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47 U.S.C. § 1451 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1451. Deadlines for auction of certain spectrum
(a) Clearing certain Federal spectrum
(1) In general
The President shall—
(A) not later than 3 years after February 22, 2012, begin the process of withdrawing or modifying the assignment to a Federal Government station of the electromagnetic spectrum described in paragraph (2); and
(B) not later than 30 days after completing the withdrawal or modification, notify the Commission that the withdrawal or modification is complete.
(2) Spectrum described
The electromagnetic spectrum described in this paragraph is the 15 megahertz of spectrum between 1675 megahertz and 1710 megahertz identified under paragraph (3).
(3) Identification by Secretary of Commerce
Not later than 1 year after February 22, 2012, the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the President a report identifying 15 megahertz of spectrum between 1675 megahertz and 1710 megahertz for reallocation from Federal use to non-Federal use.
(b) Reallocation and auction
(1) In general
Notwithstanding paragraph (15)(A) of section 309(j) of this title, not later than 3 years after February 22, 2012, the Commission shall, except as provided in paragraph (4)—
(A) allocate the spectrum described in paragraph (2) for commercial use; and
(B) through a system of competitive bidding under such section, grant new initial licenses for the use of such spectrum, subject to flexible-use service rules.
(2) Spectrum described
The spectrum described in this paragraph is the following:
(A) The frequencies between 1915 megahertz and 1920 megahertz.
(B) The frequencies between 1995 megahertz and 2000 megahertz.
(C) The frequencies described in subsection (a)(2).
(D) The frequencies between 2155 megahertz and 2180 megahertz.
(E) Fifteen megahertz of contiguous spectrum to be identified by the Commission.
(3) Proceeds to cover 110 percent of Federal relocation or sharing costs
Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to relieve the Commission from the requirements of section 309(j)(16)(B) of this title.
(4) Determination by Commission
If the Commission determines that the band of frequencies described in paragraph (2)(A) or the band of frequencies described in paragraph (2)(B) cannot be used without causing harmful interference to commercial mobile service licensees in the frequencies between 1930 megahertz and 1995 megahertz, the Commission may not—
(A) allocate such band for commercial use under paragraph (1)(A); or
(B) grant licenses under paragraph (1)(B) for the use of such band.
(c) Omitted
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6401, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 222.)
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 6401 of Pub. L. 112–96. Subsec. (c) of section 6401 of Pub. L. 112–96 amended section 309 of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 1453 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1453. Unlicensed use in the 5 GHZ band
(a) Modification of Commission regulations to allow certain unlicensed use
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), not later than 1 year after February 22, 2012, the Commission shall begin a proceeding to modify part 15 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow unlicensed U–NII devices to operate in the 5350–5470 MHz band.
(2) Required determinations
The Commission may make the modification described in paragraph (1) only if the Commission, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary, determines that—
(A) licensed users will be protected by technical solutions, including use of existing, modified, or new spectrum-sharing technologies and solutions, such as dynamic frequency selection; and
(B) the primary mission of Federal spectrum users in the 5350–5470 MHz band will not be compromised by the introduction of unlicensed devices.
(b) Study by NTIA
(1) In general
The Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Defense and other impacted agencies, shall conduct a study evaluating known and proposed spectrum-sharing technologies and the risk to Federal users if unlicensed U–NII devices were allowed to operate in the 5350–5470 MHz band and in the 5850–5925 MHz band.
(2) Submission
The Assistant Secretary shall submit to the Commission and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate—
(A) not later than 8 months after February 22, 2012, a report on the portion of the study required by paragraph (1) with respect to the 5350–5470 MHz band; and
(B) not later than 18 months after February 22, 2012, a report on the portion of the study required by paragraph (1) with respect to the 5850–5925 MHz band.
(c) Definitions
In this section:
(1) 5350–5470 MHz band
The term “5350–5470 MHz band” means the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies from 5350 megahertz to 5470 megahertz.
