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 Harold Furchtgott-

Roth, Susan Ness, Gloria Tristani,

(vacancy)

Managing Director Andrew S. Fishel

General Counsel Jane Mago, Acting

Inspector General H. Walker Feaster III

Chief, Cable Services Bureau Deborah Lathen

Chief, Common Carrier Bureau Dorothy Attwood

Chief, Consumer Information Bureau Roderick Porter, Acting

Chief, Enforcement Bureau David Solomon

Chief, International Bureau Donald Abelson

Chief, Mass Media Bureau Roy J. Stewart

Chief, Office of Administrative Law Judges Richard L. Sippel, Acting

Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology Bruce A. Franca, Acting

Chief, Office of Plans and Policy Robert M. Pepper

Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Thomas Sugrue

Director, Office of Communications Business C. Anthony Bush, Opportunities Acting

Director, Office of Legislative and Paul A. Jackson, Intergovernmental Affairs Acting

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.

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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

Cable Services Communications The Cable Services Bureau develops, recommends, and administers policies and programs for the regulation of cable television systems. The Bureau advises and recommends to the Commission, or acts for the Commission under delegated authority, in matters pertaining to the regulation and development of cable television. The Bureau is responsible for:

--investigating complaints and answering general inquiries from the public;

--planning and developing proposed rulemakings and conducting comprehensive studies and analyses (legal, social, and economic) of various petitions for policy or rule changes;

--processing applications for authorizations in the cable television relay service;

--participating in hearings before Administrative Law Judges and the Commission;

--conducting studies and compiling data relating to the cable industry for the Commission to develop and maintain an adequate regulatory program;

--collaborating and coordinating with State and local authorities in matters involving cable television systems; and

--advising and assisting the public, other Government agencies, and industry groups on cable television regulation and related matters.

For further information, contact the Cable Services Bureau. Phone, 202-

418-7200 or 888-225-5322 (toll-free).

Common Carrier Communications TheCommon Carrier Bureau administers the regulatory program for interstate common carrier communications by telephone. Common carriers include companies, organizations, or individuals providing communications services to the public for hire, who must serve...