[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 47, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 47CFR0.181]



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                       TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION

 

              CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

 

PART 0_COMMISSION ORGANIZATION--Table of Contents

 

                         Subpart A_Organization

 

Sec. 0.181  The Defense Commissioner.



    The Defense Commissioner is designated by the Commission. The 

Defense Commissioner directs the homeland security, national security 

and emergency preparedness, and defense activities of the Commission and 

has the following duties and responsibilities:

    (a) To keep the Commission informed as to significant developments 

in the field of homeland security, emergency preparedness, defense, and 

any related activities that involve formulation or revision of 

Commission policy in any area of responsibility of the Commission.

    (b) To represent the Commission in homeland security, national 

security and emergency preparedness, and defense matters requiring 

conferences or communications with other governmental officers, 

departments, or agencies.

    (c) To act as the Homeland Security and Defense Coordinator in 

representations with other agencies with respect to planning for the 

continuity of the essential functions of the Commission under emergency 

conditions.

    (d) To serve as a member of the Joint Telecommunications Resources 

Board (JTRB).

    (e) To serve as the principal point of contact for the Commission on 

all matters pertaining to the Department of Homeland Security.

    (f) To take such measures as will assure continuity of the 

Commission's functions under any foreseeable circumstances with a 

minimum of interruption. In the event of an emergency, the Defense 

Commissioner, in consultation with the Managing Director, will decide 

whether to activate the Commission's Continuity of Operations Plan.

    (g) In the event of enemy attack, or the imminent threat thereof, or 

other disaster resulting in the inability of the Commission to function 

at its offices in Washington, D.C., to assume all of the duties and 

responsibilities of the Commission and the Chairman, until relieved or 

augmented by other Commissioners or members of the staff, as set forth 

in Sec. Sec. 0.186 and 0.383.

    (h) To approve national emergency plans and develop preparedness 

programs covering: provision of service by common carriers; broadcasting 

and cable facilities, satellite and the wireless radio services; radio 

frequency assignment; electromagnetic radiation; investigation and 

enforcement.

    (i) To perform such other duties and assume such other 

responsibilities related to the Commission's defense activities as may 

be necessary for the continuity of functions and the protection of 

Commission personnel and property.



[29 FR 14664, Oct. 28, 1964, as amended at 41 FR 31209, July 27, 1976; 

64 FR 60720, Nov. 8, 1999; 69 FR 32033, May 27, 2004]