[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25383-25384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08784]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Information Session for the Public Wireless Supply Chain 
Innovation Fund's First Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a public information session following 
the launch of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund's first 
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The event will provide an 
opportunity for the program team to discuss the technical aspects of 
the NOFO, as well as best practices for applicants navigating the 
federal awards process. The session will also provide interested 
applicants with the opportunity to ask questions.

DATES: The meeting will be held May 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 
p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST).

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held in-person at the U.S. Department 
of the Interior Yates Auditorium (1849 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20240). 
If you are unable to attend in person, please email 
[email protected] with questions you would like to be addressed 
during the question and answer portion at least two (2) days in advance 
of the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please refer to https://ntia.gov/page/public-wireless-supply-chain-innovation-fund for the most up-to-date 
information on this event. Stakeholders can register to attend in-
person at https://forms.office.com/g/rfmeqWFbt4. Please direct 
questions regarding this Notice to [email protected], indicating 
``Innovation Fund NOFO Launch'' in the subject line, or if by mail, 
addressed to National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; or by telephone to Sarah Skaluba, 202-482-
3806. Please direct media inquiries to NTIA's Office of Public Affairs, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: On August 9, 2022, President Biden signed the CHIPS and 
Science Act of 2022 (Pub. L. 117-167, Div. A, Sect. 106, 136 Stat. 
1392) into law, appropriating $1.5 billion for the Public Wireless 
Supply Chain Innovation Fund (referred to subsequently herein as the 
``Innovation Fund''), to support the promotion and deployment of open, 
interoperable, and standards-based radio access networks (RAN). The 
Innovation Fund is authorized under section 9202(a)(1) of the William 
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2021 (Pub. L. 116-283; 47 U.S.C. 906(a)(1)). This historic investment 
aims to support U.S. leadership in the global telecommunications 
ecosystem, foster competition, lower costs for consumers and network 
operators, and strengthen our supply chain.
    This event will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more 
about the Innovation Fund and the program's first NOFO, as well as ask 
the program team questions.
    While not required, NTIA asks that attendees provide registration 
information prior to the event to include name, email address, and 
organization (optional). Attendees can register at https://forms.office.com/g/rfmeqWFbt4.

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The agenda, including any updates, will be made available on NTIA's 
website.
    Matters To Be Considered: The launch event will include an overview 
of the Innovation Fund program, a technical overview of the NOFO, NOFO 
application best practices and guidelines, and a question and answer 
discussion. NTIA will post a detailed agenda on its website, https://ntia.gov/page/public-wireless-supply-chain-innovation-fund, prior to 
the meeting.
    Time and Date: The meeting will be held on May 4, 2023, from 9:00 
a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST). The meeting time and 
the agenda topics are subject to change. Please refer to NTIA's 
website, https://ntia.gov/page/public-wireless-supply-chain-innovation-fund, for the most up-to-date meeting agenda and access information.
    Place: This meeting will be conducted in-person and open to the 
public. Individuals requiring accommodations are asked to notify the 
Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund team at 
[email protected] at least two (2) business days before the 
meeting.
    Status: Interested parties are invited to join the meeting on May 4 
at 9:00 a.m. EST. Interested parties unable to attend in person should 
submit questions to [email protected]. Parties wishing to submit 
written questions for consideration in advance of the meeting are 
strongly encouraged to submit their comments in Microsoft Word and/or 
PDF form. Questions must be received two (2) business days before the 
scheduled meeting date in order to provide sufficient time for review. 
Comments received after this date will be distributed to the program 
team but may not be addressed at the meeting. Additionally, please note 
that there may be a delay in the distribution of questions submitted 
via postal mail to program team members.

Stephanie Weiner,
Acting Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-08784 Filed 4-25-23; 8:45 am]
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