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NTIA Ex Parte Comments on Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment
NTIA, as the President’s principal adviser on domestic and international telecommunications policies, and on behalf of federal agency purchasers of telecommunications services, respectfully comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding. NTIA supports the Commission’s proposals for streamlining the section 214 process by which Title II-regulated carriers may discontinue service. We suggest ways to ensure that the discontinuance and copper retirement processes can accommodate the needs of federal communications users.
Thirty-Fourth Quarterly Status Report to Congress Regarding BTOP
NTIA provides quarterly statutory reports to Congress on the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). This report covers activities from April 1 to June 30, 2017.
Governor's Opt-Out Notice To Conduct State Radio Access Network
The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 requires a Governor of a State to notify the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of a State's decision to opt-out of participation in the deployment of the nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN) as proposed by FirstNet and to conduct its own deployment of a Radio Access Network in the State. This Notice provides instructions for such “opt-out” notices to NTIA.
Notice of 11/17/2017 CSMAC Open Meeting
A public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee will be held on November 17, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST) at the Verizon Technology and Policy Center, 1300 I St NW., Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005.
Notice of 11/08/2017 Virtual Meeting of Multistakeholder Process on Internet of Things Security Upgradability and Patching
NTIA will convene a virtual meeting of a multistakeholder process on Internet of Things Security Upgradability and Patching on November 8, 2017. The virtual meeting will be held on November 8, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time.
Notice of FY 2018 BroadbandUSA Monthly Webinars
NTIA, as part of its BroadbandUSA program, will host a series of webinars on a monthly basis to engage the public and stakeholders with information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital inclusion, strengthen policies and support local priorities. The Practical Broadband Conversations webinar series will provide an ongoing source of information on a range of topics and issues being addressed by BroadbandUSA, including best practices for improving broadband deployment, digital literacy and e-government.\
Update on Available SAPP Grant Amounts
Notice of Funding Opportunity State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP) 2.0
NTIA issues this NOFO to describe the requirements under which NTIA will award grants for the State and Local Implementation Grant Program 2.0 (SLIGP 2.0), authorized by section 6302 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Act), to assist state, local and tribal governments with planning activities for the nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for 911 Grant Program
This action proposes revised implementing regulations for the 911 Grant Program, as a result of the enactment of the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Advancement Act of 2012. The 911 Grant Program provides grants to improve 911 services, E–911 services, and NG911 services and applications. NTIA and NHTSA request comments on this proposed rule. Comments must be received by November 6, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Repeal of Regulations Governing the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program
NTIA is repealing its regulations governing the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP). The PTFP was a competitive grant program that helped public broadcasting stations, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to construct public television and radio stations. As of Fiscal Year 2011, no funds have been available for PTFP grants.