Sec. 0.31  Functions of the Office.

    The Office of Engineering and Technology has the following duties 
and responsibilities:

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    (a) To evaluate evolving technology for interference potential and 
to suggest ways to facilitate its introduction in response to Bureau 
initiatives, and advise the Commission and staff offices in such 
matters.
    (b) Represent the Commission at various national conferences and 
meetings (and, in consultation with the International Bureau, at various 
international conferences and meetings) devoted to the progress of 
communications and the development of technical and other information 
and standards, and serve as Commission coordinator for the various 
national conferences when appropriate.
    (c) To conduct scientific and technical studies in advanced phases 
of terrestrial and space communications, and special projects to obtain 
theoretical and experimental data on new or improved techniques.
    (d) To advise the Commission concerning engineering matters, 
including the privacy and security of communications, involved in making 
or implementing policy or in resolving specific cases.
    (e) To develop and implement procedures to acquire, store, and 
retrieve scientific and technical information useful in the engineering 
work of the Commission.
    (f) To advise and represent the Commission on frequency allocation 
and spectrum usage matters.
    (g) To render, in cooperation with the General Counsel and the 
Office of Plans and Policy, advice to the Commission, participate in and 
coordinate staff work with respect to general frequency allocation 
proceedings and other proceedings not within the jurisdiction of any 
single bureau, and render service and advice with respect to rule making 
matters and proceedings affecting more than one Bureau.
    (h) To collaborate with and advise other Bureaus and Offices in the 
formulation of technical requirements of the Rules.
    (i) To administer parts 2, 5, 15, and 18 of this chapter, including 
licensing, recordkeeping, and rule making.
    (j) To perform all engineering and management functions of the 
Commission with respect to formulating rules and regulations, technical 
standards, and general policies for parts 15 and 18 of this chapter, and 
for type approval and acceptance, and certification of radio equipment 
for compliance with the Rules.
    (k) To maintain liaison with other agencies of government, technical 
experts representing foreign governments, and members of the public and 
industry concerned with communications and frequency allocation and 
usage.
    (l) To calibrate and standardize technical equipment and 
installations used by the Commission.
    (m) To exercise authority as may be assigned or referred by the 
Commission pursuant to section 5(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, 
as amended.

(Secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 315, 317, 48 Stat., as 
amended, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1068, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1088, 
1089; 47 U.S.C. 152, 153, 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 315, )
[45 317 FR 28718 , Apr. 30, 1980, as amended at  46 FR 45342 , Sept. 11, 1981; 
 51 FR 12615 , Apr. 14, 1986;  60 FR 5323 , Jan. 27, 1995;  62 FR 4170 , Jan. 
29, 1997]

                        Office of General Counsel