the preparation of Commission views thereon for submission to Congress. (c) To participate in international conferences and in the implementation of international agreements. (d) To interpret the statutes, international agreements, and international regulations affecting the Commission. (e) To prepare and make recommendations and interpretations concerning procedural rules of general applicability and to review all rules for consistency with other rules, uniformity, and legal sufficiency. (f) To conduct research in legal matters as directed by the Commission. (g) In cooperation with the Chief Engineer, to participate in, render advice to the Commission, and coordinate the staff work with respect to general frequency allocation proceedings and other proceedings not within the jurisdiction of any single bureau, and to render advice with respect to rule making matters and proceedings affecting more than one bureau. (h) To perform all legal functions with respect to experimental operations under Part 5 of this chapter; the operation of restricted radiation devices under Parts 15 and 18 of this chapter; and type approval and type acceptance of radio equipment. (i) To exercise such authority as may be assigned or referred to it by the Commission pursuant to section 5 (d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. (j) To cooperate with the Common Carrier Bureau and the Office of Chief Engineer on all matters pertaining to space satellite communications. (k) To study the licensing practices of patentees and assignees in communications services regulated by the Commission, particularly in situations referred to it by the Office of Chief Engineer; and, in collaboration with the Office of Chief Engineer, to develop appropriate recommendations for Commission action. (1) To interpret statutes and executive orders affecting the Commission's national defense responsibilities, and to perform such functions involving implementation of such statutes and executive orders as may be assigned to it by the Commission or the Defense Commissioner. (m) To perform all legal functions with respect to leases, contracts, tort claims and such other internal legal problems as may arise. The Litigation Division advises and represents the Commission in all matters of litigation to which the Commission is a party, advises the Commission as to legal questions involved in proposed actions and policies in the light of past and pending litigation, and conducts research in legal matters as directed by the General Counsel. § 0.45 Legislation Division. The Legislation Division advises and makes recommendations to the Commission with respect to proposed legislation and coordinates the preparation of Commission views thereon for submission to Congress, interprets statutes affecting the Commission, and conducts research in legal matters as directed by the General Counsel. § 0.46 Administrative Law and Treaties Division. The Administrative Law and Treaties Division has the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To conduct research in legal matters and prepare legal opinions as directed by the General Counsel. (b) To participate in international conferences and in the implementation of international agreements, and to in terpret international agreements and international regulations affecting the Commission. (c) To prepare and/or coordinate recomendations concerning procedural rules of general applicability, and to maintain liaison with Government agencies and private organizations concerned with improving the Commission's procedures. (d) To coordinate rule making matters and proceedings affecting more than one Bureau. (e) In cooperation with the Office of Chief Engineer, to participate in general frequency allocation proceedings affecting more than one Bureau and in rule making proceedings involving Parts 5, 15, or 18 of this chapter. (f) To cooperate with the Common Carrier Bureau and the Office of Chief Engineer on matters pertaining to satellite communications. (g) To study and develop recommendations with regard to the licensing practices of patentees and assignees in communications services regulated by the Commission. (h) To perform any additional functions assigned to it by the General Counsel. The Enforcement and Defense Division has the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To advise the Commission and to take action, usually upon recommendations submitted by the operating bureaus, as to civil and criminal proceedings to enforce the Communications Act, the rules and regulations of the Commission, and Commission orders in the courts of the United States. (b) To interpret statutes and executive orders affecting the Commission's national defense responsibilities, and to perform the functions of the Office of General Counsel involving implementation of such statutes and executive orders. (c) To perform all legal functions involved in administering and enforcing the rules and regulations of the Commission pertaining to the Experimental Radio Service (Part 5 of this chapter), Radio Frequency Devices (Part 15 of this chapter), the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Service (Part 18 of this chapter), and type approval and type acceptance of