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FCC 1.8002
Revised as of October 1, 2007
Goto Year:2006 | 2008
Sec.  1.8002   Obtaining an FRN.

   (a) The FRN must be obtained by anyone doing business with the Commission,
   see 31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(2), including but not limited to:

   (1) Anyone required to pay statutory charges under subpart G of this part;

   (2) Anyone applying for a license, including someone who is exempt from
   paying statutory charges under subpart G of this part, see  Sec.  Sec. 1.1114 and
   1.1162;

   (3) Anyone participating in a spectrum auction;

   (4) Anyone holding or obtaining a spectrum auction license or loan;

   (5) Anyone paying statutory charges on behalf of another entity or person;
   and

   (6) Any applicant or service provider participating in the Schools and
   Libraries Universal Service Support Program, part 54, subpart F, of this
   chapter.

   (b)(1) When registering for an FRN through the CORES, an entity's name,
   entity type, contact name and title, address, and taxpayer identifying
   number  (TIN) must be provided. For individuals, the TIN is the social
   security number (SSN).

   (2) Information provided when registering for an FRN must be kept current by
   registrants either by updating the information on-line at the CORES link at
   www.fcc.gov or by filing FCC Form 161 (CORES Update/Change Form).

   (c) A business may obtain as many FRNs as it deems appropriate for its
   business operations. Each subsidiary with a different TIN must obtain a
   separate FRN. Multiple FRNs shall not be obtained to evade payment of fees
   or other regulatory responsibilities.

   (d) An FRN may be assigned by the Commission, which will promptly notify the
   entity of the assigned FRN.

   (e) An FRN may be assigned by the Billing and Collection Agent for North
   American  Numbering  Plan Administration and the Administrators of the
   Universal Service Fund and the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund. In
   each instance, the Billing and Collection Agent for North American Numbering
   Plan Administration and the Administrators of the Universal Service Fund and
   the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund shall promptly notify the entity
   of the assigned FRN.

   [ 66 FR 47895 , Sept. 14, 2001, as amended at  67 FR 36818 , May 28, 2002;  68 FR 66277 , Nov. 25, 2003;  69 FR 55109 , Sept. 13, 2004;  70 FR 21651 , Apr. 27,
   2005]


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