(d) Studies technical requirements for equipment for the Safety and Special Radio Services in accordance with standards established by the Chief Engineer.

(e) Collaborates and coordinates with Federal and State Government agencies in matters involving the Safety and Special Radio Services.

(f) Advises and assists members of industry and user groups interested in the Safety and Special Radio Services. [31 F.R. 6832, May 7, 1966]

§ 0.132 Units in the Bureau.

The detailed operations of the Bureau are performed within five major units, as follows:

(a) Legal, Advisory, and Enforcement Division;

(b) Industrial and Public Safety Rules Division;

(c) Industrial and Public Safety Facilities Division;

(d) Aviation and Marine Division; and

(e) Amateur and Citizens Division. [31 F.R. 6832, May 7, 1966]

OFFICE OF HEARING EXAMINERS

§ 0.151 Functions of the Office.

The Office of Hearing Examiners consists of a Chief Hearing Examiner, an Assistant Chief Hearing Examiner, and as many other Hearing Examiners qualified and appointed pursuant to the requirements of section 11 of the Administrative Procedure Act as the Commission may find necessary. It is responsible for hearing and conducting all adjudicatory cases designated for any evidentiary adjudicatory hearing other than those designated to be heard by the Commission en banc or by one or more members of the Commission, and for such other hearings as the Commission may assign.

§ 0.152 Responsibilities of the Chief Hearing Examiner.

The Chief Hearing Examiner and, in his absence, an Acting Chief Hearing Examiner appointed by the Chief Hearing Examiner, have the following administrative responsibilities:

(a) To coordinate and supervise administratively the activities of the Office of Hearing Examiners.

(b) To prepare and maintain hearing calendars, showing the time and place of the commencement of hearings.

(c) To receive, correlate and approve recommendations of the Hearing Ex

aminers of the Commission on matters relating to changes in rules and regulations governing hearing procedures, and recommend to the Commission desirable changes in said rules and regulations to promote the simplified and expeditious conduct of proceedings.

(d) To require and prepare reports, statistical data and other information requested or required by the U.S. Civil Service Commission or other offices or agencies of the U.S. Government concerned with the proper operation of the Office of Hearing Examiners.

(e) To serve, upon instruction of the Commission or the Chairman, as liaison for the Commission and the Office of Hearing Examiners in the making of appropriate arrangements for the securing of advice or information from representatives of other agencies, bar associations, and other interested persons in connection with the formulation and improvement of administrative procedures and practices applicable to the Commission's proceedings.

(f) To exercise such authority as may be assigned to him by the Commission pursuant to section 5(d) of the Communications Act, as amended.

are

The

A Defense Commissioner and two Alternate Defense Commissioners designated by the Commission. Defense Commissioner directs the defense activities of the Commission and has the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) To keep the Commission informed as to significant developments in the field of emergency preparedness, defense mobilization, and any defense activities that involve formulation or revision of Commission policy in any area of responsibility of the Commission.

(b) To represent the Commission in national defense matters requiring conferences or communications with other governmental officers, departments, or agencies.

(c) To act as the Defense Coordinator in representations with other agencies with respect to planning for the continuity of the essential functions of the Commission under national emergency conditions, and to serve as the principal representative of the Commission to the Interagency Emergency Planning Committee of the Office of Emergency Planning.

(d) To serve as the principal representative of the Commission to the Interagency Civil Defense Commitee of the Office of Civil Defense, Department of the Army.

(e) To serve as the principal point of contact for the Commission on all matters pertaining to the National Communications System.

(f) To take such measures as will assure continuity of the Commission's functions under any foreseeable circumstances with a minimum of interruption.

(g) In the event of enemy attack, or the imminent threat thereof, or other disaster resulting in the inability of the Commission to function at its offices in Washington, D.C., to assume all of the duties and responsibilities of the Commission and the Chairman, until relieved or augmented by other Commissioners or members of the staff, as set forth in §§ 0.186 and 0.383.

(h) To perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities related to the Commission's defense activities as may be necessary for the continuity of functions and the protection of

Under the general direction of the Defense Commissioner, and with the advice and assistance of the heads of the several bureaus and offices, the Executive Director coordinates the defense activities of the Commission, and has the following duties and responsibilities.

(a) To act as Alternate Defense Coordinator in representations with other agencies with respect to planning for the continuity of the essential functions of the Commission under national emergency conditions, and to serve as the alternate representative of the Commission to the Interagency Emergency Planning Committee of the Office of Emergency Planning.

(b) To serve as the alternate representative of the Commission to the Interagency Civil Defense Committee of the Office of Civil Defense, Department of the Army.

(c) To keep the Defense Commissioner informed as to significant developments in this area.

[29 F.R. 14664, Oct. 10, 1964]

§ 0.183

Office of Emergency Communications.

