NTIA Manuals

NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management

The Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management is a U.S. Department of Commerce / NTIA publication. This September 2017 revision of the May 2013 edition sets out the Assistant Secretary's frequency management responsibilities and the procedures for federal radio frequency use.

The preface describes how government agencies file frequency assignment applications with NTIA's Office of Spectrum Management, Spectrum Services Division, for consideration by the Frequency Assignment Subcommittee of the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee. It also outlines the roles of the FCC liaison, the IRAC, and the update of the Government Master File after FAS meetings.

Covers: Authority and Organization · NTIA and Its Frequency Management Support Organization · Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee · Reimbursement Regarding Authorization for Spectrum Use · Telecommunication Policy · Basic Coordination Arrangement Between NTIA and the FCC With Respect to Decisions Regarding the Use of the Radio Spectrum