The Public The Public Telecommunications Telecommunications Facilities Program:Facilities Program:

A Webinar for Grant A Webinar for Grant ApplicantsApplicantsFiscal Year 2011Fiscal Year 2011

www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfpwww.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp

Today We Will CoverToday We Will Cover About PTFPAbout PTFP Application StrategyApplication Strategy Application ContentApplication Content Application LogisticsApplication Logistics Navigating the PTFP WebsiteNavigating the PTFP Website Application EvaluationApplication Evaluation Contact InformationContact Information Questions from YouQuestions from You

What is the Public What is the Public Telecommunications Facilities Telecommunications Facilities

Program?Program?

PTFP is the Federal grant program that PTFP is the Federal grant program that provides funds for planning and provides funds for planning and construction of public telecommunications construction of public telecommunications facilities and distance learning projects. facilities and distance learning projects.

PTFP funds the acquisition and replacement PTFP funds the acquisition and replacement of broadcast and telecommunications of broadcast and telecommunications equipment.equipment.

PTFP PurposePTFP Purpose

To provide equipment so that stations To provide equipment so that stations can produce professional quality can produce professional quality public service programming to serve public service programming to serve as many Americans as possibleas many Americans as possible

Applications that focus on professional Applications that focus on professional quality public broadcasting service quality public broadcasting service may score higher than applications may score higher than applications that focus on training volunteers and that focus on training volunteers and students students

PTFP funds equipment that PTFP funds equipment that supports the broadcast chain: supports the broadcast chain: from microphones and from microphones and cameras, through master cameras, through master control and production rooms, control and production rooms, to satellite dishes, to satellite dishes, transmission systems and transmission systems and test equipment. test equipment.

FY 10 PTFP GrantsFY 10 PTFP Grants

Applications:Applications: $39.9 m$39.9 m 228 apps228 apps Total awards:Total awards: $20.5 m$20.5 m 125 grants125 grants TV awardsTV awards $11.8 m 51 grants$11.8 m 51 grants (DTV awards(DTV awards $ 4.1 m$ 4.1 m 16 grants) 16 grants) Radio awardsRadio awards $ 8.1 m$ 8.1 m 73 grants 73 grants Distance learningDistance learning $ .1 m$ .1 m 1 grant 1 grant

2010 Summary2010 Summary $10 million, 50% of funds, will replace $10 million, 50% of funds, will replace

urgently needed equipment at 72 urgently needed equipment at 72 stations.stations.

$5.1 million, 25% of funds, will provide $5.1 million, 25% of funds, will provide first public radio service to over 500,000 first public radio service to over 500,000 people and additional public radio and people and additional public radio and television service to 1.7 million people. television service to 1.7 million people.

The remaining 25% of funds include $4.1 The remaining 25% of funds include $4.1 million in awards to assist in the digital million in awards to assist in the digital conversion of 16 public television and conversion of 16 public television and three public radio stations. three public radio stations.

A grant to Taping for the Blind, Inc. A grant to Taping for the Blind, Inc. Houston, TX will provide receivers Houston, TX will provide receivers for the visually-impaired to listen to for the visually-impaired to listen to the reading service on a digital sub-the reading service on a digital sub-channel of KUHT-DT. channel of KUHT-DT.

A planning grant to NPR will explore A planning grant to NPR will explore potential digital services for public potential digital services for public radio and television stations. radio and television stations.

Previous Grant AwardsPrevious Grant Awards The 2010 awards, and previous years beginning The 2010 awards, and previous years beginning

in 1994, are listed on the PTFP website:in 1994, are listed on the PTFP website:

www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp Click Click on on “Awarded Projects” “Awarded Projects” on left-hand menu .on left-hand menu .

If you see a recent award similar to your If you see a recent award similar to your project, you may request a copy of the project, you may request a copy of the application through the Freedom of Information application through the Freedom of Information Act, Act, FOIAFOIA. .

E-mail eFOIA@ntia.doc.gov or call E-mail eFOIA@ntia.doc.gov or call 202-482-1816202-482-1816..

