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47 U.S.C. § 801...805 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§§ 801 to 805. Repealed. Pub. L. 93–443, title II, § 205(b), Oct. 15, 1974, 88 Stat. 1278
text: Section 801, Pub. L. 92–225, title I, § 102, Feb. 7, 1972, 86 Stat. 3, related to definitions for purposes of this chapter.
text: Section 802, Pub. L. 92–225, title I, § 103(b), Feb. 7, 1972, 86 Stat. 4, related to nonbroadcast media rates.
text: Section 803, Pub. L. 92–225, title I, § 104(a), (b), Feb. 7, 1972, 86 Stat. 5, related to limitations of expenditures for use of communications media.
text: Section 804, Pub. L. 92–225, title I, § 105, Feb. 7, 1972, 86 Stat. 7, related to regulations prescribed under this chapter.
text: Section 805, Pub. L. 92–225, title I, § 106, Feb. 7, 1972, 86 Stat. 8, related to penalties imposed under this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Sections 801 to 805 repealed effective Jan. 1, 1975, see section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under section 30101 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.
47 U.S.C. § 905 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 905. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–567, title IV, § 402, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2424, which required the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit an annual report to Congress on activities of the Administration with respect to domestic communications, international communications, Federal Government communications, spectrum plans and policies, and other matters, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, 1st item on page 55 of House Document No. 103–7.
47 U.S.C. § 926 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 926. Authority to recover reassigned frequencies
(a) Authority of President
Subsequent to the withdrawal of assignment to Federal Government stations pursuant to section 924 of this title, the President may reclaim reassigned frequencies for reassignment to Federal Government stations in accordance with this section.
(b) Procedure for reclaiming frequencies
(1) Unallocated frequencies
If the frequencies to be reclaimed have not been allocated or assigned by the Commission pursuant to the 1934 Act [47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.], the President shall follow the procedures for substitution of frequencies established by section 924(b) of this title.
(2) Allocated frequencies
If the frequencies to be reclaimed have been allocated or assigned by the Commission, the President shall follow the procedures for substitution of frequencies established by section 924(b) of this title, except that the statement required by section 924(b)(1)(B) of this title shall include—
(A) a timetable to accommodate an orderly transition for licensees to obtain new frequencies and equipment necessary for its utilization; and
(B) an estimate of the cost of displacing spectrum users licensed by the Commission.
(c) Costs of reclaiming frequencies
The Federal Government shall bear all costs of reclaiming frequencies pursuant to this section, including the cost of equipment which is rendered unusable, the cost of relocating operations to a different frequency, and any other costs that are directly attributable to the reclaiming of the frequency pursuant to this section, and there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
(d) Effective date of reclaimed frequencies
The Commission shall not withdraw licenses for any reclaimed frequencies until the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which a statement under section 924(b)(1)(B) of this title pertaining to such frequencies is received by the Commission.
(e) Effect on other law
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the President under section 706 of the 1934 Act (47 U.S.C. 606).
(Pub. L. 102–538, title I, § 116, as added Pub. L. 103–66, title VI, § 6001(a)(3), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 386.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of the 1934 Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), see section 921(3) of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 1004 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1004. Systems security and integrity
A telecommunications carrier shall ensure that any interception of communications or access to call-identifying information effected within its switching premises can be activated only in accordance with a court order or other lawful authorization and with the affirmative intervention of an individual officer or employee of the carrier acting in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commission.
(Pub. L. 103–414, title I, § 105, Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4283.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the date that is 4 years after Oct. 25, 1994, see section 111(b) of Pub. L. 103–414, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 1010 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1010. Reports
(a) Reports by Attorney General
(1) In general
On or before November 30, 1995, and on or before November 30 of each year thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress and make available to the public a report on the amounts paid during the preceding fiscal year to telecommunications carriers under sections 1003(e) and 1008 of this title.
(2) Contents
A report under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) a detailed accounting of the amounts paid to each carrier and the equipment, facility, or service for which the amounts were paid; and
(B) projections of the amounts expected to be paid in the current fiscal year, the carriers to which payment is expected to be made, and the equipment, facilities, or services for which payment is expected to be made.
(b) Reports by Comptroller General and Inspector General
(1) On or before April 1, 1996, the Comptroller General of the United States, and every two years thereafter, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, shall submit to the Congress a report, after consultation with the Attorney General and the telecommunications industry—
(A) describing the type of equipment, facilities, and services that have been brought into compliance under this subchapter; and
(B) reflecting its analysis of the reasonableness and cost-effectiveness of the payments made by the Attorney General to telecommunications carriers for modifications necessary to ensure compliance with this subchapter.
