Sec.  80.1   Basis and purpose.

   This section contains the statutory basis for this part of the rules and
   provides the purpose for which this part is issued.

   (a) Basis. The rules for the maritime 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 to regulate radio
   transmission and to issue licenses for radio stations. The rules in this
   part are in accordance wtih applicable statutes, international treaties,
   agreements and recommendations to which the United States is a party. The
   most significant of these documents are listed below with the short title
   appearing in parenthesis:

   Communications Act of 1934, as amended—(Communications Act).

   Communications Satellite Act of 1962, as amended—(Communications Satellite
   Act).

   International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations, in force for the
   United States—(Radio Regulations).

   Agreement Between the United States of America and Canada for the Promotion
   of  Safety  on  the Great Lakes by Means of Radio, as amended, and the
   Technical Regulations annexed thereto—(Great Lakes Radio Agreement).

   International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, and
   the Annex thereto—(Safety Convention).

   Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act—(Bridge-to-Bridge Act).

   (b)  Purpose. This part states the conditions under which radio may be
   licensed and used in the maritime services. These rules do not govern radio
   stations operated by agencies of the U.S. Government.