Sec.  80.513   Frequency coordination.

   (a)  Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section each
   application for a new VHF private coast station license or modification of
   an existing license to be located in an area having a recognized frequency
   coordinating committee must be accompanied by:

   (1) A report based on a field study, indicating the degree of probable
   interference to existing stations operating in the same area. The applicant
   must consider all stations operating on the working frequency or frequencies
   requested  or assigned within 80 km (50 miles) of the proposed station
   location, and

   (2) The report must include a statement that all existing licensees on the
   frequency within 80 km (50 miles) and the frequency coordinating committee
   have been notified of the applicant's intention to file an application. The
   notice of intention to file must provide the licensees concerned and the
   advisory  committee  with the following information: The frequency and
   emission; transmitter location and power; and the antenna height proposed by
   the applicant.

   (b) Applications for modification need not be accompanied by the field study
   where the modification does not involve any change in frequency(ies), power,
   emission, antenna height, antenna location or area of operation.

   (c)(1) In lieu of the field study, the applicant may acquire a statement
   from a frequency coordinating committee. The applicant must certify on the
   application concerning the recommendations of the coordinating committee.
   The  committee must comment on the requested frequency or the proposed
   changes in the authorized station and give an opinion regarding the probable
   interference to existing stations. The committee must consider all stations
   operating on the requested frequency within 80 km (50 miles) of the proposed
   station location. The frequency coordinating committee statement must also
   recommend a frequency which will result in the least amount of interference
   to  proposed and existing stations. Committee recommendations may also
   include comments on technical factors and may recommend restrictions to
   minimize interference.

   (2) A frequency coordinating committee must be representative of all persons
   who are eligible for VHF private coast stations within the service area of
   the  recognized  frequency  coordinating  committee.  A  statement  of
   organization,  service  area  and composition of the committee must be
   submitted to the Commission for approval. The functions of any coordinating
   committee are purely advisory to the applicant and the Commission. Its
   recommendations are not binding upon either the applicant or the Commission.

   [ 51 FR 31213 , Sept. 2, 1986, as amended at  63 FR 68956 , Dec. 14, 1998]