---
kind: "section"
citation: "47 C.F.R. § 1.10015"
title: "47"
number: "1.10015"
heading: "Are there exceptions for emergency filings?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/47/1.10015"
---

# §1.10015. Are there exceptions for emergency filings?

- (a) **Sometimes we grant licenses, modifications or renewals even if no one files an application.** Instances where this may occur include:
  - (1) If we find there is an emergency involving danger to life or property, or because equipment is damaged;
  - (2) If the President proclaims, or if Congress declares, a national emergency;
  - (3) During any war in which the United States is engaged and when grants, modifications or renewals are necessary for national defense, security or in furtherance of the war effort; or
  - (4) If there is an emergency where we find that it is not feasible to secure renewal applications from existing licensees or to follow normal licensing procedures.
- (b) **Emergency authorizations stop at the end of emergency periods or wars.** After the emergency period or war, you must submit your request by filing the appropriate form electronically.
- (c) The procedures for emergency requests, as described in this section, are as specified in §§ [25.120](/cfr/47/25.120.md) and [63.25](/cfr/47/63.25.md) of this chapter.

## Notes

### Amendments

[69 FR 40327, July 2, 2004, as amended at 85 FR 17285, Mar. 27, 2020]

### Source

Source: 69 FR 29895, May 26, 2004, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 69 FR 40327, July 2, 2004.

### Authority

Authority: 47 U.S.C. chs. 2, 5, 9, 13; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 47 U.S.C. 1754, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[69 FR 40327, July 2, 2004, as amended at 85 FR 17285, Mar. 27, 2020]