*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 34065* PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 DA 03- 3897 News media information 202/ 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202/ 418- 2830 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov MEDIA BUREAU ACTION December 9, 2003 REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION’S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES CSR 6257 Paul Gaudino has filed a petition for exemption from the closed captioning requirements, pursuant to Section 79.1 of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 79.1. Gaudino produces the television program The Paul Gaudino Family Fitness Show aired on WPCB in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Petitioner claims that compliance would impose an undue burden, as defined in Section 79.1( f) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C. F. R. § 79.1( f). Comments and oppositions are due within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Petitioner’s reply is due 20 days thereafter. Please place the case identifier, CSR 6257, on all filings. The petition is available for public inspection in the Commission’s Reference Information Center: 445 12 th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 202- 418- 7092 The petition is also available to individuals with disabilities requiring accessible formats (electronic ASCII text, Braille, large print, and audiocassette) by contacting Brian Millin at (202) 418- 7426 (Voice), (202) 418- 7365 (TTY), or by sending an email to bmillin@ fcc. Media Contact: Michelle Russo at (202) 418- 7200. Media Bureau Contact: Sonia Greenaway- Mickle or Steve Garner at (202) 418- 7200. TTY: (202) 418- 7172. -- FCC-- 1