Communications Amendments Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Communications Commission Authorization Act of 1981 - Authorizes appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for fiscal year 1982. Directs the FCC to impose fees to cover administrative costs of processing license applications, tariffs, construction permits, and other regulatory services. Limits the total amount of fees collected to not more than 50 percent of the funds appropriated to the FCC in any fiscal year. Permits the FCC to waive fees for governmental or public telecommunications entities. Directs the FCC to develop fee schedules within 90 days of enactment. Authorizes the FCC to assess a penalty for late payment of such fees. Requires funds received from such fees to be deposited in the Treasury as reimbursement for appropriations.…