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meet certain of the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, as amended.

(2) Part 1, practice and procedure. Subpart A of Part 1 contains the general rules of practice and procedure. Except as expressly provided to the contrary, these rules are applicable in all Commission proceedings and should be of interest to all persons having business with the Commission. The subpart also contains certain other miscellaneous provisions. Subpart B contains the procedures applicable in formal hearing proceedings (see §1.201). Subpart C contains the procedures followed in making or revising the rules and regulations. Subpart D contains rules applicable to applications for licenses in the Broadcast Radio Services, including the forms to be used, the filing requirements, the procedures for processing and acting on such applications, and certain other matters. Subpart E contains general rules and procedures applicable to common carriers. Additional procedures applicable to certain common carriers by radio are set forth in Part 21. Subpart F contains rules applicable to applications for licenses in the Safety and Special Radio Services, including the forms to be used, the filing requirements, the procedures for processing and acting on such applications, and certain other matters. Subpart G contains rules pertaining to application filing fees. Subpart H, concerning ex parte presentations, sets forth standards governing communication with Commission personnel in hearing proceedings and contested application proceedings. Subparts G and H will be of interest to all applicants, and Subpart H will, in addition, be of interest to all persons involved in hearing proceedings.

(3) Part 2, frequency allocations and radio treaty matters; general rules and regulations. Part 2 will be of interest to all persons interested in the use of radio. It contains definitions of technical terms used in the rules and regulations; provisions governing the allocation of radio frequencies among the numerous uses made of radio (e.g., broadcasting, land mobile) and radio services (e.g., television, public safety), including the Table of Frequency Allocations (§ 2.106); technical provisions dealing with emissions; provisions dealing with call signs and emergency communications; provisions

governing type acceptance and type approval of radio equipment; and a list of treaties and other international agreements pertaining to the use of radio.

(4) Part 5, experimental radio services (other than broadcast). Part 5 deals with the temporary use of radio frequencies for research in the radio art, for communication involving other research projects, and for the development of equipment, data, or techniques.

(5) Part 13, commercial radio operators. Part 13 describes the procedures to be followed in applying for a commercial operator license, including the forms to be used and the examinations given, and sets forth rules governing licensed operators. It will be of interest to applicants for such licenses, licensed operators, and the licensees of radio stations which may be operated only by persons holding a commercial radio operator license.

(6) Part 15, radio frequency devices. Part 15 contains regulations designed to prevent harmful interference to radio communication from radio receivers and other devices which radiate radio frequency energy, and provides for the certification of radio receivers. It also provides for the certification of low power transmitters and for the operation of certificated transmitters without a license.

(7) Part 17, construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures. Part 17 contains criteria for determining whether applications for radio towers require notification of proposed construction to the Federal Aviation Administration, and specifications for obstruction marking and lighting of antenna structures.

(8) Part 18, industrial, scientific and medical equipment. Part 18 contains regulations designed to prevent harmful interference to radio communication from ultrasonic equipment, industrial heating equipment, medical diathermy equipment, radio frequency stabilized arc welders, and other equipment which uses radio energy for purposes other than communication.

(9) Part 19, employee responsibilities and conduct. Part 19 prescribes standards of conduct for the members and staff of the Commission.

[32 F.R. 10571, July 19, 1967, as amended at 32 F.R. 12180, Aug. 24, 1967]

PRINTED PUBLICATIONS

SOURCE: The provisions of §§ 0.411 to 0.420 appear at 32 F.R. 10571, July 19, 1967, unless otherwise noted.

§ 0.411

General reference materials.

The following reference materials are available in many libraries and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402:

(a) Statutory materials. Laws pertaining to communications are contained in Title 47 of the United States Code. Laws enacted since the printing of the last supplement to the Code are printed individually as slip laws, and these are compiled chronologically in the United States Statutes at Large. The Acts of Congress from 1910-62 pertaining to radio have been compiled in a single volume, Radio Laws of the United States (1962 ed.). See §§ 0.405 and 0.414.

materials—(1)

The (b) Regulatory Code of Federal Regulations. The rules and regulations of the Commission are contained in Chapter I of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Chapter I is divided into the following 4 subchapters, which may be purchased separately: Subchapter A-General; Subchapter BCommon Carrier Services; Subchapter C-Broadcast Radio Services; and Subchapter D-Safety and Special Radio Services. Most persons will find that they need Subchapter A, containing the general rules, and one of the other volumes, depending upon their area of interest. These four volumes are revised annually to reflect changes in the rules. See SS 0.406, 0.412, and 0.415. The Code of Federal Regulations is fully indexed and contains numerous finding aids. See 1 CFR Appendix C.

