Publications

Overview

The State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (Capacity Grant Program), authorized by Section 60304(d) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429 (November 15, 2021), also commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides federal funding to equip individuals and communities with the skills and tools needed for full participation in society and the economy.

This document is intended solely to assist recipients in better understanding the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant program (SDECGP) and the requirements set forth in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this program. This document does not and is not intended to supersede, modify, or otherwise alter applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, or the specific application requirements set forth in the NOFO. In all cases, statutory and regulatory mandates, and the requirements set forth in the NOFO, shall prevail over any inconsistencies contained in this document.

Today, NTIA is issuing landmark recommendations to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) systems do what they claim – without causing harm. The AI Accountability Policy Report calls for improved transparency into AI systems, independent evaluations, and consequences for imposing unacceptable risks or making unfounded claims.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is pleased to offer ex parte comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in the above-captioned proceeding. As the President’s principal advisor on telecommunications and information policy, NTIA is charged with developing, coordinating, and presenting the Executive Branch’s views to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission). NTIA is deeply committed to advancing the Internet for All programs and promoting a robust digital economy.

NTIA asks the FCC to remove from its 3.45 GHz coordination rules the so-called “Cooperative Planning Area” (CPA) for Norfolk, Virginia due to the Department of Defense’s conclusion that the CPA is unnecessary.

NTIA, NASA, and NOAA file comments supporting the FCC’s proposal to harmonize domestic 24 GHz out-of-band emission (OOBE) limits with those adopted at the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19). The new rules would protect the use of federal satellites monitoring hurricane, tornado, and climate activity to develop accurate and timely severe weather forecasts – while still permitting deployment of new and innovative commercial wireless services.