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FCC 0.51
Revised as of October 1, 2011
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§ 0.51 Functions of the Bureau.
The International Bureau has the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) To initiate and direct the development and articulation of
international telecommunications policies, consistent with the
priorities of the Commission;
(b) To advise the Chairman and Commissioners on matters of
international telecommunications policy, and on the adequacy of the
Commission's actions to promote the vital interests of the American
public in international commerce, national defense, and foreign policy;
(c) To develop, recommend, and administer policies, rules, standards,
and procedures for the authorization and regulation of international
telecommunications facilities and services, domestic and international
satellite systems, and international broadcast services;
(d) To monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of
authorizations and licenses granted by the Bureau, and to pursue
enforcement actions in conjunction with appropriate bureaus and
offices;
(e) To represent the Commission on international telecommunications
matters at both domestic and international conferences and meetings,
and to direct and coordinate the Commission's preparation for such
conferences and meetings;
(f) To serve as the single focal point within the Commission for
cooperation and consultation on international telecommunications
matters with other Federal agencies, international or foreign
organizations, and appropriate regulatory bodies and officials of
foreign governments;
(g) To develop, coordinate with other Federal agencies, and administer
the regulatory assistance and training programs for foreign
administrations to promote telecommunications development;
(h) To provide advice and technical assistance to U.S. trade officials
in the negotiation and implementation of telecommunications trade
agreements, and consult with other bureaus and offices as appropriate;
(i) To conduct economic, legal, technical, statistical, and other
appropriate studies, surveys, and analyses in support of international
telecommunications policies and programs.
(j) To collect and disseminate within the Commission information and
data on international telecommunications policies, regulatory and
market developments in other countries, and international
organizations;
(k) To work with the Office of Legislative Affairs to coordinate the
Commission's activities on significant matters of international policy
with appropriate Congressional offices;
(l) To promote the international coordination of spectrum allocations
and frequency and orbital assignments so as to minimize cases of
international radio interference involving U.S. licensees;
(m) To direct and coordinate, in consultation with other bureaus and
offices as appropriate, negotiation of international agreements to
provide for arrangements and procedures for coordination of radio
frequency assignments to prevent or resolve international radio
interference involving U.S. licensees;
(n) To ensure fulfillment of the Commission's responsibilities under
international agreements and treaty obligations, and, consistent with
Commission policy, to ensure that the Commission's regulations,
procedures, and frequency allocations comply with the mandatory
requirements of all applicable international and bilateral agreements;
(o) To oversee and, as appropriate, administer activities pertaining to
the international consultation, coordination, and notification of U.S.
frequency and orbital assignments, including activities required by
bilateral agreements, the international Radio Regulations, and other
international agreements;
(p) To advise the Chairman on priorities for international travel and
develop, coordinate, and administer the international travel plan;
(q) To exercise authority to issue non-hearing related subpoenas for
the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books,
papers, correspondence, memoranda, schedules of charges, contracts,
agreements, and any other records deemed relevant to the investigation
of matters within the jurisdiction of the International Bureau. Before
issuing a subpoena, the International Bureau shall obtain the approval
of the Office of General Counsel.
(r) To assist the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau on issues
involving informal consumer complaints and other general inquiries by
consumers.
(s) To coordinate with the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
on all matters affecting public safety, homeland security, national
security, emergency management, disaster management, and related
issues.
[ 60 FR 5323 , Jan. 27, 1995, as amended at 60 FR 35504 , July 10, 1995;
64 FR 60716 , Nov. 8, 1999; 67 FR 13217 , Mar. 21, 2002; 71 FR 69034 ,
Nov. 29, 2006]
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