[United States Government Manual]
[July 01, 1995]
[Pages 536-542]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phones, 202-418-0200; 202-632-6999 (TDD)
Chairman Reed E. Hundt
Commissioners Andrew C. Barrett,
James H. Quello,
Rachelle B. Chong,
Susan Ness
Managing Director Andrew S. Fishel
General Counsel William E. Kennard
Chief Engineer Thomas P. Stanley
Director, Office of Public Affairs Karen E. Watson
Director, Office of Legislative and Judith Harris
Intergovernmental Affairs
Director, International Bureau Scott Blake Harris
Inspector General H. Walker Feaster III,
Acting
Chief, Office of Plans and Policy Robert M. Pepper
Chairman, Review Board Joseph A. Marino
Chief, Office of Administrative Law Judges Joseph Stirmer
Chief, Mass Media Bureau Roy J. Stewart
Chief, Common Carrier Bureau Kathleen M.H. Wallman
Chief, Compliance and Information Bureau Beverly G. Baker
Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Regina Keeney
Chief, Cable Services Bureau Meredith Jones
Director, Office of Communications Business Anthony L. Williams
Opportunities
Director, Office of Workplace Diversity Harvey Lee, Acting
Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology Richard M. Smith
[For the Federal Communications Commission statement of organization,
see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 0]
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The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and foreign
communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It is
responsible for the orderly development and operation of broadcast
services and the provision of rapid, efficient nationwide and worldwide
telephone and telegraph services at reasonable rates. Its
responsibilities also include the use of communications for promoting
safety of life and property and for strengthening the national defense.
The Federal Communications Commission was created by the Communications
Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) to regulate interstate and foreign
communications by wire and radio in the public interest. It was assigned
additional regulatory jurisdiction under the provisions of the
Communications Satellite Act of 1962 (47 U.S.C. 701-744). The scope of
its regulation includes radio and television broadcasting; telephone,
telegraph, and cable television operation; two-way radio and radio
operators; and satellite communication.
The Commission is composed of five members, who are appointed by the
President with the advice and consent of the Senate. One of the members
is designated by the President as Chairman.
To assist the Commission in exercising its responsibility in the
adjudicatory process, there is a Review Board to review initial
decisions and write decisions and the Office of the General Counsel to
assist the Commission and individual Commissioners in the disposition of
matters arising in cases of adjudication (as defined in the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. note prec. 551)) that have been
designated for hearings. There also is a corps of administrative law
judges, qualified and appointed pursuant to the requirements of the
Administrative Procedure Act, who conduct evidentiary adjudicatory
hearings and write initial decisions.
Activities
Mass Media The Mass Media Bureau administers the regulatory program for
the following services: amplitude modulation (AM); frequency modulation
(FM); television; low-power TV; translators; instructional TV and
auxiliary services. The Bureau issues construction permits, operating
licenses, and renewals or transfers of such broadcast licenses except
for broadcast auxiliary services. The Bureau also oversees compliance by
broadcasters with statutes and Commission policies.
For further information, contact the Mass Media Bureau. Phone, 202-632-
6460.
Common Carrier Communications The Common Carrier Bureau administers the
regulatory program for interstate common carrier communications by
telephone. Common carriers include companies, organizations, or
individuals providing communications services to the public for hire,
who must serve all who wish to use them at established rates. In
providing interstate communications services, common carriers may employ
landline wire or electrical or optical cable facilities.
For further information, contact the Common Carrier Bureau. Phone, 202-
418-1500.
Wireless Telecommunications The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
administers all domestic commercial and private wireless
telecommunications programs and policies. The commercial wireless
services include Cellular, Paging, Personal Communications Services,
Specialized Mobile Radio, Air-Ground, and Basic Exchange
Telecommunications. The private wireless services include the Land
Mobile Radio Services (including Public Safety, Industrial, Land
Transportation, and Business), Broadcast Auxiliary, Operational Fixed
Microwave and Point-to-Point Microwave, and the Special Radio Services
(including Aviation, Marine, Amateur IVDS, and the Personal Radio
Service). Additionally, the Bureau serves as the Commission's principal
policy and administrative resource with regard to spectrum auctions. The
Bureau also implements the compulsory provisions of laws and treaties
covering
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the use of radio for the safety of life and property at sea and in the
air. The commercial and amateur radio operator programs are also
administered by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
For further information, contact the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
Phone, 202-418-0600.
