[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 5, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8475-8478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-5041]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 0, 2, 5, 21, 22, 23, 25, 73, 78, 80, 90, 94, and 95

[FCC 95-423]


Reorganization of the Compliance and Information Bureau

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action restructures the Compliance and Information 
Bureau. The Commission reviewed the operations of the Bureau in light 
of principles of the National Performance Review to makes its 
operations more cost effective and to privatize those that could be 
handled by the private sector. It is the intent of this action to 
improve service to the public at a reduced cost.

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 9, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wayne T. McKee, Compliance and 
Information Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C. 
20554, (202) 418-1191.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Order, 


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FCC 95-423, adopted October 6, 1995, and released, February 9, 1996. 
The full text of this Order is available for inspection and copying 
during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room 239) 
1919 M Street, NW, Washington, DC. The complete text may be purchased 
from the Commission's copy contractor, International Transcription 
Services, 2100 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, telephone (202) 857-
3800.

Summary of Order

    1. The Commission completed a full review of the mission, 
processes, and organization of the Compliance and Information Bureau 
and has determined to make changes to them in order to create a more 
effective organization within the limits of our budgetary constraints.
    2. The Commission will automate the high frequency direction-
finding network by installing new technology which can be remotely-
controlled from a single office. The Commission will also establish a 
complaint and inquiry intake center, with a toll-free (800 or 888) 
number, to centralize and make more efficient agency provision of 
information and processing of complaints. The Commission will close its 
offices in Buffalo, New York; Miami, Florida; St. Paul, Minnesota; 
Norfolk, Virginia; Portland, Oregon; Houston, Texas; San Juan, Puerto 
Rico; Anchorage, Alaska; and Honolulu, Hawaii. Two technical staff will 
be retained in each of these cities as resident enforcement agents. The 
remaining offices will be fully staffed and equipped to maintain the 
Commission's Enforcement program.
    3. The amendments adopted pertain to agency organization, 
procedure, and practice. Consequently, the requirement of notice and 
comment and the effective date provisions of the Administrative 
Procedures Act, 5 U.S.C. Sec. 553(b), (d), do not apply.
    4. Authority for the amendments adopted is contained in Sections 
4(i), 5(b), 5(c)(1) and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. Secs. 154(i), 155(b), 155(c)(1), 303(r).

List of Subjects

47 CFR Part O

    Organization and functions (Goverment agencies), Delegation of 
authority.

47 CFR Part 2

    Communications equipment, Imports.

47 CFR Part 5

Monitoring stations, Radio.

47 CFR Part 21

    Monitoring stations, Radio.

47 CFR Part 22

    Monitoring stations, Radio.

47 CFR Part 23

    Monitoring stations, Radio.

47 CFR Part 25

    Monitoring stations, Radio.

47 CFR Part 73

    Monitoring stations, Radio broadcasting.

47 CFR Part 78

    Monitoring stations, Radio.

47 CFR Part 80

    Communications equipment, Inspections, Marine safety, Monitoring 
Stations, Overtime Compensation, Radio, Telegraph, Telephone, Vessels.

47 CFR Part 90

    Monitoring stations, Radio.

47 CFR Part 94

    Monitoring stations, Radio.

47 CFR Part 95

    Monitoring stations, Radio.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.

Final Rules

    Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 0, 2, 5, 21, 22, 
23, 25, 73, 78, 80, 90, 94, and 95 are amended as follows:

PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION

    1. The authority citation for Part O continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 5, 48 Stat. 1068, as amended: 47 U.S.C. 155

    2. Section 0.5 is amended by adding paragraph (a)(15) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 0.5  General description of Commission organization and 
operations.

    (a) * * *
    (15) Compliance and Information Bureau.
* * * * *
    3. Section 0.111 and its preceding centered heading are revised to 
read as follows:

Compliance and Information Bureau


Sec. 0.111  Functions of the Bureau.

