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From: mikel@codas.ATT.UUCP (Mikel Manitius)
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Subject: Re: Laser Pulse Speed Enforcing (FCC)
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Date: Wed, 26-Mar-86 13:24:56 EST
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> Of course there are no FCC regulations on IR radiation, because it is not
> in the electromagnetic band normally considered to be "radio" frequencies.
> The agency that monitors laser emissions and such is the B.R.H. (Bureau
> of Radiological Health).  Their safety requirements are quite strict.
> I used to work for a manufacturer of surgical lasers, and a significant
> effort went toward ensuring they met B.R.H. standards.

What? The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulates COMMUNICATIONS.
Radio happens to be one means of communication. For example, electronic
communication (such as computers) may be regulated by the FCC, even though
they do not use radio frequencies (although the hardware may emit RF).
IR may be considered a short range form of communication, and may be
under the regulation of the FCC.
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			Mikel Manitius @ AT&T-IS Altamonte Springs, FL
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