§ 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 § § 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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