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Federal Register Notice: Ex Parte Clarification: This Notice provides clarification regarding ex parte procedures associated with public comments on the Assessment of the Transition of the Technical Coordination and Management of the Internet’s Domain Name and Addressing System, specifically as it relates to members of Congress, their staff, foreign government officials and officials of intergovernmental organizations. (Acrobat PDF 43 Kb)
June 17, 2009

Press Release: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Assures Americans that TV Converter Box Coupons are Still Available: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today assured Americans who are still not digital-television ready that converter box coupons are still available and that outreach will continue to those consumers who rely on free over-the-air broadcasting.
June 15, 2009

Press Release: FCC and Commerce’s NTIA Offer Continuing Consumer Assistance for DTV Transition: As the nation concludes its transition to digital television today, the Commerce Department's NTIA will continue providing consumer assistance after the June 12 transition. TV converter box coupons will be available to consumers who apply until July 31, while supplies last. In addition, the FCC is offering assistance over the phone and free in-home installation for consumers in most areas.
Key Phone Numbers for the Digital Television Transition:
• For questions about converter box installation, reception or other technical issues, or to schedule an in-home installation, call: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
• To apply for TV converter box coupons (through July 31) visit www.dtv2009.gov or call: 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009).
June 12, 2009

Press Release: 1 Day Until DTV Transition: Focus at End of Technological Transition Is On People: On the eve of an historic technological transition to digital television, the focus for the two federal agencies managing the switch is on helping Americans who are at risk of losing their TV signals. (Print version Acrobat PDF 48 Kb)
June 11, 2009

Federal Register Notice: E-911 Grant Program: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a joint Final Rule implementing the E-911 grant program authorized under the Ensuring Needed Help Arrives Near Callers Employing 911 (ENHANCE 911) Act of 2004. The Act authorizes grants for the implementation and operation of Phase II enhanced 911 services and for migration to an IP-enabled emergency network.
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June 5, 2009

Press Release: NTIA to Work with ICANN and VeriSign to Enhance the Security and Stability of the Internet’s Domain Name and Addressing System: NTIA and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced today that the two agencies are working with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and VeriSign on an initiative to enhance the security and stability of the Internet. The parties are working on an interim approach to deployment, by year’s end, of a security technology -- Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) -- at the authoritative root zone (i.e., the address book) of the Internet. (Print version Acrobat PDF 26 Kb)
June 3, 2009

Congressional Testimony: Hearing on the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: Testimony of Fiona M. Alexander, Associate Administrator, Office of International Affairs, NTIA, before the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing on Issues Concerning the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). (Print version Acrobat PDF 34 Kb)
June 4, 2009

NTIA Announces that Online Child Safety Working Group Will Meet June 4 and Will Include State Attorneys General Representative : NTIA today announced that the first meeting of its newly formed Online Safety and Technology Working Group will be held on June 4, 2009, in Washington, D.C., originally scheduled for May 22, 2009. The Working Group will include a representative of the National Association of Attorneys General. The meeting will be held at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC. (Print Version Acrobat PDF 25 Kb)
May 19, 2009
• Meeting Webcast Archive (The format is RealMedia)
• June 4, 2009, Public Meeting Agenda (Acrobat PDF 9 Kb)
• Online Safety and Technology Working Group Background

Press Release: NTIA Announces Availability of $44 Million in Grants to Assist Low-Power TV Stations with Upgrade to Digital Broadcasting: NTIA announced the application process for a $44 million grant program to assist low-power television and translator stations with upgrading from analog to digital broadcasting. (Print version Acrobat PDF 184 Kb)
May 13, 2009

Federal Register Notice: Low-Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program: notice to provide the guidelines for the Low-Power Television and Translator Upgrade Program (Upgrade Program) and to announce the availability of approximately $44 million for awards under this program.
May 12, 2009

Federal Register Notice: Call for Applications for Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee: NTIA is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Department of Commerce’s Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC) for new two-year terms.
May 6, 2009

Press Release: NTIA Announces Working Group to Advise on Industry Efforts to Promote a Safe Online Environment for Children: NTIA today announced the Online Safety and Technology Working Group -- a working group dedicated to keeping children safe on the Internet. More than two dozen private sector and child and family advocacy leaders will help evaluate industry efforts to protect the privacy and safety of children and families online. (Print version Acrobat PDF 27 Kb)
April 28, 2009

Press Release: NTIA Seeks Public Comment Regarding Expiration of the Joint Project Agreement with ICANN: NTIA published a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) seeking public comment regarding the September 30, 2009, expiration date of its Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). (Print version Acrobat PDF 23 Kb)
•Press Release: Print Version (Acrobat PDF 22.8 Kb)
•Federal Register: Notice of Inquiry (Acrobat PDF 55 Kb)
•Comments Received (Comment period now closed)
Posted April 27, 2009

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TV Converter Box Coupon Program TV Converter Box Coupon Program Toolkit: NTIA, which administers the TV Converter Box Coupon Program, is pleased to provide Members of Congress and their staff with an updated “DTV Toolkit for Congressional Offices” to aid outreach to constituents regarding the TV Converter Box Coupon Program (Coupon Program) and the nation’s transition to all-digital broadcasting, which will occur on June 12, 2009.
Updated 05-13-2009

Non-Federal License Applications Being Coordinated with NTIA: Non-federal users can now check the status of their spectrum applications going through coordination with NTIA/IRAC (those for federal/non-federal shared bands). Where NTIA/IRAC has completed its response, the applicant should contact the FCC regarding any further action that may be required concerning the NTIA/IRAC response.

Information on Management of Internet Names and Addresses.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

For NTIA's efforts, visit NTIA: Recovery Act.

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

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