Publications

In NTIA's letter of May 10, 2016, to the Federal Communications Commission, the Executive Branch requested that the Commission require applicants to submit more detailed and comprehensive information in several areas. NTIA offers guidance on the type and extent of information that the Executive Branch may require of applicants for certain types of applications.

NTIA submits this Sixth Interim Progress Report to describe progress toward achieving the Administration’s directive to identify and make available 500 megahertz of spectrum for licensed and unlicensed wireless broadband services within ten years, while assuring the protection of vital government operations that rely on spectrum. This report covers October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 (FY15).

NTIA is reopening an application window for nominations to the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC). On March 29, 2016, NTIA published a Notice seeking nominations to the CSMAC with a deadline of May 13, 2016. In reopening this application window, NTIA seeks to expand the pool of applicants and best ensure the composition of the committee reflects balanced points of view. Applications must be postmarked or electronically transmitted to the address below on or before June 24, 2016.

NTIA, as part of its BroadbandUSA program, will host a nine-part series of monthly webinars to engage stakeholders to inform the development of the Community Connectivity Initiative (Initiative). The objective of the Initiative is to support communities working to accelerate broadband access, improve digital inclusion, strengthen policies, and support local community priorities.

• IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal Assessment Report
• Attachment 1: ICG/Names Proposal NTIA Criteria Assessment Chart
• Attachment 2: ICG/Numbers Proposal NTIA Criteria Assessment Chart
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The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) finds that the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal developed by the global Internet multistakeholder community meets the criteria NTIA set in March 2014.  

THE IANA STEWARDSHIP TRANSITION PROPOSAL