[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 47, Volume 3] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 47CFR53.1] [Page 105] TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) PART 53_SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING BELL OPERATING COMPANIES--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Information Sec. 53.1 Basis and purpose. (a) Basis. The rules in this part are issued pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. (b) Purpose. The purpose of the rules in this part is to implement sections 271 and 272 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 271 and 272.