http://www.ntia.doc.gov National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy issues, and in this role frequently works with other Executive Branch agencies to develop and present the Administration's position on these issues. en-us Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:15:52 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/recovery/BTOP/BTOP_QuarterlyReport_11162009.pdf NTIA submitted the third quarterly status report on the Broadband Technology and Opportunities Program BTOP) to Congress on November 16, 2009. (Adobe PDF 229 Kb) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:15:52 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/frnotices/2009/FR_BIP_BTOP_RFI_091109.pdf RUS and NTIA released a joint Request for Information (RFI) seeking comment on further implementation of the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). The input the agencies expect to receive from this process is intended to inform the second round of funding. (Adobe PDF 44 Kb) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:52 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2009/BTOP_BIP_RFI_091110.html RUSand NTIA announced they are streamlining the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s broadband grant and loan programs by awarding the remaining funding in just one more round, instead of two rounds, to increase efficiency and better accommodate applicants. The agencies also announced they are seeking public comment on how best to administer the second round of funding for the programs. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:52 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/filings/2009/FCC_PS06229_700MHz_091109.pdf NTIA filed comments on requests for waiver of the FCC’s rules in PS Docket No. 06-229, Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band. (Adobe PDF 139 Kb) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:52 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2009/BBMappinggrants_091106.html NTIA awarded grants to fund broadband mapping and planning activities in Alabama, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming under NTIA's State Broadband Data and Development Grant Program. The program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will increase broadband access and adoption through better data collection and broadband planning. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:52 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/presentations/2009/HSBC_Broadbandhearing_20091028.html Testimony of Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, NTIA, before the Committee on Small Business, United States House of Representatives. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:15:52 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/presentations/2009/NTIA_SenateCommerce_Broadbandhearing_20091027.html Testimony of Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, NTIA, on Oversight of the Broadband Stimulus Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, United States Senate. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:15:52 EST http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press/2009/BTOP_MappingWVgrant_20091023.html NTIA has awarded the West Virginia Geologic and Economic Survey (GES) approximately $1.2 million to collect and verify the availability, speed, and location of broadband across the state. In addition, the GES will receive $185,000 for the cost of broadband planning activities in West Virginia over two years, bringing its grant award total to approximately $1.4 million. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:15:52 EST