Spectrum Planning and Policy Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 223 (Thursday, November 19, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 64247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-30903]


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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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