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 124 STAT. 2760 PUBLIC LAW 111–260—OCT. 8, 2010 ‘‘(A) An assessment of the level of compliance with sections 255, 716, and 718. ‘‘(B) An evaluation of the extent to which any accessi- bility barriers still exist with respect to new communica- tions technologies. ‘‘(C) The number and nature of complaints received pursuant to subsection (a) during the two years that are the subject of the report. ‘‘(D) A description of the actions taken to resolve such complaints under this section, including forfeiture penalties assessed. ‘‘(E) The length of time that was taken by the Commis- sion to resolve each such complaint. ‘‘(F) The number, status, nature, and outcome of any actions for mandamus filed pursuant to subsection (a)(6) and the number, status, nature, and outcome of any appeals filed pursuant to section 402(b)(10). ‘‘(G) An assessment of the effect of the requirements of this section on the development and deployment of new communications technologies. ‘‘(2) PUBLIC COMMENT REQUIRED.—The Commission shall seek public comment on its tentative findings prior to submis- sion to the Committees of the report under this subsection. ‘‘(c) COMPTROLLER GENERAL ENFORCEMENT STUDY.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General shall conduct a study to consider and evaluate the following: ‘‘(A) The Commission’s compliance with the require- ments of this section, including the Commission’s level of compliance with the deadlines established under and pursuant to this section and deadlines for acting on com- plaints pursuant to subsection (a). ‘‘(B) Whether the enforcement actions taken by the Commission pursuant to this section have been appropriate and effective in ensuring compliance with this section. ‘‘(C) Whether the enforcement provisions under this section are adequate to ensure compliance with this section. ‘‘(D) Whether, and to what extent (if any), the require- ments of this section have an effect on the development and deployment of new communications technologies. ‘‘(2) REPORT.—Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Com- merce of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required by paragraph (1), with recommendations for how the enforcement process and measures under this sec- tion may be modified or improved. ‘‘(d) CLEARINGHOUSE.—Within one year after the date of enact- ment of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, the Commission shall, in consultation with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, the National Telecommunications and Information Adminis- tration, trade associations, and organizations representing individ- uals with disabilities, establish a clearinghouse of information on the availability of accessible products and services and accessibility Deadline.