(2) 5850–5925 MHz band
The term “5850–5925 MHz band” means the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies from 5850 megahertz to 5925 megahertz.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6406, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 231.)
47 U.S.C. § 1454 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1454. Guard bands and unlicensed use
(a) In general
Nothing in subparagraph (G) of section 309(j)(8) of this title or in section 1452 of this title shall be construed to prevent the Commission from using relinquished or other spectrum to implement band plans with guard bands.
(b) Size of guard bands
Such guard bands shall be no larger than is technically reasonable to prevent harmful interference between licensed services outside the guard bands.
(c) Unlicensed use in guard bands
The Commission may permit the use of such guard bands for unlicensed use.
(d) Database
Unlicensed use shall rely on a database or subsequent methodology as determined by the Commission.
(e) Protections against harmful interference
The Commission may not permit any use of a guard band that the Commission determines would cause harmful interference to licensed services.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6407, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 231.)
47 U.S.C. § 1456 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1456. System certification
Not later than 6 months after February 22, 2012, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update and revise section 33.4 of OMB Circular A–11 to reflect the recommendations regarding such Circular made in the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Incentive Subcommittee report, adopted January 11, 2011.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6411, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 234.)
47 U.S.C. § 1457 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1457. Public Safety Trust Fund
(a) Establishment of Public Safety Trust Fund
(1) In general
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Public Safety Trust Fund.
(2) Availability
Amounts deposited in the Public Safety Trust Fund shall remain available through fiscal year 2022. Any amounts remaining in the Fund after the end of such fiscal year shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury, where such amounts shall be dedicated for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.
(b) Use of Fund
As amounts are deposited in the Public Safety Trust Fund, such amounts shall be used to make the following deposits or payments in the following order of priority:
(1) Repayment of amount borrowed for First Responder Network Authority
An amount not to exceed $2,000,000,000 shall be available to the NTIA to reimburse the general fund of the Treasury for any amounts borrowed under section 1427 of this title.
(2) State and Local Implementation Fund
$135,000,000 shall be deposited in the State and Local Implementation Fund established by section 1441 of this title.
(3) Buildout by First Responder Network Authority
$7,000,000,000, reduced by the amount borrowed under section 1427 of this title, shall be deposited in the Network Construction Fund established by section 1426 of this title.
(4) Public safety research
$100,000,000 shall be available to the Director of NIST to carry out section 1443 of this title.
(5) Deficit reduction
$20,400,000,000 shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury, where such amount shall be dedicated for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.
(6) 9–1–1, e9–1–1, and next generation 9–1–1 implementation grants
$115,000,000 shall be available to the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to carry out the grant program under section 942 of this title.
(7) Additional public safety research
$200,000,000 shall be available to the Director of NIST to carry out section 1443 of this title.
(8) Additional deficit reduction
Any remaining amounts deposited in the Public Safety Trust Fund shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury, where such amounts shall be dedicated for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.
(c) Investment
Amounts in the Public Safety Trust Fund shall be invested in accordance with section 9702 of title 31, and any interest on, and proceeds from, any such investment shall be credited to, and become a part of, the Fund.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6413, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 235.)
47 U.S.C. § 1471 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1471. Definitions
In this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) 9–1–1 services and E9–1–1 services
The terms “9–1–1 services” and “E9–1–1 services” shall have the meaning given those terms in section 942 of this title.
(2) Multi-line telephone system
The term “multi-line telephone system” or “MLTS” means a system comprised of common control units, telephone sets, control hardware and software and adjunct systems, including network and premises based systems, such as Centrex and VoIP, as well as PBX, Hybrid, and Key Telephone Systems (as classified by the Commission under part 68 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations), and includes systems owned or leased by governmental agencies and non-profit entities, as well as for profit businesses.
(3) Office
The term “Office” means the 9–1–1 Implementation Coordination Office established under section 942 of this title.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6502, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 237.)
