    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 2006]
    [Pages 393-398]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

    445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554

    Phone, 888-225-5322. TTY, 888-835-5322. Internet, www.fcc.gov.
    Chairman                                          Kevin J. Martin
    Commissioners                                     Jonathan S. Adelstein,
                                                              Michael J.
                                                              Copps, Robert
                                                              M. McDowell,
                                                              Deborah Taylor
                                                              Tate
    Managing Director                                 Andrew S. Fishel
    General Counsel                                   Samuel Feder, Acting
    Inspector General                                 Kent Nilsson, Acting
    Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau   Monica Desai
    Chief, Enforcement Bureau                         Kris Monteith
    Chief, International Bureau                       Donald Abelson
    Chief, Media Bureau                               Deonna Gregg
    Chief, Office of Administrative Law Judges        Richard L. Sippel
    Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology       (vacancy)
    Chief, Office of Strategic Planning and Policy    Catherine Bohigian
            Analysis
    Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau         Catherine W. Seidel,
                                                              Acting
    Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau                Thomas Navin
    Director, Office of Communications Business       Carolyn Fleming
            Opportunities                                     Williams
    Director, Office of Legislative Affairs           S. Kevin Washington
    Director, Office of Media Relations               David Fiske
    Director, Office of Workplace Diversity           P. June Taylor

    [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 (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 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.

    Activities

    Media  The Media Bureau develops, recommends, and administers the policy
    and licensing programs for the regulation of media, including cable
    television, multichannel video programming distribution, broadcast
    television and radio, and satellite services in the United States and
    its territories. The Bureau's responsibilities include the following:
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        --conducting rulemaking proceedings concerning the legal,
    engineering, and economic aspects of electronic media services;
        --resolving waiver petitions, declaratory rulings, and adjudications
    related to electronic media services; and
        --processing applications for authorization, assignment, transfer,
    and renewal of media services, including AM, FM, TV, the cable TV relay
    service, and related matters.

    For further information, contact the Media Bureau. Phone, 202-418-7200
    or 888-225-5322.

    Wireline Competition Bureau  The Wireline Competition Bureau advises and
    makes recommendations to the Commission, or acts for the Commission
    under delegated authority, in all matters pertaining to the regulation
    and licensing of communications common carriers and ancillary operations
    (other than matters pertaining exclusively to the regulation and
    licensing of wireless telecommunications services and facilities). The
    Bureau carries out the following duties:
        --ensures choice, opportunity, and fairness in the development of
    wireline telecommunications;
        --assesses the present and future wireline telecommunications needs
    of the Nation and promotes the development and widespread availability
    of wireline telecommunications;
        --promotes economically efficient investment in wireline
    telecommunications infrastructure; and
        --reviews and coordinates orders, programs, and actions initiated by
    other bureaus and offices in matters affecting wireline
    telecommunications to ensure consistency with overall Commission policy.

    For further information, contact the Wireline Competition Bureau. Phone,
    202-418-1500 or 888-225-5322.

    Consumer and Governmental Affairs  The Consumer and Governmental Affairs
    Bureau develops and administers the Commission's consumer and
    governmental affairs policies and initiatives to enhance the public's
    understanding of the Commission's work and to facilitate its
    relationship with other governmental agencies and organizations. The
    Bureau is responsible for the following:
        --facilitating public participation in the Commission's
    decisionmaking process;
        --representing the Commission on consumer and government committees,
    working groups, task forces, and conferences;
        --working with public, Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies to
    develop and coordinate policies;
        --overseeing the Consumer Advisory Committee, Federal Advisory
    Committee, and the Local and State Government Advisory Committee, and
    providing expert advice and assistance regarding compliance with
    applicable disability and accessibility requirements, rules, and
    regulations;
        --resolving informal complaints through mediation; and
        --conducting consumer outreach and education programs.

    For further information, contact the Consumer and Governmental Affairs
    Bureau. Phone, 202-418-1400 or 888-225-5322.

    Enforcement  The Enforcement Bureau serves as the Commission's primary
    entity responsible for the enforcement of the Communications Act and
    other communications statutes, the Commission's rules, Commission orders
    and authorizations, and other matters related to pending applications
    for a license or other authorization. The Office of Homeland Security is
    located in the Enforcement Bureau and oversees rulemaking proceedings
    relating to the Emergency Alert System, operates the Communication and
    Crisis Management Center, and coordinates all agency matters concerning
    homeland security, emergency preparedness, public warning, and
    continuity of Government issues. The Bureau's responsibilities include
    investigating and resolving complaints regarding the following:
        --acts or omissions of common carriers (wireline, wireless, and
    international);
        --acts or omissions of noncommon carriers subject to the
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    jurisdiction under Title II of the Communications Act;
        --accessibility to communications services and equipment for persons
    with disabilities, when filed formally;
        --noncompliance with the Commission's Emergency Alert System, the
    lighting and marking of radio transmitting towers, and pole attachment
    regulations;
        --noncompliance with the broadcast and cable television children's
    television programming commercial limits; and
        --unauthorized construction and operation of communications
    facilities and false distress signals.

    For further information, contact the Enforcement Bureau. Phone, 202-418-
    7450 or 888-225-5322.

