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;

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    (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 develop, recommend, and administer policies, rules, and 
regulations implementing the Commission's oversight responsibilities 
regarding COMSAT's participation in INTELSAT and INMARSAT;
    (r) 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.
[ 60 FR 5323 , Jan. 27, 1995, as amended at  60 FR 35504 , July 10, 1995]

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