§  213.7   Policies.

   (a) Calls and messages in each precedence classification above shall
   have no precedence over others within the same classification, except
   where, within the same classification, they cannot be handled
   simultaneously. Then, they shall be handled in the order of their
   receipt.

   (b) Individuals whose requirements qualify them to use the precedence
   system share the responsibility for insuring its effectiveness. Users
   must familiarize themselves with the purposes to be served by the use
   of each precedence designator. It must be remembered that the entire
   system will operate successfully only if the use of the precedence
   designator is limited strictly to the intended purposes. Each user must
   consider whether each message or call requires any special precedence
   and exercise care not to specify a higher precedence than circumstances
   require.

   (c) For public correspondence message services, the domestic or
   international precedence designators shall be shown in full by the
   sender as the first word preceding the name of the addressee.

   (d) For public correspondence call services, the user should first
   attempt to complete the call in the normal manner. In the event the
   user is unable to complete the call and the type of communication falls
   within one of the precedence categories listed herein the call should
   be filed with an operator for completion and the user must specify the
   required precedence handling by stat

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