radio equip ment, including educational functions directed to obtaining voluntary compliance with the provisions of Parts 15 and 18 of this chapter. (d) To perform all legal functions with respect to leases, contracts, tort claims and such other internal legal problems as may arise. (e) To prepare the bound volumes of the FCC Reports. (f) To review the national security aspects of applications for commercial operator licenses or permits submitted for review by the Field Engineering Bureau, and of applications for amateur operator and station licenses submitted for review by the Safety and Special Radio Services Bureau. (g) To perform any additional functions assigned to it by the General Counsel. § 0.51 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Functions of the Office. The Office of the Secretary has the following duties and responsibilities: (a) To maintain minutes and records of official Commission actions and, with minor exceptions, to sign all correspondence and documents adopted by the Commission. (b) Upon obtaining the approval of the chief of the bureau or head of the staff office primarily responsible for the particular part or section of the rules involved, to make nonsubstantive, editorial revisions of the Commission's rules and regulations. (c) To maintain dockets of all Commission hearing proceedings, except that dockets are not to be established in revocation proceedings concerning licenses in the Safety and Special Radio Services unless and until respondents file timely notices of appearance and requests for hearing. (d) To maintain library and reference facilities. (e) To direct and supervise the development and execution of a technical assistance program in cooperation with the Foreign Operations Administration and other Government agencies. [28 F.R. 12392, Nov. 22, 1963, as amended at 33 F.R. 5302, Apr. 3, 1968; 33 F.R. 8227, June 1, 1968] matter of general information relating to the Commission and its activities. [32 F.R. 13125, Sept. 15, 1967] § 0.71 BROADCAST BUREAU Functions of the Bureau. The Broadcast Bureau assists, advises, and makes recommendations to the Commission with respect to the development of a regulatory program for the broadcast services and is responsible for the performance of any work, function, or activities to carry out that program in accordance with applicable statutes, international agreements, rules and regulations, and policies of the Commission. The Bureau performs the following functions: (a) Receives, examines, files, indexes, records and processes applications in the broadcast services, makes recommendations to the Commission thereon and issues authorizations in accordance with Commission instructions and directions. (b) Processes petitions in broadcast matters (protests and orders of designation) not specified in § 0.171. (c) By notification in accordance with the procedures set forth in the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, establishes priorities for United States stations under this and associated agreements. Receives and examines notifications of assignments in other North American countries, and resolves conflicts by negotiation. (d) Participates in hearings involving applications, rule making, and other matters which pertain to the radio broadcast services, including proceedings pursuant to sections 312 and 316 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. (e) Makes recommendations to the Commission concerning the promulgation of rules and standards in the broadcast services. (f) Participates in international conferences with respect to broadcast services, and in implementation of international broadcast agreements. (g) Studies frequency requirements in the broadcast services and makes recommendations with respect to the allocation of frequencies and the drafting of frequency assignment plans in such services. (h) Confers with government and industry groups interested in the problems of broadcast services. (i) Studies and establishes technical requirements for equipment in the broad The Broadcast Bureau is divided into the following units: (a) Office of the Bureau Chief. (e) Rules and Standards Division. (g) Research and Education Division. (i) Complaints and Compliance Division. § 0.73 Office of the Bureau Chief. The Office of the Bureau Chief is composed of the immediate offices of the Chief and the Assistant Chiefs of the Broadcast Bureau, and of the Administrative Assistant. It assists the Chief of the Broadcast Bureau in planning, directing, coordinating and executing the functions of the Bureau. § 0.77 Rules and Standards Division. The Rules and Standards Division is responsible for all functions indicated in the statement contained in § 0.71, insofar as such functions relate to the development or revision of rules and standards, to international conferences, and to special projects in the broadcast services. § 0.78 License Division. The License Division exercises responsibility for the receipt, initial examination, filing, indexing, recording and routing of all applications in the broadcast services; the clerical functions with respect to the issuance of broadcast authorizations; and for the maintenance of a public reference room in cooperation with the