FCC Web Documents citing 80.13

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  • However, it is possible that ship stations authorized under Part 80 - either pursuant to licenses with addresses outside the vicinity or on vessels that are licensed by rule - do or will operate on these frequencies in the vicinity, given the existence of at least one waterway in the area that is designated as navigable. See 47 C.F.R. � 80.13(c) (addressing ship stations licensed by rule). See Marine Showing. See id. See File No. 0002780258, attached ``Marine LOC'' (filed April 16, 2007) (Marine LOC) (Statement of Concurrence from Ken Bruski, Chief, Communications Bureau, Montana Department of Transportation, to the FCC, Gettysburg, PA 17325, dated April 12, 2007) (noting that Montana DOT ``operat[es] in . . . the vicinity of Butte,
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 7, 2011 Released: February 8, 2011 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Vincent E. Aversa, Jr. (``Mr. Aversa'') apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and section 80.13 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), by operating radio transmission equipment without a license on the International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel (``Marine Safety Channel 16''). We conclude that Mr. Aversa is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). BACKGROUND On February 1, 2010, the United States Coast Guard (``USCG'') contacted agents at the Enforcement
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  • March 24, 2011 Released: March 25, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Vincent E. Aversa, Jr. (``Mr. Aversa'') for willful and repeated violations of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and section 80.13 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mr. Aversa's operation of radio transmission equipment without a license on the International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel (``Marine Safety Channel 16''). 2. On February 8, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (``Tampa Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $20,000 to Mr. Aversa.
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  • rural subscriber stations in the Rural Radiotelephone Service, except as provided in � 22.703 of this chapter. Individual authorizations are required for end users of certain Specialized Mobile Radio Systems as provided in � 90.655 of this chapter. In addition, certain ships and aircraft are required to be individually licensed under Parts 80 and 87 of this chapter. See �� 80.13, 87.18 of this chapter. Section 1.929(c)(1) is amended to read as follows: (1) In the Paging and Radiotelephone Service, Rural Radiotelephone Service and 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Service (SMR), any change that would increase or expand the applicant's existing composite interference contour, except extensions of a composite interference contour over bodies of water that extend beyond county boundaries (i.e.,
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  • Licensing Support with questions about application purpose(s) that are appropriate for a particular filing, what information is being requested on a ULS Form or Schedule, or any other ULS-related licensing matter. ULS Licensing Support is available Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eastern Time. . This Public Notice applies only to Ship stations that are required to be licensed under section 80.13 of the FCC's rules (47 CFR � 80.13). Other Maritime services covered by Part 80 (including the licensing of land stations) will be converted to ULS at a later date. and selecting ``Headlines'' and then ``All Releases.'' OMB Control Number 3060-850. See ``Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Registration Now Available,'' Public Notice, November 4, 1997. See ULS Report and
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  • the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, WT Docket No. 00-48, FCC 02-102, n.145 (rel. Apr. 9, 2002). Id.; see Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications, Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, PR Docket No. 92-257, 17 FCC Rcd 227, 235-36 � 17 (2001). See 47 C.F.R. � 80.13(c). PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202 / 418-2555 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov � ... � � +D�� +D`� +D`� �����PNG > �!�R>^��S�S߿�"K�k������er4 �J�dM�O�O � �,I TV��5 0�z̪�� ��� %�o� �� � �a�% Tf(c) U~��Uy�Ӛ�o=�c� {�YAD ���Zv�}�YAD e/�,�-�%E9 ^1�J 2�� bʆPh=f 8H�]}��`��2@ ���'����X�t�p�O �
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  • raised in the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Competitive Bidding Conforming Edits Order, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau modified or eliminated certain Part 80 rules pertaining to competitive bidding in the maritime communications services to conform with the general competitive bidding rules set forth in Part 1 of the Commission's rules. Comments API recommends that the Commission expand section 80.13(c) to VHF marine radio operations on or in the vicinity of offshore platforms. This provision exempts individual licensing requirements for ship stations that: (1) do not travel to foreign ports; (2) do not engage in international communications; and (3) are not required to carry a radio by any statute, treaty, or agreement to which the United States is signatory. API
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  • raised in the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Competitive Bidding Conforming Edits Order, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau modified or eliminated certain Part 80 rules pertaining to competitive bidding in the maritime communications services to conform with the general competitive bidding rules set forth in Part 1 of the Commission's rules. Comments API recommends that the Commission expand section 80.13(c) to VHF marine radio operations on or in the vicinity of offshore platforms. This provision exempts individual licensing requirements for ship stations that: (1) do not travel to foreign ports; (2) do not engage in international communications; and (3) are not required to carry a radio by any statute, treaty, or agreement to which the United States is signatory. API