    (a) Enforce the Commission's Rules and Regulations; provide support 
to other governmental units, investigate all non-government 
communications matters; issue sanctions.
    (b) Disseminate to the public on a local basis information 
regarding communications issues and Commission rules, policies, and 
programs.
    (c) Collect information through a customer intelligence network to 
inform the Commission on the needs of its customer and on the impact of 
regulations and necessary refinements to them as suggested by the users 
and the public.
    (d) Participate in international conferences dealing with 
monitoring and measurement; serve as the point of contact for the U.S. 
Government in matters of international monitoring, fixed and mobile 
direction-finding, and interference resolution. Provide technical and 
administrative support on the administration of the ITU Fellowship 
program and oversee coordination of non-routine communications and 
materials between the Commission and international or regional public 
organizations or foreign administrations.
    (e) Reduce or eliminate interference to authorized communications. 
Promote private sector solutions to interference problems; investigate 
and resolve those unsuitable for private sector resolution or where the 
private sector is unable to provide solutions. Work, in conjunction 
with the Office of Engineering and Technology, with technical standards 
bodies.
    (f) Perform investigations in support of Commission policies.
    (g) Maintain, operate, and manage the toll-free telephone receiving 
center for complaint and inquiries. Coordinate with the Office of 
Public Affairs and maintain liaison with the rest of the agency to 
ensure that the needs of the public for information are handled 
promptly, accurately, and comprehensively and that complaints are 
directed to those charged with acting upon them.
    (h) Under the general direction of the Defense Commissioner, 
coordinate the defense activities of the Commission, and provide 
support to the Defense Commissioner in his participation in the Joint 
Telecommunication Resources Board and the National Security 
Telecommunications Advisory Committee, including recommendation of 
national emergency plans and preparedness programs covering 

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Commission functions during national emergencies. Support the Chief, 
Common Carrier Bureau on assignment of Telecommunications Service 
Priority System priorities and the administration of this system. The 
Chief, Compliance and Information Bureau, or the designee of that 
person, acts as the FCC Defense Coordinator and the principal of the 
Commission to the National Communications System.
    4. Section 0.185 is amended by revising the introductory text and 
paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows:


Sec. 0.185  Responsibilities of the bureaus and staff offices.

    The head of each of the bureaus and staff offices, in rendering 
assistance to the Chief, Compliance and Information Bureau in the 
performance of that person's duties with respect to defense activities 
will have the following duties and responsibilities:
    (a) To keep the Chief, Compliance and Information Bureau informed 
of the investigation, 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, Compliance and 
Information Bureau on matters which relate to the functions of their 
respective bureaus or staff offices.
* * * * *
    5. Section 0.284(a)(3) and (a)(4) are revised to read as follows:


Sec. 0.284  Actions taken under delegated authority.

    (a) * * *
    (3) Requests for waiver of tower painting and lighting 
specifications-Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
    (4) Matters involving emergency communications, including the 
issuance of Emergency Alert System Authorizations (FCC Form 
392)Compliance and Information Bureau.
* * * * *


Sec. 0.311  [Amended]

    6. Section 0.311 is amended by removing the words, ``Chief, Field 
Operations Bureau, or his designee,'' and adding in their place, 
``Chief, Compliance and Information Bureau, or that person's 
designee,'' wherever they occur and by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.


Sec. 0.445   [Amended]

    7. Section 0.445(g) is amended by removing the words, ``FOB 
Manual'' and adding in their place, ``CIB Manual'' wherever they occur 
and by removing the words, ``Field Operations Bureau'' and adding in 
their place, ``Compliance and Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.


