[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-12604]
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[Federal Register: May 25, 1994]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 0
[DA 94-464]
Transfer of Continuity of Government and National Security and
Emergency Preparedness Functions From the Office of Managing Director
to the Field Operations Bureau
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment changes the Commission's Rules to incorporate
the reorganization between the Office of Managing Director and the
Field Operations Bureau. This reorganization improves the effectiveness
of the Commission's Continuity of Government (COG) and National
Security and Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) activities by integrating
them within the field infrastructure, and increasing the technical and
administrative support to these activities.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 24, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terry Johnson, Office of Managing Director, (202) 632-0923.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Amendment of Part 0 of the Commission's Rules to Reflect a
Reorganization of the Office of Managing Director and the Field
Operations Bureau; Order
[DA 94-464]
Adopted: May 5, 1994.
Released: May 13, 1994.
By the Managing Director:
1. On March 7, 1994, the Commission adopted proposed changes in the
organizations of the Office of Managing Director and the Field
Operations Bureau. Implementation of the proposed changes requires
amendment to Part 0 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. In
adopting the reorganization the Commission delegated authority to the
Managing Director to make the attached editorial changes.
2. In order to increase the effectiveness of the Commission's
Continuity of Government (COG) and National Security and Emergency
Preparedness (NSEP) activities, they are being integrated within the
field infrastructure. This will improve the technical and
administrative support to these activities.
3. The amendments adopted herein pertain to agency organization.
The prior notice procedure and effective date provisions of section 4
of the Administrative Procedures Act are therefore inapplicable.
Authority for the amendments adopted herein is contained in sections
4(i) and 5(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
4. It is ordered, effective 30 days after publication in the
Federal Register that Part 0 of the Rules and Regulations is amended as
set forth in the Appendix below.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 0
Authority delegated, Organization and functions (Government
agencies).
Federal Communications Commission.
Andrew S. Fishel,
Managing Director.
Final Rules
Part 0 of chapter I of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations
is amended as follows:
PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
1. The authority citation for Part 0 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Sections 5, 48 Stat. 1068, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 155.
Sec. 0.11 [Amended]
2. Section 0.11 is amended by removing paragraph (a)(10), and
redesignating paragraphs (a)(11) and (a)(12) as paragraphs (a)(10) and
(a)(11), respectively.
3. Section 0.91 is amended by revising paragraph (1) to read as
follows:
Sec. 0.91 Functions of the Bureau.
* * * * *
(1) Administers the Telecommunications Service Priority System with
the concurrence of the Field Operations Bureau, and resolves matters
involving assignment of priorities and other issues pursuant to part 64
of the rules.
4. Section 0.111 is amended by adding a new paragraph (o) to read
as follows:
Sec. 0.111 Functions of the Bureau.
* * * * *
(o) Under the general direction of the Defense Commissioner,
coordinate the defense activities of the Commission, and provide
support to the Defense Commissioner with respect to his participation
in the Joint Telecommunications Resources Board and the National
Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee; including
recommendation of national emergency plans and preparedness programs
covering Commission functions during national emergency conditions.
Support the Chief, Common Carrier Bureau on matters involving
assignment of Telecommunications Service Priority System priorities and
in the administration of that system. The Chief, Field Operations
Bureau, or his designee, acts as FCC Defense Coordinator and principal
to the National Communications System.
5. Section 0.182 is amended by revising the section heading to read
as follows:
Sec. 0.182 Chief, Field Operations Bureau.
6. Section 0.183 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 0.183 Emergency Communications Administration.
The Field Operations Bureau coordinates the National Security and
Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) activities of the Federal Communications
Commission including Continuity of Government Planning and the
Emergency Broadcasting System (EBS) and other such functions as may be
delegated during a national emergency or activation of the President's
war emergency powers as specified in section 706 of the Communications
Act; maintains liaison with FCC Bureaus/Offices, other government
agencies, the telecommunications industry and FCC licensees on NSEP
matters; and, as requested, represents the Commission at NSEP meetings
and conferences.
7. Section 0.185 is amended by revising the introductory paragraph
and paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 0.185 Responsibilities of the bureaus and staff offices.
The heads of each of the several bureaus and staff offices, in
rendering advice and assistance to the Chief, Field Operations Bureau
in the performance of his duties with respect to defense activities
will have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) To keep the Chief, Field Operations Bureau informed of the
instigation, progress, and completion of programs, plans or activities
with respect to defense in which they are engaged or have been
requested to engage.
(b) To render assistance and advice to the Chief, Field Operations
Bureau on matters which relate to the functions of their respective
bureaus or staff offices.
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Sec. 0.231 [Amended]
8. Section 0.231 is amended by removing paragraphs (a), and (b),
and (i), and redesignating paragraphs (c) through (h) as paragraphs (a)
through (f) and redesignating paragraphs (j) through (l) as paragraphs
(g) through (i).
9. Section 0.284 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(4) to read as
follows:
Sec. 0.284 Actions taken under delegated authority.
(a) * * *
(4) Matters involving emergency communications, including the
issuance of Emergency Broadcast System Authorizations (FCC Form 392)--
Field Operations Bureau.
* * * * *
10. Section 0.311 is amended by adding paragraphs (g) and (h) to
read as follows:
Sec. 0.331 Authority delegated.
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(g) The Chief, Field Operations Bureau, or his designee, is
delegated authority to exempt AM, FM, and Television broadcast
licensees from the requirement of installing and maintaining the
necessary equipment to receive Emergency Action Notifications and
Terminations and arranging for either an associated listening watch, or
automated alarm, or both. (See Sec. 73.922 of this chapter).
(h) The Chief, Field Operations Bureau, or his designee, upon
securing concurrence of the General Counsel, is delegated authority to
execute, in the name of the Commission, all agreements pertaining to
the loan of United States Government property to radio station
licensees for national defense purposes.
11. Section 0.332 is amended by revising paragraph (d) to read as
follows:
Sec. 0.332 Actions taken under delegated authority.
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(d) Matters involving emergency communications--Field Operations
Bureau.
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[FR Doc. 94-12604 Filed 5-24-94; 8:45 am]
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