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    <AgencyName>Federal Communications Commission</AgencyName>
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        <Address>445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554</Address>
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          <Footer>[For the Federal Communications Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 0]</Footer>
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            <NameColumnValue>Tom Wheeler</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Mignon Clyburn</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Michael O'Reilly</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Ajit Pai</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Jessica Rosenworcel</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Jon Wilkins, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Jonathan Sallet, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>David L. Hunt</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Kris Monteith, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Travis LeBlanc, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Mindel De La Torre</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>William T. Lake</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Richard L. Sippel</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Julius Knapp</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Jonathan Chambers, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>David G. Simpson</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Roger Sherman, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Julie Veach</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Thomas Reed</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Sara Morris, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Shannon Gilson</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Thomas Wyatt</NameColumnValue>
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        <Paragraph MissionStatmentId="75" SortOrder="1">The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and foreign communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was established by the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) and is charged with regulating interstate and foreign communications by wire and radio in the public interest. The scope of FCC regulation includes radio and television broadcasting; telephone, and cable television operation; two-way radio and radio operators; and satellite communication.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Commission comprises 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.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>Media Bureau</Heading>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the Media Bureau. Phone, 202-418-7200, or 888-225-5322.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The Media Bureau develops, recommends, and administers policy and licensing programs relating to electronic media, including cable television, multichannel video programming distribution, broadcast television and radio, and satellite services in the United States and its territories. The Bureau also conducts rulemaking proceedings, studies and analyzes electronic media services; resolves waiver petitions, declaratory rulings, and adjudications related to electronic media services; and processes applications for authorization, assignment, transfer, and renewal of media services, including AM, FM, TV, the cable television relay service, and related matters.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>Wireline Competition Bureau</Heading>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the Wireline Competition Bureau. Phone, 202-418-1500, or 888-225-5322.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The Wireline Competition Bureau advises and makes recommendations to the FCC on policies concerning telephone landlines and fixed, as opposed to mobile, broadband. The Bureau ensures choice, opportunity, and fairness in the development of wireline communications; assesses the present and future wireline communication needs of the Nation;   encourages the development and widespread availability of wireline communication services; promotes investment in wireline communication infrastructure; and reviews and coordinates orders, programs, and actions initiated by other bureaus and offices in matters affecting wireline communications to ensure consistency with overall FCC policy.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau</Heading>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Phone, 202-418-1400, or 888-225-5322.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau develops and administers the FCC's consumer and governmental affairs policies and initiatives. The Bureau facilitates public participation in the Commission's decisionmaking process; represents the Commission on consumer and Government committees, working groups, task forces, and conferences; works with public, Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies to develop and coordinate policies; oversees the Consumer Advisory Committee and the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee; provides expert advice and assistance regarding compliance with applicable disability and accessibility requirements, rules, and regulations; resolves informal complaints through mediation; and conducts consumer outreach and education programs.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>Enforcement Bureau</Heading>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the Enforcement Bureau. Phone, 202-418-7450, or 888-225-5322.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The Enforcement Bureau serves as the FCC's primary agency for enforcing the Communications Act, other communications statutes, and the FCC's rules. The Bureau investigates and resolves complaints regarding common carriers (wireline, wireless, and international) and noncommon carriers subject to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title II of the Communications Act; radio frequency interference, equipment, and devices; accessibility to communications services and equipment for persons with disabilities; noncompliance with the lighting and marking of radio transmitting towers and pole attachment regulations; and unauthorized construction and operation of communication facilities and false distress signals.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>International Bureau</Heading>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the International Bureau. Phone, 202-418-0437, or 888-225-5322.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The International Bureau serves as the FCC's principal representative in international conferences and negotiations. The Bureau promotes procompetitive policies abroad, coordinating the FCC's global spectrum activities and advocating U.S. interests in international communications and competition. It provides advice and technical assistance to U.S. trade officials in the negotiation and implementation of telecommunications trade agreements; and promotes the international coordination of spectrum allocation and frequency and orbital assignments in order to minimize cases of international radio interference involving U.S. licenses.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>Wireless Telecommunications Bureau</Heading>
