.com. To schedule a consultation, please use my public calendar here.
- Michael Donahue at 703-714-1319 or mpd@commlawgroup.com