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  • ability to pay, and other such matters as justice may require. 8. Section 301 of the Act sets forth the general mandate that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license. Further, Section 80.13 of the Rules requires that any land station operating in the Maritime Radio Service be licensed. On February 25, 2002, Amethyst operated a marine coast station on Marine Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) which adversely affected the Coast Guard's ability to monitor for transmissions from vessels in distress, and it did so without a license. In its response, Amethyst states that,
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  • the Act requires that the Commission take into account the nature, circumstances, extent and gravity of the violation and, with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and other such matters as justice may require. The frequency 156.325 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 66 for maritime services. Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet. Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license. However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored. On November 13, 2004, agents from the New Orleans Office determined that
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  • or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission. The frequency 156.875 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 77 for maritime services. Section 80.373(f) of the Rules specifies that VHF Marine Channel 77 may only be used for ship to ship communications. Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet. Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license. However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored. On December 8, 2004, agents from the Tampa Office determined that Mr.
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  • be individually licensed if it is not subject to any radio equipment carriage requirement under any statute, treaty, or agreement to which the United States is a party; does not travel to foreign ports or make international communications; and does not carry equipment other than VHF (156-162 MHz) radios, emergency position-indicating radio beacons, and radar installations. See 47 C.F.R. � 80.13(c). See Commission Announces Agreements with Shine Micro, Inc., and United States Power Squadrons, Inc., and Termination of Agreement with Maritel, Inc., Regarding Assignment of Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSIs), Public Notice, 22 FCC Rcd 7329 (WTB MD 2007) (listing entities from which operators of exempt vessels can obtain MMSIs). The GMDSS Task Force was chartered by the U.S. Coast Guard
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  • However, it is possible that ship stations authorized under Part 80 - either pursuant to licenses with addresses outside the vicinity or on vessels that are licensed by rule - do or will operate on these frequencies in the vicinity, given the existence of at least one waterway in the area that is designated as navigable. See 47 C.F.R. � 80.13(c) (addressing ship stations licensed by rule). See Marine Showing. See id. See File No. 0002780258, attached ``Marine LOC'' (filed April 16, 2007) (Marine LOC) (Statement of Concurrence from Ken Bruski, Chief, Communications Bureau, Montana Department of Transportation, to the FCC, Gettysburg, PA 17325, dated April 12, 2007) (noting that Montana DOT ``operat[es] in . . . the vicinity of Butte,
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  • be individually licensed if it is not subject to any radio equipment carriage requirement under any statute, treaty, or agreement to which the United States is a party; does not travel to foreign ports or make international communications; and does not carry equipment other than VHF (156-162 MHz) radios, emergency position-indicating radio beacons, and radar installations. See 47 C.F.R. � 80.13(c). See Commission Announces Agreements with Shine Micro, Inc., and United States Power Squadrons, Inc., and Termination of Agreement with Maritel, Inc., Regarding Assignment of Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSIs), Public Notice, 22 FCC Rcd 7329, 7330 (WTB MD 2007) (listing entities from which operators of exempt vessels can obtain MMSIs). Request at 4. See id. at 4-5. See id. at
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 7, 2011 Released: February 8, 2011 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Vincent E. Aversa, Jr. (``Mr. Aversa'') apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and section 80.13 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''), by operating radio transmission equipment without a license on the International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel (``Marine Safety Channel 16''). We conclude that Mr. Aversa is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). BACKGROUND On February 1, 2010, the United States Coast Guard (``USCG'') contacted agents at the Enforcement
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  • March 24, 2011 Released: March 25, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Vincent E. Aversa, Jr. (``Mr. Aversa'') for willful and repeated violations of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (``Act'') and section 80.13 of the Commission's rules (``Rules''). The noted violations involve Mr. Aversa's operation of radio transmission equipment without a license on the International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel (``Marine Safety Channel 16''). 2. On February 8, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office (``Tampa Office'') issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') in the amount of $20,000 to Mr. Aversa.