International Bureau The International Bureau manages all FCC
international telecommunications and satellite programs and policies,
and has the principal representational role on behalf of the Commission
at international conferences, meetings, and negotiations. The Bureau
consists of three divisions: Telecommunications, Satellite and
Radiocommunication, and Planning and Negotiations.
The Telecommunications Division develops and administers policy,
rules, and procedures for the regulations of telecommunications
facilities and services under section 214 of the Communications Act and
Cable Landing License Act. In addition, the Division develops and
administers regulatory assistance and training programs in conjunction
with the administration's Global Information Infrastructure (GII)
initiative.
The Satellite and Radiocommunication Division develops and
administers policy, rules, standards, and procedures for licensing and
regulation of satellite and earth station facilities, both international
and domestic, and oversight of Comsat as the U.S. Signatory to INTELSAT
and Inmarsat.
The Planning and Negotiations Division represents the Commission in
negotiations with Mexico, Canada, and other countries on international
agreements that provide for arrangements and procedures for the
coordination of radio frequency assignments to prevent and resolve
international radio interference involving U.S. licensees and notifies
all new changed U.S. radio stations to appropriate administrations and
responds to foreign notifications as required and processes high
frequency (HF) international broadcast applications and applications to
deliver broadcast programs to foreign stations.
For further information, contact the International Bureau. Phone, 202-
418-0420.
Cable Services Communications The Cable Services Bureau develops,
recommends, and administers policies and programs for the regulation of
cable television systems. The Bureau advises and recommends to the
Commission, or acts for the Commission under delegated authority, in
matters pertaining to the regulation and development of cable
television.
With its major divisions--Financial Analysis and Compliance,
Consumer Protection and Competition, Policy and Rules, and Engineering
and Technical Services, as well as units within the Office of the Bureau
Chief--the Cable Services Bureau has the following duties and
responsibilities:
--to investigate complaints and answer general inquiries from the
public;
--to plan and develop proposed rulemakings and conduct comprehensive
studies and analyses (legal, social, and economic) of various petitions
for policy or rule changes;
--to process applications for authorizations in the cable television
relay service;
--to participate in hearings before Administrative Law Judges, the
Review Board, and the Commission;
--to conduct studies and compile data relating to the cable industry
for the Commission to develop and maintain an adequate regulatory
program;
--to collaborate and coordinate with State and local authorities in
matters involving cable television systems; and
--to advise and assist the public, other government agencies, and
industry groups on cable television regulation and related matters.
Engineering and Technology The Office of Engineering and Technology
administers the Table of Frequency Allocations which specifies the
frequency ranges that can be utilized by various radio services. The
Office also administers the Experimental Radio Service and the Equipment
Authorization Program. The Experimental Radio
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Service permits the public to experiment with new uses of radio
frequencies. This allows development of radio equipment and exploration
of new radio techniques prior to licensing under other regulatory
programs. The Equipment Authorization Program includes several specific
procedures by which the agency approves radio equipment as a
prerequisite to importation, marketing, or use. The procedures range
from Commission testing of an equipment sample for compliance with
applicable standards, through FCC review of applications and
accompanying test reports submitted by the applicants, to a self-
authorization procedure whereby a manufacturer certifies that the
product complies with the standards.
For further information, contact the Office of Engineering and
Technology. Phone, 202-739-0700.
Compliance Much of the investigative and enforcement work of the
Commission is carried out by its field staff. The Field Operations
Bureau has 6 regional offices and 35 field offices. It also operates a
nationwide fleet of mobile radio direction-finding vehicles for
technical enforcement purposes. The field staff, in effect, are the
Commission's ``eyes and ears'' in detecting radio violations and
enforcing rules and regulations. Continuous surveillance of the radio
spectrum is maintained to detect unlicensed operation and activities or
nonconforming transmissions, and to furnish radio bearings on ships and
planes in distress. The Field Operations Bureau also administers public
service programs aimed at educating Commission licensees, industry, and
the general public to improve compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
For further information, contact the Field Operations Bureau. Phone,
202-632-6980.
