NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management

About this manual

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.

What's inside

• 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
• International Matters
• The International Telecommunication Union
• Agreement Between the United States of America and Canada Concerning the Coordination and Use of Radio Frequencies Above 30 Megacycles per Second
• United States – Mexico Sharing and Coordination Agreements

Frequently asked questions

Who issues the manual?

It is issued by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, who administers NTIA.

What edition is this revision based on?

This is the September 2017 revision of the May 2013 edition.

Is the FCC a member of the IRAC?

No. The FCC is not a member of the IRAC, but it has a Liaison Representative to the IRAC.

Which NTIA office reviews frequency assignment applications?

The NTIA Office of Spectrum Management, Spectrum Services Division reviews applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.