It may take 3 weeks to process.It may take 3 weeks to process.

Eligible OrganizationsEligible Organizations

A public or noncommercial A public or noncommercial educational broadcast station; oreducational broadcast station; or

A noncommercial telecommunications A noncommercial telecommunications entity; orentity; or

A system of public A system of public telecommunications entities; ortelecommunications entities; or

A state, local, or Indian tribal A state, local, or Indian tribal government, or agency thereof; orgovernment, or agency thereof; or

Eligibility continuedEligibility continued

A nonprofit foundation, corporation, A nonprofit foundation, corporation, institution, or association organized institution, or association organized primarily for educational or cultural primarily for educational or cultural purposes.purposes.

An applicant whose proposal requires An applicant whose proposal requires an authorization from the FCC must be an authorization from the FCC must be eligible to receive such authorization.eligible to receive such authorization.

Refer to the PTFP Rules for full details.Refer to the PTFP Rules for full details.

How Much Will PTFP Fund?How Much Will PTFP Fund? All PTFP grants are matching grants.All PTFP grants are matching grants. For construction of new signals in an unserved For construction of new signals in an unserved

area, PTFP presumes a 75% Federal share.area, PTFP presumes a 75% Federal share. Other construction projects are presumed to be Other construction projects are presumed to be

funded at a 50% Federal share.funded at a 50% Federal share. Planning projects are presumed to be funded at Planning projects are presumed to be funded at

75% Federal share.75% Federal share. PTFP can fund any project up to 75%, if the PTFP can fund any project up to 75%, if the

applicant presents a strong case and the applicant presents a strong case and the reviewers agree.reviewers agree.

Matching FundsMatching Funds

MatchingMatching funds funds cannot cannot come from come from Federal sources or CPB.Federal sources or CPB.

The match is your portion of the total The match is your portion of the total project cost. project cost.

Donated equipment can be used,Donated equipment can be used, if if evaluated by an independent engineer evaluated by an independent engineer and and accepted by PTFP. accepted by PTFP. The donation The donation must occurmust occur AFTER AFTER the closing date.the closing date.

Professional services can be donated.Professional services can be donated.

PTFP Is PTFP Is NOTNOT a a Reimbursement ProgramReimbursement Program

PTFP funds can only be obligatedPTFP funds can only be obligated AFTER AFTER the the project period begins, typically October 1.project period begins, typically October 1.

For the 2011 grant round, the project For the 2011 grant round, the project period will begin October 1, 2011.period will begin October 1, 2011.

Any funds obligated Any funds obligated BEFORE BEFORE the project the project period will be considered local matching period will be considered local matching funds. funds.

New in 2011New in 2011

PTFP will PTFP will notnot accept applications accept applications for for the same equipment that is being the same equipment that is being requested in applications to the requested in applications to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting or Corporation for Public Broadcasting or Federal agencies such as or the USDA Federal agencies such as or the USDA Rural Utilities Services program.Rural Utilities Services program.

Digital priorities ROA, ROB and ROC Digital priorities ROA, ROB and ROC have been deleted.have been deleted.

New in 2011 continuedNew in 2011 continued

PTFP will PTFP will not accept applications not accept applications for for the following equipment: the following equipment: Mobile TV transmission equipment; Mobile TV transmission equipment; CAP, CALM, or Video Description CAP, CALM, or Video Description

Equipment; and Equipment; and The replacement of analog TV The replacement of analog TV

translators with analog equipment. translators with analog equipment.

PTFP On-Line Forms vs. PTFP On-Line Forms vs. Grants.govGrants.gov

PTFP on-line forms, printed and PTFP on-line forms, printed and submitted to PTFP, compete better. submitted to PTFP, compete better.

Grants.gov applications lack the Grants.gov applications lack the organization and presentation of printed organization and presentation of printed applications.applications.

Applications submitted through Applications submitted through Grants.gov cannot be modified after Grants.gov cannot be modified after negotiations.negotiations.