47 U.S.C. § 1472 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1472. Parity of protection for provision or use of Next Generation 9–1–1 services
(a) Immunity
A provider or user of Next Generation 9–1–1 services, a public safety answering point, and the officers, directors, employees, vendors, agents, and authorizing government entity (if any) of such provider, user, or public safety answering point, shall have immunity and protection from liability under Federal and State law to the extent provided in subsection (b) with respect to—
(1) the release of subscriber information related to emergency calls or emergency services;
(2) the use or provision of 9–1–1 services, E9–1–1 services, or Next Generation 9–1–1 services; and
(3) other matters related to 9–1–1 services, E9–1–1 services, or Next Generation 9–1–1 services.
(b) Scope of immunity and protection from liability
The scope and extent of the immunity and protection from liability afforded under subsection (a) shall be the same as that provided under section 615a of this title to wireless carriers, public safety answering points, and users of wireless 9–1–1 service (as defined in paragraphs (4), (3), and (6), respectively, of section 615b of this title 1) with respect to such release, use, and other matters.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6506, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 242.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 615b of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original a reference to section 6 of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, Pub. L. 106–81, and was translated as if it had been a reference to section 7 of Pub. L. 106–81, which is classified to section 615b of this title, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering of section 6 of Pub. L. 106–81 as section 7 by Pub. L. 110–283, title I, § 101(1), July 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 2620. Pub. L. 110–283, title I, § 101(3), July 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 2620 enacted a new section 6 of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 which is classified to section 215a–1 of this title, but that section does not contain definitions.
47 U.S.C. § 1473 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1473. Commission proceeding on autodialing
(a) In general
Not later than 90 days after February 22, 2012, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding to create a specialized Do-Not-Call registry for public safety answering points.
(b) Features of the registry
The Commission shall issue regulations, after providing the public with notice and an opportunity to comment, that—
(1) permit verified public safety answering point administrators or managers to register the telephone numbers of all 9–1–1 trunks and other lines used for the provision of emergency services to the public or for communications between public safety agencies;
(2) provide a process for verifying, no less frequently than once every 7 years, that registered numbers should continue to appear upon the registry;
(3) provide a process for granting and tracking access to the registry by the operators of automatic dialing equipment;
(4) protect the list of registered numbers from disclosure or dissemination by parties granted access to the registry; and
(5) prohibit the use of automatic dialing or “robocall” equipment to establish contact with registered numbers.
(c) Enforcement
The Commission shall—
(1) establish monetary penalties for violations of the protective regulations established pursuant to subsection (b)(4) of not less than $100,000 per incident nor more than $1,000,000 per incident;
(2) establish monetary penalties for violations of the prohibition on automatically dialing registered numbers established pursuant to subsection (b)(5) of not less than $10,000 per call nor more than $100,000 per call; and
(3) provide for the imposition of fines under paragraphs (1) or (2) that vary depending upon whether the conduct leading to the violation was negligent, grossly negligent, reckless, or willful, and depending on whether the violation was a first or subsequent offence.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6507, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 243.)
48 U.S.C. § 1 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, § 87, 32 Stat. 712, provided that the Division of Insular Affairs of the War Department should be known as the Bureau of Insular Affairs and prescribed its business.
By Ex. Ord. No. 6726, eff. May 29, 1934, the Division of Territories and Island Possessions was established in the Department of the Interior, and the functions of the Bureau pertaining to the administration of the Government of Puerto Rico, together with the personnel, equipment and funds, were transferred thereto.
By Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, § 4(d), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. The Bureau of Insular Affairs of the War Department and its functions were transferred to the Department of the Interior and consolidated with the Division of Territories and Island Possessions, to be administered under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Interior. The office of the Chief of the Bureau and offices subordinate thereto provided for in section 14 of act June 4, 1920, ch. 227, 41 Stat. 769, were abolished and all their functions transferred to, and were to be exercised by, the Director of the Division of Territories and Island Possessions.
