FCC Requests Comments on Exemptions From Closed Captioning

The FCC requested comment on exemptions from closed captioning requirements, in a public notice Thursday in docket 06-181. Catholic Television Network of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio/Mass for Shut-Ins, Christian Video Ministries, Church Television Ministry, Crosswalk Chapel/Crosswalk and Riverbend Church/Riverbend filed petitions for exemption from closed captioning requirements for their TV programs because compliance “would be economically burdensome,” the PN said. Comments and oppositions are due March 16.