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47 U.S.C. § 622 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 622. Optional electronic labeling of communications equipment
(a) Definitions
In this section—
(1) the term “electronic labeling” means displaying required labeling and regulatory information electronically; and
(2) the term “radiofrequency device with display” means any equipment or device that—
(A) is required under regulations of the Commission to be authorized by the Commission before the equipment or device may be marketed or sold within the United States; and
(B) has the capability to digitally display required labeling and regulatory information.
(b) Requirement to promulgate regulations for electronic labeling
Not later than 9 months after November 26, 2014, the Commission shall promulgate regulations or take other appropriate action, as necessary, to allow manufacturers of radiofrequency devices with display the option to use electronic labeling for the equipment in place of affixing physical labels to the equipment.
(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title VII, § 720, as added Pub. L. 113–197, § 3, Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2055.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Savings Clause
text: Pub. L. 113–197, § 4, Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2056, provided that: “The amendment made by section 3 [enacting this section] shall not be construed to affect the authority of the Federal Communications Commission under section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 302a) to provide for electronic labeling of devices.”
heading: Findings
text: Pub. L. 113–197, § 2, Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2055, provided that:
“Congress finds the following:
“(1) The Federal Communications Commission (referred to in this section as the ‘Commission’) first standardized physical labels for licensed products such as computers, phones, and other electronic devices in 1973, and the Commission has continually refined physical label requirements over time.
“(2) As devices become smaller, compliance with physical label requirements can become more difficult and costly.
“(3) Many manufacturers and consumers of licensed devices in the United States would prefer to have the option to provide or receive important Commission labeling information digitally on the screen of the device, at the discretion of the user.
“(4) An electronic labeling option would give flexibility to manufacturers in meeting labeling requirements.”
47 U.S.C. § 624 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 624. Disclosure requirements for United States-based foreign media outlets
(a) Reports by outlets to Commission
Not later than 60 days after August 13, 2018, and not less frequently than every 6 months thereafter, a United States-based foreign media outlet shall submit to the Commission a report that contains the following information:
(1) The name of such outlet.
(2) A description of the relationship of such outlet to the foreign principal of such outlet, including a description of the legal structure of such relationship and any funding that such outlet receives from such principal.
(b) Reports by Commission to Congress
Not later than 90 days after August 13, 2018, and not less frequently than every 6 months thereafter, the Commission shall transmit to Congress a report that summarizes the contents of the reports submitted by United States-based foreign media outlets under subsection (a) during the preceding 6-month period.
(c) Public availability
The Commission shall make publicly available on the internet website of the Commission each report submitted by a United States-based foreign media outlet under subsection (a) not later than the earlier of—
(1) the date that is 30 days after the outlet submits the report to the Commission; or
(2) the date on which the Commission transmits to Congress under subsection (b) the report covering the 6-month period during which the report of the outlet was submitted to the Commission under subsection (a).
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Foreign principal
The term “foreign principal” has the meaning given such term in section 1(b)(1) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611(b)(1)).
(2) United States-based foreign media outlet
The term “United States-based foreign media outlet” means an entity that—
(A) produces or distributes video programming (as defined in section 522 of this title) that is transmitted, or intended for transmission, by a multichannel video programming distributor (as defined in such section) to consumers in the United States; and
(B) would be an agent of a foreign principal (as defined in paragraph (1)) for purposes of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.) but for section 1(d) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 611(d)).
(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title VII, § 722, as added Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title X, § 1085, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1991.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, referred to in subsec. (d)(2)(B), is act June 8, 1938, ch. 327, 52 Stat. 631, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 611 et seq.) of chapter 11 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 611 of Title 22 and Tables.
47 U.S.C. § 702 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 702. Definitions
As used in this chapter, and unless the context otherwise requires—
(1) the term “communications satellite system” refers to a system of communications satellites in space whose purpose is to relay telecommunication information between satellite terminal stations, together with such associated equipment and facilities for tracking, guidance, control, and command functions as are not part of the generalized launching, tracking, control, and command facilities for all space purposes;
(2) the term “satellite terminal station” refers to a complex of communication equipment located on the earth’s surface, operationally connected with one or more terrestrial communication systems, and capable of transmitting telecommunications to or receiving telecommunications from a communications satellite system.1
(3) the term “communications satellite” means an earth satellite which is intentionally used to relay telecommunication information;
(4) the term “associated equipment and facilities” refers to facilities other than satellite terminal stations and communications satellites, to be constructed and operated for the primary purpose of a communications satellite system, whether for administration and management, for research and development, or for direct support of space operations;
(5) the term “research and development” refers to the conception, design, and first creation of experimental or prototype operational devices for the operation of a communications satellite system, including the assembly of separate components into a working whole, as distinguished from the term “production,” which relates to the construction of such devices to fixed specifications compatible with repetitive duplication for operational applications; and 2
(6) the term “telecommunication” means any transmission, emission or reception of signs, signals, writings, images, and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems.1
(7) omitted;
(8) the term “corporation” means the corporation authorized by subchapter III of this chapter.1
(9) the term “Administration” means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and
(10) the term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission.
