[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 47, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 47CFR0.182]

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                       TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION
 
              CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
 
PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION--Table of Contents
 
                         Subpart A--Organization
 
Sec. 0.182  Chief, Enforcement Bureau.

    (a) Recommends national emergency plans and preparedness programs 
covering: Provision of service by common carriers, broadcasting and 
cable facilities, satellite and the wireless radio services; radio 
frequency assignment; electro-magnetic radiation; investigation and 
enforcement.
    (b) In coordination with the Office of Managing Director, which has 
responsibility for developing the Commission's Continuity of Operations 
Plan (COOP). Acts as Alternate Defense Coordinator in representations 
with other agencies with respect to planning for the continuity of the 
essential functions of the Commission under emergency conditions.
    (c) Coordinates the FCC's responsibilities under the Interagency 
Advisory Group (IAG) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    (d) Provides administrative support for the National Advisory 
Committee (NAC) on Emergency Alert System (EAS) issues.
    (e) Keeps the Defense Commissioner informed as to significant 
developments in the field of emergency preparedness and related defense 
activities.
    (f) Coordinates the FCC's responsibilities under the Federal 
Response Plan, Catastrophic Disaster Response Group (CDRG) administered 
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
    (g) Serves as the FCC's representative on the National 
Communications System's Committees.
    (h) Under the general direction of the Defense Commissioner 
coordinates the National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) 
activities of the Commission including Continuity of Government 
Planning, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and other functions as may be 
delegated during a national emergency or activation of the President's 
war emergency powers as specified in section 706 of the Communications 
Act. Maintains liaison with FCC Bureaus/Offices, represents the Defense 
Commissioner with other Government agencies and organizations, the 
telecommunications industry and FCC licensees on NSEP matters; and, as 
requested, represents the Commission at NSEP meetings and conferences.
    (i) Is authorized to declare that a temporary state of 
communications emergency exists pursuant to Sec. 97.401(c) of this 
chapter and to act on behalf of the Commission with respect to the 
operation of amateur stations during such temporary state of 
communications emergency.

[64 FR 60720, Nov. 8, 1999, as amended at 67 FR 13220, Mar. 21, 2002]