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47 U.S.C. § 615a–1 — Duty to provide 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service

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47 U.S.C. § 615a–1 — Duty to provide 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service

**(a) Duties** It shall be the duty of each IP-enabled voice service provider to provide 9–1–1 service and enhanced 9–1–1 service to its subscribers in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, as in effect on the date of enactment of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 and as such requirements may be modified by the Commission from time to time. **(b) Parity for IP-enabled voice service providers** An IP-enabled voice service provider that seeks capabilities to provide 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service from an entity with ownership or control over such capabilities, to comply with its obligations under subsection (a), shall, for the exclusive purpose of complying with such obligations, have a right of access to such capabilities, including interconnection, to provide 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service on the same rates, terms, and conditions that are provided to a provider of commercial mobile service (as such term is defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 ([47 U.S.C. 332(d)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section332/d&num=0&edition=prelim))), subject to such regulations as the Commission prescribes under subsection (c). **(c) Regulations** The Commission— (1) within 90 days after the date of enactment of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, shall issue regulations implementing such Act, including regulations that— (A) ensure that IP-enabled voice service providers have the ability to exercise their rights under subsection (b); (B) take into account any technical, network security, or information privacy requirements that are specific to IP-enabled voice services; and (C) provide, with respect to any capabilities that

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**(a) Duties** It shall be the duty of each IP-enabled voice service provider to provide 9–1–1 service and enhanced 9–1–1 service to its subscribers in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, as in effect on the date of enactment of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 and as such requirements may be modified by the Commission from time to time. **(b) Parity for IP-enabled voice service providers** An IP-enabled voice service provider that seeks capabilities to provide 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service from an entity with ownership or control over such capabilities, to comply with its obligations under subsection (a), shall, for the exclusive purpose of complying with such obligations, have a right of access to such capabilities, including interconnection, to provide 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service on the same rates, terms, and conditions that are provided to a provider of commercial mobile service (as such term is defined in section 332(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 ([47 U.S.C. 332(d)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section332/d&num=0&edition=prelim))), subject to such regulations as the Commission prescribes under subsection (c). **(c) Regulations** The Commission— (1) within 90 days after the date of enactment of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, shall issue regulations implementing such Act, including regulations that— (A) ensure that IP-enabled voice service providers have the ability to exercise their rights under subsection (b); (B) take into account any technical, network security, or information privacy requirements that are specific to IP-enabled voice services; and (C) provide, with respect to any capabilities that are not required to be made available to a commercial mobile service provider but that the Commission determines under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph or paragraph (3) are necessary for an IP-enabled voice service provider to comply with its obligations under subsection (a), that such capabilities shall be available at the same rates, terms, and conditions as would apply if such capabilities were made available to a commercial mobile service provider; (2) shall require IP-enabled voice service providers to which the regulations apply to register with the Commission and to establish a point of contact for public safety and government officials relative to 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service and access; and (3) may modify such regulations from time to time, as necessitated by changes in the market or technology, to ensure the ability of an IP-enabled voice service provider to comply with its obligations under subsection (a) and to exercise its rights under subsection (b). **(d) Delegation of enforcement to State commissions** The Commission may delegate authority to enforce the regulations issued under subsection (c) to State commissions or other State or local agencies or programs with jurisdiction over emergency communications. Nothing in this section is intended to alter the authority of State commissions or other State or local agencies with jurisdiction over emergency communications, provided that the exercise of such authority is not inconsistent with Federal law or Commission requirements. **(e) Implementation** (1) **Limitation** — Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the Commission to issue regulations that require or impose a specific technology or technological standard. (2) **Enforcement** — The Commission shall enforce this section as if this section was a part of the Communications Act of 1934 [[47 U.S.C. 151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. For purposes of this section, any violations of this section, or any regulations promulgated under this section, shall be considered to be a violation of the Communications Act of 1934 or a regulation promulgated under that Act, respectively. **(f) State authority over fees** (1) **Authority** — Nothing in this Act, the Communications Act of 1934 ([47 U.S.C. 151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, or any Commission regulation or order shall prevent the imposition and collection of a fee or charge applicable to commercial mobile services or IP-enabled voice services specifically designated by a State, political subdivision thereof, Indian tribe, or village or regional corporation serving a region established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, as amended (85 Stat. 688) [[43 U.S.C. 1601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] 11 So in original. A comma probably should appear. for the support or implementation of 9–1–1 or enhanced 9–1–1 services, provided that the fee or charge is obligated or expended only in support of 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 services, or