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[FR Doc No: 94-12604]


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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.

* * * * *
    (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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