Sec. 21.921  Basis and purpose for electronic filing and competitive 
          bidding process.

    (a) Basis. The rules for competitive biding procedures for the 
Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) in this part are promulgated under 
the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, which 
vests authority in the Federal Communications Commission to regulate 
radio transmission and to issue licenses for radio stations, and 
Sec. 309(j) of the Act, which vests authority in the Commission to 
conduct competitive bidding.
    (b) Purpose. This part states the conditions under which portions of 
the radio spectrum are made available and licensed for Multipoint 
Distribution Service via the competitive bidding procedures.
    (c) Scope. The rules in this part apply only to authorizations and 
station licenses granted under the competitive bidding procedures of 
this section. This subpart contains some of the procedures and 
requirements for the issuance of authorizations to construct and operate 
multipoint distribution services. One also should consult part 1, 
subpart Q of the Commission's rules, Secs. 21.1 through 21.406 and 
21.900 through 21.920 of this part, and other Commission rules of 
importance with respect to the licensing and operation of MDS stations.
[ 60 FR 36554 , July 17, 1995]