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  • 4.5M 4.5 meters ANTENNA ID: 4.5 KPK 78.40 dBW MULTIPLE CHAN/CARRIER, DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 24M0G7W 81.60 dBW FM ANALOG VIDEO/AUDIO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 18M0F8F- 81.60 dBW FM ANALOG VIDEO/AUDIO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0F8F 74.10 dBW SINGLE CHAN/CARRIER DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 9M00G7W 51.90 dBW QPSK, 8PSK DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 54K6G7W- 80.13 dBW QPSK, 8PSK DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 35M9G7W 62.50 dBW 16QAM DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 618KD7W- 77.70 dBW 16QAM DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 20M3D7W 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) 1 - ANIK E1 - (118.7 W.L.) Page 23 of 27 1 - ANIK E2 - (111.1 W.L)
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  • of the Act states that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission. The frequency 157.025 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 80 for maritime services. Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet. Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license. However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored,and Part 80 of the Rules does not make any provisions for authorizing
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  • of the Act states that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission. The frequency 156.325 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 66 for maritime services. Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet. Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license. However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored,and Part 80 of the Rules does not make any provisions for authorizing
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  • or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission. The frequency 156.875 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 77 for maritime services. Section 80.373(f) of the Rules specifies that VHF Marine Channel 77 may only be used for ship to ship communications. Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet. Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license. However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored. On December 8, 2004, agents from the Tampa Office determined that Mr.
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  • 4.5M 4.5 meters ANTENNA ID: 4.5 KPK 78.40 dBW MULTIPLE CHAN/CARRIER, DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 24M0G7W 81.60 dBW FM ANALOG VIDEO/AUDIO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 18M0F8F- 81.60 dBW FM ANALOG VIDEO/AUDIO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 36M0F8F 74.10 dBW SINGLE CHAN/CARRIER DIGITAL VIDEO/AUDIO 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 9M00G7W 51.90 dBW QPSK, 8PSK DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 54K6G7W- 80.13 dBW QPSK, 8PSK DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 35M9G7W Page 32 of 38 62.50 dBW 16QAM DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 618KD7W- 77.70 dBW 16QAM DIGITAL DATA 14000.0000 - 14500.0000 MHz 20M3D7W 11700.0000 - 12200.0000 MHz Points of Communication: 1 - ALSAT - (ALSAT) 1 - ANIK E1 - (118.7 W.L.) 1 - ANIK E2 - (111.1 W.L)
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  • means the commission or omission of such act more than once or for more than one day. Section 301 of the Act requires that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license. Section 80.13 of the Rules states that, except for ship stations, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. According to USCG transmission logs, between August 13 and August 23, 2007, five false distress calls and several unauthorized communications were made to the USCG on channel 16 (156.800 MHz), the International Distress, Safety and
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  • Pilot definition as no specific concerns were provided. With regard to Safety and Urgency Signal, we believe that we need to keep the reference to radiotelegraphy for those who choose to continue to use that service. Nor will we add definitions for IMSO, AIS, or VTSA, because these terms are not referenced in Part 80. Subpart B-Applications and Licenses � 80.13. Section 80.13 of our Rules lists the ship station license requirements. The USCG recommends that this regulation be amended to allow a ship earth station to be licensed by rule, to reflect current practice. RBAW states that it understands that there have been talks between the U.S. and Canada concerning a possible reciprocal agreement to eliminate the ship station license
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  • Pilot definition as no specific concerns were provided. With regard to Safety and Urgency Signal, we believe that we need to keep the reference to radiotelegraphy for those who choose to continue to use that service. Nor will we add definitions for IMSO, AIS, or VTSA, because these terms are not referenced in Part 80. Subpart B-Applications and Licenses � 80.13. Section 80.13 of our Rules lists the ship station license requirements. The USCG recommends that this regulation be amended to allow a ship earth station to be licensed by rule, to reflect current practice. RBAW states that it understands that there have been talks between the U.S. and Canada concerning a possible reciprocal agreement to eliminate the ship station license
