CONGRESSIONAL BILL NO. 18-145, C.D.1 P.C. NO. 18-254 PUBLIC LAW NO. 18-52 1 (h) Promoting the effective and efficient use of 2 the radio frequency spectrum, numbers, rights of way, 3 and other finite resources; 4 (i) Extending access to communications services 5 to all persons in the Federated States of Micronesia, to 6 the greatest extent reasonable in the circumstances; and 7 8 9 (j) Promoting the appropriate use of communications networks and communications services.” Section 8. Title 21 of the Code of the Federated States of 10 Micronesia, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding a new 11 section 304 under chapter 3, to read as follows: 12 13 “Section 304. Establishment of the Authority. (1) There is hereby established the ‘Office of the 14 Telecommunication Regulation Authority’ with the 15 functions and powers set out in this Act. 16 17 18 (2) The Authority shall consist of a Chief Executive and two members, all appointed by the President. (3) Except as set out in section 317(3), the Authority 19 shall act independently from the Government and the 20 Secretary in performing its functions and duties and 21 exercising its powers under this Act.” 22 Section 9. Title 21 of the Code of the Federated States of 23 Micronesia, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding a new 24 section 305 under chapter 3, to read as follows: 25 “Section 305. Functions and powers of the Authority. 14 of 119