§ 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]

   return arrow Back to Top

Media Bureau

   return arrow Back to Top