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National Space Policy Supports Petition for Rulemaking on Federal Earth Stations
The Acting Assistant Secretary sent a letter to the FCC Chairman notifying him that the President's U.S. National Space Policy supports the objective of NTIA's petition for a rulemaking to obtain allocation status for federal earth stations using non-federal satellites.
Comments on FCC Automated Identification Systems Proceeding
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an essential tool to provide vessel information critical to maritime safety and homeland security. NTIA believes that to provide the coverage necessary for AIS, there must a nationwide allocation of Channel 87B for exclusive AIS use. An exclusive nationwide allocation would allow the more efficient satellite detection of AIS signals, a method which is necessary to extend the coverage of AIS.
NTIA Comments Related to Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems and General Maritime Communications
NTIA comments, in coordination with the United States Coast Guard, in response to the FCC's Third Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making:
Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications
Petition for Rule Making Filed by Globe Wireless, Inc.
Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications
Letter to FCC Chairman on Classification of Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Letter from the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman regarding the classification of wireless broadband Internet access.
Report to Congress on Agency Plans for Spectrum Relocation Funds
In consultation with NTIA, the Director of OMB has determined that the costs and timelines for relocation of Federal communications systems from the 1710 MHz to 1755 MHz spectrum band as indicated in Table 1 of this report are appropriate. This report is submitted pursuant to the Congressional notification provision of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA).
Spectrum Policy For The 21st Century - The President's Spectrum Policy Initiative: A Public Safety Sharing Demonstration
This report encourages the federal, state and local public safety community to consider utilizing commercial technologies in satisfying broadband interoperable communications among first responders.
NTIA chose the District of Columbia’s pilot program, “Wireless Accelerated Responder Network” (WARN), which was implemented by the District's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). NTIA selected the WARN pilot program because it met NTIA’s evaluation criteria; specifically, it demonstrated the use of a public safety network on which federal, state, local and private users share the available bandwidth.
Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Report, Phase 2, Volume II Technical Appendices
Potential Interference From Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Systems To Federal Government Radiocommunication Systems at 1.7 - 80 MHz Phase 2 Study, Volume II Technical Appendices
The analyses in the Phase 2 BPL Report expands on the scope of NTIA's Phase 1 analyses and applies the FCC Part 15 rules and measurement guidelines for Access BPL systems. The results of these analyses confirm that the Commission's Access BPL rules, measurement guidelines, and special protection provisions will limit the interference risks for federal radiocommunication systems.
Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Report, Phase 2, Volume I
Potential Interference From Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Systems To Federal Government Radiocommunication Systems at 1.7 - 80 MHz, Phase 2 Study
The analyses in the Phase 2 BPL Report expands on the scope of NTIA's Phase 1 analyses and applies the FCC Part 15 rules and measurement guidelines for Access BPL systems. The results of these analyses confirm that the Commission's Access BPL rules, measurement guidelines, and special protection provisions will limit the interference risks for federal radiocommunication systems.
Spectrum Management for the 21st Century, The President's Spectrum Policy Initiative: Second Annual Progress Report
This report recounts the accomplishments of the Federal agencies in carrying out the President’s Spectrum Policy Initiative during the second year of its implementation. During this time period, the 15 Federal agencies that are major spectrum users accelerated their efforts to improve spectrum management.
CSMAC Notice of Meeting Room Location Change
On April 28, 2011, NTIA published in the Federal Register a notice announcing a public meeting of the Committee to be held at U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 6029, Washington, DC 20230. The Committee meeting will now be held in Room 6059. All other information regarding this public meeting remains unchanged.