Doesn't this sound like a mini FCC?
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/aboutntia/aboutntia.htm
About the NTIA
The
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.
Since its creation in 1978, NTIA has been at the cutting edge of
critical issues.
In addition to representing the Executive Branch in
both domestic and international telecommunications and information policy
activities, NTIA also manages the Federal use of spectrum; performs cutting-edge
telecommunications research and engineering, including resolving technical
telecommunications issues for the Federal government and private sector; and
administers infrastructure and public telecommunications facilities grants.
The telecommunications and information revolution is bringing dramatic
growth and change to the nation's economic, social, and political life. As a
result, our fundamental mission is to promote market-based policies which lower
prices to consumers and encourage innovation, while harnessing the resources of
the Federal government to support spectrum-based technologies which enhance
efficiency and productivity.
*NTIA Line Offices
*
The *Office of Spectrum
Management <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/osmhome.html>* (OSM) formulates and establishes plans and policies that
ensure the effective, efficient, and equitable use of the spectrum both
nationally and internationally. Through the development of long range spectrum
plans, the OSM is prepared to address future Federal government spectrum
requirements, including public safety operations and the coordination and
registration of Federal government satellite networks. The OSM also satisfies
the frequency assignment needs of the Federal agencies and provides spectrum
certification for new Federal agency radio communication systems.
The
*Office of
Policy Analysis and Development <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/opadhome/opadhome.html>* (OPAD) is the domestic policy
division of the NTIA. OPAD supports NTIA's role as principal adviser to the
Executive Branch and the Secretary of Commerce on telecommunications and
information policies by conducting research and analysis and preparing policy
recommendations. The domestic policy office generates policies that promote
innovation, competition, and economic growth for the benefit of American
businesses and consumers.
The *Office of
International Affairs* <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/oiahome/oiahome.html> (OIA) develops and implements policies to
enhance U.S. companies' ability to compete globally in the information
technology and communications (ICT) sectors. In consultation with other U.S.
agencies and the U.S. private sector, OIA participates in international and
regional fora to promote policies that open ICT markets and encourage
competition.
The *Institute
for Telecommunication Sciences* <http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/> (ITS) is the research and
engineering laboratory of the NTIA. ITS provides technical support to NTIA in
advancing telecommunications and information infrastructure development,
enhancing domestic competition, improving U.S. telecommunications trade
opportunities, and promoting more efficient and effective use of the radio
spectrum. ITS also serves as a principal Federal resource for investigating the
telecommunications challenges of other Federal agencies, state and local
governments, private corporations and associations, and international
organizations.
The *Office of
Telecommunications and Information Applications* <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/otiahome.html> (OTIA) administers
two programs: the /*Technology
Opportunities Program*/ <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top> (TOP) and the /*Public Telecommunications Facilities
Program <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp>*/ (PTFP). From 1994 to 2004, TOP provided matching
grants to non-profit organizations and state and local governments across the
United States to demonstrate innovative applications of advanced
telecommunications and information technology. PTFP awards grants to public
broadcasting and other noncommercial entities for the purchase of
telecommunications equipment.
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