Sec.  90.1   Basis and purpose.

   (a) Basis. The rules in this part are promulgated under Title III 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. All rules in this part are in accordance with
   applicable treaties and agreements to which the United States is a party.

   (b)  Purpose.  This  part  states  the  conditions  under  which radio
   communications  systems may be licensed and used in the Public Safety,
   Industrial/Business Radio Pool, and Radiolocation Radio Services. These
   rules do not govern the licensing of radio systems belonging to and operated
   by the United States.

   [ 43 FR 54791 , Nov. 22, 1978, as amended at  65 FR 66650 , Nov. 7, 2000]