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FCC exempts PEG and nonbroadcast-network programmers from captioning registration and certification duties
The Federal Communications Commission published a final rule on October 26, 2026 amending 47 CFR Part 79 to exempt certain video programmers from closed-captioning registration and certification requirements. Programmers serving only exempt public, educational and governmental channels are exempt, and nonbroadcast-network programmers are exempt when the network itself certifies exemption or compliance. Most provisions take effect November 25, 2026.
Key points
- Providers of programming to non-exempt PEG channels are relieved of filing duties if the channel administrators certify captioning compliance for that programming.Federal Register
- Amendments in instruction 3, at 47 CFR 79.1(i)(4) and (m)(6), are delayed indefinitely; the Commission will announce their effective date in the Federal Register.Federal Register
- The order is FCC 26-57 in CG Docket No. 05-231 and GN Docket No. 25-133, adopted August 21, 2026 and released August 25, 2026.Federal Register
- The rule is published at 91 FR 67220 as FR Doc. 2026-21808 and amends 47 CFR Part 79, Accessibility of Video Programming.Federal Register
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