(2) Compliance cost estimates.—
A report under paragraph (1) shall include findings and conclusions on the costs to be incurred by telecommunications carriers to comply with the assistance capability requirements of section 1002 of this title after the effective date of such section 1002 of this title, including projections of the amounts expected to be incurred and a description of the equipment, facilities, or services for which they are expected to be incurred.
(Pub. L. 103–414, title I, § 112, Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4288; Pub. L. 104–316, title I, § 126(b), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3840.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The effective date of section 1002 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is the date that is 4 years after Oct. 25, 1994, see section 111(b) of Pub. L. 103–414, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1001 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 104–316, § 126(b)(1), inserted introductory provisions and struck out heading and text of former introductory provisions. Text read as follows: “On or before April 1, 1996, and every 2 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States, after consultation with the Attorney General and the telecommunications industry, shall submit to the Congress a report—”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 104–316, § 126(b)(2), substituted “findings and conclusions” for “the findings and conclusions of the Comptroller General”.
47 U.S.C. § 1101...1110 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§§ 1101 to 1110. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6603(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4777
text: Section 1101, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1002], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–128, related to the purpose of this chapter, to facilitate access to signals of local television stations for households in nonserved areas and underserved areas.
text: Section 1102, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1003], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–128, related to establishment of the LOCAL Television Loan Guarantee Board.
text: Section 1103, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1004], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–129; Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6404(b)(1), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 430; Pub. L. 110–289, div. A, title II, § 1216(f), July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2792, related to approval of loan guarantees.
text: Section 1104, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1005], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–134; Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6404(b)(2), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 430, related to administration of loan guarantees.
text: Section 1105, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1006], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–138, related to annual audit.
text: Section 1106, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1007], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–138, related to improved cellular service in rural areas.
text: Section 1107, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1009], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–140, related to the sunset for approval of loan guarantees, which was Dec. 31, 2006.
text: Section 1108, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1010], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–140, related to definitions.
text: Section 1109, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1011], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–141; Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6404(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 429, related to authorizations of appropriations.
text: Section 1110, Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1012], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–141, related to prevention of interference to direct broadcast satellite services.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(2) [title X, § 1001], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–128, which provided that title X of H.R. 5548, as enacted by section 1(a)(2) of Pub. L. 106–553, which enacted former chapter X and amended section 339 of this title, could be cited as the “Launching Our Communities’ Access to Local Television Act of 2000”, was repealed by Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6603(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4777.
47 U.S.C. § 1205 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1205. Funding
(a) In general
In addition to any amounts provided by appropriation Acts, funding for this chapter shall be provided from the Digital Transition and Public Safety Fund in accordance with section 3010 of the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 (47 U.S.C. 309 note).
(b) Compensation
The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information shall compensate any such broadcast station licensee or permittee for reasonable costs incurred in complying with the requirements imposed pursuant to section 1201(c) of this title from funds made available under this section. The Assistant Secretary shall ensure that sufficient funds are made available to effectuate geographically targeted alerts.
(c) Credit
The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, may borrow from the Treasury beginning on October 1, 2006, such sums as may be necessary, but not to exceed $106,000,000, to implement this chapter. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information shall ensure that the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere are provided adequate funds to carry out their responsibilities under sections 1203 and 1204 of this title. The Treasury shall be reimbursed, without interest, from amounts in the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Fund as funds are deposited into the Fund.
(Pub. L. 109–347, title VI, § 606, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1941.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), was in the original “this title”, meaning title VI of Pub. L. 109–347, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1936, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title VI to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1201 of this title and Tables.
Section 3010 of the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005, referred to in subsec. (a), is section 3010 of Pub. L. 109–171, which is set out in a note under section 309 of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 1403 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1403. Enforcement
(a) In general
The Commission shall implement and enforce this chapter as if this chapter is a part of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). A violation of this chapter, or a regulation promulgated under this chapter, shall be considered to be a violation of the Communications Act of 1934, or a regulation promulgated under such Act, respectively.
(b) Exceptions
(1) Other agencies
Subsection (a) does not apply in the case of a provision of this chapter that is expressly required to be carried out by an agency (as defined in section 551 of title 5) other than the Commission.
