47 CFR 53.1 - Basis and purpose.

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Title 47 - Telecommunication last revised: Jan 30, 2026

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§ 53.1 - Basis and purpose.

(a) Basis. The rules in this part are issued pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of the rules in this part is to implement sections 271 and 272 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 271 and 272.

authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-155,157,201,218,251,253,271,unless

source: 62 FR 2967, Jan. 21, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 47 CFR 53.1