enhancements of such services, consistent with the purposes and functions designated in the final rules issued under paragraph (3) as purposes and functions for which the obligation or expenditure of such a fee or charge is acceptable. For each class of subscribers to IP-enabled voice services, the fee or charge may not exceed the amount of any such fee or charge applicable to the same class of subscribers to telecommunications services. (2) **Fee accountability report** — To ensure efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the collection and expenditure of a fee or charge for the support or implementation of 9–1–1 or enhanced 9–1–1 services, the Commission shall submit a report within 1 year after the date of enactment of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, and annually thereafter, to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives detailing the status in each State of the collection and distribution of such fees or charges, and including findings on the amount of revenues obligated or expended by each State or political subdivision thereof for any purpose or function other than the purposes and functions designated in the final rules issued under paragraph (3) as purposes and functions for which the obligation or expenditure of any such fees or charges is acceptable. (3) **Acceptable obligations or expenditures** (A) *Rules required* — In order to prevent diversion of 9–1–1 fees or charges, the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after December 27, 2020, issue final rules designating purposes and functions for which the obligation or expenditure of 9–1–1 fees or charges, by any State or taxing jurisdiction authorized to impose such a fee or charge, is acceptable. (B) *Purposes and functions* — The purposes and functions designated under subparagraph (A) shall be limited to the support and implementation of 9–1–1 services provided by or in the State or taxing jurisdiction imposing the fee or charge and operational expenses of public safety answering points within such State or taxing jurisdiction. In designating such purposes and functions, the Commission shall consider the purposes and functions that States and taxing jurisdictions specify as the intended purposes and functions for the 9–1–1 fees or charges of such States and taxing jurisdictions, and determine whether such purposes and functions directly support providing 9–1–1 services. (C) *Consultation required* — The Commission shall consult with public safety organizations and States and taxing jurisdictions as part of any proceeding under this paragraph. (D) *Definitions* — In this paragraph: (i) *9–1–1 fee or charge* — The term “9–1–1 fee or charge” means a fee or charge applicable to commercial mobile services or IP-enabled voice services specifically designated by a State or taxing jurisdiction for the support or implementation of 9–1–1 services. (ii) *9–1–1 services* — The term “9–1–1 services” has the meaning given such term in [section 942(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section942/e&num=0&edition=prelim). (iii) *State or taxing jurisdiction* — The term “State or taxing jurisdiction” means a State, political subdivision thereof, Indian Tribe, or village or regional corporation serving a region established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ([43 U.S.C. 1601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (4) **Participation** — If a State or taxing jurisdiction (as defined in paragraph (3)(D)) receives a grant under [section 942 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section942&num=0&edition=prelim) after December 27, 2020, such State or taxing jurisdiction shall, as a condition of receiving such grant, provide the information requested by the Commission to prepare the report required by paragraph (2). (5) **Petition regarding additional purposes and functions** (A) *In general* — A State or taxing jurisdiction (as defined in paragraph (3)(D)) may submit to the Commission a petition for a determination that an obligation or expenditure of a 9–1–1 fee or charge (as defined in such paragraph) by such State or taxing jurisdiction for a purpose or function other than a purpose or function designated under paragraph (3)(A) should be treated as such a purpose or function. If the Commission finds that the State or taxing jurisdiction has provided sufficient documentation to make the demonstration described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall grant such petition. (B) *Demonstration described* — The demonstration described in this subparagraph is a demonstration that the purpose or function— (i) supports public safety answering point functions or operations; or (ii) has a direct impact on the ability of a public safety answering point to— (I) receive or respond to 9–1–1 calls; or (II) dispatch emergency responders. **(g) Availability of PSAP information** The Commission may compile a list of public safety answering point contact information, contact information for providers of selective routers, testing procedures, classes and types of services supported by public safety answering points, and other information concerning 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 elements, for the purpose of assisting IP-enabled voice service providers in complying with this section, and may make any portion of such information available to telecommunications carriers, wireless carriers, IP-enabled voice service providers, other emergency service providers, or the vendors to or agents of any such carriers or providers, if such availability would improve public safety. **(h) Development of standards** The Commission shall work cooperatively with public safety organizations, industry participants, and the E–911 Implementation Coordination Office to develop best practices that promote consistency, where appropriate, including procedures for— (1) defining geographic coverage areas for public safety answering points; (2) defining network diversity requirements for delivery of IP-enabled 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 calls; (3) call-handling in the event of call overflow or network outages; (4) public safety answering point certification and testing requirements; (5) validation procedures for inputting and updating location information in relevant databases; and (6) the format for delivering address information to public safety answering points. **(i) Rule of construction** Nothing in the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 shall be construed as altering, delaying, or otherwise limiting the ability of the Commission to enforce the Federal actions taken or rules adopted obligating an IP-enabled voice service provider to provide 9–1–1 or enhanced 9–1–1 service as of the date of enactment of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008. **(j) Severability clause** If any provision of this section or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this section and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