(Pub. L. 87–624, title I, § 103, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 419.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Par. (7) of this section, which defined the term “communications common carrier”, ceased to be effective Apr. 15, 2005, pursuant to section 765d(4) of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 731...735 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§§ 731 to 735. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 731 and 732 ceased to be effective Apr. 15, 2005, pursuant to section 765d(4) of this title.
Section 731, Pub. L. 87–624, title III, § 301, as added Pub. L. 103–414, title III, § 304(b)(2), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4297, related to the creation of a communications satellite corporation.
A prior section 731, Pub. L. 87–624, title III, § 301, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 423, authorized creation of a for-profit communications satellite corporation not to be a Government agency, subject to this chapter and the District of Columbia Business Corporation Act, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–414, § 304(b)(2).
Section 732, Pub. L. 87–624, title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 103–414, title III, § 304(b)(2), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4297, related to laws applicable to the corporation.
A prior section 732, Pub. L. 87–624, title III, § 302, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 423, related to process of organization of the communications satellite corporation, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–414, § 304(b)(2).
Sections 733 and 734 ceased to be effective Mar. 17, 2000, pursuant to section 765d(1) of this title.
Section 733, Pub. L. 87–624, title III, § 303, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 423; Pub. L. 91–3, § 1, Mar. 12, 1969, 83 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 103–414, title III, § 303(b)(1), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4296, related to the board of directors and officers of the corporation.
Section 734, Pub. L. 87–624, title III, § 304, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 424; Pub. L. 97–410, § 5, Jan. 3, 1983, 96 Stat. 2045; Pub. L. 103–414, title III, §§ 303(b)(2), (3), 304(b)(3), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4296, 4297, related to financing of the corporation.
Section 735, Pub. L. 87–624, title III, § 305, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 425, which related to powers of the corporation, ceased to be effective July 18, 2001, pursuant to section 765d(2) of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 741...744 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§§ 741 to 744. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 741 to 744 ceased to be effective Apr. 15, 2005, pursuant to section 765d(4) of this title.
Section 741, Pub. L. 87–624, title IV, § 401, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 426, related to the common carrier status of and laws applicable to the corporation.
Section 742, Pub. L. 87–624, title IV, § 402, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 426, related to foreign business negotiations of the corporation and required notice to the Department of State.
Section 743, Pub. L. 87–624, title IV, § 403, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 426, related to sanctions imposed upon the corporation for violations of provisions of this chapter.
Section 744, Pub. L. 87–624, title IV, § 404, Aug. 31, 1962, 76 Stat. 426; Pub. L. 103–414, title III, § 304(b)(4), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4297; Pub. L. 104–66, title II, § 2051(a), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 729, related to annual reports to the President and Congress by the corporation.
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§§ 751, 752. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections ceased to be effective Mar. 17, 2000, pursuant to section 765d(1) of this title.
Section 751, Pub. L. 87–624, title V, § 502, as added Pub. L. 95–564, Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2392; amended Pub. L. 103–414, title III, § 303(b)(4), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4296, related to congressional declaration of policy and purpose of this subchapter.
Section 752, Pub. L. 87–624, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 95–564, Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2392; amended Pub. L. 103–414, title III, §§ 303(b)(4), 304(b)(5), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4296, 4297, related to the corporation’s status as the sole designated operating entity of the United States.
47 U.S.C. § 753 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 753. Implementation of policy
(a) The Secretary of Commerce shall—
(1) coordinate the activities of Federal agencies with responsibilities in the field of telecommunications (other than the Commission), so as to ensure that there is full and effective compliance with the provisions of this subchapter;
(2) omitted;
(3) exercise his authority in a manner which seeks to obtain coordinated and efficient use of the electromagnetic spectrum and orbital space, and to ensure the technical compatibility of the space segment with existing communications facilities in the United States and in foreign countries; and
(4) omitted.
(b) to (d) Omitted.
