Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board or Board), is proposing to revise and update, in a single document, both its standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies covered by section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and its guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The proposed revisions and updates to the section 508-based standards and section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 36 CFR Parts 1193 and 1194 [Docket No. ATBCB-2015-0002] RIN 3014-AA37 AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board or Board), is proposing to revise and update, in a single document, both its standards for electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies covered by section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and its guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934. The proposed revisions and updates to the section 508-based standards and section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. DATES: Submit comments by May 28, 2015. Two hearings will be held on the proposed rule on: 1. March 5, 2015, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., San Diego, CA and 2. March 11, 2015, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Washington, DC. To preregister to testify at either of the hearings, contact Kathy Johnson at (202) 272-0041 (voice), (202) 272-0082 (TTY), or johnson@access-board.gov . ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting com…
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Citation: 80 FR 10880