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47 U.S.C. § 942 — Coordination of 9–1–1, E9–1–1, and Next Generation 9–1–1 implementation

**(a) 9–1–1 Implementation Coordination Office** (1) **Establishment and continuation** — The Assistant Secretary and the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall— (A) establish and further a program to facilitate coordination and communication between Federal, State, and local emergency communications systems, emergency personnel, public safety organizations, telecommunications carriers, and telecommunications equipment manufacturers and vendors involved in the implementation of 9–1–1 services; and (B) establish a 9–1–1 Implementation Coordination Office to implement the provisions of this section. (2) **Management plan** (A) *Development* — The Assistant Secretary and the Administrator shall develop a management plan for the grant program established under this section, including by developing— (i) plans related to the organizational structure of such program; and (ii) funding profiles for each fiscal year of the duration of such program. (B) *Submission to Congress* — Not later than 90 days after February 22, 2012, the Assistant Secretary and the Administrator shall submit the management plan developed under subparagraph (A) to— (i) the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations of the Senate; and (ii) the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (3) **Purpose of Office** — The Office shall— (A) take actions, in concert with coordinators designated in accordance with subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii), to improve coordination and communication with respect to the implementation of 9–1–1 services, E9–1–1 services, and Next Generation 9–1–1 services; (B) develop, collect, and disseminate information concerning practices, procedures, a

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47 U.S.C. § 615b — Definitions

As used in this Act: (1) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. (2) **State** — The term “State” means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. (3) **Public safety answering point; PSAP** — The term “public safety answering point” or “PSAP” means a facility that has been designated to receive 9–1–1 calls and route them to emergency service personnel. (4) **Wireless carrier** — The term “wireless carrier” means a provider of commercial mobile services or any other radio communications service that the Federal Communications Commission requires to provide wireless 9–1–1 service. (5) **Enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service** — The term “enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service” means any enhanced 9–1–1 service so designated by the Federal Communications Commission in the proceeding entitled “Revision of the Commission’s Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 9–1–1 Emergency Calling Systems” (CC Docket No. 94–102; RM–8143), or any successor proceeding. (6) **Wireless 9–1–1 service** — The term “wireless 9–1–1 service” means any 9–1–1 service provided by a wireless carrier, including enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service. (7) **Emergency dispatch providers** — The term “emergency dispatch providers” shall include governmental and nongovernmental providers of emergency dispatch services. (8) **11 So in original. Two pars. (8) have been enacted. IP-enabled voice service** — The term “IP-enabled voice service” has the meaning given the term “interconnected VoIP service” by section 9.3 of the Federal Communications Commission’s regulations (47 CFR 9.3). (8) **1 Other emergency communications service** — The term “other emergency communications service” means the provision of emergency

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47 U.S.C. § 609 — Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Communications Act of 1934.”