Regional and Field Offices--Federal Communications Commission
Field Operations Bureau
Regional Office Address Regional Director
Atlanta, GA............................. Suite 310, Koger Center- Carl E. Pyron
Gwinnett, 3575 Koger Blvd.,
Duluth, GA 30136-4958.
Kansas City, MO......................... Rm. 320, Brywood Office Twr., Dennis P. Carlton
8800 E. 63d St., 64133.
Kirkland, WA............................ Rm. 312, 11410 NE. 122d Way, William C. Johnson
98034-6927.
Park Ridge, IL.......................... Rm. 306, Park Ridge Office Ctr., Russell D. Monie
1550 Northwest Hwy., 60068-1460.
Quincy, MA.............................. NFPA Bldg., 1 Batterymarch Pk., Joseph P. Casey
02169-7495.
San Francisco, CA....................... Rm. 420, 3777 Depot Rd., Serge Marti-Volkoff
Hayward, CA 94545-2756.
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Field Office Address Engineer in Charge
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Allegan, MI............................. P.O. Box 89, 49010-9437......... Melvyn H. Hyman
Anchorage, AK........................... 6721 W. Raspberry Rd., 99502- Marlene Windel
1896.
Atlanta, GA............................. Rm. 320, 3575 Koger Blvd., Fred L. Broce
Duluth, GA, 30136-4958.
Baltimore, MD........................... Rm. 1017, 31 Hopkins Plz., 21201- Robert M. Mroz
2802.
Belfast, ME............................. P.O. Box 470, 04915-0470........ Barry A. Bohac
Buffalo, NY............................. Rm. 1307, 111 W. Huron St., David A. Viglione
14202-2398.
Cerritos, CA............................ Rm. 660, 1800 Studebaker Rd., James R. Zoulek
90701-3684.
Custer, WA.............................. 1330 Loomis Trail Rd., 98240- Jack W. Bazhaw
9303.
Dallas, TX.............................. Rm. 1170, 9330 LBJ Fwy., 75243- James D. Wells
3429.
Denver, CO.............................. Rm. 860, 165 S. Union Blvd., Leo E. Cirbo
80228-2213.
Douglas, AZ............................. P.O. Box 6, 85608............... Stephen Y. Tsuya
Farmington Hills, MI.................... 24897 Hathaway St., 48335-1552.. (Vacancy)
Grand Island, NE........................ P.O. Box 1588, 68802-1588....... James H. Berrie, Jr.
Hato Rey, PR............................ Rm. 747, Federal Bldg., 00918- William C. Berry
1713.
Hayward, CA............................. Rm. 420, 3777 Depot Rd., 94545- Philip M. Kane
2756.
Houston, TX............................. Rm. 900, 1225 N. Loop West, Loyd P. Perry
77008-1775.
Kansas City, MO......................... Rm. 320, 8800 E. 63d St., 64133- James A. Dailey
4895.
Kingsville, TX.......................... P.O. Box 632, 78363-0632........ Oliver K. Long
Kirkland, WA............................ Rm. 312, 11410 NE. 122d Way, Gary P. Soulsby
98034-6927.
Langhorne, PA........................... Rm. 404, 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy., John Rahtes
19047-1859.
Laurel, MD.............................. P.O. Box 250, Columbia, MD, Robert J. Douchis
21045-9998.
Livermore, CA........................... P.O. Box 311, 94551-0311........ Thomas N. Stavern
Miami, FL............................... Rm. 310, 8390 NW. 53d St., 33166- John L. Theimer
4668.
New Orleans, LA......................... Rm. 505, 800 W. Commerce Rd., James C. Hawkins
70123-3333.
New York, NY............................ 201 Varick St., 10014-4870...... Alexander J. Zimney
Park Ridge, IL.......................... Rm. 306, 1550 Northwest Hwy., George M. Moffitt
60068-1460.
Portland, OR............................ Rm. 1782, 1220 SW. 3d Ave., Charles W. Craig
97204-2898.
