Sec. 0.181  The Defense Commissioner.

    A Defense Commissioner and two Alternate Defense Commissioners are 
designated by the Commission. The Defense Commissioner directs the 
defense activities of the Commission and has the following duties and 
responsibilities:
    (a) To keep the Commission informed as to significant developments 
in the field of emergency preparedness, defense mobilization, and any 
defense activities that involve formulation or revision of Commission 
policy in any area of responsibility of the Commission.
    (b) To represent the Commission in national defense matters 
requiring conferences or communications with other governmental 
officers, departments, or agencies.
    (c) To act as the Defense Coordinator in representations with other 
agencies with respect to planning for the continuity of the essential 
functions of the Commission under national emergency conditions, and to 
serve as the principal representative of the Commission to the 
Interagency Emergency Planning Committee of the Federal Preparedness 
Agency/General Services Administration.
    (d) To serve as the principal representative of the Commission to 
the Interagency Civil Defense Committee of the Defense Civil 
Preparedness Agency of the Department of Defense.
    (e) To serve as the principal point of contact for the Commission on 
all matters pertaining to the National Communications System.
    (f) To take such measures as will assure continuity of the 
Commission's functions under any foreseeable circumstances with a 
minimum of interruption.
    (g) In the event of enemy attack, or the imminent threat thereof, or 
other disaster resulting in the inability of the Commission to function 
at its offices in Washington, D.C., to assume all of the duties and 
responsibilities of the Commission and the Chairman, until relieved or 
augmented by other Commissioners or members of the staff, as set forth 
in Secs. 0.186 and 0.383.
    (h) To approve national emergency plans and develop preparedness 
programs covering: provision of service by common carriers; broadcasting 
facilities, and the safety and special radio services; radio frequency 
assignment; electromagnetic radiation; investigation and enforcement.
    (i) To perform such other duties and assume such other 
responsibilities related to the Commission's defense activities as may 
be necessary for the continuity of functions and the protection of 
Commission personnel and property.
[ 29 FR 14664 , Oct. 28, 1964, as amended at  41 FR 31209 , July 27, 1976]