Sec.  0.31   Functions of the Office.

   The  Office of Engineering and Technology has the following duties and
   responsibilities:

   (a)  To evaluate evolving technology for interference potential and to
   suggest  ways  to  facilitate  its  introduction in response to Bureau
   initiatives, and advise the Commission and staff offices in such matters.

   (b) Represent the Commission at various national conferences and meetings
   (and,  in  consultation  with  the  International  Bureau,  at various
   international  conferences  and  meetings)  devoted to the progress of
   communications and the development of technical and other information and
   standards, and serve as Commission coordinator for the various national
   conferences when appropriate.

   (c)  To conduct scientific and technical studies in advanced phases of
   terrestrial  and  space communications, and special projects to obtain
   theoretical and experimental data on new or improved techniques.

   (d) To advise the Commission concerning engineering matters, including (in
   consultation with the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau where
   appropriate) privacy and security of communications, involved in making or
   implementing policy or in resolving specific cases.

   (e) To develop and implement procedures to acquire, store, and retrieve
   scientific and technical information useful in the engineering work of the
   Commission.

   (f) To advise and represent the Commission on frequency allocation and
   spectrum usage matters.

   (g) To render, in cooperation with the General Counsel and the Office of
   Strategic  Planning  and  Policy  Analysis,  advice to the Commission,
   participate in and coordinate staff work with respect to general frequency
   allocation proceedings and other proceedings not within the jurisdiction of
   any single bureau, and render service and advice with respect to rule making
   matters and proceedings affecting more than one Bureau.

   (h)  To  collaborate  with and advise other Bureaus and Offices in the
   formulation of technical requirements of the Rules.

   (i)  To  administer  parts 2, 5, 15, and 18 of this chapter, including
   licensing, recordkeeping, and rule making.

   (j) To perform all engineering and management functions of the Commission
   with respect to formulating rules and regulations, technical standards, and
   general policies for parts 15, 18 and  Sec. 63.100 of this chapter, and for type
   approval and acceptance, and certification of radio equipment for compliance
   with the Rules.

   (k) To maintain liaison with other agencies of government, technical experts
   representing foreign governments, and members of the public and industry
   concerned with communications and frequency allocation and usage.

   (l) To calibrate and standardize technical equipment and installations used
   by the Commission.

   (m) To exercise authority as may be assigned or referred by the Commission
   pursuant to section 5(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

   (n)  To  assist the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau on issues
   involving  informal consumer complaints and other general inquiries by
   consumers.

   (Secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 315, 317, 48 Stat., as amended,
   1064, 1065, 1066, 1068, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1088, 1089; 47 U.S.C.
   152, 153, 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 315, 317)

   [ 45 FR 28718 , Apr. 30, 1980, as amended at  46 FR 45342 , Sept. 11, 1981;  51 FR 12615 , Apr. 14, 1986;  60 FR 5323 , Jan. 27, 1995;  62 FR 4170 , Jan. 29,
   1997;  63 FR 37499 , July 13, 1998;  64 FR 60716 , Nov. 8, 1999;  67 FR 13217 ,
   Mar. 21, 2002;  68 FR 11747 , Mar. 12, 2003;  69 FR 70337 , Dec. 3, 2004;  71 FR 69034 , Nov. 29, 2006;  73 FR 9463 , Feb. 21, 2008]

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