National Telecommunications and Information Administration 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program Forms
Document Number: 2023-28581
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2023-28558
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking applications to serve on the Department of Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (``CSMAC'' or ``committee'') for a two-year term. The CSMAC provides advice to the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator on spectrum policy matters.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Middle Mile Grant Program Reporting Requirements
Document Number: 2023-27610
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-15
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Public Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting
Document Number: 2023-27032
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-08
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees.
Implementation of the National Spectrum Strategy
Document Number: 2023-26810
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-07
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The White House released a Presidential Memorandum (PM), Modernizing United States Spectrum Policy and Establishing a National Spectrum Strategy, and the National Spectrum Strategy (Strategy), on November 13, 2023. The PM tasks the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), with publishing an Implementation Plan for the Strategy within 120 days after its release. NTIA welcomes public input on the implementation of the Strategy and is providing the opportunity to submit written comments and/or request meetings with NTIA staff regarding the implementation plan.
Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2023-26425
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on spectrum management policy matters.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application for State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program and Tribal Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Programs
Document Number: 2023-24374
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-11-03
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which help us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Program Performance Progress Report
Document Number: 2023-21996
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-10-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding the submission of the collection to OMB.
Initiative To Protect Youth Mental Health, Safety & Privacy Online
Document Number: 2023-21606
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-10-02
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Preventing and mitigating any adverse health effects from use of online platforms on minors, while preserving benefits such platforms have on minors' health and well-being, are critical priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration. On behalf of the Department of Commerce and in conjunction with the other members of the United States government's Task Force on Kids Online Health & Safety, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) seeks broad input and feedback from stakeholders on current and emerging risks of health (including mental health), safety, and privacy harms to minors arising from use of online platforms. This request also seeks information about potential health, safety and privacy benefits stemming from minors' use of online platforms. Finally, we seek input on current and future industry efforts to mitigate harms and promote the health, safety and well-being of minors who access these online platforms. The data gathered through this process will be used to inform the Biden-Harris Administration's work to advance the health, safety, and privacy of minors.
Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2023-18761
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-08-30
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on spectrum management policy matters.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Middle Mile Grant Program
Document Number: 2023-18178
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-08-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding the submission of the collection to OMB.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; NTIA internet Use Survey
Document Number: 2023-18079
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-08-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
First Responder Network Authority; Public Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting
Document Number: 2023-17207
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-08-11
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program
Document Number: 2023-16285
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-08-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2023-14118
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-07-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on spectrum management policy matters.
Tailoring the Application of the Uniform Guidance to the BEAD Program; Request for Comments
Document Number: 2023-14114
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-07-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program was established in November 2021 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known (and referred to subsequently herein) as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Under the BEAD Program, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is responsible for administering $42.45 billion in grants to the States, Territories, and the District of Columbia (Eligible Entities) with the principal focus of ensuring that every American has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet service. Various stakeholders have requested NTIA to consider exemptions of certain provisions of OMB's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) from application to grants and subgrants awarded under the BEAD Program. In this Notice, NTIA seeks public comment on the issues raised by stakeholders and other questions relating to the relationship between the Uniform Guidance and the BEAD Program.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Web-Based Frequency Coordination System
Document Number: 2023-12594
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-06-13
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NTIA Internet Use Survey
Document Number: 2023-11726
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-06-02
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections to help us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Introduction of Accountable Measures Regarding Access to Personal Information of .us Registrants
Document Number: 2023-09180
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-01
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The United States Department of Commerce's (Department) National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) administers the contract for the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the United States, ``.us'' (usTLD). NTIA seeks input from interested parties on the introduction of accountability measures regarding access to the personal information of usTLD registrants. NTIA's policy goal regarding access to domain registration data is to ensure that the usTLD protects the privacy of its usTLD registrants while also enabling third parties to access usTLD domain registration data for legitimate purposes.
Information Session for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund's First Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Document Number: 2023-08784
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-04-26
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This notice announces a public information session following the launch of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund's first Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The event will provide an opportunity for the program team to discuss the technical aspects of the NOFO, as well as best practices for applicants navigating the federal awards process. The session will also provide interested applicants with the opportunity to ask questions.
First Responder Network Authority; Public Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting
Document Number: 2023-08411
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-04-21
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Program
Document Number: 2023-08011
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-04-17
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding the submission of the collection to OMB.
AI Accountability Policy Request for Comment
Document Number: 2023-07776
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-04-13
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) hereby requests comments on Artificial Intelligence (``AI'') system accountability measures and policies. This request focuses on self-regulatory, regulatory, and other measures and policies that are designed to provide reliable evidence to external stakeholdersthat is, to provide assurancethat AI systems are legal, effective, ethical, safe, and otherwise trustworthy. NTIA will rely on these comments, along with other public engagements on this topic, to draft and issue a report on AI accountability policy development, focusing especially on the AI assurance ecosystem.
