[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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