U.S. Regulatory Agencies
The Communications Act of 1934 grants authority for spectrum management to the President for all federal use (47 USC 305). The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) manages the spectrum for the Federal Government. Its rules are found in the NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management".
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) manages and regulates all domestic non-federal spectrum use (47 USC 301). Its rules can be found here: http://wireless.fcc.gov/index.htm?job=rules_and_regulations
Background:
- Radio Act of 1927
- Communications Act of 1934
- Administrative Procedures Act of 1947
- Communications Satellite Act of 1962
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration – 1978
- Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990
- Cable TV Consumer Protection & Competition Act of 1992
- Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993
- Telecommunications Act of 1996
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