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  • parts, Private Wireless Services are also licensed under Parts 90 and 101; exclusive use licenses authorized under these rule parts may be the subject of spectrum leases in accordance with the provisions of the Report and Order. See 47 C.F.R. Parts 80, 87, 95. See 47 C.F.R. Part 97. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 97.501. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 80.13(c), 87.18(b), 95.191(a), 95.204, 95.404. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 95.23, 95.25, 95.192, 95.205, 95.405, 97.301. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 95.7, 95.191(b), 95.207(b), 95.407, 97.101(b). We note that, with the exception of the amateur service, our rules establish individual channels in these services. These channels and all amateur service spectrum, however, are shared by users authorized to use that service.
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  • parts, Private Wireless Services are also licensed under Parts 90 and 101; exclusive use licenses authorized under these rule parts may be the subject of spectrum leases in accordance with the provisions of the Report and Order. See 47 C.F.R. Parts 80, 87, 95. See 47 C.F.R. Part 97. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. � 97.501. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 80.13(c), 87.18(b), 95.191(a), 95.204, 95.404. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 95.23, 95.25, 95.192, 95.205, 95.405, 97.301. See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. �� 95.7, 95.191(b), 95.207(b), 95.407, 97.101(b). We note that, with the exception of the amateur service, our rules establish individual channels in these services. These channels and all amateur service spectrum, however, are shared by users authorized to use that service.
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  • rural subscriber stations in the Rural Radiotelephone Service, except as provided in � 22.703 of this chapter. Individual authorizations are required for end users of certain Specialized Mobile Radio Systems as provided in � 90.655 of this chapter. In addition, certain ships and aircraft are required to be individually licensed under Parts 80 and 87 of this chapter. See �� 80.13, 87.18 of this chapter. Section 1.929(c)(1) is amended to read as follows: (1) In the Paging and Radiotelephone Service, Rural Radiotelephone Service and 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Service (SMR), any change that would increase or expand the applicant's existing composite interference contour, except extensions of a composite interference contour over bodies of water that extend beyond county boundaries (i.e.,
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  • system standardized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that provides vessel information, including the vessel's identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety-related information automatically to appropriately equipped shore stations, other ships, and aircraft; receives automatically such information from similarly fitted ships; monitors and tracks ships; and exchanges data with shore-based facilities. * * * * * Section 80.13 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: � 80.13 Station license required. * * * * * (c) A ship station is licensed by rule and does not need an individual license issued by the FCC if the ship station is not subject to the radio equipment carriage requirements any statute, treaty or agreement to which the
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  • rural subscriber stations in the Rural Radiotelephone Service, except as provided in � 22.703 of this chapter. Individual authorizations are required for end users of certain Specialized Mobile Radio Systems as provided in � 90.655 of this chapter. In addition, certain ships and aircraft are required to be individually licensed under Parts 80 and 87 of this chapter. See �� 80.13, 87.18 of this chapter. In Section 1.929, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows: � 1.929 Classification of filings as major or minor. * * * * * (c) * * * (1) In the Paging and Radiotelephone Service, Rural Radiotelephone Service and 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Service (SMR), any change that would increase or expand the applicant's existing
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  • rural subscriber stations in the Rural Radiotelephone Service, except as provided in � 22.703 of this chapter. Individual authorizations are required for end users of certain Specialized Mobile Radio Systems as provided in � 90.655 of this chapter. In addition, certain ships and aircraft are required to be individually licensed under Parts 80 and 87 of this chapter. See �� 80.13, 87.18 of this chapter. In Section 1.929, revise paragraph (c)(1) to read as follows: � 1.929 Classification of filings as major or minor. * * * * * (c) * * * (1) In the Paging and Radiotelephone Service, Rural Radiotelephone Service and 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Service (SMR), any change that would increase or expand the applicant's existing