Secs. 0.15, 0.91, 0.121, 0.317, 0.332, 0.387, 0.401, 0.431, 0.443   
[Amended]

    8. Sections 0.15(i), 0.91(l), 0.121(a), 0.317, 0.332(d), 0.332(h), 
0.387(b), 0.401(a)(4), 0.431, and 0.443 are amended by removing the 
words ``Field Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, 
``Compliance and Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 2--FREQUENCY ALLOCATION AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL 
RULES AND REGULATIONS

    1. The authority citation for Part 2 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Sec. 4, 302, 303, and 307 of the Communications Act, 
as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 302, 303, and 307, unless 
otherwise noted.

    2. Section 2.1204(a)(4) is amended by revising the third sentence 
to read as follows:


Sec. 2.1204   Import conditions.

    (a)* * *
    (4) * * * Prior to importation of more than ten units, written 
approval must be obtained from the Chief, Compliance Division, 
Compliance and Information Bureau, FCC.* * *
* * * * *

PART 5--EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICES (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)

    1. The authority citation for Part 5 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 303. Interpret or imply sec. 301, 48 Stat. 1081, as 
amended; 47 U.S.C. 301.


Sec. 5.67   [Amended]

    2. Section 5.67(d)(2) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 21--DOMESTIC PUBLIC FIXED RADIO SERVICES

    1. The authority citation for Part 21 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 1, 2 4, 201-205, 208, 215, 218, 303, 307, 313, 
403, 404, 410, 602, 48 Stat. as amended, 1064, 1066, 1070-1073, 
1076, 1077, 1080, 1082, 1083, 1087, 1094, 1098, 1102; 47 U.S.C. 151, 
154, 201-205, 208, 215, 218, 303, 307, 313, 314, 403, 404, 602; 47 
U.S.C. 552, 554.


Sec. 21.113   [Amended]

    2. Section 21.113(c)(2) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 22--PUBLIC MOBILE SERVICE

    1. The authority citation for Part 22 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, unless otherwise noted.


Sec. 22.369   [Amended]

    2. Section 22.369(c)(3) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 23--INTERNATIONAL FIXED PUBLIC RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

    1. The authority citation for Part 23 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082 as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 303. Interpret or apply sec. 301, 48 Stat. 1081; 47 
U.S.C. 301.


Sec. 23.20   [Amended]

    2. Section 23.20(e)(2) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 25--SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

    1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 25.101 to 25.601 issued under Sec. 4, 48 Stat. 
1066, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154. Interpret or apply secs. 101-104, 
76 Stat. 419-427; 47 U.S.C. 701-744; 47 U.S.C. 554.


Sec. 25.203   [Amended]

    2. Section 25.203(g)(2) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 73--RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES

    1. The authority citation for Part 73 to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334.


Sec. 73.1030   [Amended]

    2. Section 73. 1030(c)(2) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

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PART 78--CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE

    1. The authority citation for Part 78 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 2, 3 ,4, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 48 Stat., as 
amended, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085; 47 U.S.C. 
152, 153, 154, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309.


Sec. 78.19   [Amended]

    2. Section 78.19(e)(2) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 80--STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES

    1. The authority citation for Part 80 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 303, unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply 48 Stat. 
1064-1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151-155, 301-609; 3 UST 
3450, 3 UST 4726, 12 UST 2377.


Sec. 80.21   [Amended]

    2. Sections 80.21(b)(1) and 80.59(e) are amended by removing the 
words, ``Field Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, 
``Compliance and Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

    1. The authority citation for Part 90 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 303, and 332, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as 
amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, and 332, unless otherwise noted.


Sec. 90.177   [Amended]

    2. Section 90.177(d)(2) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 94--PRIVATE OPERATIONAL-FIXED MICROWAVE SERVICE

    1. The authority citation for Part 94 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Sections 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 303, unless otherwise noted.


Sec. 94.25   [Amended]

    2. Section 94.25(i)(2) is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

PART 95--PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES

    1. The authority citation for Part 95 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 303.


Sec. 95.39   [Amended]

    2. Section 95.39 is amended by removing the words, ``Field 
Operations Bureau'' and adding in their place, ``Compliance and 
Information Bureau'' wherever they occur.

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