OAS Department of Human Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
“M9-101 – Spectrum Management in the Civil Sector”OAS/DHD-CIR.009/2009
1. Study venue: United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI, 1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States of America
2. Offered by: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Comsearch under the auspices of the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI), Regional Training Center of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL).
3. Coordinator: James O’Connor, USTTI Curriculum Coordinator, Email: [email protected] Phone: (202) 785-7373, Fax: (202) 785 1930
4. Modality: On site
5. Start and end dates: April 13 – 24, 2009
6. Course duration: Two weeks
7. Language: English
8. Objectives: This course is intended to provide information and material for the national civilian telecommunications spectrum manager that will enable the making of logical spectrum related decisions that are well grounded in basic technical procedures. The training will initially provide an explanation of the dichotomy that exists in the United States with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) responsible for civilian sector spectrum management and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) responsible for federal government sector spectrum management.
The course will provide information on: (1) the development of sound civilian telecommunications policy; (2) public sector telecommunications law; (3) national telecommunications rules and regulations; (4) elements and use of radio, television, wireline or fiber-optic carrier, and satellite carrier licensee data bases; (5) criteria for the assignment of frequency authorizations in both national and international communications services; and (6) the general methodology for approval of transmitting and radiating equipment. It will include discussions with telecommunications industry leaders and will provide exposure to state-of-the-art systems in advanced communications technology from those in industry who are involved on a day to day basis.
9. Participant Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: (1) understand the appropriate principles of national civilian radio spectrum management systems; (2) understand the automated station and equipment authorization process; (3) learn how to deal with the general public for information dissemination and radio interference complaint purposes; and (4) initiate or review civilian statutory and regulatory policies for new or expanded radio services, and be aware of the latest technology in telecommunications arenas.
10. Methodology: Participants will receive instruction from FCC staff in Washington, DC; Columbia, MD; and Gettysburg, PA; and by Comsearch, the course co-sponsor, in communications engineering. Course time will be divided into classroom work in Washington with both sponsors, a tour of the FCC Laboratory in Columbia, MD, where equipment radiation measurement and authorization work is accomplished, and a visit to the automated FCC license issuance processing line in Gettysburg, PA. The course will be augmented by site visits to operating commercial telecommunications entities. Current issues confronting common carrier, mass media, and private radio terrestrial and satellite-based telecommunications services will be discussed. Regulatory policy options will be examined, the national process for creating telecommunications rules and regulations will be explained, and the spectrum allocation and assignment process will be examined. In addition, market based spectrum philosophies, such as lotteries and auctions, will be discussed. The application of new and modern technologies (personal communications, cellular, paging, both low-Earth and geostationary mobile-satellite service, advanced and high definition television, digital audio radio, multiple access, satellite coordination, switching, ultra-wide band, etc.) will be included in course presentations. Operation of a national, geographically-dispersed telecommunications regulatory agency, incorporating automated licensing processes, provision of public service, standard-setting, and enforcement techniques will also be discussed.
11. Requirements:
a. Citizenship or permanent residence of an OAS Member State, with the exception of the United States since is the host country.
b. Participant profile: Managerial with technical emphasis of the telecommunications sector, such as stakeholder analysis and consensus development, with an emphasis on policymaking processes in the regional and global environment during technology transitions with at least three years of experience in the radio frequency spectrum management area.
c. Submission of completed application form by the deadline set by the National Liaison Organization (ONE).[1] It is the candidate’s responsibility to ascertain the deadline set by the ONE in his or her country of residence
d. In addition to the OAS application, applicants must also submit a formal application through the USTTI. Applications may be filed through USTTI’s web site: http://ustti.org
12. OAS Scholarship Selection Criteria: In accordance with article 4.2. of the Manual of Procedures of the Scholarship and Training Programs of the OAS, OAS scholarships shall be granted based on the following criteria:
1. the objectives and priorities established in the Strategic Plan for Partnership for Development;
2. the training priorities of the member states;
3. the merits and overall credentials of the candidate, including his/her academic and professional background;
4. the financial need of the candidate; and
5. An extensive and equitable geographic distribution for the benefit of all member states and that takes into account the greater needs of the smaller and relatively less developed economies.
13. Benefits:
· For successful candidates, OAS/CITEL will cover round trip economy class air tickets from country of origin or residence to Washington, DC, United States of America. [2]
· USTTI will provide a stipend of $400.00 to offset hotel and living expenses, as well as waiving the $150.00 administrative fee.
14. Responsibilities of selected candidates:
Based on shared accommodations and an arrival date of Sunday, April 12th and departure date of Saturday, April 25th, the additional amount needed for this course is USD$1,120.00.
Please be advised that: