Federal Register #2026-21484

FCC advisory committee to recommend a manager for the 4.9 GHz public safety band

The Federal Communications Commission is forming an advisory committee to recommend a manager for the 4.9 GHz public safety band. - Government buyer: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. - Committee role: Review proposals from candidates seeking to become the Band Manager and hold the overlay license for the 4940–4990 MHz band, then advise the FCC on its selection. - Areas of advice: Frequency coordination and interference protection for public safety users; spectrum planning and commercially available technologies, including 5G; sharing arrangements with FirstNet or a similar network; dispute mediation; financial viability planning; and annual reporting. - Committee composition and duration: At least seven members, who will not be compensated; expected to operate for no more than one year unless ended earlier by the FCC. - Estimated operating cost: $406,822.44 per year. This is a committee-establishment notice, not a solicitation for products or vendor services.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission announces its intent to establish the 4.9 GHz Band Manager Selection Federal Advisory Committee. The committee will advise the Commission on selecting a 4.9 GHz Band Manager to coordinate operations in the 4940–4990 MHz band, including reviewing proposals from applicants seeking to serve as Band Manager and hold the overlay license. Its functions include supporting public safety use and facilitating integration of commercially available technologies. The committee is expected to operate for no more than one year from establishment unless the Commission terminates it earlier.

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