If awarded, Grants.gov applications will If awarded, Grants.gov applications will have to be re-submitted on PTFP forms.have to be re-submitted on PTFP forms.

Application FormApplication Form

Go to www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp Go to www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp Click on Click on “Application Process” “Application Process” on the on the

left-hand menu, and thenleft-hand menu, and then “Access “Access Your Application.”Your Application.”

Click on Click on “Register as a New User” “Register as a New User” You choose your own user id and You choose your own user id and

password. Remember them!password. Remember them!

PrioritiesPriorities

Select a priority for your project from Select a priority for your project from the examples provided in the the examples provided in the instructions. instructions.

PTFP will review and may change the PTFP will review and may change the priority you selected. priority you selected.

Choose 1A or 1B Choose 1A or 1B only only if there is a if there is a significant audience for a first signal.significant audience for a first signal.

What Qualifies as Another What Qualifies as Another Station?Station?

If there is another public station signal If there is another public station signal within your protected contour, including within your protected contour, including LPFMs, you should indicate it on LPFMs, you should indicate it on PTFP -PTFP -22,, question 34 question 34. .

Failing to mention the station(s) may be Failing to mention the station(s) may be evaluated negatively by the reviewers. evaluated negatively by the reviewers.

PTFP funds projects where there are PTFP funds projects where there are multiple public stations in the multiple public stations in the community.community.

The Equipment ListThe Equipment List

Review the list of PTFP Eligible and Review the list of PTFP Eligible and Ineligible Equipment. Ineligible Equipment.

Equipment list buttons appear on the Equipment list buttons appear on the on-line forms on-line forms AFTERAFTER the PTFP-2 form the PTFP-2 form is completed.is completed.

Finalize Your ApplicationFinalize Your Application

A A Not for Official UseNot for Official Use watermark appears watermark appears on printed drafts of your application. on printed drafts of your application.

After you click on After you click on “Finalize” “Finalize” and and “Lock “Lock Application”Application” the watermark will the watermark will disappear.disappear.

Contact PTFP immediately if you need to Contact PTFP immediately if you need to make revisions after you finalize and lock make revisions after you finalize and lock your application. your application.

SF 424B and CD-511SF 424B and CD-511

After you click “Finalize” “Lock,” the on-After you click “Finalize” “Lock,” the on-line application will direct you to the 2 line application will direct you to the 2 remaining forms that need to be remaining forms that need to be submitted with your application. submitted with your application. Both Both forms require a signatureforms require a signature::

SF 424BSF 424B; Assurances – Non-construction ; Assurances – Non-construction Programs andPrograms and

CD-511CD-511; Certification Regarding Lobbying; Certification Regarding Lobbying

Program NarrativeProgram Narrative Use the 5 pages wisely. Develop a Use the 5 pages wisely. Develop a

theme. theme. Headline each section as given in the Headline each section as given in the

guidelinesguidelines:: Applicant QualificationsApplicant Qualifications Project ObjectivesProject Objectives UrgencyUrgency Technical QualificationsTechnical Qualifications Financial QualificationsFinancial Qualifications Involvement of Women and MinoritiesInvolvement of Women and Minorities

Applicant QualificationsApplicant Qualifications Previous PTFP grantees Previous PTFP grantees should provide should provide

the most recent year an award was the most recent year an award was made and the project outcome.made and the project outcome.

New grantees New grantees must provide specific must provide specific additional information and place it in additional information and place it in Exhibit G.Exhibit G.

The guidelines provide detailed The guidelines provide detailed instructions. Much of the material may instructions. Much of the material may be placed in the Exhibits. be placed in the Exhibits.

Project ObjectivesProject Objectives

Begin by telling the story of your project Begin by telling the story of your project in a couple of sentences.in a couple of sentences.

Show that the project is ready to begin Show that the project is ready to begin October 1. October 1.

PTFP instructions outline the information PTFP instructions outline the information that should be included for each type of that should be included for each type of project.project.

Remember, you are writing for current Remember, you are writing for current station managers, not a foundation. station managers, not a foundation.

