# 47 C.F.R. § 2.901 (2026): Basis and purpose

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## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 2.901 (2026)
- **Heading:** Basis and purpose
- **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 2: FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS › GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS / Subpart J: Equipment Authorization Procedures / § 2.901: § 2.901   Basis and purpose.

## Text

(a) In order to carry out its responsibilities under the Communications Act and the various treaties and international regulations, and in order to promote efficient use of the radio spectrum, the Commission has developed technical standards and other requirements for radio frequency equipment and parts or components thereof. The technical standards applicable to individual types of equipment are found in that part of the rules governing the service wherein the equipment is to be operated. In addition to the technical standards provided, the rules governing the service may require that such equipment be authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity or receive a grant of certification from a Telecommunication Certification Body.
(b) Sections 2.906 through 2.1077 describe the procedure for a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity and the procedures to be followed in obtaining certification and the conditions attendant to such a grant.
[82 FR 50825, Nov. 2, 2017, as amended at 88 FR 7622, Feb. 6, 2023]

## Nearby sections

- [47 C.F.R. § 2.901 (2026) § 2.901   Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_901.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.902 (2026) § 2.902   Terms and definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_902.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.903 (2026) § 2.903   Prohibition on authorization of equipment on the Covered List.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_903.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.906 (2026) § 2.906   Supplier's Declaration of Conformity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_906.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.907 (2026) § 2.907   Certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_907.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.908 (2026) § 2.908   Identical defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_908.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.909 (2026) § 2.909   Responsible party.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_909.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.910 (2026) § 2.910   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_910.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.911 (2026) § 2.911   Application requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_911.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.915 (2026) § 2.915   Grant of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_915.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.917 (2026) § 2.917   Dismissal of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_917.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.919 (2026) § 2.919   Denial of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_919.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.921 (2026) § 2.921   Hearing on application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_921.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 2.923 (2026) § 2.923   Petition for reconsideration; application for review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P2_S2_923.md)

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