U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

All TitlesTitle 47Chapter IPart 3 - PART 3—AUTHORIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ACCOUNTING AUTHORITIES IN MARITIME AND MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES

GENERAL
§ 3.1 - Scope, basis, purpose.
§ 3.2 - Terms and definitions.

ELIGIBILITY
§ 3.10 - Basic qualifications.
§ 3.11 - Location of settlement operation.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
§ 3.20 - Application form.
§ 3.21 - Order of consideration.
§ 3.22 - Number of accounting authority identification codes per applicant.
§ 3.23 - Legal applicant.
§ 3.24 - Evidence of financial responsibility.
§ 3.25 - Number of copies.
§ 3.26 - Where application is to be mailed.
§ 3.27 - Amended application.
§ 3.28 - Denial of privilege.
§ 3.29 - Notifications.

SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS
§ 3.40 - Operational requirements.
§ 3.41 - Amount of time allowed before initial settlements.
§ 3.42 - Location of processing facility.
§ 3.43 - Applicable rules and regulations.
§ 3.44 - Time to achieve settlements.
§ 3.45 - Amount of charges.
§ 3.46 - Use of gold francs.
§ 3.47 - Use of SDRs.
§ 3.48 - Cooperation with the Commission.
§ 3.49 - Agreement to be audited.
§ 3.50 - Retention of settlement records.
§ 3.51 - Cessation of operations.
§ 3.52 - Complaint/inquiry resolution procedures.
§ 3.53 - FCC notification of refusal to provide telecommunications service to U.S. registered vessel(s).
§ 3.54 - Notification of change in address.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
§ 3.60 - Reports.
§ 3.61 - Reporting address.
§ 3.62 - Request for confidentiality.

ENFORCEMENT
§ 3.70 - Investigations.
§ 3.71 - Warnings.
§ 3.72 - Grounds for further enforcement action.
§ 3.73 - Waiting period after cancellation.
§ 3.74 - Ship stations affected by suspension, cancellation or relinquishment.
§ 3.75 - Licensee's failure to make timely payment.
§ 3.76 - Licensee's liability for payment.
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