comdtinst m2400.1f - US Coast Guard Response Boat-Medium

B. Frequency Management Authority.
1. International. International radio policy, procedures and
frequency allocations are determined by periodic radio
conferences and published as the ITU Radio Regulations.
These regulations are applicable to the Coast Guard except as
modified by national directives.
2. National. National radio policy, procedures and frequency
allocations for the federal governmant are determined by the
NTIA thru the IRAC mechanism and by the FCC thru rule making
procedures for the private sector. The authority for these
agencies to regulate the use of radio is derived from the
Communications Act of 1934 (as amended).
3. NTIA Manual. NTIA promulgates radio policy for the federal
government in the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for
Federal Radio Frequency Management (commonly referred to as
the "NTIA Manual"). These regulations are binding on the
Coast Guard and take precedence over the ITU Radio
Regulations where conflicts exist.
4. FCC Rules. The FCC issues radio policy for the private
sector in the FCC Rules and Regulations contained in Title 47
of the code of Federal Regulations (commonly referred to as
the "FCC Rules").
5. MCEB. The MCEB issues radio policy for the armed forces
thru appropriate service directives and publications. These
regulations are binding on the Coast Guard when operating on
joint or combined operations.
6. Radio Policy. The Commandant(G-T) issues radio policy for
the Coast Guard thru appropriate Coast Guard instructions,
directives and publications.