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 Defense, the
   Secretary of State (with respect to such applications involving service to
   foreign points), 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.

   [ 28 FR 12450 , Nov. 22, 1963, as amended at  64 FR 39939 , July 23, 1999]