# 47 CFR § 2.901: Basis and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.901

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 2.901
- **Heading:** Basis and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 2—FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS › GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS > Subpart J—Equipment Authorization Procedures > General Provisions

## 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 CFR § 2.901 § 2.901 Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.901.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.902 § 2.902 Terms and definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.902.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.903 § 2.903 Prohibition on authorization of equipment on the Covered List.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.903.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.906 § 2.906 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.906.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.907 § 2.907 Certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.907.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.908 § 2.908 Identical defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.908.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.909 § 2.909 Responsible party.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.909.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.910 § 2.910 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.910.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.911 § 2.911 Application requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.911.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.915 § 2.915 Grant of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.915.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.917 § 2.917 Dismissal of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.917.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.919 § 2.919 Denial of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.919.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.921 § 2.921 Hearing on application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.921.md)
- [47 CFR § 2.923 § 2.923 Petition for reconsideration; application for review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-2.923.md)

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