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FCC 80.1
Revised as of October 2, 2015
Goto Year:2014 |
2016
§ 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.
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