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  • adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that provides vessel information, including the vessel's identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety-related information automatically to appropriately equipped shore stations, other ships, and aircraft; receives automatically such information from similarly fitted ships; monitors and tracks ships; and exchanges data with shore-based facilities. * * * * * 5. Section 80.13 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: � 80.13 Station license required. * * * * * (c) A ship station is licensed by rule and does not need an individual license issued by the FCC if the ship station is not subject to the radio equipment carriage requirements of any statute, treaty or agreement to which
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  • the use of AIS receive-only equipment, without being licensed to operate AIS base stations. See, e.g., ACR Electronics Comments at 2; RTCM Comments at 6; Task Force Comments at 3. See NTIA Comments at 9. Id. at 10. Id. See RTCM Comments at 6. See MariTEL Comments at 7. See id.; MariTEL Reply Comments at 8. See 47 C.F.R. � 80.13(c). The comments of ACR Electronics and the Task Force could be construed as advocating that state or local government authorities, as well as Federal entities, be permitted to operate AIS base stations inasmuch as they refer, without further qualification, to ``government agencies and port authorities responsible for waterway management.'' See ACR Electronics Comments at 2; Task Force Comments at 3.
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  • Subpt. S. See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 87, Subpt. K. See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 13. See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 87, Subpt. J. See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 95, Subpt. A. See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 80, Subpt. N. See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 80, Subpt. L. See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 80, Subpt. K. See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 80, Subpt. M. See 47 C.F.R. � 80.13(c). See 47 C.F.R. Pt. 90, Subpt. Z. The Commission delegated to the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau the authority to adopt rules regarding the reporting of database information, including reporting of any license or station transfers. In November 2007, the Bureau emphasized that the requirement to register fixed and base stations prior to operation is ongoing and that the Commission's rules require
• http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-10-86A1_Rcd.pdf
  • page) 141See47 C.F.R. Pt. 97. 142See47 C.F.R. Pt. 87, Subpt. S. 143See47 C.F.R. Pt. 87, Subpt. K. 144See47 C.F.R. Pt. 13. 145See47 C.F.R. Pt. 87, Subpt. J. 146See47 C.F.R. Pt. 95, Subpt. A. 147See47 C.F.R. Pt. 80, Subpt. N. 148See47 C.F.R. Pt. 80, Subpt. L. 149See47 C.F.R. Pt. 80, Subpt. K. 150See47 C.F.R. Pt. 80, Subpt. M. 151See47 C.F.R. � 80.13(c). 152See47 C.F.R. Pt. 90, Subpt. Z. The Commission delegated to the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau the authority to adopt rules regarding the reporting of database information, including reporting of any license or station transfers. In November 2007, the Bureau emphasized that the requirement to register fixed and base stations prior to operation is ongoing and that the Commission's rules require registrations
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2003/DA-03-2032A1.html
  • ability to pay, and other such matters as justice may require.5 8. Section 301 of the Act sets forth the general mandate that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license. Further, Section 80.13 of the Rules requires that any land station operating in the Maritime Radio Service be licensed.6 On February 25, 2002, Amethyst operated a marine coast station on Marine Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) which adversely affected the Coast Guard's ability to monitor for transmissions from vessels in distress, and it did so without a license. 9. In its response, Amethyst states
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2005/DA-05-1597A1.html
  • require.5 7. Section 301 of the Act states that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license. The frequency 156.325 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 66 for maritime services.6 Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet.7 Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license.8 However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored.9 On November 13, 2004, agents from the New Orleans Office determined that
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2005/DA-05-2365A1.html
  • or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission.6 The frequency 156.875 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 77 for maritime services.7 Section 80.373(f) of the Rules specifies that VHF Marine Channel 77 may only be used for ship to ship communications.8 Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet.9 Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license.10 However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored.11 On December 8, 2004, agents from the Tampa Office determined that Mr.
