Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States?

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The correct answer is C: The FCC (Federal Communications Commission). The FCC is the sole federal agency responsible for regulating and enforcing all rules governing the Amateur Radio Service in the United States, as established in FCC Part 97.

The FCC has exclusive jurisdiction over amateur radio licensing, frequency allocations, operating procedures, and enforcement actions. While other agencies like FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) may coordinate with amateur radio operators during emergencies, they do not regulate the service. Homeland Security oversees national security matters but does not have regulatory authority over amateur radio operations. The FCC maintains the Universal Licensing System (ULS) database, issues licenses, conducts enforcement actions, and sets the technical and operational standards that all amateur operators must follow.