                                                   Enforcement Bureau
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                     Office                                Address                            Director
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    Regional Offices
    Kansas City, MO.........................  2d Fl., 520 NE. Colbern Rd.,      Dennis P. Carlton
                                               Lee's Summit, 64086.
    Park Ridge, IL..........................  Rm. 306, 1550 Northwest Hwy.,     Russell D. Monie
                                               60068-1460.
    San Francisco, CA.......................  Suite 105, 5653 Stoneridge Dr.,   Rebecca Dorch
                                               Pleasanton, 94588-8543.
    Field Offices
    Atlanta, GA.............................  Rm. 320, 3575 Koger Blvd.,        Fred L. Broce
                                               Duluth 30096-4958.
    Boston, MA..............................  1 Batterymarch Pk., Quincy 02169- ennis Loria
                                               7495.
    Chicago, IL.............................  Rm. 306, 1550 Northwest Hwy.,     George M. Moffitt
                                               Park Ridge 60068-1460.
    Columbia, MD............................  9300 E. Hampton Dr., Capitol      Charles C. Magin
                                               Heights, 20743.
    Dallas, TX..............................  Rm. 1170, 9330 LBJ Fwy., 75243-   James D. Wells
                                               3429.
    Denver, CO..............................  Suite 303, 215 S. Wadsworth       Nikki Shears, Acting
                                               Blvd., Lakewood, 80226-1544.
    Detroit, MI.............................  24897 Hathaway St., Farmington    James A. Bridgewater
                                               Hills 48335-1552.
    Kansas City, MO.........................  2d Fl., 520 NE. Colbern Rd.,      Robert C. McKinney
                                               Lee's Summit, 64086-4895.
    Los Angeles, CA.........................  Rm. 660, 18000 Studebaker Rd.,    Catherine Deaton
                                               Cerritos 90701-3684.
    New Orleans, LA.........................  Rm. 460, 2424 Edenborn Ave.,      James C. Hawkins
                                               Metairie, 70001.
    New York, NY............................  Rm. 1151, 201 Varick St., 10014-  Daniel W. Noel
                                               4870.
    Philadelphia, PA........................  Rm. 404, 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy.,    John Rahtes
                                               Langhorne 19047-1859.
    San Francisco, CA.......................  Suite 105, 5653 Stoneridge Dr.,   Thomas N. Van Stavern
                                               Pleasanton, 94588-8543.
    San Diego, CA...........................  Rm. 370, 4542 Ruffner St., 92111- Bill Zears
                                               2216.
    Seattle, WA.............................  Rm. 312, 11410 NE. 122d Way,      (Vacancy)
                                               Kirkland 98034-6927.
    Tampa, FL...............................  Rm. 1215, 2203 N. Lois Ave.,      Ralph M. Barlow
                                               33607-2356.
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    International Bureau  The International Bureau develops, recommends, and
    administers policies, standards, procedures, and programs for the
    regulation of international telecommunications facilities and services
    and the licensing of satellite facilities under its jurisdiction. The
    International Bureau assumes the principal representational role for
    Commission activities in international organizations. The Bureau also
    has the following duties and responsibilities:
        --monitoring compliance with the terms and conditions of
    authorizations and licenses granted by the Bureau and pursues
    enforcement actions in conjunction with appropriate bureaus and offices;
        --providing advice and technical assistance to U.S. trade officials
    in the negotiation and implementation of telecommunications trade
    agreements; and
        --promoting the international coordination of spectrum allocation
    and frequency and orbital assignments in order to minimize cases of
    international radio interference involving U.S. licenses.

    For further information, contact the International Bureau. Phone, 202-
    418-0437 or 888-225-5322.

    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:

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        --develops, recommends, administers, and coordinates policy matters
    for the assigned services, including rulemaking, interpretations, and
    equipment standards;
        --explains and advises the public on rules and interpretations and
    provides rule interpretation material for the Enforcement Bureau;
        --serves as the FCC's principal policy and administrative resource
    with regards to all spectrum auctions;
        --implements the compulsory provisions of law and treaties covering
    the use of radio for the safety of life and property at sea and in the
    air;
        --projects the demand for existing and possible new communications
    requirements and services; and
        --processes applications and licensing for the assigned services.

    For further information, contact the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
    Phone, 202-418-0600 or 888-225-5322.

    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. Internet, www.fcc.gov.

        Licensing/Grant Responsibility--Federal Communications Commission
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                            Service                         Bureau or Office
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    All broadcasting (except broadcast auxiliary services)  Media Bureau
    Cable TV relay services (CARS)
    Cable signal leakage
    Registration of cable systems
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    Interstate telecommunications services                  Wireline
                                                             Competition
                                                             Bureau
    Emergency Alert System                                  Enforcement
                                                             Bureau
    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
    Broadband radio service
    Educational broadband service
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    Direct broadcast satellites (DBS)                       International
                                                             Bureau
    Foreign carrier affiliation notification
    International accounting rate change applications
    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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    Federal Advisory Committee Management  Direct inquiries to the Office of
    Performance Evaluation and Records Management. Phone, 202-418-0444.
    Consumer Assistance  Inquiries concerning general information on
    Commission operations should be addressed to the Reference Center, Room
    CY-B523, 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 888-225-
    5322. TTY, 888-835-5322.
    Contracts and Procurement  Direct inquiries to the Chief, Contracts and
    Purchasing Center. Phone, 202-418-1952.

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    Electronic Access  Information regarding the Commission is also
    available electronically through the Internet, at 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 Recruitment and
    Staffing Service Center. Phone, 202-418-0130.
    Equal Employment Practices by Industry  Direct inquiries to the Portals
    Consumer Center. Phone, 888-225-5322.
    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 Portals Consumer Center, Room CY-B523, 445 Twelfth
    Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 888-225-5322.
    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 maintained in the public reference rooms (some reports are held
    confidentially by law). The Library has Commission rules and regulations
    on file (phone, 202-418-0450). General information is also available
    through the Commission's fax-on-demand (phone, 202-418-2805).
        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 Media Relations distributes publications,
    public notices, and press releases. Phone, 202-418-0500.

    For further information, contact the Consumer Center, Federal
    Communications Commission, 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.
    Phone, 888-225-5322. TTY, 888-835-5322. Internet, www.fcc.gov.

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