Sec. 87.1  Basis and purpose.

    This section contains the statutory basis and provides the purpose 
for which this part is issued.
    (a) Basis. The rules for the aviation services in this part are 
promulgated under the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, which vests authority in the Federal Communications Commission 
(Commission) to regulate radio transmission and to issue licenses for 
radio stations. These rules conform with applicable statutes and 
international treaties, agreements and recommendations to which the 
United States is a party. The most significant of these documents are 
listed with the short title appearing in parentheses:
    (1) Communications Act of 1934, as amended--(Communications Act).
    (2) International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations, in 
force for the United States--(Radio Regulations).
    (3) The Convention on International Civil Aviation--(ICAO 
Convention).
    (b) Purpose. This part states the conditions under which radio 
stations may be licensed and used in the aviation services. These rules 
do not govern U.S. Government radio stations.