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-232A1.html
  • FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 7, 2011 Released: February 8, 2011 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Vincent E. Aversa, Jr. ("Mr. Aversa") apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and section 80.13 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"), by operating radio transmission equipment without a license on the International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel ("Marine Safety Channel 16"). We conclude that Mr. Aversa is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 1, 2010, the United States Coast Guard ("USCG") contacted agents at
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-549A1.html
  • 24, 2011 Released: March 25, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Vincent E. Aversa, Jr. ("Mr. Aversa") for willful and repeated violations of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and section 80.13 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Mr. Aversa's operation of radio transmission equipment without a license on the International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel ("Marine Safety Channel 16"). 2. On February 8, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office ("Tampa Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $20,000 to Mr. Aversa.
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  • 80 - Stations in the Maritime Services 5. The authority citation for Part 80 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply 48 Stat. 1064-1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151-155, 301-609; 3 UST 3450, 3 UST 4726, 12 UST 2377. 6. Section 80.13 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: � 80.13 Station license required. * * * * * (b) One ship station license will be granted for operation of all maritime services transmitting equipment on board a vessel. Radiotelegraph and narrow-band directing-printing equipment will not be authorized, however, unless specifically requested by the applicant. 7. Section 80.25 is
• http://wireless.fcc.gov/releases/fcc96421.pdf
  • Stations in the Maritime Services 1. The authority citation for Part 80 is revised to read as follows: AUTHORITY: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307(e) unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply 48 Stat. 1064-1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151-155, 301-609; 3 UST 3450, 3 UST 4726, 12 UST 2377. 2. Section 80.13 is revised to read as follows: � 80.13 Station license required. (a) Except for those excluded in paragraph (c), stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. (b) One ship station license will be granted for operation of all maritime services transmitting equipment on board a vessel. (c) A ship station is
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  • Licensing Support with questions about application purpose(s) that are appropriate for a particular filing, what information is being requested on a ULS Form or Schedule, or any other ULS-related licensing matter. ULS Licensing Support is available Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eastern Time. . This Public Notice applies only to Ship stations that are required to be licensed under section 80.13 of the FCC's rules (47 CFR � 80.13). Other Maritime services covered by Part 80 (including the licensing of land stations) will be converted to ULS at a later date. and selecting ``Headlines'' and then ``All Releases.'' OMB Control Number 3060-850. See ``Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Registration Now Available,'' Public Notice, November 4, 1997. See ULS Report and
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000/da002439.doc
  • Licensing Support with questions about application purpose(s) that are appropriate for a particular filing, what information is being requested on a ULS Form or Schedule, or any other ULS-related licensing matter. ULS Licensing Support is available Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eastern Time. . This Public Notice applies only to Ship stations that are required to be licensed under section 80.13 of the FCC's rules (47 CFR � 80.13). Other Maritime services covered by Part 80 (including the licensing of land stations) will be converted to ULS at a later date. and selecting ``Headlines'' and then ``All Releases.'' OMB Control Number 3060-850. See ``Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System Registration Now Available,'' Public Notice, November 4, 1997. See ULS Report and
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-258044A1.html
  • of the Act states that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission.2 The frequency 157.025 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 80 for maritime services.3 Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet.4 Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license.5 However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored,6and Part 80 of the Rules does not make any provisions for authorizing
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-258045A1.html
  • of the Act states that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission.2 The frequency 156.325 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 66 for maritime services.3 Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet.4 Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license.5 However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored,6and Part 80 of the Rules does not make any provisions for authorizing
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-258874A1.html
  • or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission.3 The frequency 156.875 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 77 for maritime services.4 Section 80.373(f) of the Rules specifies that VHF Marine Channel 77 may only be used for ship to ship communications.5 Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet.6 Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license.7 However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored.8 On December 8, 2004, agents from the Tampa Office determined that Mr.
