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NTIA Petitions for Stay and Reconsideration in Ligado Proceedings
Pursuant to section 405(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 1.106 of the Commission’s rules, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), on behalf of the executive branch, particularly the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Transportation (DoT), respectfully petitions the Commission to reconsider or, in the alternative, to clarify its Order and Authorization in the above-captioned proceedings. NTIA also requests that the Commission rescind its approval of the mobile satellite service (MSS) license modification applicat
Request for Comments on the National Strategy to Secure 5G Implementation Plan
In accordance with the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), on behalf of the Executive Branch, is requesting comments to inform the development of an Implementation Plan for the National Strategy to Secure 5G. Written comments identified by Docket No. 200521-0144 may be submitted by email to [email protected]. Comments must be received on or before June 18, 2020.
Request for Comments on Proposals and Positions for the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly
NTIA is seeking comments and recommendations on priorities that advance international communications and information policies at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Additionally, NTIA seeks input from stakeholders and interested parties on its proposals and positions on matters that will be addressed at the 2020 World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA– 2020) of the ITU.
Interference Prevention, Detection, and Resolution (IPDR) Briefing 04/22/2020
Non-Federal Current and Future Spectrum Requirements Briefing 04/22/2020
GUIDE to NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
Regulation and Management of Federal Government Radio Frequency Spectrum
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the federal agency legally authorized to regulate and manage the Federal Government agency use of the radio frequency spectrum. This landing page provides guidance on using the NTIA spectrum management documents. The documents are presented in an e-Book format consisting of:
- Manual of Regulations for Federal Radiofrequency Spectrum Management, (the Manual) that presents the NTIA legal authority, policies, and regulations; and
- A series of handbooks that present procedures on NTIA spectrum management actions
NTIA Letter to FCC Chairman Re Ligado Applications
NTIA today filed materials with the FCC to supplement its letter to the Commission of December 6, 2019, wherein it indicated that NTIA, on behalf of the executive branch, was unable to recommend approval of applications from Ligado Networks to modify licenses in L-Band spectrum in order to provide certain terrestrial wireless services.
January 2021 Edition - January 2023 Revision
Entire Manual
Manual by Chapter
1.1 AUTHORITY AND FUNCTIONS DIRECTED BY THE SECRETARY - 1-1
1.2 NTIA AND ITS FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION - 1-4
Organization Charts - 1-4
1.3 INTERDEPARTMENT RADIO ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 1-5
Status - 1-5
Bylaws - 1-5
1.4 REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECTRUM USE - 1-14
- 1.1 AUTHORITY AND FUNCTIONS DIRECTED BY THE SECRETARY - 1-1
- 1.2 NTIA AND ITS FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION - 1-4
- Organization Charts - 1-4
- 1.3 INTERDEPARTMENT RADIO ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 1-5
- Status - 1-5
- Bylaws - 1-5
- 1.4 REIMBURSEMENT REGARDING AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECTRUM USE - 1-14
Organization Charts: 1-4
Status: 1-5
Bylaws: 1-5