[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 11677-11678] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-6087] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [FCC 98-14] Organizations, Functions, and Authority Delegations: Defense Commission AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This Order designates Commissioner Michael K. Powell as the Defense Commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 5, 1998. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, N.W., Room 734, Washington, D.C. 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roy Kolly, Compliance and Information Bureau, (202) 418-1154. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Pursuant to Sec. 0.181 of the FCC Rules, we hereby appoint Commissioner Michael K. Powell to be Defense Commissioner. The Defense Commissioner is responsible for overseeing all National Security Emergency Preparedness functions for the Commission. This involves serving as primary Commission defense spokesperson, approving industry emergency plans including those for the Emergency Alert System, representing the Commission in interagency matters pertaining to continuity of government during national emergencies, and [[Page 11678]] assuming the duties of the Commission under some emergencies. 2. This Order is procedural in nature and pertains to the internal organization and delegations of authority, and hence not subject to the prior notice and effective date provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. 3. Accordingly, it is ordered, pursuant to Sec. 0.181 of the FCC rules, that Michael K. Powell shall serve as Defense Commissioner. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-6087 Filed 3-9-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P