[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2007] [Pages 394-400] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone, 888-225-5322 (toll free). TTY, 888-835-5322 (toll free). Internet, www.fcc.gov. Chairman Kevin J. Martin Commissioners Jonathan S. Adelstein, Michael J. Copps, Robert M. McDowell, Deborah Taylor Tate Managing Director Anthony Dale General Counsel Samuel Feder Inspector General Kent Nilsson Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Cathy Seidel Chief, Enforcement Bureau Kris Monteith Chief, International Bureau Helen Domenici Chief, Media Bureau Monica Desai Chief, Office of Administrative Law Judges Richard L. Sippel Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology Julius Knapp Chief, Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Catherine Bohigian Analysis Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Fred Campbell Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau Thomas Navin Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Derek Poarch Bureau Director, Office of Communications Business Carolyn Fleming Opportunities Williams Director, Office of Legislative Affairs S. Kevin Washington [[Page 395]] 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] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: --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 [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T211657.036 [[Page 397]] 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 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 Commission's jurisdiction under Title II of the Communications Act; --accessibility to communications services and equipment for persons with disabilities, when filed formally; --noncompliance with 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office Address Director ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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- Dennis 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 398]] 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: --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. Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau is responsible for developing, recommending, and administering the agency's policies pertaining to public safety communications issues, including: 911 and E911; operability and interoperability of public safety communications; communications infrastructure protection and disaster response; and network security and reliability. The Bureau also serves as a clearinghouse for public safety communications information and issues requiring emergency responses: --priority emergency communications programs); --alert and warning of U.S. citizens; --continuity of government operations (COG) and continuity of operations planning; --public safety outreach (e.g. first responder organizations and hospitals); --disaster management coordination and outreach; --FCC 24/7 Communication Center; and --studies and reports of public safety, homeland security, and disaster management issues. For further information, contact the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Phone, 202-418-1300 or 888-225-5322. E-mail, [email protected]. 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, [[Page 399]] Federal Communications Commission, 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Internet, www.fcc.gov. Licensing/Grant Responsibility--Federal Communications Commission ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Bureau or Office ------------------------------------------------------------------------ All broadcasting (except broadcast auxiliary services) Media Bureau Cable TV relay services (CARS) Cable signal leakage Registration of cable systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Federal Advisory Committee Management Direct inquiries to the Office of Performance Evaluation and Records Management. Phone, 202-418-2178. 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. 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. To view or apply for job vacancies vist www.fcc.gov/jobs/fccjobs.html. 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. [[Page 400]] Phone, 888-225-5322. Licensees can also contact the Financial Operations Help Desk at 877-480-3201, Option 4. Freedom of Information Act Requests Requests should be directed to the FOIA Requester Service Center. Phone, 202-418-0212. E-mail, [email protected]. 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, 202-418-0503. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------