Digital Equity RFC Listening Sessions
Document Number: 2023-07133
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will convene four virtual listening sessions on the Digital Equity Act Request for Comment. The listening sessions are designed to collect stakeholder input to help inform the development and administration of the State Digital Equity Capacity and State Digital Equity Competitive grant programs.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Web-Based Frequency Coordination System (70-80-90 GHz)
Document Number: 2023-06802
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-04-03
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Department of Commerce, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. This Notice of Information Collection is for the Web-Based Frequency Coordination System (70-80-90 GHz) which the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) provides for frequency coordination. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding the submission of the collection to OMB.
National Environmental Policy Act Procedures and Categorical Exclusions
Document Number: 2023-06575
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-03-30
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (``NTIA'') proposes to follow First Responder Network Authority's (``FirstNet Authority'') National Environmental Policy Act (``NEPA'') procedures on an interim basis with modifications to account for NTIA's internal organization and establish 33 categorical exclusions (``CEs'') in compliance with NEPA, the Council on Environmental Quality (``CEQ'') regulations, and other related authorities. NTIA's proposed CEs cover administrative, real property and facility, and operational actions that individually or cumulatively do not have a significant effect on the human environment. This process is intended to further NTIA's compliance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (``IIJA'') and increase NTIA's efficiency in environmental analysis and decision making while fully meeting NEPA's requirements.
Recruitment of First Responder Network Authority Board Member
Document Number: 2023-06379
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-03-28
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issues this Notice to seek expressions of interest from individuals who would like to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority Board or Board). One of the 12 non-permanent members to the FirstNet Authority Board resigned prior to the end of his term. The Secretary of Commerce will appoint an individual to complete that Board member's term through September 2024.
National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) Listening Session
Document Number: 2023-05407
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-03-16
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will hold two public listening sessions to assist in its preparation of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) for the United States. NTIA is seeking input from the public as it develops a Strategy that identifies the actions needed to maximize the potential of our nation's spectrum resources. Access to spectrum contributes to technological innovation and economic growth and is critical to national security, public safety, and other national priorities. The agendas and other information regarding the events will be posted at [https://ntia.gov].
Development of a National Spectrum Strategy
Document Number: 2023-05406
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-03-16
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce, seeks public comment on the development and implementation of a National Spectrum Strategy for the United States. Through this Request for Comments, NTIA seeks broad input from interested stakeholders, including private industry (specifically including developers and end-users of spectrum-based technologies and services, and contractors for federal missions), academia, civil society, the public sector, and others on three proposed pillars of the National Spectrum Strategy set forth below.
Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management
Document Number: 2023-04358
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-03-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is making certain changes to its regulations relating to the public availability of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management (NTIA Manual). NTIA has the authority, delegated by the president, to assign frequencies to radio stations or classes of radio stations belonging to and operated by the United States. NTIA's manual reflects this authority and provides for the coordination of Executive branch agencies' spectrum management and coordination. Specifically, NTIA is releasing a new edition of the NTIA Manual, with which Federal agencies must comply when requesting use of radio frequency spectrum.
Digital Equity Act of 2021; Request for Comments
Document Number: 2023-04242
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-03-02
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, also known (and referred to subsequently herein) as IIJA or the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, includes a historic investment of $65 billion to help close the digital divide and ensure that everyone in America has access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service. The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is responsible for distributing more than $48 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding through several different programs. NTIA is requesting comments on the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act of 2021 Program, and on the design and implementation of two components of that grant program: the $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program and the $1.25 billion Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. NTIA seeks broad input and feedback from all interested stakeholders across the nation, including Tribal entities, and has established multiple avenues for the public to offer input to bolster NTIA's work and to improve the number and quality of ideas under consideration as the agency develops Notices of Funding Opportunity for each of the Digital Equity Capacity Grant and Digital Equity Competitive Grant Programs to be implemented by NTIA pursuant to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This includes a series of public virtual listening sessions which will be announced at a later date.
Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2023-03807
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-02-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on spectrum management policy matters.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review and Approval; Comment Request; Middle Mile Grant Program
Document Number: 2023-02923
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-02-10
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Public Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting
Document Number: 2023-02180
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-02-02
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees.
Privacy, Equity, and Civil Rights Request for Comment
Document Number: 2023-01088
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-01-20
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) requests comments addressing issues at the intersection of privacy, equity, and civil rights. The comments, along with information gathered through the three listening sessions that NTIA held on this topic, will inform a report on whether and how commercial data practices can lead to disparate impacts and outcomes for marginalized or disadvantaged communities.
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