2016 US Code
Title 47 - Telecommunications
Chapter 13 - Public Safety Communications and Electromagnetic Spectrum Auctions
Subchapter I - Reallocation of Public Safety Spectrum
Sec. 1413 - 470-512 MHz public safety spectrum

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Citation 47 U.S.C. § 1413 (2016)
Section Name §1413. 470–512 MHz public safety spectrum
Section Text (a) In general

Not later than 9 years after February 22, 2012, the Commission shall—

(1) reallocate the spectrum in the 470–512 MHz band (referred to in this section as the "T-Band spectrum") currently used by public safety eligibles as identified in section 90.303 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations; and

(2) begin a system of competitive bidding under section 309(j) of this title to grant new initial licenses for the use of the spectrum described in paragraph (1).

(b) Auction proceeds

Proceeds (including deposits and upfront payments from successful bidders) from the competitive bidding system described in subsection (a)(2) shall be available to the Assistant Secretary to make grants in such sums as necessary to cover relocation costs for the relocation of public safety entities from the T-Band spectrum.

(c) Relocation

Relocation shall be completed not later than 2 years after the date on which the system of competitive bidding described in subsection (a)(2) is completed.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 112–96, title VI, §6103, Feb. 22, 2012, 126 Stat. 205.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 47 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 47 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 13 - PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM AUCTIONS
SUBCHAPTER I - REALLOCATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY SPECTRUM
Sec. 1413 - 470-512 MHz public safety spectrum
Contains section 1413
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 126 Stat. 205
Public Law References Public Law 112-96
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