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Letter to FCC Chairman on Classification of Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Letter from the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman regarding the classification of wireless broadband Internet access.
Report to Congress on Agency Plans for Spectrum Relocation Funds
In consultation with NTIA, the Director of OMB has determined that the costs and timelines for relocation of Federal communications systems from the 1710 MHz to 1755 MHz spectrum band as indicated in Table 1 of this report are appropriate. This report is submitted pursuant to the Congressional notification provision of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA).
Spectrum Policy For The 21st Century - The President's Spectrum Policy Initiative: A Public Safety Sharing Demonstration
This report encourages the federal, state and local public safety community to consider utilizing commercial technologies in satisfying broadband interoperable communications among first responders.
NTIA chose the District of Columbia’s pilot program, “Wireless Accelerated Responder Network” (WARN), which was implemented by the District's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). NTIA selected the WARN pilot program because it met NTIA’s evaluation criteria; specifically, it demonstrated the use of a public safety network on which federal, state, local and private users share the available bandwidth.
Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Report, Phase 2, Volume II Technical Appendices
Potential Interference From Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Systems To Federal Government Radiocommunication Systems at 1.7 - 80 MHz Phase 2 Study, Volume II Technical Appendices
The analyses in the Phase 2 BPL Report expands on the scope of NTIA's Phase 1 analyses and applies the FCC Part 15 rules and measurement guidelines for Access BPL systems. The results of these analyses confirm that the Commission's Access BPL rules, measurement guidelines, and special protection provisions will limit the interference risks for federal radiocommunication systems.
Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Report, Phase 2, Volume I
Potential Interference From Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Systems To Federal Government Radiocommunication Systems at 1.7 - 80 MHz, Phase 2 Study
The analyses in the Phase 2 BPL Report expands on the scope of NTIA's Phase 1 analyses and applies the FCC Part 15 rules and measurement guidelines for Access BPL systems. The results of these analyses confirm that the Commission's Access BPL rules, measurement guidelines, and special protection provisions will limit the interference risks for federal radiocommunication systems.
Spectrum Management for the 21st Century, The President's Spectrum Policy Initiative: Second Annual Progress Report
This report recounts the accomplishments of the Federal agencies in carrying out the President’s Spectrum Policy Initiative during the second year of its implementation. During this time period, the 15 Federal agencies that are major spectrum users accelerated their efforts to improve spectrum management.
CSMAC Notice of Meeting Room Location Change
On April 28, 2011, NTIA published in the Federal Register a notice announcing a public meeting of the Committee to be held at U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 6029, Washington, DC 20230. The Committee meeting will now be held in Room 6059. All other information regarding this public meeting remains unchanged.
Low-Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program: Notice of Final Closing Date
NTIA announces that the final Closing Date for receipt of applications for the Low-Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program will be July 2, 2012. NTIA also announces that it will use population data from the newly available 2010 U.S. Census for applications received after July 1, 2011 in determining whether a facility meets the rurality eligibility requirement of the Upgrade Program.
Federal Strategic Spectrum Plan
A comprehensive report on the use of the nation’s airwaves used by the U.S. federal government, based on submissions of spectrum plans from 15 Federal agencies. The report titled, The Federal Strategic Spectrum Plan is a key component of the 21st Century Spectrum Policy Initiative for improving the management of spectrum by federal agencies.