48 U.S.C. § 2 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 2. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53, 70A Stat. 641
text: Section, acts June 3, 1916, ch. 134, § 14, 39 Stat. 176; June 4, 1920, ch. 227, subch. I, § 14, 41 Stat. 769, prescribed composition of Bureau of Insular Affairs.
48 U.S.C. § 3 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 3. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 640
text: Section, acts June 25, 1906, ch. 3528, 34 Stat. 456; June 4, 1920, ch. 227, subch. I, § 14, 41 Stat. 769, provided for appointment of Chief of Bureau.
48 U.S.C. § 4, 5 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 4, 5. Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1, 46 Stat. 1029
text: Section 4, acts Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2511, 34 Stat. 1162; Mar. 23, 1910, ch. 115, 36 Stat. 248, authorized Secretary of War to detail an Army officer to act as assistant to Chief of Bureau of Insular Affairs of War Department and directed that provisions of law as to transfer of officers of line to a department for tours of service would apply to vacancy created by this section and to return of detailed officer to Army.
text: Section 5, act Mar. 23, 1910, ch. 115, 36 Stat. 248, authorized Secretary of War to detail one additional Army officer as assistant to Chief of Bureau of Insular Affairs under same provisions in regard to vacancies and return as provided in section 4 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 21 to 27 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 21 to 27. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 21 to 27, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
Section 21, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 1, 37 Stat. 512, provided for organization and administration of Territory of Alaska.
Section 22, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 2, 37 Stat. 512, directed that Capital of Territory be at Juneau.
Section 23, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 3, 37 Stat. 512, extended Constitution and laws of United States to Territory.
Section 24, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 3, 37 Stat. 512; July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, § 301(c), 70 Stat. 713, limited authority of Territorial legislature to repeal or amend existing laws.
Section 25, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 30, 31 Stat. 332, empowered Attorney General to prescribe fees of officers not otherwise compensated.
Section 26, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 2, 31 Stat. 321, authorized governor to appoint notaries public.
Section 27, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 2, 31 Stat. 321, validated appointments of notaries public made prior to June 6, 1900.
48 U.S.C. § 28 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 28. Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1, 46 Stat. 1029
text: Section, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 17, 31 Stat. 328, related to residence, term of office, and removal from office of notaries public.
48 U.S.C. § 29 to 38 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 29 to 38. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 29 to 38, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
Section 29, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §§ 22, 23, 31 Stat. 329, related to official bonds of notaries public.
Section 30, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 32, 31 Stat. 333; Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1, 46 Stat. 1029, prescribed fee for issuance of notary public commission.
Section 31, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 18, 31 Stat. 328, related to duties of notaries public.
Section 32, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 19, 31 Stat. 329, provided for protests of bills or notes by notaries public.
Section 33, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 24, 31 Stat. 329, related to liability of notaries public for misconduct or neglect.
Section 34, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 20, 31 Stat. 329, directed notaries to deposit their records with district court on resignation, removal or death.
Section 35, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 21, 31 Stat. 329, related to duty of clerk in safe-keeping records deposited.
Section 35a, acts Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 480, § 1, 53 Stat. 1219; Dec. 11, 1945, ch. 563, 59 Stat. 605, empowered postmasters to act as notaries public.
Section 35b, acts Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 480, § 2, 53 Stat. 1219; Dec. 11, 1945, ch. 563, 59 Stat. 606, provided for signature and seal of postmasters acting as notaries.
Section 35c, act Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 480, § 3, 53 Stat. 1219, related to fees of postmasters acting as notaries.
Section 36, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 32, 31 Stat. 333; Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1, 46 Stat. 1029, prescribed fee for certificates issued to members of bar authorizing them to practice law.
Section 37, act June 11, 1896, ch. 420, § 1, 29 Stat. 413, empowered Secretary of the Treasury to fix rates of dockage and wharfage to be paid for use of wharf at Sitka.