Project Objectives - 2Project Objectives - 2

Discuss how the equipment being Discuss how the equipment being requested will improve service to the requested will improve service to the community. community.

Provide details on the programming Provide details on the programming that production equipment will that production equipment will produce, particularly for regional or produce, particularly for regional or national distribution.national distribution.

Project Objectives - 3Project Objectives - 3

Applications are not evaluated on the Applications are not evaluated on the type of programming the station will type of programming the station will broadcast.broadcast.

Applications showing how their station’s Applications showing how their station’s programming is different from an existing programming is different from an existing service in the same community, and how service in the same community, and how their service is needed in the community, their service is needed in the community, may score higher. may score higher.

UrgencyUrgency

Make the case for urgency. Make the case for urgency. What difference will this project What difference will this project

make for your audience? make for your audience? What will happen if it is not funded What will happen if it is not funded

this year?this year? The case for urgency should be The case for urgency should be

focused on the benefits to the focused on the benefits to the audience, not only for the staff.audience, not only for the staff.

Technical QualificationsTechnical Qualifications

Provide an overview of the technical Provide an overview of the technical aspects of the project.aspects of the project.

The reviewers are station managers, The reviewers are station managers, not engineers.not engineers.

Save the detailed technical Save the detailed technical discussion for Exhibit B.discussion for Exhibit B.

Women and MinoritiesWomen and Minorities The explanation of the role of women The explanation of the role of women

and minorities in your organization and minorities in your organization can can exceed the 5 page limitexceed the 5 page limit. These points . These points can make or break an application.can make or break an application.

PTFP is seeking to know the PTFP is seeking to know the involvement of women and minorities involvement of women and minorities in decision-making at the station, in in decision-making at the station, in both management and programming. both management and programming.

ExhibitsExhibits IncludeInclude relevant exhibits relevant exhibits to detail to detail

items discussed in the narrative.items discussed in the narrative. Include a list of exhibits.Include a list of exhibits. Padding the application with Padding the application with

irrelevant documents will not improve irrelevant documents will not improve its score.its score.

Include FCC applications and permitsInclude FCC applications and permits

Inventory, Exhibit AInventory, Exhibit A

List any equipment that is being replaced. List any equipment that is being replaced. Include the acquisition date. Include the acquisition date.

List List ONLYONLY equipment that is relevant to equipment that is relevant to the replacement equipment requested in the replacement equipment requested in the application. the application.

DO NOT DO NOT list the entire station inventory. list the entire station inventory. Station activation projects will not have Station activation projects will not have

an inventory. Check “Not Applicable.”an inventory. Check “Not Applicable.”

Equipment Justification, Equipment Justification, Exhibit BExhibit B

Generally, 1 or 2 pages in length plus Generally, 1 or 2 pages in length plus any supporting documents.any supporting documents.

Justify the need to replace equipment Justify the need to replace equipment or activate new facilities that are the or activate new facilities that are the subject of the application. subject of the application.

This exhibit is not a narrative version This exhibit is not a narrative version of the equipment list. Explain your of the equipment list. Explain your evaluation of alternative technologies evaluation of alternative technologies and why you chose the equipment on and why you chose the equipment on the list.the list.

Exhibit B - 2Exhibit B - 2

Provide letters and e-mails from Provide letters and e-mails from manufacturers stating non-support manufacturers stating non-support for equipment, if applicable.for equipment, if applicable.

Provide information about lack of Provide information about lack of critical repair parts, if applicable.critical repair parts, if applicable.

Exhibit B - 3Exhibit B - 3

Discuss the installation of a new Discuss the installation of a new facility that will provide broadcast facility that will provide broadcast and telecommunications services. and telecommunications services.

Document problems with any Document problems with any equipment that needs to be equipment that needs to be replaced. replaced. Include maintenance logs Include maintenance logs and photos.and photos.

5 Year Equipment Plan5 Year Equipment Plan

The 5 Year Equipment Plan is The 5 Year Equipment Plan is required by PTFP’s statute.required by PTFP’s statute.