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                <Footer>For further information, contact the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Phone, 202-418-0600, or 888-225-5322.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau administers all domestic commercial and private wireless communication programs and rules. It addresses present and future wireless communication and spectrum needs; promotes access, efficiency, and innovation in the allocation, licensing, and use of electromagnetic spectrum; ensures choice, opportunity, and fairness in the development of wireless communication services and markets; and promotes the development and widespread availability of wireless broadband, mobile, and other wireless communication services, devices, and facilities, including through open networks. The Bureau also develops, recommends, administers, and coordinates policy for wireless communication services, including rulemaking, interpretations, and equipment standards; advises the public on FCC rules; serves as the FCC's principal policy and administrative resource for all spectrum auctions; and processes wireless service and facility authorization applications.</Paragraph>
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          <Heading>Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau</Heading>
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                <Email>pshsbinfo@fcc.gov</Email>
                <Footer>For further information, contact the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Phone, 202-418-1300, or 888-225-5322.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau develops, recommends, and administers FCC's policies pertaining to public safety communication. This includes 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 communication information, which encompasses priority emergency communication programs; alert and warning of U.S. citizens; continuity of government operations and operational planning; public safety outreach (e.g. first-responder organizations and hospitals); disaster management coordination and outreach; and studies and reports of public safety, homeland security, and disaster management issues.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Consumer Assistance</Header>
        <Paragraph>For general information on FCC operations, contact the FCC Consumer Center,  445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 888-225-5322. TTY, 888-835-5322.</Paragraph>
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          <Email>CPCHelp@fcc.gov</Email>
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        <Header>Contracts and Procurement</Header>
        <Paragraph>Direct inquiries to the Contracts and Purchasing Center may be sent electronically using the email address below.</Paragraph>
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          <WebAddress>http://www.fcc.gov/</WebAddress>
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        <Header>Electronic Access</Header>
        <Paragraph>Information is available online from the FCC's Web site.</Paragraph>
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          <WebAddress>http://www.fcc.gov/jobs</WebAddress>
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        <Header>Employment and Recruitment</Header>
        <Paragraph>Requests for employment information may be directed to the Recruitment and Staffing Service Center. Phone, 202-418-0130.  To view or apply for job vacancies online, use the link below.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Equal Employment Practices by Industry</Header>
        <Paragraph>Direct inquiries to the FCC Consumer Center may be made by calling 888-225-5322.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Ex-Parte Presentations</Header>
        <Paragraph>Inquiries concerning ex-parte presentations may be directed to the Commission's Office of General Counsel. Phone, 202-418-1720.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Federal Advisory Committee Management</Header>
        <Paragraph>Direct inquiries may be made to the Office of the Managing Director. Phone, 202-418-2178.</Paragraph>
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          <WebAddress>http://www.fcc.gov/fees</WebAddress>
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        <Header>Fees</Header>
        <Paragraph>Information concerning the FCC’s fee programs is available online or by contacting the Registration System/Fee Filer Help Desk at 1-877-480-3201 (option 4) or ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov.</Paragraph>
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          <Email>foia@fcc.gov</Email>
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        <Header>Freedom of Information Act Requests</Header>
        <Paragraph>Contact the FOIA Requester Service Center. Phone, 202-418-1379.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Internal Equal Employment Practices</Header>
        <Paragraph>Direct inquiries may be made to the Office of Workplace Diversity. Phone, 202-418-1799.</Paragraph>
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          <WebAddress>http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/licensing</WebAddress>
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        <Header>Licensing</Header>
        <Paragraph>Information concerning the FCC’s licensing systems is available online.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Public Inspection</Header>
        <Paragraph>Records available for public inspection are maintained online at www.fcc.gov. Some reports are held confidentially by law. Additionally, each broadcasting station makes publicly available certain information about the station's operation, a current copy of the application filed for license, and nonconfidential FCC reports.</Paragraph>
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          <WebAddress>http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/consumer-publications-library</WebAddress>
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        <Header>Publications</Header>
        <Paragraph>The Office of Media Relations distributes public notices and press releases. Public notices and press releases are available at www.fcc.gov. The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau maintains an online consumer publications library.</Paragraph>
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      <Footer>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.</Footer>
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      <WebAddress>http://www.fcc.gov</WebAddress>
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