[United States Government Manual]
[May 30, 1997]
[Pages 523-529]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone, 202-418-0200; 888-225-5322 (toll-free). TDD, 202-632-6999; 888-
835-5322 (toll-free)

Chairman                                          Reed E. Hundt
Commissioners                                     Rachelle B. Chong, 
                                                          Susan Ness, 
                                                          James H. 
                                                          Quello, 
                                                          (vacancy)
Managing Director                                 Andrew S. Fishel
General Counsel                                   William E. Kennard
Director, Office of Public Affairs                Susan Lewis Sallet
Director, Office of Legislative and               Karen Kornbluh
        Intergovernmental Affairs
Chief, International Bureau                       Peter Cowhey
Inspector General                                 H. Walker Feaster III
Chief, Office of Plans and Policy                 Robert M. Pepper
Chief, Office of Administrative Law Judges        Joseph Stirmer
Chief, Mass Media Bureau                          Roy J. Stewart
Chief, Common Carrier Bureau                      Regina Keeney
Chief, Compliance and Information Bureau          Beverly G. Baker
Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau         Michele Farquhar
Chief, Cable Services Bureau                      Meredith Jones
Director, Office of Communications Business       Catherine Sandoval
        Opportunities
Director, Office of Workplace Diversity           Jack W. Gravely
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

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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 (FCC) 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. The Commission was assigned additional regulatory jurisdiction 
under the provisions of the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 (47 
U.S.C. 701-744), and a major overhaul of the Communications Act of 1934 
was enacted with passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Public 
Law 104-104, 110 Stat. 56). The scope of FCC 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.
    The Commission's Office of the General Counsel reviews initial 
decisions, writes decisions, and assists 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. The 
Commission's administrative law judges, qualified and appointed pursuant 
to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, conduct 
evidentiary adjudicatory hearings and write initial decisions.

Activities

Mass Media  The Mass Media Bureau administers the regulatory program for 
amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), television, low-
power TV, translators, multipoint distribution service (MDS), 
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. It also oversees 
compliance by broadcasters with statutes and Commission policies.

For further information, contact the Mass Media Bureau. Phone, 202-418-
2600.

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 rules. The commercial wireless services 
include cellular, paging, personal communications, specialized mobile 
radio, air-ground, and basic exchange telecommunications services. The 
private wireless services generally serve the specialized internal 
communications needs of eligible users, and include the public safety, 
microwave, aviation, and marine services. Additionally, the Bureau 
serves as FCC's principal policy and administrative resource with regard 
to all spectrum auctions. It also implements the compulsory provisions 
of laws and treaties covering the use of radio for the safety of life 
and property at sea and in the air. The commercial and amateur

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radio operator programs are also administered by the 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 of international agreements with Mexico, Canada, and other 
countries on the coordination and notification of domestic radio 
frequency assignments and resolution of international radio interference 
involving U.S. licensees. The Division processes license applications 
and conducts international coordination for high frequency (HF) 
international broadcast stations and acts on applications for delivery 
of broadcast programs to foreign stations.

For further information, contact the International Bureau. Phone, 202-
418-0420, or 888-225-5322 (toll-free).

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. The Bureau is responsible for:
    --investigating complaints and answering general inquiries from the 
public;
    --planing and developing proposed rulemakings and conducting 
comprehensive studies and analyses (legal, social, and economic) of 
various petitions for policy or rule changes;
    --processing applications for authorizations in the cable television 
relay service;
    --participating in hearings before Administrative Law Judges and the 
Commission;
    --conducting studies and compiling data relating to the cable 
industry for the Commission to develop and maintain an adequate 
regulatory program;
    --collaborating and coordinating with State and local authorities in 
matters involving cable television systems; and
    --advising and assisting 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 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 
equipment

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samples 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, 202-418-2470, or 888-225-5322 (toll-free).

Compliance  Much of the investigative and enforcement work of the 
Commission is carried out by its field staff. The Compliance and 
Information Bureau has 3 regional offices and 35 field offices, as well 
as resident agents in 9 additional cities. 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 problems in the telecommunications 
environment and enforcing communications legislation and Commission 
rules.

For further information, contact the Compliance and Information Bureau. 
Phone, 888-225-5322 (toll-free).


                                        Compliance and Information Bureau                                       
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                 Office                                Address                            Director              
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Regional Offices                                                                                                
Kansas City, MO.........................  Rm. 320, 8800 E. 63d St., 64133.  Dennis P. Carlton                   
Park Ridge, IL..........................  Rm. 306, 1550 Northwest Hwy.,     Russell D. Monie                    
                                           60068-1460.                                                          
San Francisco, CA.......................  Rm. 420, 3777 Depot Rd.,          Serge Marti-Volkoff                 
                                           Hayward, CA 94545-2756.                                              
Field Offices                                                                                                   
Allegan, MI.............................  P.O. Box 89, 49010-9437.........  James M. Roop                       
Anchorage, AK...........................  6721 W. Raspberry Rd., 99502-     Marlene Windel                      
                                           1896.                                                                
Atlanta, GA.............................  Rm. 320, 3575 Koger Blvd.,        Fred L. Broce                       
                                           Duluth, GA, 30136-4958.                                              
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.                                                          
Columbia, MD............................  P.O. Box 250, 21045-9998........  (Vacancy)                           
Custer, WA..............................  1330 Loomis Trail Rd., 98240-     (Vacancy)                           
                                           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..  James A. Bridgewater                
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-   David Doon                          
                                           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.                                                          
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.                                                          
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-  Joseph P. Husnay                    
                                           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.

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    Licensing/Grant Responsibility--Federal Communications Commission   
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                        Service                         Bureau or Office
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All broadcasting (except broadcast auxiliary services)  Mass Media      
 and multipoint distribution services                    Bureau         
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                                           Wireless        
                                                         Telecommunicati
                                                         ons 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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International Section 214                               International   
                                                         Bureau         
International high frequency broadcast stations                         
Satellite Earth stations                                                
Satellite space stations                                                
Section 325-C applications                                              
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Advisory Committee Management  Direct inquiries to the Associate 
Managing Director for Program Analysis. Phone, 202-418-0442.

Consumer Assistance  Inquiries concerning general information on 
Commission operations and public participation 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, or 888-
2250-5322 (toll-free).

Contracts and Procurement  Direct inquiries to the Chief, Acquisitions 
Branch. Phone, 202-418-0930.

Electronic Access  Information regarding the Commission is also 
available electronically through the Internet, at http://www.fcc.gov/.

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, Staffing and 
Recruitment Service Center. Phone, 202-418-0130.

Equal Employment Practices by Industry  Direct inquiries to the Chief, 
Public Service Division. Phone, 202-418-1799.

Internal Equal Employment Practices  Direct Inquiries to the Director, 
Office of Workplace Diversity. Phone, 888-225-5322 (toll-free).

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, 888-225-5322 (toll-free).

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 through the 
Commission fax-on-demand (phone, 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, or 888-522-5322. TDD, 202-632-6999, or 888-835-
5322.

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