Dockets Division of the Office of the Secretary where public information with respect to all broadcast matters and all docketed proceedings may be examined. § 0.79 Research and Education Division. The Research and Education Division compiles data and prepares reports to the Commission on the condition and status of the broadcast industry; studies the social and economic factors affecting communications; and advises the Bureau and the Commission with respect to the development and promotion of the educational broadcasting and the commercial broadcasting services. § 0.80 Office of Network Study. The Office of Network Study conducts studies and compiles data relating to radio and television network operations necessary for the Commission to develop and maintain an adequate regulatory program. § 0.81 Complaints and Compliance Division. The Complaints and Compliance Division is responsible for all functions indicated in the statement contained in § 0.71, insofar as such functions pertain to complaints concerning the conduct of radio and television broadcast operations and compliance with statutes, international agreements, and policies and rules of the Commission, except insofar as functions are specifically delegated to other bureaus and staff offices of the Commission. CATV TASK FORCE $ 0.85 Functions of the Task Force. The CATV Task Force assists, advises and makes recommendations to the Commission with respect to the development of a regulatory program for community antenna television systems and related private and common carrier microwave radio facilities. The Task Force performs the work and activities involved in the implementation of the Commission's regulatory program as it pertains to the regulation of community antenna television systems (see Subpart K, Part 74 of this chapter); and performs the work and activities involved in the licensing and regulation of Community Antenna Relay stations, after coordination with the Broadcast Bureau (see Subpart J, Part 74). The licensing and regulation of related common carrier microwave facilities are coordinated with the Task Force by the Common Carrier Bureau (see Subpart I, Part 21). The licensing and regulation of related microwave facilities in the Business Radio Service are coordinated with the Task Force by the Safety and Special Radio Services Bureau (see Subpart L, Part 91). The Task Force performs the following functions: (a) Processes proposals, applications, and requests regarding community antenna television systems, makes recommendations thereon to the Commission, and takes appropriate actions in accordance with Commission instructions and directions. (b) Makes recommendations to the Commission concerning the promulgation of rules and regulations affecting community antenna television systems. (c) Participates in hearings involving applications, rulemaking, and other matters which may have a significant impact on the Commission's regulatory program for community antenna television systems. (d) Confers with Government and industry groups interested in problems relating to community antenna television systems. (e) Exercises such authority as may be assigned or referred by the Commission pursuant to section 5(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, amended. [31 F.R. 16714, Dec. 30, 1966] as § 0.91 COMMON CARRIER BUREAU Functions of the Bureau. The Common Carrier Bureau develops, recommends, and administers policies and programs with respect to the regulation of rates, services, accounting, and facilities of communication common carriers involving the use of wire, cable, radio, and space satellites. The Bureau performs the following functions: (a) Advises and makes recommendations to the Commission and represents the Commission in matters pertaining to common carrier regulation and licensing. (b) Participates in all phases of international conferences involving common carrier matters. (c) Collaborates with representatives of State regulatory commissions and with the National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners in the conduct of cooperative studies of regulatory matters of common concern. (d) Participates, as a party, in adjudicatory hearings in which significant common carrier issues are involved. (e) Advises and assists members of the public and the industries regulated on communication matters. (f) Makes recommendations to the Commission on policy and technical determinations regarding the use of space satellites for other than common carrier communication purposes. (g) Exercises such authority as may be assigned or referred to it by the Commission pursuant to section 5(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. [31 F.R. 16315, Dec. 21, 1966] § 0.92 Units in the Bureau. (a) Office of the Bureau Chief. (b) International and Satellite Communication Division. (c) Domestic Rates Division. (d) Domestic Radio Division. (e) Domestic Services and Facilities Division. (f) Field Operations Division. (g) Economic Studies Division. [31 F.R. 16315, Dec. 21, 1966] § 0.93 Field offices. Common Carrier Bureau field offices are located at 90 Church Street, New York, N.Y. 10007; and Room 1016, 208 North Broadway, St. Louis, Mo. 63102. [32 F.R. 20859, Dec. 28, 1967] |