IIRC, the NTIA is the Federal Government's FCC. The FCC is for non-federal
government.
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Mike Hammett
Intelligent Computing Solutions
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From: "Peter R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [WISPA] NTIA?
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
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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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