(2) The Federal Register. As rules are adopted, amended, or repealed, the changes are published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, Which is published daily except on days following legal holidays. Notices of proposed rule making, other rule making documents, statements of general policy, interpretations of general applicability, and other Commission documents having general applicability and legal effect are also published in the FEDERAL REGISTER. The FEDERAL REGISTER is fully indexed and contains numerous finding aids. See 1 CFR Appendix C.

§ 0.412

Nongovernment publications.

(a) Pike and Fischer Radio Regulation. This multi-volume service contains the text of statutes, treaties and regulations pertaining to radio; Commission and court decisions; and other materials, including a digest. Information concerning this service may be obtained from Pike and Fischer, Inc., 1726 M Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20036.

(b) Rules Service Company service. This service contains Parts 0, 1, 17, 73, 74, and 87 of the rules and regulations and other materials. Information concerning this service may be obtained from the Rules Service Company, 1001 15th Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20005.

NOTE: Other published research materials pertaining to communications will be listed in this section upon request of the publisher. § 0.413 The Commission's printed publications.

The Commission's printed publications are described in §§ 0.414-0.420. These publications may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The Commission does not furnish copies of these publications but will furnish a price list (Administration Bulletin No. 1) upon request. Requests for copies of that list should be directed to the Office Services Division, Office of Executive Director, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C.

20554.

§ 0.414

The Communications Act and other statutory materials.

This publication, with packets of revised pages, contains the Communications Act of 1934, with amendments through 1964; the Administrative Procedure Act, with amendments through 1964; the Judicial Review Act; the Communications Satellite Act of 1962; and selected sections of the Criminal Code pertaining to communications. It also contains indexes to the Communications Act and the Administrative Procedure Act. Persons who do not have ready access to the United States Code, or who refer frequently to these materials, may find this volume to be useful.

§ 0.415 The rules and regulations (looseleaf service).

In this service, the rules and regulations are divided into 10 volumes, each

containing several related parts. Each volume may be purchased separately from the Superintendent of Documents. The purchase price for a volume includes a subscription to replacement pages reflecting changes in the rules contained therein until such time as the volume is revised. Each volume is revised periodically, depending primarily on the frequency with which the rules it contains have been amended. When a volume is revised, the revised volume and replacement pages therefor will be furnished to those who renew their subscriptions.

§ 0.416 The Federal Communications Commission Reports.

All documents currently adopted by the Commission having precedential or historical significance are published in the FCC Reports. The FCC Reports are published weekly in pamphlet form. The pamphlets are available on a subscription basis, and are subsequently compiled and published in bound volumes. Earlier volumes contain Commission decisions and reports but are less comprehensive than those currently being published. Supplements (to those earlier volumes) containing additional documents having precedential or historical significance will be issued from time to time. Current bound volumes contain indexes, tables of cases and other finding aids.

0.417 The Annual Reports.

At the end of each fiscal year, the Commission publishes an Annual Report containing general information concerning the Commission and the history of regulation, a summary of developments during the year, and selected industry statistics.

§ 0.420 Other Commission publications. The following additional Commission publications may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents:

(a) Statistics of Commnnications Common Carriers (for the year 1965). (b) Study Guide and Reference Material for Commercial Radio Operator Examinations (May 1965).

(c) Figure M-3, Estimated AM Ground Conductivity of the United States (set of two maps).

(d) Television Network Program Procurement Report, 2d Interim Report, Part 2, by the Office of Network Study.

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

§ 0.421 Application forms.

