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Office
of The Chief Counsel for
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Welcome
The Office of the Chief Counsel for NITA has five attorneys, including
the Chief Counsel, one paralegal and two support staff. The Office will
periodically have a legal intern during the academic year and/or the summer.
You may use our quick link for more information about our client, NTIA,
as well as our office.
Office Description
The Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC/NTIA) within the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration (NTIA) is headed by the Chief Counsel of
NTIA who has full responsibility for the development and administration
of the NTIA legal program. OCC/NTIA provides legal advice and general
counseling to the Administrator, Deputy Administrator and all components
of NTIA with regard to the powers, duties, and responsibilities of NTIA
and its relationship with other government departments and agencies (particularly
the Federal Communications Commission), Congress, business, industry,
and private organizations, and the development and administration of NTIA
policies and programs. OCC/NTIA prepares and reviews legislative proposals
and statements concerning pending legislation or oversight to be made
before committees of Congress, and prepares or reviews regulatory proposals
and comments before regulatory agencies. OCC/NTIA also carries out additional
policy development functions with significant legal orientation in coordination
with other components of NTIA as the Administrator directs. These activities
are carried out subject to the overall authority of the Department's General
Counsel.
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