(a) The commission, on its own motion or upon request, will provide special accommodations to an individual who intends to participate in a proceeding and who does not speak English, or who has a physical, mental, or developmental handicap.

(b) A request for special accommodations may be made by the individual desiring them, the carrier, or anyone knowing of the need.

(c) The request:

(1) may be made in any manner;

(2) should describe the special accommodations needed; and

(3) should be sent to the commission no later than 10 days before the date of the proceeding.

The provisions of this §140.2 adopted to be effective May 24, 1991, 16 TexReg 2607.