Conforming the Maritime Service Rules to the Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 1996-05-02 · Effective 1996-06-03 · 61 FR 19558
Document
Document number
96-10851
Federal Register citation
61 FR 19558
CFR reference
47 CFR 80
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
1996-05-02
Effective date
1996-06-03
FCC docket
FCC 96-156
Abstract
This action amends the maritime service rules, consistent with the statutory mandate of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, to eliminate the radiotelegraph carriage requirement for vessels equipped in accordance with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The effect of this rule is to reduce economic burdens for vessel operators and increase safety at sea by promoting the carriage of GMDSS radio installations.