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FCC 0.51
Revised as of October 1, 2008
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2009
Sec. 0.51 Functions of the Bureau.
The International Bureau has the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) To initiate and direct the development and articulation of international
telecommunications policies, consistent with the priorities of the
Commission;
(b) To advise the Chairman and Commissioners on matters of international
telecommunications policy, and on the adequacy of the Commission's actions
to promote the vital interests of the American public in international
commerce, national defense, and foreign policy;
(c) To develop, recommend, and administer policies, rules, standards, and
procedures for the authorization and regulation of international
telecommunications facilities and services, domestic and international
satellite systems, and international broadcast services;
(d) To monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of authorizations
and licenses granted by the Bureau, and to pursue enforcement actions in
conjunction with appropriate bureaus and offices;
(e) To represent the Commission on international telecommunications matters
at both domestic and international conferences and meetings, and to direct
and coordinate the Commission's preparation for such conferences and
meetings;
(f) To serve as the single focal point within the Commission for cooperation
and consultation on international telecommunications matters with other
Federal agencies, international or foreign organizations, and appropriate
regulatory bodies and officials of foreign governments;
(g) To develop, coordinate with other Federal agencies, and administer the
regulatory assistance and training programs for foreign administrations to
promote telecommunications development;
(h) To provide advice and technical assistance to U.S. trade officials in
the negotiation and implementation of telecommunications trade agreements,
and consult with other bureaus and offices as appropriate;
(i) To conduct economic, legal, technical, statistical, and other
appropriate studies, surveys, and analyses in support of international
telecommunications policies and programs.
(j) To collect and disseminate within the Commission information and data on
international telecommunications policies, regulatory and market
developments in other countries, and international organizations;
(k) To work with the Office of Legislative Affairs to coordinate the
Commission's activities on significant matters of international policy with
appropriate Congressional offices;
(l) To promote the international coordination of spectrum allocations and
frequency and orbital assignments so as to minimize cases of international
radio interference involving U.S. licensees;
(m) To direct and coordinate, in consultation with other bureaus and offices
as appropriate, negotiation of international agreements to provide for
arrangements and procedures for coordination of radio frequency assignments
to prevent or resolve international radio interference involving U.S.
licensees;
(n) To ensure fulfillment of the Commission's responsibilities under
international agreements and treaty obligations, and, consistent with
Commission policy, to ensure that the Commission's regulations, procedures,
and frequency allocations comply with the mandatory requirements of all
applicable international and bilateral agreements;
(o) To oversee and, as appropriate, administer activities pertaining to the
international consultation, coordination, and notification of U.S. frequency
and orbital assignments, including activities required by bilateral
agreements, the international Radio Regulations, and other international
agreements;
(p) To advise the Chairman on priorities for international travel and
develop, coordinate, and administer the international travel plan;
(q) To exercise authority to issue non-hearing related subpoenas for the
attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers,
correspondence, memoranda, schedules of charges, contracts, agreements, and
any other records deemed relevant to the investigation of matters within the
jurisdiction of the International Bureau. Before issuing a subpoena, the
International Bureau shall obtain the approval of the Office of General
Counsel.
(r) To assist the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau on issues
involving informal consumer complaints and other general inquiries by
consumers.
(s) To coordinate with the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau on all
matters affecting public safety, homeland security, national security,
emergency management, disaster management, and related issues.
[ 60 FR 5323 , Jan. 27, 1995, as amended at 60 FR 35504 , July 10, 1995; 64 FR 60716 , Nov. 8, 1999; 67 FR 13217 , Mar. 21, 2002; 71 FR 69034 , Nov. 29, 2006]
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