§ 1.1810   Review of compliance.

   (a) The Commission shall, beginning in 2004 and at least every three
   years thereafter, review its current policies and practices in view of
   advances in relevant technology and achievability. Based on this
   review, the Commission shall modify its practices and procedures to
   ensure that the Commission's programs and activities are fully
   accessible.

   (b) The Commission shall provide an opportunity to interested persons,
   including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing
   individuals with disabilities, to participate in the review process by
   submitting comments. Written comments shall be signed by the commenter
   or by someone authorized to do so on his or her behalf. The signature
   of the commenter, or signature of someone authorized by the commenter
   to do so on his or her behalf, shall be provided on print comments.
   Comments in audio, Braille, electronic, and/or video formats shall
   contain an affirmative identity statement of the individual, which for
   this purpose shall be considered to be functionally equivalent to a
   commenter's signature.

   (c) The Commission shall maintain on file and make available for public
   inspection for four years following completion of the compliance
   review--

   (1) A description of areas examined and problems identified;

   (2) All comments and complaints filed regarding the Commission's
   compliance; and

   (3) A description of any modifications made.

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