(a) The Chief of the Office of Emergency Communications plans, directs and coordinates the functions of the Office. The Office of Emergency Communications under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with, and with the concurrence of the responsible Bureau Heads and Staff Officers, develops, prepares, and recommends to the Defense Commissioner national emergency plans and develops preparedness programs covering (See Executive Orders 10312, 10346, as amended, 11007, 11092, and 11179):

(1) Provision of service by common carriers, broadcasting facilities, and the safety and special radio services under national emergency conditions;

(2) Assignment of radio frequencies to Commission licensees under national emergency conditions;

(3) Preparation of data with respect to facilities operated by the non-government communications industry for use by the National Resources Evaluation Center;

(4) Control of radio stations in an emergency, except those belonging to, or

operated by, any department or agency of the United States Government;

(5) Investigations of violations of pertinent law and regulations in an emergency, and development of procedures designated to initiate, recommend, or otherwise bring about the appropriate enforcement actions required in the interest of national security;

(6) Provision of financial, credit, or other assistance to common carriers and Commission licensees who might need such assistance in various conditions of mobilization, particularly those resulting from attack;

(7) Stimulation of the development by common carriers and by licensees, of standby plans for the conservation and salvage of supplies and equipment and the rehabilitation, restoration, or replacement of essential communication facilities after an attack;

(8) Preparation, as claimant agency for the non-government communications industry, to claim materials, manpower, equipment, supplies and services needed in support of the common carriers, and Commission licensees from the appropriate resource agencies, and work with such agencies in developing programs to insure availability of such resources in an emergency;

(9) Provision of advice and guidance to achieve such industry protection as is necessary to maintain the integrity of the facilities and services provided by common carriers and radio station licensees, and promote a national program to stimulate disaster preparedness and damage control, including, but not limited to, organizing and training facility employees, personnel shelter, evacuation and relocation plans, records protection, continuity of management, security, emergency repair and recovery of facilities, deconcentration and dispersal of facilities, and mutual aid associations for emergency;

(10) Development and maintenance of a capability to assess the effects of attack on communication facilities and services subject to Commission regulation, which are essential in a national emergency, and provide data to the Department of Defense; and

(11) Fostering or conducting research in areas directly concerned with the Commission's emergency preparedness responsibilities;

(b) The Office of Emergency Communications, in collaboration with, and with the concurrence of, Bureau Heads and

Staff Officers, prepares plans for the continuity of Government functions of the Commission in the event of a national emergency (except for certain designated functions of the Field Engineering Bureau, as set forth in § 0.111) as prescribed by Executive Order 10346, as amended, including plans for emergency mobilization of the Commission's personnel; positioning, maintenance, and protection of supplies, material and essential records; and selection, training, transportation and emergency assignment, notification and funding arrangements for the Commission's Executive Reserve Unit of the National Defense Executive Reserve Program under the provisions of Executive Order 11179 (except for certain designated functions of the Field Engineering Bureau as set forth in § 0.111).

(c) The Office of Emergency Communications provides the Executive Secretariat for the National Industry Advisory Committee, its sub-committees at the Regional, State and Local level, and special working groups as may be formed for specific purposes by the Defense Commissioner.

(d) The Office of Emergency Communications is composed of the Office of the Chief, including the NIAC Secretariat and the FCC Mobilization Planning Officer, the Emergency Communication Systems Division, and the Emergency Communication Resources Plans Division, with functions as set forth in paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) of this section.

(e) Emergency Communication Systems Division: The Emergency Communication Systems Division develops and recommends plans and procedures for the following:

(4) Facilities protection. Provide advice and guidance to achieve such industry protection as is necessary to maintain the integrity of the facilities and station licensees and promote a national program to stimulate disaster preparedness and damage control. The guidance shall include, but not be limited to, organizing and training facility employees, personnel shelter, evacuation and relocation plans, records protection, continuity of management, security, emergency repair and recovery of facilities, deconcentration and dispersal of facilities, and mutual aid associations for emergency.

(5) Research. Foster or conduct research in areas directly concerned with the Commission's emergency preparedness responsibilities.

(f) Emergency Communication Resources Plans Division: (1) The Emergency Communication Resources Plans Division develops and recommends plans and procedures for the following:

(i) Common carrier service. (a) Extension, discontinuance, or reduction of common carrier facilities or services, and issuance of appropriate authorizations for such facilities, services, and personnel in an emergency; and control of all rates, charges, practices, classifications, and regulations for service to Government and non-Government users during an emergency, in consonance with national economic stabilization policies.

(b) Development and administration of priority systems for public correspondence and for the use and resumption of leased inter-city private line service in an emergency.

(c) Use of common carrier facilities and services to overseas points to meet vital needs in an emergency.

(ii) Safety and special radio services. Authorization, operation and use of specified safety and special radio services, facilities, and personnel in the national interest in an emergency.

(iii) Radio frequency assignment. Assignment of radio frequencies to, and their use by, Commission licensees in an emergency.

(iv) Resource data. Provision of assistance and data with respect to facilities operated by Commission licensees for national resource evaluation purposes of the Office of Emergency Planning.

(v) Financial aid. Provision of financial, credit, or other assistance to common carriers and Commission licensees who might need such assistance in vari

ous conditions of mobilization, particularly those resulting from attack.

