§ 1.3 Suspension, amendment, or waiver of rules.

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Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication › Chapter I: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION › Part 1: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subpart A: General Rules of Practice and Procedure › § 1.3: § 1.3 Suspension, amendment, or waiver of rules.

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The provisions of this chapter may be suspended, revoked, amended, or waived for good cause shown, in whole or in part, at any time by the Commission, subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act and the provisions of this chapter. Any provision of the rules may be waived by the Commission on its own motion or on petition if good cause therefor is shown.

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See subpart C of this part for practice and procedure involving rulemaking.

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§ 1.3 Suspension, amendment, or waiver of rules. · 47 C.F.R. § 1.3 (2026) | Frix