§ 0.20 Office of Security.

The Office of Security is responsible for the management and security of records; for office space management and office security; and for personnel security. The Chief of the Office serves as the Security Officer, the Personnel Security Officer, and the Records Officer. OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER

§ 0.31

Functions of the Office.

The Office of the Chief Engineer has the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) To plan and direct broad programs to develop information on the progress of communication techniques and equipment, radio wave propagation, and new uses for communications, and to advise the Commission and bureaus in such matters.

(b) To represent the Commission on various national and international organizations devoted to the progress of communications and the development of information and standards relative thereto.

(c) To conduct scientific and technical studies in advanced phases of terrestrial and space communications and to conduct special projects to obtain theoretical and experimental data on new or improved techniques.

(d) To develop and administer procedures to acquire, store, and retrieve scientific and technical information useful in the engineering work of the Commission.

(e) To advise and represent the Commission on the allocation of radio frequencies, including international agreements pertaining to frequency allocations and usage.

(f) In cooperation with the General Counsel, to render advice to the Commission, participate in 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.

(g) To collaborate with the bureaus in the formulation of the technical requirements of the rules and regulations, and to advise the Commission such matters.

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(h) To administer Part 5 of this chapter, including licensing, record keeping, and rule making.

(i) To perform all engineering and management functions of the Commission with respect to formulating rules and regulations, technical standards, and general policies for Parts 15 and 18 of this chapter, and for type approval, type acceptance, and certification of radio equipment for compliance with the Commission's rules.

(j) To maintain liaison with other agencies of government and with technical experts representing foreign governments, and to deal with members of the public and of the industries concerned.

(k) To calibrate and standardize technical equipments and installations used by the Commission.

(1) To exercise such authority as may be assigned or referred by the Commission pursuant to section 5(d) of the Act of 1934, as

Communications amended.

The Research Division analyzes and disseminates to the Commission and the several operating bureaus, technical and scientific data relating to advanced phases of terrestrial and space communications; conducts scientific studies in wave propagation, satellite and space communications; studies technical aspects of potential new uses of radio; conducts special projects to obtain theoretical and experimental data on new or improved techniques; provides engineering assistance to the Commission and the several bureaus in the development of computer programs and automatic data processing techniques; develops procedures to acquire, store, and

retrieve scientific and technical information; and maintains familiarity with relevant research activities by means of visits, conferences, and correspondence. § 0.35 Technical Division.

The Technical Division develops practical applications for results of research, including research conducted by the Research Division; develops technical rules and standards for the various radio services in consultation with the bureaus concerned; conducts technical studies of equipment design and performance; acts on applications for type acceptance of equipment and issues lists of type accepted and type approved equipment; administers Part 5 of the Commission's rules regulating the Experimental Radio Services; performs engineering and management functions with respect to formulating rules, technical standards and general policy for Parts 15 and 18 of the Commission's rules; performs rule making for that portion of Part 2 of the Commission's rules relative to equipment; provides Commission representation at national and international conferences; and reviews patents as they are issued by the Patent Office to determine which patents may dominate radio services regulated by the Commission and notifies the General Counsel as to such findings.

§ 0.36 Laboratory Division.

The Laboratory Division studies new phenomena, proposed new systems, and new equipment looking toward the greater use of radio, the reduction of interference, and the establishment of appropriate rules and regulations; participates in various intergovernmental, national, and international organizations looking toward the standardization of equipment and measuring units and methods as well as the more efficient use of the radio spectrum or the reduction of interference; designs and assembles apparatus for special tests and studies, and performs special tests and studies concerning propagation, equipment or systems, and evaluates the results of such tests or studies with regard to the Commission's problems, often looking toward new or modified rules; makes type approval tests on equipment including those equipments under Parts 18, 73, 74, 83, and 95 of this chapter requiring type approval, and makes recommendations regarding type approval; provides information and comments on test procedures

and test results to assist the Technical Research Division in its evaluation of material supporting certifications and applications for type acceptance; conducts special tests of equipments for the Technical Research Division in connection with the certification and type acceptance program; studies equipment problems of data procurement and enforcement and develops, designs, and constructs equipment for use in connection with the Commission's Field Engineering Bureau activities as well as other Commission activities; standardizes and calibrates equipment and installation for the Field Engineering Bureau; and makes tests of radio devices for other government departments.

$ 0.37 Frequency Allocation and Treaty Division.

The Frequency Allocation and Treaty Division makes continuing studies of new technical developments affecting frequency requirements and of utilization of the frequencies between the several radio services to establish their allocation requirements; proposes adjustments in the Table of Frequency Allocation when necessary; provides Commission representation on, and coordination with, the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee and, as may be required, on other national and international telecommunication bodies; coordinates frequency allocation policy matters involving government users of radio with the Office of Emergency Planning; maintains the Commission's master frequency record of assignments made; notifies United States frequency assignments to the International Frequency Registration Board of the International Telecommunication Union; performs staff functions relating to international communications conferences and agreements having to do with frequency allocation and assignment; and communicates as necessary with administrations in foreign countries, through appropriate channels, concerning matters which relate to assignment of radio frequencies and to control of radio interference.

(b) To advise and make recommendations to the Commmission with respect to proposed legislation and to coordinate 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.

The Office of General Counsel is divided into the following units:

(a) Immediate Office of the General Counsel.

(b) Litigation Division.

(c) Legislation Division.

(d) Administrative Law and Treaties Division.

(e) Enforcement and Defense Division.

§ 0.43 Immediate Office of the General Counsel.

The Immediate Office of the General Counsel directs and coordinates the functions of the Office.

§ 0.44 Litigation Division.

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 interpret 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.

$ 0.47 Enforcement and Defense Division.

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 equipment, 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]

§ 0.52 Units in the Office.

The Office of the Secretary is divided into the following units:

(a) Dockets Division.

(b) Minute and Rules Division.
(c) Library Division.

(d) Technical Assistance Division.

§ 0.53 Dockets Division.

The Dockets Division maintains the official dockets of all Commission hearing cases, 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. [33 F.R. 5302, Apr. 3, 1968]

§ 0.54 Minute and Rules Division.

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The Minute and Rules Division maintains official minutes of all Commission actions and notations of Commission meetings; submits to Office of the Federal Register all official Commission documents which require publication; maintains the Commission's official copy of the rules and regulations with history and background; and acts as provided for in § 0.51(b).

§ 0.55 Library Division.

The Library Division catalogues and maintains books, periodicals, and other reference material; provides reading and reference room facilities and service; and provides library research and reference service to Commissioners and staff members. § 0.56

Technical Assistance Division.

The Technical Assistance Division develops, in cooperation with the Agency for International Development, technical assistance programs with respect to communications in accordance with Commission policies, and maintains liaison with the Agency for International Development and other government agencies concerning technical assistance. OFFICE OF INFORMATION

annual reports; provides an internal information service for the Commissioners and staff; and is the contact point for the press, industry and public in the 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.