    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 1999]
    [Pages 523-529]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

    445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554

    Phone, 202-418-0200; 888-225-5322 (toll-free). TTY, 202-418-2555; 888-
    835-5322 (toll-free). Internet, http://www.fcc.gov/.
    Chairman                                          William E. Kennard
    Commissioners                                     Harold Furchtgott-
                                                              Roth, Susan
                                                              Ness, Michael
                                                              Powell, Gloria
                                                              Tristani
    Managing Director                                 Andrew S. Fishel
    General Counsel                                   Christopher J. Wright
    Inspector General                                 H. Walker Feaster III
    Director, Office of Public Affairs                Joy Howell
    Director, Office of Legislative and               Sheryl J. Wilkerson
            Intergovernmental Affairs
    Chief, International Bureau                       Roderick Porter
    Chief, Office of Plans and Policy                 Robert M. Pepper
    Chief, Office of Administrative Law Judges        Joseph Chachkin
    Chief, Mass Media Bureau                          Roy L. Stewart
    Chief, Common Carrier Bureau                      Lawrence E. Strickling
    Chief, Compliance and Information Bureau          Richard D. Lee
    Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau         Thomas Sugrue
    Chief, Cable Services Bureau                      Deborah Lathen
    Director, Office of Communications Business       Catherine Sandoval
            Opportunities
    Director, Office of Workplace Diversity           Jack W. Gravely
    Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology       Dale N. Hatfield

    [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;
        --planning 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.

    For further information, contact the Cable Services Bureau. Phone, 202-
    418-7200 or 888-225-5322 (toll-free).

    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

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    approves radio equipment as a prerequisite to importation, marketing, or
    use. The procedures involve either an FCC review of applications and
    accompanying test reports submitted by the applicants, or a self-
    authorization, whereby the 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 16 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
    Atlanta, GA.............................  Rm. 320, 3575 Koger Blvd.,        Fred L. Broce
                                               Duluth 30136-4958.
    Boston, MA..............................  1 Batterymarch Pk., Quincy 02169- Vincent F. Kajunski
                                               7495.
    Chicago, IL.............................  Rm. 306, 1550 Northwest Hwy.,     George M. Moffitt
                                               Park Ridge 60068-1460.
    Columbia, MD............................  9200 Farm House Ln., 21046......  Charles C. Magin
    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.
    Detroit, MI.............................  24897 Hathaway St., Farmington    James A. Bridgewater
                                               Hills 48335-1552.
    Kansas City, MO.........................  Rm. 320, 8800 E. 63d St., 64133-  Robert C. McKinney
                                               4895.
    Los Angeles, CA.........................  Rm. 660, 1800 Studebaker Rd.,     Jim Zoulek
                                               Cerritos 90703-3130.
    New Orleans, LA.........................  Rm. 460, 2424 Edenborn Ave.,      James C. Hawkins
                                               Metarie, 70001.
    New York, NY............................  Rm. 1151, 201 Varick St., 10014-  Alexander J. Zimney
                                               4870.
    Philadelphia, PA........................  Rm. 404, 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy.,    John Rahtes
                                               Langhorne 19047-1859.
    San Francisco, CA.......................  Rm. 420, 3777 Depot Rd., Hayward  Thomas N. Van Stavern
                                               94545-2756.
    San Diego, CA...........................  Rm. 370, 4542 Ruffner St., 92111- Jim Zoulek, Acting
                                               2216.
    Seattle, WA.............................  Rm. 312, 11410 NE. 122d Way,      Dennis Anderson
                                               Kirkland 98034-6927.
    Tampa, FL...............................  Rm. 1215, 2203 N. Lois Ave.,      Ralph M. Barlow
                                               33607-2356.
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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, 445
    Twelfth Street SW., 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 auxiliary services)  Mass Media
     and multipoint distribution services                    Bureau
    Cable TV relay services (CARS)                          Cable Services
                                                             Bureau
    Cable signal leakage
    Registration of cable systems
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    Common carrier radio                                    Common Carrier
                                                             Bureau
    Section 214 of FCC Act
    Equipment approval services:                            Office of
                                                             Engineering and
                                                             Technology
     Certification
     Type acceptance
     Type approval
     Notification
     Verification

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    Experimental radio                                      Office of
                                                             Engineering and
                                                             Technology
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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
    Direct broadcast satellites (DBS)
    Foreign carrier affiliation notification
    International accounting rate change applicationa
    International high frequency broadcast stations
    International public fixed radio communication
     applications
    Permit to deliver programs to foreign broadcast
     stations (Section 325-C applications)
    Requests for data network identification code (DNIC)
     assignment
    Requests for international signalling point code
     (ISPC) assignment
    Recognized private operating agencies
    Satellite Earth stations
    Satellite space stations (GSO)
    Satellite space stations (NGSO)
    Submarine cable landing license applications
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    Advisory Committee Management  Direct inquiries to the Office of
    Performance Evaluation and Records Management. 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 CY-
    B523, 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 202-418-0200,
    or 888-225-5322 (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 Public
    Service Division. Phone, 888-225-5322 (toll-free).
    Internal Equal Employment Practices  Direct Inquiries to the Office of
    Workplace Diversity. Phone, 202-418-1799.
    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 CY-B523, 445 Twelfth
    Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 202-418-0220.
    Freedom of Information Act Requests  Requests should be directed to the
    Managing Director. Phone, 202-418-1919.
    Information Available for Public Inspection  At the Commission's
    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

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    maintained in the public reference rooms (some reports are by law held
    confidential). The Library has on file Commission rules and regulations
    (phone, 202-418-0450). General information is also available through the
    Commission's 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.
    Publications  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, 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.
    Phone, 202-418-0200, or 888-522-5322. TTY, 202-418-2555, or 888-835-
    5322. Internet, http://www.fcc.gov/.

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