(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.