(vi) Conservation, salvage, and rehabilitation. Stimulation of the development, by common carriers and by licensees, of standby plans for the conservation and salvage of supplies and equipment and the rehabilitation, restoration, or replacement of essential communication facilities after an attack.

(vii) Claimancy. Preparation, as claimant agency for the non-Government. communications industry, to claim materials, manpower, equipment, supplies, and services needed in support of the common carriers and Commission licensees from the appropriate resource agencies, and insure availability of such resources in an emergency.

(viii) Damage assessment. Maintain a capability to assess the effects of attack on communication facilities and services subject to Commission regulation which are essential in a national emergency, and provide data to the Department of Defense.

(2) The Emergency Communication Resources Plans Division coordinates and directs the activities of the Commission's Damage Assessment Unit, and coordinates the activities of the Commission's Resource Data Officer assigned to the National Resources Evaluation Center.

(3) The Emergency Communication Resources Plans Division conducts the review of plans developed by the State Task Groups and the Commission's representatives to the Regional Preparedness Committees of the Office of Emergency Planning.

(g) FCC Mobilization Planning Officer: (1) The FCC Mobilization Planning Officer, pursuant to the provisions of Executive Order 10346, as amended, and in consultation with the Bureau Heads and Staff Officers of the Commission, has responsibility for the preparation of plans for recommendation to the Defense Commissioner for maintenance of the Commission's essential functions at the seat of Government, and elsewhere, during a national emergency (except for certain designated functions of the Field Engineering Bureau as set forth in § 0.111) including the following specific functions:

(i) Prepares detailed plans for the emergency mobilization, assignment and utilization of present Commission personnel and augmentation staff, including emergency notification, transporta

tion, and continuity of funding arrangements.

(ii) Makes detailed advance arrangements for selection, positioning, maintenance, and protection of supplies and materials required by emergency relocation personnel for the execution of the plans for continuity of the Commission's essential functions in the event of a national emergency.

(iii) Prepares recommendations for the selection, positioning, maintenance, and protection of essential records for the performance of essential functions of the Commission in the event of a national emergency.

(iv) Prepares plans for the selection, training, emergency assignment, emergency notification, transportation, and emergency funding arrangements for personnel in the Commission's Executive Reserve Unit of the National Defense Executive Reserve Program under the provisions of Executive Order 11179. (v) Selects and prepares detailed plans for training, emergency assignment, emergency notification, and transportation of the Emergency Task Forces assigned to the Special Facilities Division of the Office of Emergency Planning and to the Commission's Principal Emergency Relocation Facility.

(vi) In cooperation with the Chief, Emergency Communication Systems Division, and the Chief, Emergency Communication Resources Plans Division, makes detailed plans for appropriate investigation, enforcement and carrying out by Emergency Task Forces of all approved emergency preparedness plans (except for certain functions of the Field Engineering Bureau) under the provisions of Executive Orders 11092 and 10312.

(vii) Prepares plans for and conducts tests and exercises (except for certain activities of the Field Engineering Bureau as set forth in § 0.111) to determine the state of operational readiness of the Commission and its emergency facilities to execute its essential emergency functions and emergency mobilization plans in the event of a national emergency; and performs such other duties related to the Commission's continuity of Government activities and responsibilites as directed.

(viii) Prepares data and information with respect to continuity of the essential functions of the Commission in a national emergency (except for the Field Engineering Bureau as set forth in § 0.

111), for use by the Defense Coordinator and Alternate Defense Coordinator at Interagency Emergency Planning Committee meetings, as directed, and prepares initial drafts of documents to implement any required actions as a result of such meetings.

(h) Executive Secretariat of the National Industry Advisory Committee: The Executive Secretary of the National Industry Advisory Committee provides secretariat service to the National Industry Advisory Committee, and its subcommittees at the Regional, State and Local level and special working groups as may be formed for specific purposes by the Defense Commissioner, in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 11007, as follows:

(1) Preparation of appointments to Committees or Working Groups as directed by the Defense Commissioner and maintenance of membership rosters, records and files of all committees and requests for appropriate security clearance for selected members.

(2) Preparation, certification, and appropriate distribution of agendas and associated material for meetings of all committees.

(3) Arrangements for preparation of appropriate minutes of meetings, and distribution thereof.

(4) Preparation of interagency coordination of National Industry Advisory Committee recommendations as directed.

(5) Coordinates preparation of the required agenda items for consideration by the Commission to effect implementation of National Industry Advisory Committee recommendations.

[29 F.R. 15758, Nov. 24, 1964]

§ 0.184 Regional Liaison Officers of the Office of Executive Director, Emergency Communications Division.

(a) Field Liaison officers of the Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) are designated as FCC representatives to Regional Civil Defense Coordinating Boards of the Office of Civil Defense, Department of the Army (DOA). (Engineers in Charge of Field Engineering Bureau (FEB) district offices at Boston, Massachusetts; Baltimore, Maryland; Atlanta, Georgia; Detroit, Michigan; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington are designated as alternates.)

(b) Field Liaison officers of the OEC are designated to serve as alternate FCC