(2) NTIA regulations
The Assistant Secretary may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement and enforce any provision of this chapter that is expressly required to be carried out by the Assistant Secretary.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6003, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 204.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Communications Act of 1934, referred to in subsec. (a), is act June 19, 1934, ch. 652, 48 Stat. 1064, 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. § 1404 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1404. National security restrictions on use of funds and auction participation
(a) Use of funds
No funds made available by subchapter II or III may be used to make payments under a contract to a person described in subsection (c).
(b) Auction participation
A person described in subsection (c) may not participate in a system of competitive bidding under section 309(j) of this title—
(1) that is required to be conducted by this chapter; or
(2) in which any spectrum usage rights for which licenses are being assigned were made available under clause (i) of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (8) of such section, as added by section 6402.
(c) Person described
A person described in this subsection is a person who has been, for reasons of national security, barred by any agency of the Federal Government from bidding on a contract, participating in an auction, or receiving a grant.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6004, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 205.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 6402, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is section 6402 of Pub. L. 112–96, which amended section 309 of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 1411 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1411. Reallocation of D block to public safety
(a) In general
The Commission shall reallocate the 700 MHz D block spectrum for use by public safety entities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Omitted
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6101, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 205.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title VI of Pub. L. 112–96, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 201, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Title VI enacted this chapter and section 929 of this title, amended sections 309, 337, 614, 902, 923, 928, and 942 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 1401 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 6101 of Pub. L. 112–96. Subsec. (b) of section 6101 of Pub. L. 112–96 amended section 337 of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 1421 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1421. Single public safety wireless network licensee
(a) Reallocation and grant of license
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Commission shall reallocate and grant a license to the First Responder Network Authority for the use of the 700 MHz D block spectrum and existing public safety broadband spectrum.
(b) Term of license
(1) Initial license
The license granted under subsection (a) shall be for an initial term of 10 years from the date of the initial issuance of the license.
(2) Renewal of license
Prior to expiration of the term of the initial license granted under subsection (a) or the expiration of any subsequent renewal of such license, the First Responder Network Authority shall submit to the Commission an application for the renewal of such license. Such renewal application shall demonstrate that, during the preceding license term, the First Responder Network Authority has met the duties and obligations set forth under this chapter. A renewal license granted under this paragraph shall be for a term of not to exceed 10 years.
(c) Facilitation of transition
The Commission shall take all actions necessary to facilitate the transition of the existing public safety broadband spectrum to the First Responder Network Authority.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6201, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 206.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(2), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title VI of Pub. L. 112–96, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 201, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Title VI enacted this chapter and section 929 of this title, amended sections 309, 337, 614, 902, 923, 928, and 942 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 1401 of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 1427 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1427. Initial funding for the First Responder Network Authority
(a) Borrowing authority
Prior to the deposit of proceeds into the Public Safety Trust Fund from the incentive auctions to be carried out under section 309(j)(8)(G) of this title or the auction of spectrum pursuant to section 1451 of this title, the NTIA may borrow from the Treasury such sums as may be necessary, but not to exceed $2,000,000,000, to implement this subchapter. The NTIA shall reimburse the Treasury, without interest, from funds deposited into the Public Safety Trust Fund.
(b) Prohibition
(1) In general
Administrative expenses of the First Responder Network Authority may not exceed $100,000,000 during the 10-year period beginning on February 22, 2012.
(2) Definition
For purposes of this subsection, the term “administrative expenses” does not include the costs incurred by the First Responder Network Authority for oversight and audits to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6207, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 215.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1451, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “section 6401” and means section 6401 of Pub. L. 112–96, which enacted section 1451 of this title and amended section 309 of this title.
47 U.S.C. § 1430 (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
§ 1430. Annual report to Congress
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after February 22, 2012, and each year thereafter, the First Responder Network Authority shall submit an annual report covering the preceding fiscal year to the appropriate committees of Congress.
(b) Required content
The report required under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) a comprehensive and detailed report of the operations, activities, financial condition, and accomplishments of the First Responder Network Authority under this section; and
(2) such recommendations or proposals for legislative or administrative action as the First Responder Network Authority deems appropriate.
(c) Availability to testify
The members of the Board and employees of the First Responder Network Authority shall be available to testify before the appropriate committees of the Congress with respect to—
(1) the report required under subsection (a);
(2) the report of any audit conducted under section 1429 1 of this title; or
(3) any other matter which such committees may determine appropriate.
(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, § 6210, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 217.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1429 of this title, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), was in the original a reference to section 6210 of Pub. L. 112–96, this section, and was translated as if it had been a reference to section 6209 of Pub. L. 112–96, which is classified to section 1429 of this title, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Section 6210 does not relate to audits.
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: Editorial Notes
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.