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Improving Spectrum Management through Economic or Other Incentives

National Academy of Sciences, Lecture Room,
2101 Constitution Ave., NW (Entrance at 2100 C St.), Washington, D.C.
February 28 - March 1, 2006

This workshop, organized by the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) of the National Academies and sponsored by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, explored incentives for more efficient use of radiofrequency spectrum by the private sector and government spectrum users. The workshop brought together government, industry, and academia to examine advantages and disadvantages of particular incentive mechanisms and best practices for both the private sector and government agencies.

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Complete Transcript of Proceedings on February 28, 2006

Complete Transcript of Proceedings on March 1, 2006

Please click on the presenters' names for a copy of their remarks.

*Tuesday, February 28, 2006*
8:00 a.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m.	Welcome Jon Eisenberg, Acting Associate Director, Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, The National Academies Dale Hatfield, Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder, Workshop Chair John M.R. Kneuer, Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information
8:45 a.m	Opening Remarks David A. Sampson, Deputy Secretary, U.S Department of Commerce
9:00 a.m.	Topic 1: Efficiency, Quantification, and Valuation of Spectrum An introductory panel will present and discuss underlying concepts and goals for spectrum efficiency. Moderator: Adele Morris, Senior Economist, Department of Treasury Merri Jo Gamble, Spectrum Manager, Department of Justice Ellen Goodman, Associate Professor, Rutgers University Darrin Mylet, Vice President, Cantor Fitzgerald Pablo Spiller, Professor, University of California, Berkeley Lawrence White, Professor, New York University Q&A to follow
10:30 a.m.	Break
	Topic 2: Mechanisms, Tools, and Approaches The three panels that follow each cover a class of approaches for providing incentives for more efficient use of spectrum. Each will address particular approaches and the associated legal/policy, economic, and technical considerations; implementation issues; and lessons learned from recent initiatives. Speakers are encouraged to include in their remarks specific proposals for the use of incentive mechanisms.
10:45 a.m.	2.1 Exclusive Spectrum Rights and Secondary Markets Moderator: Michael Katz, Professor, University of California, Berkeley Stuart Benjamin, Professor, Duke University Thomas Hazlett, Professor, George Mason University Evan Kwerel, Senior Economic Advisor, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Discussants: Mark Crosby, President, Enterprise Wireless Alliance Jennifer Manner, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Mobile Satellite Ventures Randolph May, Senior Fellow, Progress and Freedom Foundation *Q&A to follow*
12:15 p.m.	Break for Lunch
1:30 p.m.	2.2 Unlicensed, Short-Term, Dynamic, and Shared-Use of Spectrum Moderator: Kevin Werbach, Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania Paul Kolodzy, Consultant William Lehr, Research Associate, Center for Technology, Policy & Industrial Development, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jon Peha, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University Discussants: Preston Marshall, Program Manager, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)David Donovan, President, Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV) Q&A to follow
3:00 p.m.	Break
3:15 p.m.	2.3 Fee-Based and Other Mechanisms Moderator: Simon Wilkie, Director, Center for Communication Law and Policy, University of Southern California Martin Cave, Director, Centre for Management under Regulation, University of Warwick, UK Michael Connolly, Senior Director, Spectrum Management Operations, Industry Canada Discussants: Peter Cramton, Professor, University of Maryland, College Park Randolph Lyon, Branch Chief, Commerce Branch, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) *Q&A to follow*
4:45 p.m.	Adjourn
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
8:30 a.m.	Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dale Hatfield, University of Colorado
8:40 a.m.	Keynote: Hugh Railton, Former Deputy Executive Director, Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Q&A to follow
9:40 a.m.	Break
10:00 a.m.	Topic 3: International Experiences in Market-based Approaches Moderator: Janice Obuchowski, President, Freedom Technologies, Inc. Martin Cave, Professor, University of Warwick, UK Bruce Emirali, Defence Frequency Manager, New Zealand Defence Force Wayne Leighton, Economist, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (invited) Peter Pitsch, Director of Communications Policy, Intel François Rancy, Director General, Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR) Q&A to follow
11:30 a.m.	Break for Lunch
	Topic 4: User Perspectives Speakers have 10 minutes to provide brief perspective on spectrum incentive approaches and mechanisms.
1:00 p.m.	4.1 Government Users Moderator: Peter Tenhula, Shared Spectrum Company Tomas Gergely, Program Manager, National Science Foundation (NSF) James J. Miller, Senior GPS Technologist, Space Operations Mission Directorate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Daniel O'Rear, Electronics Engineer, Spectrum Planning & International Office, Federal Aviation Administration Victor Sparrow, Deputy Director, Spectrum Management, Department of Defense Q&A to follow
2:30 p.m.	Break
2:45 p.m.	4.2 Commercial Users Moderator: John Muleta, Partner, Venable LLP Robert Pepper, Senior Managing Director-Global Advanced Technology, Cisco Charla Rath, Executive Director, Spectrum and Public Policy, Verizon Wireless Joslyn Reed, Assistant Vice President, Regulatory & International Affairs, Hughes Network System Steve Sharkey, Director, Spectrum and Standards Strategy, Motorola Q&A to follow
4:15 p.m.	Wrap Up Panel Dale Hatfield, University of Colorado William Lehr, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jon Peha, Carnegie Mellon University Closing Remarks John M.R. Kneuer, Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information
5:00 p.m.	Adjourn