Section 38, act Jan. 3, 1923, ch. 22, 42 Stat. 1106, related to repairs to wharf at Sitka.
48 U.S.C. § 39 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 39. Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 1(118)–(124), 65 Stat. 706
text: Section, acts Mar. 4, 1907, ch. 2918, § 1, 34 Stat. 1338; May 24, 1922, ch. 199, 42 Stat. 584; Jan. 24, 1923, ch. 42, 42 Stat. 1205; June 5, 1924, ch. 264, 43 Stat. 427; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1181; May 10, 1926, ch. 277, § 1, 44 Stat. 492; Jan. 12, 1927, ch. 27, § 1, 44 Stat. 968, related to handling and disposition of reindeer in Alaska.
48 U.S.C. § 40, 41 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 40, 41. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 40 and 41, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
Section 40, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 31, 31 Stat. 332, related to court rooms and offices of civil government.
Section 41, acts Jan. 27, 1905, ch. 277, § 1, 33 Stat. 616; May 14, 1906, ch. 2458, § 1, 34 Stat. 192; Feb. 6, 1909, ch. 80, § 7, 35 Stat. 601; Mar. 3, 1913, ch. 109, 37 Stat. 728, related to deposits to Alaska fund in Treasury Department.
48 U.S.C. § 42 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 42. Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1, 46 Stat. 1029
text: Section, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 32, 31 Stat. 333; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1497, § 2, 33 Stat. 1266, provided for disbursements to Alaska Historical Library and Museum and prescribed contents thereof.
48 U.S.C. § 43 to 45 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§§ 43 to 45. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 43 to 45, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
Section 43, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, § 33, 31 Stat. 333; Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, § 1, 46 Stat. 1029, designated Alaska Historical Library and Museum as a depository of Government publications.
Section 44, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 9, 37 Stat. 514; June 3, 1948, ch. 396, 62 Stat. 302, limited amount of taxes that could be levied by incorporated towns or municipalities.
Section 44a, act May 28, 1936, ch. 467, § 1, 49 Stat. 1388, related to bonded indebtedness of municipalities for public works.
Section 44b, acts May 28, 1936, ch. 467, § 2, 49 Stat. 1388; June 14, 1937, ch. 337, 50 Stat. 258, related to approval by electors of bonded indebtedness incurred by municipal corporation.
Section 44c, act May 28, 1936, ch. 467, § 3, 49 Stat. 1388, provided for issuance, sale and redemption, and interest rates of bonds.
Section 44d, act May 28, 1936, ch. 467, § 4, 49 Stat. 1389, authorized tax levies for payment of bonds.
Section 44e, act May 28, 1936, ch. 467, § 5, 49 Stat. 1389, repealed conflicting laws.
Section 44f, act Mar. 6, 1946, ch. 52, § 1, 60 Stat. 33, authorized bonds for public works by municipalities and public utility districts.
Section 44g, act Mar. 6, 1946, ch. 52, § 2, 60 Stat. 33, related to issuance, sale and redemption, and interest rates on bonds for public works.
Section 44h, act Mar. 6, 1946, ch. 52, § 3, 60 Stat. 34, related to covenants in bonds issue for public works.
Section 44i, act Mar. 6, 1946, ch. 52, § 4, 60 Stat. 34, repealed laws inconsistent with sections 44f to 44i of this title.
Section 45, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 9, 37 Stat. 514, prescribed residence qualifications for divorce actions.
48 U.S.C. § 46 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 46. Repealed. July 28, 1956, ch. 772, title III, § 301(a)(2), 70 Stat. 712
text: Section, acts Feb. 6, 1909, ch. 80, § 7, 35 Stat. 601; Oct. 14, 1942, ch. 601, § 2, 56 Stat. 782; July 28, 1956, ch. 722, title III, § 301(b)(1), 70 Stat. 712, authorized Governor of Alaska or his designee to contract for care and custody of insane persons.