(Pub. L. 87–624, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 95–564, Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2394.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Subsecs. (a)(2), (4) and (c) of this section ceased to be effective Mar. 17, 2000, pursuant to section 765d(1) of this title. Subsec. (a)(2), (4) directed the Secretary of Commerce to ensure availability and utilization of the maritime satellite telecommunications services provided by INMARSAT for general governmental purposes and to determine the needs of users of the maritime satellite telecommunications system and to communicate that information to INMARSAT. Subsec. (c) assigned functions to the Commission.
Subsecs. (b) and (d) of this section ceased to be effective June 14, 2005, pursuant to section 765d(3) of this title. Subsec. (b) directed the President to supervise and issue instructions to the communications satellite corporation regarding activities with foreign governments, international entities, and INMARSAT. Subsec. (d) authorized the Federal Communications Commission to issue instructions to the corporation with respect to regulatory matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction.
47 U.S.C. § 757 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 757. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “person” includes an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, or corporation;
(2) the term “satellite earth terminal station” means a complex of communications equipment located on land, operationally interconnected with one or more terrestrial communications systems, and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, or receiving telecommunications from, the space segment;
(3) the term “space segment” means any satellite (or capacity on a satellite) maintained under the authority of INMARSAT, for the purpose of providing international maritime telecommunications services, and the tracking, telemetry, command, control, monitoring, and related facilities and equipment required to support the operation of such satellite; and
(4) the term “State” means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
(Pub. L. 87–624, title V, § 505, formerly § 508, as added Pub. L. 95–564, Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2396; renumbered § 505, Pub. L. 103–414, title III, § 304(b)(6), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4298.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 505 of Pub. L. 87–624 was classified to section 754 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–414, § 304(b)(5).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
text: For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
47 U.S.C. § 763c (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 763c. Space segment capacity of the GMDSS
The United States shall preserve the space segment capacity of the GMDSS. This section is not intended to alter the status that the GMDSS would otherwise have under United States laws and regulations of the International Telecommunication Union with respect to spectrum, orbital locations, or other operational parameters, or to be a barrier to competition for the provision of GMDSS services.
(Pub. L. 87–624, title VI, § 624, as added Pub. L. 106–180, § 3, Mar. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 54; amended Pub. L. 109–34, § 3, July 12, 2005, 119 Stat. 377.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Pub. L. 109–34 amended section catchline and text generally, substituting provisions relating to space segment capacity of the GMDSS for provisions relating to specific criteria for Inmarsat privatization.
47 U.S.C. § 765 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 765. Access to INTELSAT
(a) Access permitted
Beginning on March 17, 2000, users or providers of telecommunications services shall be permitted to obtain direct access to INTELSAT telecommunications services and space segment capacity through purchases of such capacity or services from INTELSAT. Such direct access shall be at the level commonly referred to by INTELSAT, on March 17, 2000, as “Level III”.
(b) Rulemaking
Within 180 days after March 17, 2000, the Commission shall complete a rulemaking, with notice and opportunity for submission of comment by interested persons, to determine if users or providers of telecommunications services have sufficient opportunity to access INTELSAT space segment capacity directly from INTELSAT to meet their service or capacity requirements. If the Commission determines that such opportunity to access does not exist, the Commission shall take appropriate action to facilitate such direct access pursuant to its authority under this chapter and the Communications Act of 1934 [47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.]. The Commission shall take such steps as may be necessary to prevent the circumvention of the intent of this section.
(c) Contract preservation
Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the abrogation or modification of any contract.
(Pub. L. 87–624, title VI, § 641, as added Pub. L. 106–180, § 3, Mar. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 55.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Communications Act of 1934, referred to in subsec. (b), is act June 19, 1934, ch. 652, 48 Stat. 1064, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 5 (§ 151 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 609 of this title and Tables.
47 U.S.C. § 765a (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 765a. Signatory role
(a) Limitations on signatories
(1) National security limitations
The Federal Communications Commission, after a public interest determination, in consultation with the executive branch, may restrict foreign ownership of a United States signatory if the Commission determines that not to do so would constitute a threat to national security.
(2) No signatories required
The United States Government shall not require signatories to represent the United States in INTELSAT or Inmarsat or in any successor entities after a pro-competitive privatization is achieved consistent with sections 763, 763a, and 763c 1 of this title.
(b) Clarification of privileges and immunities of COMSAT
(1) Generally not immunized
Notwithstanding any other law or executive agreement, COMSAT shall not be entitled to any privileges or immunities under the laws of the United States or any State on the basis of its status as a signatory of INTELSAT or Inmarsat.
