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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international
communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
The FCC is directed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for 5-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term. The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairperson. Only three Commissioners may be members of the same political party. None of them can have a financial interest in any Commission-related business.
As the chief executive officer of the Commission, the Chairman delegates management and administrative responsibility to the Managing Director. The Commissioners supervise all FCC activities, delegating responsibilities to staff units and Bureaus.
The Commission staff is organized by function. There are seven operating Bureaus. The Bureaus are: Cable Services, Common Carrier, Consumer Information, Enforcement, International, Mass Media, and Wireless Telecommunications. These Bureaus are responsible for developing and implementing regulatory programs, processing applications for licenses or other filings, analyzing complaints, conducting investigations, and taking part in FCC hearings. The staff offices are: Administrative Law Judges, Communications Business Opportunities, Engineering and Technology, General Counsel, Inspector General, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Managing Director, Media Relations, Plans and Policy, and Workplace Diversity. |
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How to Contact the FCC
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To contact the Chairman and Commissioners via Email:
Chairman Michael K. Powell
Commissioner Susan Ness
Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth
Commissioner Gloria Tristani
To obtain information via Email:
General information and inquiries
Freedom of Information Act requests
Comments on FCC Internet services
To obtain information via telephone:
1-888-225-5322 (1-888-CALL FCC) Voice: toll-free
(202) 418-0190 Headquarters Voice: toll (888) 835-5322 TTY: toll-free
(202) 418-2555 TTY: toll
(202) 418-0232 FAX
(202) 418-2830 FAX on Demand
FCC Phone Directory
Mail Address:
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St. S.W.
Washington DC 20554
Internet Addresses:
www.fcc.gov
ftp.fcc.gov/pub/
FCC's Duplicating Contractor:
International Transcription Services, Inc. (ITS, Inc.)
Copies of Commission documents in paper format and alternative media, including large print/type; digital disk; and audio tape.
(202) 857-3800 Voice: toll
(202) 484-8831 TTY: toll
(202) 857-3805, (202) 857-3814 FAX
E-Mail
service@itsdocs.com
Web Adress:
www.itsdocs.com
www.fcc.gov
Forms
FCC Forms
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