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47 U.S.C. § 251a — State authority over fees
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**(a) Authority**
(1) **In general** — Nothing in this Act, any amendment made by 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.), or any Commission regulation or order may prevent the imposition and collection of a fee or charge applicable to a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled voice service specifically designated by a State, a political subdivision of a State, an 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.) for 9–8–8 related services, if the fee or charge is held in a sequestered account to be obligated or expended only in support of 9–8–8 services, or enhancements of such services, as specified in the provision of State or local law adopting the fee or charge.
(2) **Use of 9–8–8 funds** — A fee or charge collected under this subsection shall only be imposed, collected, and used to pay expenses that a State, a political subdivision of a State, an 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.) is expected to incur that are reasonably attributed to—
(A) ensuring the efficient and effective routing of calls made to the 9–8–8 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline to an appropriate crisis center; and
(B) personnel and the provision of acute mental health, crisis outreach and stabilization servi
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**(a) Authority**
(1) **In general** — Nothing in this Act, any amendment made by 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.), or any Commission regulation or order may prevent the imposition and collection of a fee or charge applicable to a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled voice service specifically designated by a State, a political subdivision of a State, an 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.) for 9–8–8 related services, if the fee or charge is held in a sequestered account to be obligated or expended only in support of 9–8–8 services, or enhancements of such services, as specified in the provision of State or local law adopting the fee or charge.
(2) **Use of 9–8–8 funds** — A fee or charge collected under this subsection shall only be imposed, collected, and used to pay expenses that a State, a political subdivision of a State, an 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.) is expected to incur that are reasonably attributed to—
(A) ensuring the efficient and effective routing of calls made to the 9–8–8 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline to an appropriate crisis center; and
(B) personnel and the provision of acute mental health, crisis outreach and stabilization services by directly responding to the 9–8–8 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
**(b) 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 9–8–8 services, not later than 2 years after October 17, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations of the Senate and the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that—
(1) details the status in each State, political subdivision of a State, 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.) of the collection and distribution of such fees or charges; and
(2) includes findings on the amount of revenues obligated or expended by each State, political subdivision of a State, 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.) for any purpose other than the purpose for which any such fees or charges are specified.
**(c) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Commercial mobile service** — The term “commercial mobile service” has the meaning given that term under 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)).
(2) **Commission** — The term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission.
(3) **IP-enabled voice service** — The term “IP-enabled voice service” shall include—
(A) an interconnected VoIP service, as defined in section 9.3 of the 11 So in original. title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto; and
(B) a one-way interconnected VoIP service.
(4) **State** — The term “State” has the meaning given that term in [section 615b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title47-section615b&num=0&edition=prelim).
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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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This chapter may be cited as the “Communications Act of 1934.”
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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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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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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.)
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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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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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TITLE 47—TELECOMMUNICATIONS
§ 251a
1 So in original.
‘‘(2) To prevent future suicides, it is critical to
transition the cumbersome, existing 10-digit National
Suicide Hotline to a universal, easy-to-remember, 3-
digit phone number and connect people in crisis with
life-saving resources.
‘‘(3) It is essential that people in the United States
have access to a 3-digit national suicide hotline
across all geographic locations.
‘‘(4) The designated suicide hotline number will
need to be both familiar and recognizable to all peo-
ple in the United States.’’
§ 251a. State authority over fees
(a) Authority
(1) In general
Nothing in this Act, any amendment made
by this Act, the Communications Act of 1934
(47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), or any Commission regu-
lation or order may prevent the imposition
and collection of a fee or charge applicable to
a commercial mobile service or an IP-enabled
voice service specifically designated by a
State, a political subdivision of a State, an In-
dian Tribe, or village or regional corporation
serving a region established pursuant to the
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43
U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) for 9–8–8 related services, if
the fee or charge is held in a sequestered ac-
count to be obligated or expended only in sup-
port of 9–8–8 services, or enhancements of such
services, as specified in the provision of State
or local law adopting the fee or charge.
(2) Use of 9–8–8 funds
A fee or charge collected under this sub-
section shall only be imposed, collected, and
used to pay expenses that a State, a political
subdivision of a State, an Indian Tribe, or vil-
lage or regional corporation serving a region
established pursuant to the Alaska Native
Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)
is expected to incur
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**(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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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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