Federal Communications Commission
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone, 888-225-5322 (toll free). TTY, 888-835-5322 (toll free). Internet, www.fcc.gov.
Chairman Michael Powell
Commissioners Kathleen Abernathy, Michael Copps, Kevin J. Martin,
(vacancy)
Managing Director Andrew S. Fishel
General Counsel Jane Mago
Inspector General H. Walker Feaster III
Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau K. Dane Snowden
Chief, Enforcement Bureau David Solomon
Chief, International Bureau Donald Abelson
Chief, Media Bureau W. Kenneth Ferree
Chief, Office of Administrative Law Judges Richard L. Sippel
Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology Edmond Thomas
Chief, Office of Plans and Policy Robert M. Pepper
Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Thomas Sugrue
Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau Dorothy Attwood
Director, Office of Communications Business Marlene Dortch, Acting
Opportunities
Director, Office of Legislative Affairs Martha Johnston
Director, Office of Media Relations David Fiske, Acting
Director, Office of Workplace Diversity Jack W. Gravely
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The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and foreign communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It is responsible for the orderly development and operation of broadcast services and the provision of rapid, efficient nationwide and worldwide telephone and telegraph services at reasonable rates. Its responsibilities also include the use of communications for promoting safety of life and property and for strengthening the national defense.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was created by the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) to regulate interstate and foreign communications by wire and radio in the public interest. The scope of FCC regulation includes radio and television broadcasting; telephone, telegraph, and cable television operation; two-
way radio and radio operators; and satellite communication.
The Commission is composed of five members, who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. One of the members is designated by the President as Chairman.
Activities
Media The Media Bureau develops, recommends, and administers the policy and licensingprograms for the regulation of media, including cable television, multichannel video programming distribution, broadcast television and radio, and satellite services in the United States and its territories. The Bureau's responsibilities include:
--conducting rulemaking proceedings concerning the legal, engineering, and
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economic aspects of electronic media services;
--resolving waiver petitions, declaratory rulings, and adjudications related to electronic media services; and
--processing applications for authorization, assignment, transfer, and renewal of media services, including AM, FM, TV, the cable TV relay service, and related matters.
For further information, contact the Media Bureau. Phone, 202-418-2600, or 888-225-5322 (toll free).
Wireline Competition Bureau The Wireline Competition Bureau advises and makes recommendations to the Commission, or acts for the Commission under delegated authority, in all matters pertaining to the regulation and licensingof communications common carriersand ancillary operations
(other than matters pertaining exclusively to the regulation and licensing of wireless telecommunications services and facilities). The Bureau:
--ensures choice, opportunity, and fairness in the development of wireline telecommunications;
--assesses the present and future wireline telecommunications needs of the Nation and promotes the development and widespread availability of wireline telecommunications;
--promotes economically efficient investment in wireline telecommunications infrastructure; and
--reviews and coordinates orders, programs, and actions initiated by other bureaus and offices in matters affecting wireline telecommunications to ensure consistency with overall Commission policy.
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