*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 35478* PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 12th STREET, S. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20554 DA 04- 316 News media information 202/ 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202/ 418- 2830 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov MEDIA BUREAU ACTION February 6, 2004 PETITION FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION’S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES WITHDRAWN CSR 6263 On December 22, 2003, the Public Notice entitled, “Request for Exemption From Commission’s Closed Captioning Rules,” DA 03- 4052, was released. Pursuant to Section 79.1 of the Commission’s rules, The John Ankerberg Show (“ Ankerberg”) sought an exemption from the closed captioning requirements. On February 3, 2004, Ankerberg filed a request to withdraw its petition indicating that it now has the funds necessary to provide captioning to the hearing impaired. Based on Ankerberg’s request to withdraw, its petition is dismissed without prejudice. Accessible Formats To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e- mail to fcc504@ fcc. gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202- 418- 0531 (voice), 202- 418- 7365 (tty). 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