# 47 C.F.R. § 1.1 (2026): Proceedings before the Commission

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 1.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Proceedings before the Commission
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication / Chapter I: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION / Part 1: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE / Subpart A: General Rules of Practice and Procedure / § 1.1: § 1.1   Proceedings before the Commission.

## Text

The Commission may on its own motion or petition of any interested party hold such proceedings as it may deem necessary from time to time in connection with the investigation of any matter which it has power to investigate under the law, or for the purpose of obtaining information necessary or helpful in the determination of its policies, the carrying out of its duties or the formulation or amendment of its rules and regulations. For such purposes it may subpena witnesses and require the production of evidence. Procedures to be followed by the Commission shall, unless specifically prescribed in this part, be such as in the opinion of the Commission will best serve the purposes of such proceedings.
(Sec. 403, 48 Stat. 1094; 47 U.S.C. 403)

## Nearby sections

- [47 C.F.R. § 1.1 (2026) § 1.1   Proceedings before the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_1.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.2 (2026) § 1.2   Declaratory rulings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_2.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.3 (2026) § 1.3   Suspension, amendment, or waiver of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_3.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.4 (2026) § 1.4   Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_4.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.5 (2026) § 1.5   Mailing address furnished by licensee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_5.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.6 (2026) § 1.6   Availability of station logs and records for Commission inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_6.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.7 (2026) § 1.7   Documents are filed upon receipt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_7.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.8 (2026) § 1.8   Withdrawal of papers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_8.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.10 (2026) § 1.10   Transcript of testimony; copies of documents submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_10.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.12 (2026) § 1.12   Notice to attorneys of Commission documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_12.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.13 (2026) § 1.13   Filing of petitions for review and notices of appeals of Commission orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_13.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.14 (2026) § 1.14   Citation of Commission documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_14.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.16 (2026) § 1.16   Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury in lieu of affidavits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_16.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 1.17 (2026) § 1.17   Truthful and accurate statements to the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P1_S1_17.md)

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