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Powder Springs, GA...................... P.O. Box 85, 30073-0085......... Donald E. Taylor
Quincy, MA.............................. 1 Batterymarch Pk., 02169-7495.. Vincent F. Kajunski
St. Paul, MN............................ Suite 31, 2025 Sloan Pl., Albert S. Jarratt
Maplewood, MN 55117-2058.
San Diego, CA........................... Rm. 370, 4542 Ruffner St., 92111- William H. Grisby
2216.
Tampa, FL............................... Rm. 1215, 2203 N. Lois Ave., Ralph M. Barlow
33607-2356.
Vero Beach, FL.......................... P.O. Box 1730, 32961-1730....... Robert C. McKinney
Virginia Beach, VA...................... 1200 Communications Cir., 23455- J. Jerry Freeman
3725.
Waipahu, HI............................. P.O. Box 1030, 96797-1030....... Jack Shedletsky
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Sources of Information
Inquiries for information on the special subjects listed in the
following paragraphs and those concerning licensing/grant requirements
in the various services may be directed to the person or office
specified or to the Chief of the Bureau or Office listed below as having
responsibility for the service: Federal Communications Commission, 1919
M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554.
Licensing/Grant Responsibility--Federal Communications Commission
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Service Bureau or Office
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All broadcasting (except broadcast Mass Media Bureau
auxiliary services)
Cable television relay radio Cable Services Bureau
Cable TV rate regulation
Cable TV relay services (CARS)
Cable signal leakage
Cable television questions
Registration of cable systems
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Common carrier radio Common Carrier Bureau
Section 214 of FCC Act
Experimental radio Office of Engineering and
Technology
Equipment approval services: Office of Engineering and
Technology
Certification
Type acceptance
Type approval
Notification
Verification
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Amateur radio Private Radio Bureau
Auxiliary broadcast services
Aviation radio
Commercial radio operators
Common carrier microwave services
Interactive video and data services
Land mobile radio
Marine radio
Private microwave radio
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Advisory Committee Management Direct inquiries to the Associate
Managing Director for Program Analysis. Phone, 202-418-0923.
Consumer Assistance Inquiries concerning general information on how the
Commission works and how the public can participate in the
decisionmaking process should be addressed to the Public Service
Division, Room 254, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 202-
418-0200.
Contracts and Procurement Direct inquiries to the Chief, Acquisitions
Branch. Phone, 202-418-0930.
Employment and Recruitment The Commission's programs require attorneys,
electronics engineers, economists, accountants, administrative
management and computer specialists, and clerical personnel. Requests
for employment information should be directed to the Chief, Personnel
Resources Branch. Phone, 202-418-0130. Schools interested in
participating in the college recruitment programs of the Commission
should direct their inquiries to the Associate Managing Director, Human
Resources Management. Phone, 202-418-0100.
Equal Employment Practices by Industry Direct inquiries to the Chief,
Public Service Division. Phone, 202-418-0200.
Internal Equal Employment Practices Direct Inquiries to the Director,
Office of Workplace Diversity. Phone, 202-418-0125.
Ex-Parte Presentations Information concerning ex-parte presentations
should be directed to the Commission's Office of General Counsel. Phone,
202-418-1720.
Fees Inquiries concerning the Commission's Fee Program should be
addressed to the Public Service Division, Room 254, 1919 M Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 202-418-0192.
Information Available for Public Inspection At the Commission's
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headquarters office in Washington, DC, dockets concerning rulemaking
and adjudicatory matters, copies of applications for licenses and
grants, and reports required to be filed by licensees and cable system
operators are maintained in the public reference rooms--some reports are
by law held confidential. General information is also available from the
Commission's Internet site @ fcc.gov and through fax-on-demand, 202-418-
2830. In addition to the information available at the Commission, each
broadcasting station makes available for public reference certain
information pertaining to the operation of the station, a current copy
of the application filed for license, and nonconfidential reports filed
with the Commission. Special requests for inspection of records at the
Commission's offices should be directed to the Managing Director. Phone,
202-418-1919. The Library has on file Commission rules and regulations.
Phone, 202-418-0450. The Office of Public Affairs distributes
publications, public notices, and press releases. Phone, 202-418-0500.
For further information, contact the Public Service Division, Federal
Communications Commission, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554.
Phone, 202-418-0200.
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