Spectrum Planning and Policy Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Spectrum Planning and Policy Advisory Committee; Notice of

Meeting

ACTION: Notice of Recruitment of Private Sector Members, Spectrum

Planning and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC).

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SUMMARY: The SPAC was established on July 19, 1965 as the Frequency

Management Advisory Council (FMAC). The name was changed in April,

1991, and in July, 1993, to reflect the increased scope of its mission.

The objective of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Commerce

on radio frequency spectrum planning matters and means by which the

effectiveness of Federal Government frequency management may be

enhanced. NTIA nominates candidates for membership; selection and

appointment is made by the Secretary of Commerce. The Committee

consists of nineteen members, fifteen from the private sector, and four

from the Federal Government, whose knowledge of telecommunications and

spectrum management is balanced in the functional areas of

manufacturing, analysis and planning, operations, research, academia

and international negotiations.

The membership reflects the Department's commitment to attaining

balance and diversity. SPAC members must obtain a background

investigation prior to appointment. These clearances are necessary so

that members can be permitted access to relevant information needed in

formulating recommendations to the U.S. Government. The SPAC meets

approximately twice a year, and members are not compensated for their

services.

On an as-needed basis, the SPAC seeks private-sector members with

frequency management, electromagnetic compatibility, frequency

assignment and related experience and expertise in the functional areas

listed above. If you would like to be considered for membership on the

SPAC, please send a fact sheet describing your company, provide details

of your interest/activity in at least one of the functional areas

listed above, and provide a short biographical. Material may be faxed

to the number below.

DEADLINE: This request remains open for one year from the date of

publication in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Inquires may be addressed to the Executive Secretary, SPAC, Mr. Richard

A. Lancaster, National Telecommunications and Information

Administration, Room 4082, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401

Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone 202-482-4487,

or fax to 202-482-4396.

Dated: November 10, 1998.

Richard A. Lancaster,

Executive Secretary, Spectrum Planning and Policy Advisory Committee,

National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

[FR Doc. 98-30903 Filed 11-18-98; 8:45 am]

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