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Office of Policy Analysis and
Development
NTIA's Office of Policy Analysis and Development (OPAD)
supports NTIA's role as principal adviser to the President,
Vice President, and Secretary of Commerce on telecommunications
and information policies.
OPAD's goal is to enhance the public interest by generating,
articulating, and advocating creative and influential policies
and programs in the telecommunications and information sectors
that promote innovation, competition, consumer welfare,
and economic and social opportunities for all, and that
remove impediments to the growth and vitality of these sectors.
OPAD analyzes a wide range of issues affecting telecommunications
and information. OPAD makes policy recommendations in such
areas as
media (e.g., radio, television, cable);
wireless services and radio spectrum management; wireline
competition; the Internet;
domain
names, and electronic commerce; new advanced broadband
networks; and public interest issues related to telecommunications
and information services.
Among other activities, OPAD researches issues, drafts
letters and formal comments to the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC), and prepares analysis and testimony regarding
pending legislation. The office plans and conducts public
roundtable discussions to facilitate discussion of telecommunications
issues.
OPAD is also responsible for organizing two advisory groups and their meetings, the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC) and the Online Safety and Technology Working Group (OSTWG)
Contact us:
Office of Policy Analysis and Development
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
14th St. & Constitution Ave., NW, Room 4725
Washington, D.C. 20230
Voice: (202) 482-1880 · Fax: (202) 482-6173
E-mail: webopad@ntia.doc.gov
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