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Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC)

NTIA’s Office of Public Safety Communications (OPSC) oversees the implementation of NTIA’s responsibilities under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. It also supports the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) with its efforts to deploy, operate, and maintain the nationwide public safety broadband network.

OPSC oversees the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund), a grant program aiming to bolster national security, strengthen the market with trusted suppliers, and drive wireless innovation. Through the Innovation Fund, NTIA has awarded over $500 million to private enterprises, non-profit organizations, and telecom consortiums opening new doors for American technological innovation.

OPSC manages FirstNet implementation activities on behalf of the Commerce Department and NTIA.  These include:

  • Conducting an annual FirstNet Authority fee review and approval
  • Soliciting and vetting candidates for the FirstNet Authority Board on behalf of Secretary of Commerce
  • Facilitating the FirstNet Authority quarterly monitoring cycle, including FirstNet Quarterly Implementation Reviews with NTIA Leadership
  • Facilitating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures regarding NTIA and FirstNet Authority coordination.

OPSC Leadership Directory

Associate Administrator: Mike Dame
 

Contact

Office of Public Safety Communications
National Telecommunications & Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 7324
Washington, DC  20230
Phone: (202) 482-5802

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