The plan must begin with the current The plan must begin with the current year and specify the type of planned year and specify the type of planned equipment and the estimated cost.equipment and the estimated cost.

Indicate on your plan if you do not Indicate on your plan if you do not plan to acquire equipment in a given plan to acquire equipment in a given year. year.

The Equipment Plan Is The Equipment Plan Is NotNot

A mission statement; orA mission statement; or A projection of operational A projection of operational

expenses; orexpenses; or A strategic plan.A strategic plan.

Support LettersSupport Letters

For For new station activation projects new station activation projects include A dozen or so from opinion include A dozen or so from opinion leaders in the community, such as the leaders in the community, such as the chamber of commerce, the school chamber of commerce, the school district, the local arts organization, or district, the local arts organization, or other organizations.other organizations.

Do not use a “fill in the blank” format.Do not use a “fill in the blank” format.

Support Letters continuedSupport Letters continued

Required for Required for distribution partnership distribution partnership projectsprojects such as reading services such as reading services delivered by a broadcast station.delivered by a broadcast station.

Required for Required for organizations affiliated organizations affiliated with another entity that holds the with another entity that holds the broadcast licensebroadcast license, such as tribal , such as tribal governments and school districts.governments and school districts.

Final StepsFinal Steps

Have one person review the ENTIRE Have one person review the ENTIRE application for content, clarity, and application for content, clarity, and consistency.consistency.

Allow time to assemble the Allow time to assemble the application as requested, for ease of application as requested, for ease of reviewers.reviewers.

Make a complete copy of your Make a complete copy of your application for yourself.application for yourself.

The FoldersThe Folders You may request a six-panel folder from You may request a six-panel folder from

PTFP, or purchase one such as Smead PTFP, or purchase one such as Smead #783639, model 14075; ACCO #ACC-#783639, model 14075; ACCO #ACC-15036; or Oxford ESS-920025RCP2.15036; or Oxford ESS-920025RCP2.

Place one copy in the six-panel folder—Place one copy in the six-panel folder—NOTNOT the Original. the Original.

Clearly mark Clearly mark “Original” “Original” on the folder on the folder with the original signatures on the with the original signatures on the application.application.

Assembling the ApplicationAssembling the Application

Print on only one side of the page Print on only one side of the page Use tabs to divide the sectionsUse tabs to divide the sections Do Not Do Not use 3-ring spiral bindersuse 3-ring spiral binders DoDo use folders and binder clips use folders and binder clips Complete instructions are provided Complete instructions are provided

under under “Application Process” “Application Process” at at “Preparing an Application”“Preparing an Application”

The DeadlineThe Deadline PTFP’s deadline is firm. PTFP’s deadline is firm. Applications Applications

must be received by PTFP by 5:00 must be received by PTFP by 5:00 pm, Eastern time, March 17, 2011.pm, Eastern time, March 17, 2011.

Postmarks are not sufficient.Postmarks are not sufficient. If you choose a commercial carrier, If you choose a commercial carrier,

be sure tobe sure to get a receipt with a get a receipt with a delivery date guarantee.delivery date guarantee.

Deadline continuedDeadline continued

Applications submitted through Applications submitted through Grants.gov Grants.gov must be time-stamped by must be time-stamped by 5:00 pm, Eastern time, March 17, 5:00 pm, Eastern time, March 17, 2011.2011.

Grants.gov sometimes gets Grants.gov sometimes gets overloaded. Plan to submit it a day overloaded. Plan to submit it a day early to be sure it is submitted on early to be sure it is submitted on time.time.

ApplicationApplication EvaluationEvaluation

The best applications, not The best applications, not the neediest applicants, the neediest applicants, are funded.are funded.

All 1A and 1B applications All 1A and 1B applications may not be funded. may not be funded.

Evaluation - 2Evaluation - 2

Each application is scored by 3 Each application is scored by 3 reviewers, senior station personnel reviewers, senior station personnel not from your state.not from your state.

Reviewers assign a point score to Reviewers assign a point score to each application.each application.

