The Policy and Licensing Division develops and administers rules, regulations, and policies to support public safety entities - including law enforcement, fire and emergency medical first responders, Public Safety Answering Points, and emergency operations organizations - to protect the welfare of life and property and to safeguard the nation’s security. The Division’s portfolio includes:
- Public safety licensing, modifications, renewals and adjudications in frequencies below 470 MHz, 470-512 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 4.9 GHz and 5.9 GHz under Part 90 of the Commission’s rules, and the microwave bands under Part 101
- 911/Enhanced 911/Next Generation 911
- Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act
- Operability and interoperability for public safety communications and FirstNet
- Intra- and interagency coordination on spectrum management, homeland security and disaster management
- Cross-border spectrum and frequency use agreements with Canada and Mexico
Policy and Licensing Division Leadership Team:
- John A. Evanoff
Division Chief - Brenda Boykin
Deputy Chief (911) - David Sieradzki
Deputy Chief - Tracy Simmons
Licensing Branch Chief