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-282166A1.html
  • the commission or omission of such act more than once or for more than one day. 6. Section 301 of the Act requires that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license. Section 80.13 of the Rules states that, except for ship stations, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. According to USCG transmission logs, between August 13 and August 23, 2007, five false distress calls and several unauthorized communications were made to the USCG on channel 16 (156.800 MHz), the International Distress, Safety and
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-289661A1.html
  • more than once or for more than one day. 10. Section 301 of the Act states that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license granted under the provisions of the Act. Section 80.13 of the Commission's Rules provides generally that "stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet." As described above, FCC agents determined that, on April 6 and April 7, 2008, Perka operated on Marine Channel 16. Although Perka holds an amateur license, he does not hold a license to operate in the Maritime
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2003/DA-03-2032A1.html
  • ability to pay, and other such matters as justice may require.5 8. Section 301 of the Act sets forth the general mandate that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license. Further, Section 80.13 of the Rules requires that any land station operating in the Maritime Radio Service be licensed.6 On February 25, 2002, Amethyst operated a marine coast station on Marine Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) which adversely affected the Coast Guard's ability to monitor for transmissions from vessels in distress, and it did so without a license. 9. In its response, Amethyst states
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2005/DA-05-1597A1.html
  • require.5 7. Section 301 of the Act states that no person shall use or operate any apparatus for the transmission of energy or communications or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license. The frequency 156.325 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 66 for maritime services.6 Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet.7 Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license.8 However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored.9 On November 13, 2004, agents from the New Orleans Office determined that
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2005/DA-05-2365A1.html
  • or signals by radio within the United States except under and in accordance with the Act and with a license issued by the Commission.6 The frequency 156.875 MHz has been assigned to VHF Marine Channel 77 for maritime services.7 Section 80.373(f) of the Rules specifies that VHF Marine Channel 77 may only be used for ship to ship communications.8 Section 80.13 of the Rules states that stations in the maritime service must be licensed either individually or by fleet.9 Ship stations may also be licensed by rule under certain circumstances without an individual license.10 However, ship stations are defined as those radio stations located on vessels not permanently moored.11 On December 8, 2004, agents from the Tampa Office determined that Mr.
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-232A1.html
  • FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 7, 2011 Released: February 8, 2011 By the District Director, Tampa Office, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Vincent E. Aversa, Jr. ("Mr. Aversa") apparently willfully and repeatedly violated section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and section 80.13 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"), by operating radio transmission equipment without a license on the International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel ("Marine Safety Channel 16"). We conclude that Mr. Aversa is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 1, 2010, the United States Coast Guard ("USCG") contacted agents at
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2011/DA-11-549A1.html
  • 24, 2011 Released: March 25, 2011 By the Regional Director, South Central Region, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to Vincent E. Aversa, Jr. ("Mr. Aversa") for willful and repeated violations of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Act") and section 80.13 of the Commission's rules ("Rules"). The noted violations involve Mr. Aversa's operation of radio transmission equipment without a license on the International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel ("Marine Safety Channel 16"). 2. On February 8, 2011, the Enforcement Bureau's Tampa Office ("Tampa Office") issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") in the amount of $20,000 to Mr. Aversa.