All forms for use in submitting applications for radio authorizations, together with instructions and information as to filing such forms, may be obtained at the Washington offices of the Commission or at any of the engineering field offices listed in § 0.121. For information concerning the forms to be used and filing requirements, see Subparts D, E, F, and G of Part 1 of this chapter and the appropriate substantive rules. [32 F.R. 10572, July 19, 1967]

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§ 0.423

Information bulletins.

The bulletins listed in this section have been prepared with the specific purpose of providing information to the public concerning communications and the Federal Communications Commission. Copies of these bulletins are available upon request. Many of the bulletins contain references to additional materials and the manner in which they may be obtained, including some which are available from the Commission without charge upon request.

(a) Copies of the following information bulletins issued by the Commission are available in the Office of Information and will be furnished upon request.

(1) An A-B-C of the FCC (No. 3-G). (2) Radio Stations and Other Lists (No. 4-G).

(3) Publications and Services (No. 6-G).

(4) A Short History of Electrical Communication (No. 7–G).

(5) Radio Station Call Signs (No. 13-G).

(6) Regulation of Wire and Radio Communication (No. 14–G).

(7) Frequency Allocation (No. 15-G). (8) Memo to All Young People Interested in Radio (No. 17-G).

(9) Letter to a Schoolboy (No. 18-G). (10) Policing the Airwaves and Other FCC Field Services (No. 19-G).

(11) Broadcast Application and Hearing Procedures (No. 1-B).

(12) Broadcast Primer (No. 2-B). (13) Educational Television (No. 16-B).

(14) Subscription TV and the FCC (No. 20-B).

(15) Educational Radio (No. 21-B). (16) Common Carrier Primer (No. 12-C).

(17) Safety and Special Radio Services Primer (No. 11-S).

(b) Copies of the following information bulletins issued by the Office of Chief Engineer are available in that office and will be furnished upon request:

(1) Type Approved Miscellaneous Equipment (OCE Bull. No. 5).

(2) Type Approved Medical Diathermy Equipment (OCE Bull. No. 7).

(3) Industrial Radio Frequency Heaters Require Periodic Inspection (OCE Bulletin No. 8).

(4) Attachments to Type Approved Equipment Illegal (OCE Bulletin No. 10).

(5) Does My Transmitter Need a License (OCE Bulletin No. 11).

(6) Operation in the Broadcast Band Without a License (OCE Bulletin No. 12).

(7) Type Approved Wireless Microphones and Telemetering Transmitters (OCE Bulletin No. 13).

(8) Editorial Revision of FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 18 (OCE Bulletin No. 14). (9) Type Acceptance Program (OCE Bulletin No. 15).

(c) Copies of the following information bulletins issued by the Safety and Special Radio Services Bureau are available from the Office Services Division, Office of Executive Director, upon request:

(1) Citizens Radio Service (SS Bulletin No. 1001).

(2) Use of Citizens Radio by Telephone Answering Services and Similar Organizations (SS Bull. No. 1001d).

(3) Citizens Radio Service-Selecting Class C and Class D Station Equipment (SS Bulletin No. 1001g).

(4) Aircraft Radio Station (SS Bulletin No. 1002).

(5) Aeronautical Advisory Stations (SS Bulletin No. 1002a).

(6) Aeronautical Public Service Stations (SS Bulletin No. 1002c).

(7) Amateur Radio Service (SS Bulletin No. 1003).

(8) Amateur Radio Operation Away from the Licensed Location (SS Bulletin No. 1003b).

(9) International Amateur Radiocommunication (SS Bulletin No. 1103c).

(10) Assignment of Amateur Radio Station Call Signs (SS Bulletin No. 1003d).

(11) Renewal of Amateur Radio Licenses (SS Bulletin No. 1003e).

(12) Reciprocal Amateur Operation (SS Bulletin No. 1003f).

(13) Land Transportation Radio Services (SS Bulletin No. 1004).

(14) Industrial Radio Services (SS Bulletin No. 1005).

(15) Use of the Same Transmitting Equipment by More than One Station Licensee in the Public Safety, Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services (SS Bulletin No. 1006a).

(16) Ship Radiotelephone and Radar (SS Bulletin No. 1007).