(2) Limited immunity
COMSAT or any successor in interest shall not be liable for action taken by it in carrying out the specific, written instruction of the United States issued in connection with its relationships and activities with foreign governments, international entities, and the intergovernmental satellite organizations.
(3) No joint or several liability
If COMSAT is found liable for any action taken in its status as a signatory or a representative of the party to INTELSAT, any such liability shall be limited to the portion of the judgment that corresponds to COMSAT’s percentage of the ownership of INTELSAT at the time the activity began which lead to the liability.
(4) Provisions prospective
Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to liability for any action taken by COMSAT before March 17, 2000.
(c) Parity of treatment
Notwithstanding any other law or executive agreement, the Commission shall have the authority to impose similar regulatory fees on the United States signatory which it imposes on other entities providing similar services.
(Pub. L. 87–624, title VI, § 642, as added Pub. L. 106–180, § 3, Mar. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 55.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 763c of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), was amended generally by Pub. L. 109–34, § 3, July 12, 2005, 119 Stat. 377, and no longer relates to specific criteria for Inmarsat privatization.
47 U.S.C. § 765b (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 765b. Elimination of procurement preferences
Nothing in this subchapter or the Communications Act of 1934 [47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.] shall be construed to authorize or require any preference, in Federal Government procurement of telecommunications services, for the satellite space segment provided by INTELSAT, Inmarsat, or any successor entity or separated entity.
(Pub. L. 87–624, title VI, § 643, as added Pub. L. 106–180, § 3, Mar. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 56.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Communications Act of 1934, referred to in text, is act June 19, 1934, ch. 652, 48 Stat. 1064, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 5 (§ 151 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 609 of this title and Tables.
47 U.S.C. § 765d (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 765d. Termination of provisions of this chapter
Effective on the dates specified, the following provisions of this chapter shall cease to be effective:
(1) March 17, 2000: Paragraphs (1), (5) and (6) of section 721(a) of this title; section 721(b) of this title; paragraphs (1), (3) through (5), and (8) through (10) of section 721(c) of this title; section 733 of this title; section 734 of this title; section 751 of this title; section 752 of this title; paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 753(a) of this title; and section 753(c) of this title.
(2) Upon the transfer of assets to a successor entity and receipt by signatories or former signatories (including COMSAT) of ownership shares in the successor entity of INTELSAT in accordance with appropriate arrangements determined by INTELSAT to implement privatization: Section 735 of this title.
(3) On the effective date of a Commission order determining under section 761(b)(2) of this title that Inmarsat privatization is consistent with criteria in sections 763 and 763c 1 of this title: Sections 753(b) and 753(d) of this title.
(4) On the effective date of a Commission order determining under section 761(b)(2) of this title that INTELSAT privatization is consistent with criteria in sections 763 and 763a of this title: Section 701 of this title; section 702(7) of this title; paragraphs (2) through (4) and (7) of section 721(a) of this title; paragraphs (2), (6), and (7) of section 721(c) of this title; section 731 of this title; section 732 of this title; section 741 of this title; section 742 of this title; section 743 of this title; and section 744 of this title.
(Pub. L. 87–624, title VI, § 645, as added Pub. L. 106–180, § 3, Mar. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 56.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The transfer of assets and receipt by signatories of ownership shares in the successor entity of INTELSAT, referred to in par. (2), occurred on July 18, 2001. See FCC Report to Congress as Required by the ORBIT Act, FCC 02-170, 17 FCC Rcd. 11458 (released June 14, 2002).
The effective date of the Commission order relating to Inmarsat privatization, referred to in par. (3), is June 14, 2005. See In the Matter of Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited Petition for Declaratory Ruling Pursuant to Section 621(5)(F) of the ORBIT Act, Memorandum Opinion and Order, IB Docket 04-439, FCC 05-126 (released June 14, 2005).
Section 763c of this title, referred to in par. (3), was amended generally by Pub. L. 109–34, § 3, July 12, 2005, 119 Stat. 377, and no longer relates to specific criteria for Inmarsat privatization.
The effective date of the Commission order relating to INTELSAT privatization, referred to in par. (4), is Apr. 15, 2005. See In the Matter of Intelsat, Ltd. Petition for Declaratory Ruling that Intelsat, Ltd. Complies With Section 621(5)(F) of the ORBIT Act, Memorandum Opinion and Order, IB Docket 05-18, FCC 05-86 (released April 15, 2005).