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47 U.S.C. § 151 — Purposes of chapter; Federal Communications Commission created

For the purpose of regulating interstate and foreign commerce in communication by wire and radio so as to make available, so far as possible, to all the people of the United States, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, a rapid, efficient, Nation-wide, and world-wide wire and radio communication service with adequate facilities at reasonable charges, for the purpose of the national defense, for the purpose of promoting safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio communications, and for the purpose of securing a more effective execution of this policy by centralizing authority heretofore granted by law to several agencies and by granting additional authority with respect to interstate and foreign commerce in wire and radio communication, there is created a commission to be known as the “Federal Communications Commission”, which shall be constituted as hereinafter provided, and which shall execute and enforce the provisions of this chapter.

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43 U.S.C. § 1601 — Congressional findings and declaration of policy

Congress finds and declares that— **(a)** there is an immediate need for a fair and just settlement of all claims by Natives and Native groups of Alaska, based on aboriginal land claims; **(b)** the settlement should be accomplished rapidly, with certainty, in conformity with the real economic and social needs of Natives, without litigation, with maximum participation by Natives in decisions affecting their rights and property, without establishing any permanent racially defined institutions, rights, privileges, or obligations, without creating a reservation system or lengthy wardship or trusteeship, and without adding to the categories of property and institutions enjoying special tax privileges or to the legislation establishing special relationships between the United States Government and the State of Alaska; **(c)** no provision of this chapter shall replace or diminish any right, privilege, or obligation of Natives as citizens of the United States or of Alaska, or relieve, replace, or diminish any obligation of the United States or of the State or 11 So in original. Probably should be “of”. Alaska to protect and promote the rights or welfare of Natives as citizens of the United States or of Alaska; the Secretary is authorized and directed, together with other appropriate agencies of the United States Government, to make a study of all Federal programs primarily designed to benefit Native people and to report back to the Congress with his recommendations for the future management and operation of these programs within three years of December 18, 1971; **(d)** no provision of this chapter shall constitute a precedent for reopening, renegotiating, or legislating upon any past settlement involving land claims or other matters with any Native organizations, or any

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47 U.S.C. § 1413 — Enforcement

**(a) In general** The Commission shall implement and enforce this chapter as if this chapter is a part of the Communications Act of 1934 ([47 U.S.C. 151](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section151&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). A violation of this chapter, or a regulation promulgated under this chapter, shall be considered to be a violation of the Communications Act of 1934, or a regulation promulgated under such Act, respectively. **(b) Exceptions** (1) **Other agencies** — Subsection (a) does not apply in the case of a provision of this chapter that is expressly required to be carried out by an agency (as defined in [section 551 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section551&num=0&edition=prelim)) other than the Commission. (2) **NTIA regulations** — The Assistant Secretary may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement and enforce any provision of this chapter that is expressly required to be carried out by the Assistant Secretary.

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43 U.S.C. § 1601 — Congressional findings and declaration of

Page 434 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 1600l 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘of’’. § 1600l. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Interior $600,000, through the end of fiscal year 1990, in addition to any other funds now available to the Department to dis- charge its duties to implement sections 1600b to 1600k of this title and section 4029 of title 42: Provided, That by mutual agreement, such funds shall be made available to the Federal Emer- gency Management Agency to discharge its du- ties under section 4029 of title 42: Provided fur- ther, That the provisions of sections 1600d and 1600e of this title shall not be affected by this section: And Provided further, in addition, Indian tribes may be eligible under Public Law 93–638 [25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.] to contract for studies of Indian lands required under the provisions of this chapter. (Pub. L. 99–450, § 15, Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1136.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Public Law 93–638, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2203, known as the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, which is classified principally to chapter 46 (§ 5301 et seq.) of Title 25, Indians. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5301 of Title 25 and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS For transfer of all functions, personnel, assets, com- ponents, authorities, grant programs, and liabilities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the functions of the Under Secretary for Federal Emer- gency Management relating thereto, to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, see section 315(a)(1) of Title 6, Domestic

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47 U.S.C. § 151 — Purposes of chapter; Federal Communica-

