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FCC plans advisory committee to recommend 4.9 GHz band manager

Official document: Federal Register — notice (opens in a new tab)

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    The FCC announced its intention to establish the 4.9 GHz Band Manager Selection Federal Advisory Committee.

    Why: The FCC published a notice of intent in the Federal Register.

    • Federal Register · supports

      “the Commission is announcing the intent to establish the 4.9 GHz Band Manager Selection Committee (4.9 GHz Committee) and providing herein the Commission-approved public interest determination.”

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      The FCC published a notice of intent in the Federal Register.

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    The committee will evaluate proposals and recommend a band manager to coordinate public safety operations in the 4940-4990 MHz band.

    Why: The FCC's published notice outlines the advisory committee's specific scope and responsibilities.

    • Federal Register · supports

      “The 4.9 GHz Committee's objectives and scope of activities are to provide the Commission with advice and recommendations on the selection of a 4.9 GHz Band Manager to coordinate operations in the 4.9 GHz band (4940-4990 MHz)”

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      The FCC's published notice outlines the advisory committee's specific scope and responsibilities.

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    The FCC states that the selected band manager will be eligible for a nationwide overlay license and authorized to partner with FirstNet.

    Why: The FCC's public interest determination details the band manager's eligibility and authorities upon selection.

    • Federal Register · supports

      “once selected, the Band Manger will be eligible to apply for a nationwide overlay license and authorized to enter into a sharing agreement with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).”

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      The FCC's public interest determination details the band manager's eligibility and authorities upon selection.

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    The FCC projects an annual committee budget of $406,822.44, including $350,709 for the salaries of two full-time federal employees.

    Why: The FCC explicitly specifies these operational budget figures in the notice.

    • Federal Register · supports

      “The estimated annual operating cost for supporting the 4.9 GHz Band Manager Selection Committee is $406,822.44. a. Federal personnel on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis: $350,709 (annual salary of two full-time employees).”

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      The FCC explicitly specifies these operational budget figures in the notice.

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    The advisory committee will include at least seven members, who will serve without compensation or reimbursement for travel and lodging expenses.

    Why: The FCC details membership requirements and member compensation terms in the notice.

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      The FCC details membership requirements and member compensation terms in the notice.

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    The committee is scheduled to operate for no more than one year from its establishment unless directed to end sooner by the FCC.

    Why: The FCC notice defines the committee's operational duration and termination conditions.

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      The FCC notice defines the committee's operational duration and termination conditions.

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