The Technical Subcommittee (TSC) of the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) assists NTIA in addressing issues that relate to the technical aspects of the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, as well as such other matters as directed by the IRAC. TSC assistance to NTIA includes:

1. development of recommendations concerning new technical standards and improvement of existing standards pertaining to use of the radio spectrum;
2. maintaining awareness of the radio propagation (including natural radio noise) programs and needs of the Government for purposes of evaluating and making recommendations leading to a better utilization of the radio spectrum;
3. evaluation and recommendations, in the form of technical reports, on new and existing techniques from the standpoint of their ability to optimize use of the radio spectrum (recommendations to include implementation steps);
4. evaluation and recommendations, in the form of technical reports, regarding the electromagnetic compatibility capabilities and needs of the Government in support of spectrum management, including techniques and criteria leading to greater inter- and intra-radio service sharing of available spectrum and the reduction of man-made radio noise.

To the extent feasible, the Technical Subcommittee conducts its activities in working groups reporting thereon to the TSC.

The TSC shall evaluate current and proposed efforts regarding:

1. the adequacy of the technical bases for spectrum management;
2. the effectiveness of specific programs with regard to improved use of the spectrum;
3. the need for new criteria, procedures, and methodologies for use of the spectrum.

Chairman
Mr. Edward F. Drocella
Department of Commerce
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
HCHB, Rm 6725
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Telephone: (202) 482-2608
FAX: (202) 482-4595
E-mail: edrocella@ntia.doc.gov

Secretary
Mr. Antonio Richardson
Department of Commerce
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
HCHB, Rm 1087
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Telephone: (202) 482-4156
FAX: (202) 482-3790
E-mail: arichardson@ntia.doc.gov