Part 97amateur radio service rules the electronic code of federal regulations ecfr is a regularly updated, editorial compilation of c. The rules and regulations in this part are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a. Code of federal regulations, title 47, part 15 47 cfr 15 is an oftquoted part of federal communications commission fcc rules and regulations regarding unlicensed transmissions. Over twenty years ago, president clinton and a republican congress established the policy of the united states to preserve the vibrant and competitive free market that presently exists for. The federal communications commission established the regulations on electromagnetic interference under part 15 of the fcc rules in 1975. The official rules are published and maintained by the. Pdf in an era of sweeping deregulation of broadcast content, the federal communications commission has retained its rules against licensees. These rules are in title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr, parts. After several amendments over the years, these regulation were reconstituted as the declaration of conformity and certification procedures in 1998 by the regulation, the fcc doc certification mark is mandatory for devices classified under part 15 it.
Please use the links above to access the most uptodate references fcc part 15 regulations. The rules and regulations of the federal communications commission fcc are codified in title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr. Fcc proposes to amend parts 2 and 15 of the rules to deregulate the equipment authorization requirements for digital devices. The fcc took over wire communication regulation from the interstate. Fcc rules from the code of federal regulations, june 15. Under that process, the fcc gives the public notice that it is considering adopting or modifying rules on a particular subject and seeks the publics comment.
Most fcc rules are adopted by a process known as notice and comment rulemaking. Fcc rules from the code of federal regulations, june 15, 2015, edition p. The fcc has established rules limiting the national share of media ownership of broadcast television or radio stations. Additional information about the federal register is available at the national archives and records administration web site. Fcc rules and regulations american radio relay league. The fcc also provides an online bbs information service to check the status of equipment authorizations and to learn more about the fcc rules. This bulletin also does not cover recent changes in the rules to. Pcs transmitters may be found in 47 cfr, parts 0 to 19. Fcc fact sheet restoring internet freedom background. Rulemaking process federal communications commission. Fcc, imls partner to support libraries and address the digital divide may 20, 2020 memorandum opinion and order fcc affirms grant of georgia dbs market modification petitions. Declaratory ruling, report and order, and order wc docket no. Harvard universitys leadership for a networked world program pdf.
Fcc rules and regulations, part 15, subpart c sections 15. In addition, the fcc shall enforce compliance with rules that apply to media services. Fcc part 15 covers the regulations under which an intentional, unintentional, or incidental radiator. The federal code of regulation cfr fcc part 15 is a common testing standard for most electronic equipment. Operation in the frequency bands 1087 and 225400 mhz, scope of application. This summary of the rulemaking process is based in part on a. Fcc broadcast ownership rules federal communications. The federal communications commission fcc is an independent agency of the united. The commission considers the comments received in developing final rules. The federal communications commission sets limits on the number of broadcast stations radio and tv an entity can own. Nearly every electronics device sold inside the united states. Cable television basic signal leakage performance criteria.
The public and broadcasting federal communications. Fcc rules and regulations, part 15, subpart c intentional. It has also established crossownership rules limiting ownership of a newspaper and broadcast station in the same market, in order to ensure a diversity of viewpoints in each market and serve the needs of each local market. The public and broadcasting table of contents introduction the fcc and its regulatory authority the communications act how the fcc adopts rules the fcc and the media bureau fcc regulation of broadcast radio and television the licensing of tv and radio stations commercial and noncommercial educational stations applications to build new stations, length of license period. The fcc s rules and regulations are located in title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr. It is a part of title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr, and regulates everything from spurious emissions to unlicensed lowpower broadcasting.