Spectrum Management
Overview
Many Federal agencies use radio frequency spectrum to perform vital operations. NTIA manages the Federal government's use of spectrum, ensuring that America's domestic and international spectrum needs are met while making efficient use of this limited resource. NTIA carries out this responsibility with assistance and advice from the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee and by:
- establishing and issuing policy regarding allocations and regulations governing the Federal spectrum use;
- developing plans for the peacetime and wartime use of the spectrum;
- preparing for, participating in, and implementing the results of international radio conferences;
- assigning frequencies;
- maintaining spectrum use databases;
- reviewing Federal agencies' new telecommunications systems and certifying that spectrum will be available;
- providing the technical engineering expertise needed to perform specific spectrum resources assessments and automated computer capabilities needed to carry out these investigations;
- participating in all aspects of the Federal government's communications related emergency readiness activities; and
- participating in Federal government telecommunications and automated information systems security activities.
Related content
Notice of 01/28/2020 CSMAC Open Meeting
SUMMARY:
This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on spectrum management policy matters.
DATES:
The meeting will be held January 28, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST).
ADDRESSES:
NTIA Estimated Sharing Costs and Timelines for the 3550-3650 MHz Band
NTIA provided the initial estimate of sharing costs and timelines for the eligible frequencies in the 3550- 3650 MHz spectrum band. NTIA notifies the FCC of federal agencies' initial cost and transition timeline estimates, which have been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.