Sec. 1.763  Construction, extension, acquisition or operation of lines.

    (a) Applications under section 214 of the Communications Act for 
authority to construct a new line, extend any line, acquire or operate 
any line or extension thereof, or to engage in transmission over or by 
means of such additional or extended line, to furnish temporary or 
emergency service, or to supplement existing facilities shall be made in 
the form and manner, with the number of copies and accompanied by the 
fees specified in part 63 of this chapter.
    (b) In cases under this section requiring a certificate, notice is 
given to and a copy of the application is filed with the Secretary of 
the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Governor of each State 
involved. Hearing is held if any of these persons desires to be heard or 
if the Commission determines that a hearing should be held. Copies of 
applications for certificates are filed with the regulatory agencies of 
the States involved.