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International Bureau's Functions
- Initiates and directs the development and articulation of international
telecommunications policies, consistent with the priorities of the Commission.
- Advises the Chairman and Commissioners on matters of international
telecommunications policy, and on the status of the Commission's actions
to promote the vital interests of the American public in the international
commerce, national defense and foreign policy areas.
- Develops, recommends and administers policies, rules and procedures
for the authorization and regulation of international telecommunications
facilities and services and domestic and international satellite systems.
- Monitors compliance with the terms and conditions of authorizations
and licenses granted by the Bureau, pursues enforcement actions in conjunction
with appropriate bureaus and offices.
- Represents the Commission on international telecommunications matters
at both domestic and international conferences and meetings, and directs
and coordinate the Commission's preparation for such conferences and
meetings.
- Serves as the single focal point within the Commission for cooperation
and consultation on international telecommunications matters with other
federal agencies, international or foreign organizations, and appropriate
regulatory bodies and officials of foreign government. Develops, coordinates
with other federal agencies, and administers regulatory assistance and
training programs for foreign administrations to promote telecommunications
development.
- Provides advice and technical assistance to U.S. trade official in
the negotiation and implementation of telecommunications trade agreements.
- Conducts economic, legal, technical, statistical and other appropriate
studies, surveys and analyses in support of development of international
telecommunications policies and programs. Collects and disseminates
within the Commission information and data on international telecommunications,
regulatory and market developments in other countries and international
organizations.
- Works with the Office of Legislative Affairs to coordinate the Commission's
activities on significant matters of international policy with appropriate
congressional offices.
- Promotes the international coordination of spectrum allocation and
frequency and orbital assignments so as to minimize cases of international
radio interference involving U.S. licensees.
- Directs and coordinates, in consultation with appropriate bureaus
and offices, negotiation of international agreements to provide for
arrangements and procedures for bilateral coordination of radio frequency
assignments to prevent or resolve international radio interferences
involving U.S. licensees.
- Ensures fulfillment of the Commission's responsibilities under international
agreements and treaty obligations, and, consistent with Commission policy,
ensure that the Commission's regulations, procedures, and frequency
allocations comply with mandatory requirements of all applicable international
and bilateral agreements.
- Oversees and, as appropriate, administers activities pertaining to
the international consultation, coordination and notification of U.S.
frequency and orbital assignments, including activities required by
bilateral agreements, the international Radio Regulations, and other
international agreements.
- Advises the Chairman on priorities for international travel and develop,
coordinate, and administer the international travel plan. Develops,
recommends and administers policies, rules and regulations implementing
the Commission's oversight responsibilities regarding Comsat's participation
in INTELSAT and Inmarsat.
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