(17) Public Safety Radio Services (SS Bulletin No. 1009).

(18) Study Questions for Amateur Novice Class Examination (SS Bulletin No. 1035).

(19) Mutual Recognition of Certain Mobile and Amateur Radio Licenses Issued by the United States or Canada (SS Bulletin No. 1065).

(20) Notice to Licensees and Operators of Land Mobile Radio Stations (SS Bulletin No. 1097).

[32 F.R. 10572, July 19, 1967, as amended at 32 F.R. 12180, Aug. 24, 1967; 32 F.R. 13125, Sept. 15, 1967]

LISTS CONTAINING INFORMATION COMPILED BY THE COMMISSION SOURCE: The provisions of §§ 0.431 to 0.434 appear at 32 F.R. 10573, July 19, 1967, unless otherwise noted.

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other technical particulars of each assignment. These documents are available for public inspection at each of the Commission's Field Engineering Bureau field offices (see § 0.121) and, in Washington, D.C., at the Commission's Broadcast and Docket Reference Room and in the offices of the Chief Engineer. They may be purchased from Cooper-Trent, Inc., 1130 19th Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20006.

§ 0.432 The NARBA List.

Pursuant to the North American Regional Broadcast Agreement and the United States/Mexican Agreement, appropriate countries are notified of standard broadcast station assignments as they are made. The information thus supplied by notice includes frequency, station location, call letters, power and other technical particulars. Every 6 months, a recapitulative list containing this information for all existing standard broadcast stations, arranged in frequency order, is prepared by the Commission. This is the so-called NARBA List. These lists are available for public examination at each of the Commission's Field Engineering Bureau field offices (see § 0.121) and, in Washington, D.C., at the Commission's Broadcast and Docket Reference Room. They may be purchased from Cooper-Trent, Inc., 1130 19th Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20006. § 0.433 The Radio Equipment Lists.

Lists of type approved and type accepted equipment (the Radio Equipment Lists) are prepared periodically by the Commission. These documents are available for public inspection at each of the Commission's Field Engineering Bureau field offices (see § 0.121) and in Washington, D.C., in the offices of the Chief Engineer. They may be purchased from Cooper-Trent, Inc., 1130 19th Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20006.

§ 0.434 Lists of authorized broadcast stations and pending broadcast applications.

Periodically the Commission prepares lists containing information about authorized broadcast stations and pending applications for such stations. These lists, which are prepared by an addressing machine, contain frequency, station locations, and other particulars. They are available for public examination at the Commission's Broadcast and Docket Reference Room, Washington, D.C., and

may be purchased from Cooper-Trent, Inc., 1130 19th Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20006.

(a) For standard broadcast stations the lists are arranged as follows:

(1) Authorized stations arranged in frequency order, alphabetically by State and city, and by call letters.

(2) Pending applications for new stations and major changes in existing facilities arranged in frequency order and alphabetically by State and city.

(b) For FM broadcast stations the lists are arranged as follows:

(1) Authorized stations arranged by call letters and alphabetically by State and city.

(2) Pending applications for new stations and major changes in existing facilities arranged alphabetically by State and city.

(c) For television broadcast stations only one list is prepared. This list contains authorized stations and pending applications for new stations and major changes in existing facilities, and is arranged alphabetically by State and city.

(d) For television broadcast translator stations only one list is prepared. This list contains authorized stations and pending applications for new stations and major changes in existing facilities and is arranged alphabetically by State and city.

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND
INSPECTION OF RECORDS

SOURCE: The provisions of §§ 0.441 to 0.467 appear at 32 F.R. 10573, July 19, 1967, unless otherwise noted.

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Any person desiring to obtain information may do so by writing or coming in person to any of the Commission's offices. A broader range of information and more comprehensive information facilities are available at the Commission's main office in Washington, D.C., however, and inquiries of a general nature should ordinarily be submitted to that office.

§ 0.443 General information office.

The Office of Information is located at 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Here the public may obtain copies of public notices of Commission actions, formal documents adopted by the Commission and other public releases as they are issued. Back issues of public releases are available for inspection in this Office. Copies of fact sheets which answer re

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