Page 12 TITLE 47—TELECOMMUNICATIONS § 151 Sec. 561. Scrambling of sexually explicit adult video service programming. 562. Requirements relating to charges for covered services. PART V—VIDEO PROGRAMMING SERVICES PROVIDED BY TELEPHONE COMPANIES 571. Regulatory treatment of video programming services. 572. Prohibition on buy outs. 573. Establishment of open video systems. SUBCHAPTER VI—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 601. Interstate Commerce Commission and Post- master General; duties, powers, and func- tions transferred to Commission. 602, 603. Repealed. 604. Effect of transfer. 605. Unauthorized publication or use of commu- nications. 606. War powers of President. 607. Effective date of chapter. 608. Separability. 609. Short title. 610. Telephone service for disabled. 611. Closed-captioning of public service announce- ments. 612. Syndicated exclusivity. 613. Video programming accessibility. 614. Telecommunications Development Fund. 615. Support for universal emergency telephone number. 615a. Service provider parity of protection. 615a–1. Duty to provide 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 serv- ice. 615b. Definitions. 615c. Emergency Access Advisory Committee. 616. Internet protocol-based relay services. 617. Access to advanced communications services and equipment. 618. Enforcement and recordkeeping obligations. 619. Internet browsers built into telephones used with public mobile services. 620. Relay services for deaf-blind individuals. 621. Rulemaking on loud commercials required. 622. Optional electronic labeling of communica- tions equipment. 623. Configuration of multi-line telephone sys- tems for direct dialing of 9–1–1. 624. Disclosure requirements for United States- based foreign media outlets. SUBCHAPTER VI

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47 U.S.C. § 332 — Mobile services

**(a) Factors which Commission must consider** In taking actions to manage the spectrum to be made available for use by the private mobile services, the Commission shall consider, consistent with [section 151 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section151&num=0&edition=prelim), whether such actions will— (1) promote the safety of life and property; (2) improve the efficiency of spectrum use and reduce the regulatory burden upon spectrum users, based upon sound engineering principles, user operational requirements, and marketplace demands; (3) encourage competition and provide services to the largest feasible number of users; or (4) increase interservice sharing opportunities between private mobile services and other services. **(b) Advisory coordinating committees** (1) The Commission, in coordinating the assignment of frequencies to stations in the private mobile services and in the fixed services (as defined by the Commission by rule), shall have authority to utilize assistance furnished by advisory coordinating committees consisting of individuals who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government. (2) The authority of the Commission established in this subsection shall not be subject to or affected by the provisions of part III of title 5 or [section 1342 of title 31](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section1342&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) Any person who provides assistance to the Commission under this subsection shall not be considered, by reason of having provided such assistance, a Federal employee. (4) Any advisory coordinating committee which furnishes assistance to the Commission under this subsection shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter 10 of titl

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47 U.S.C. § 332 — Mobile services

Page 183 TITLE 47—TELECOMMUNICATIONS § 332 § 303(a)(18), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4295; Pub. L. 115–141, div. P, title IV, § 402(i)(5), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1089.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Subsec. (d) of section 307 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was redesignated subsec. (c) of section 307 by Pub. L. 97–259, title I, § 112(a), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1093. CODIFICATION Another section 331 of act June 19, 1934 was renum- bered section 332 and is classified to section 332 of this title. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 331, act June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title III, § 331, as added Sept. 14, 1973, Pub. L. 93–107, § 1, 87 Stat. 350, related to broadcasting of games of professional sports clubs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–107, § 2, Sept. 14, 1973, 87 Stat. 351, effective Dec. 31, 1975. AMENDMENTS 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–141 struck out at end: ‘‘The Commission shall report to the appropriate com- mittees of Congress within 30 days after December 20, 1991, on how it intends to meet this policy goal.’’ 1994—Pub. L. 103–414 amended section catchline gen- erally. 1991—Pub. L. 102–243 inserted ‘‘and AM radio sta- tions’’ in section catchline, designated existing provi- sions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading, and added subsec. (b). § 332. Mobile services (a) Factors which Commission must consider In taking actions to manage the spectrum to be made available for use by the private mobile services, the Commission shall consider, con- sistent with section 151 of this title, whether such actions will— (1) promote the safety of life and property; (2) improve the efficiency of spectrum use and reduce the regulatory burden upon spec- trum users, based upon sound engineering principles, user operational requirements, and m

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