In addition, the national television In addition, the national television and radio review panels--and radio review panels--representatives from PBS, APTS, representatives from PBS, APTS, NFCB, CPB, and NPR--provide NFCB, CPB, and NPR--provide comments.comments.

Evaluation - 3Evaluation - 3 PTFP engineering staff review the list, line PTFP engineering staff review the list, line

item by line item, and may modify it prior to item by line item, and may modify it prior to award.award.

Modifications will be negotiated with the Modifications will be negotiated with the applicants before an award is made.applicants before an award is made.

PTFP grants are awarded based on points, PTFP grants are awarded based on points, arrayed across all Priorities, including arrayed across all Priorities, including Broadcast Other and Special Applications.Broadcast Other and Special Applications.

Negotiations generally take place in July. Negotiations generally take place in July. Awards are announced in September.Awards are announced in September.

PitfallsPitfalls Misplaced emphasis in application. Too much Misplaced emphasis in application. Too much

space used on accomplishments, space used on accomplishments, programming, volunteers, governance, etc.programming, volunteers, governance, etc.

Lack of documentation showing match.Lack of documentation showing match. Lack of documentation on equipment need.Lack of documentation on equipment need. Insufficient explanation of request for 75% Insufficient explanation of request for 75%

Federal share for construction applications.Federal share for construction applications. Women and minorities not addressed.Women and minorities not addressed.

Double CheckDouble Check The PTFP instructions carefully to The PTFP instructions carefully to

make sure you have included make sure you have included everything required.everything required.

That the original forms are signed as That the original forms are signed as required, preferably in blue ink.required, preferably in blue ink.

That every copy is complete. That every copy is complete. Applications are sent to reviewers Applications are sent to reviewers just as they come in.just as they come in.

That the delivery label is correct. That the delivery label is correct. Presentation counts!Presentation counts!

Your QuestionsYour Questions

What are my odds of success?What are my odds of success? Should I re-activate our deferred Should I re-activate our deferred

application?application? Can I receive a new award while Can I receive a new award while

finishing our current one?finishing our current one? Can we submit more than one Can we submit more than one

application?application? Does PTFP fund internet radio?Does PTFP fund internet radio?

Your Questions continuedYour Questions continued Do we need to have our FCC license Do we need to have our FCC license

in hand before applying?in hand before applying? What is a planning grant?What is a planning grant? Can PTFP fund religious Can PTFP fund religious

organizations?organizations? Does the station have to be CPB-Does the station have to be CPB-

qualified?qualified?

Emergency ApplicationsEmergency Applications

Catastrophic loss of serviceCatastrophic loss of service Any time, not subject to grant round Any time, not subject to grant round

deadlinedeadline Talk to your program officer Talk to your program officer

immediatelyimmediately PTFP is PTFP is NOT NOT a substitute for your a substitute for your

insurance.insurance.

PTFP WebsitePTFP Website

Provides detailed information Provides detailed information about all aspects of the about all aspects of the application process.application process.

The Powerpoint slides from this The Powerpoint slides from this webinar will be posted at:webinar will be posted at:

www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp

Contact PTFPContact PTFP

Contact your PTFP program officer or Contact your PTFP program officer or Charles Mellone early with any Charles Mellone early with any questions about your application. questions about your application.

If you were unsuccessful last year, If you were unsuccessful last year, ask for a review of your application. ask for a review of your application.

The PTFP website has contact The PTFP website has contact information at: information at: www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfpwww.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp

PTFP Program Officers listed at PTFP Program Officers listed at www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfpwww.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp

Lynn Chadwick Lynn Chadwick - lchadwick@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-8338 - lchadwick@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-8338

Broadcast projects fromBroadcast projects from: AZ, CO, GU, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, PR, : AZ, CO, GU, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, PR, UT, VI, and WYUT, VI, and WY

Larry Dyer Larry Dyer - ldyer@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-1762 - ldyer@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-1762

Broadcast projects fromBroadcast projects from: AK, CA, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, : AK, CA, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, OK, SD, and WIOK, SD, and WI

Brian Gibbons Brian Gibbons - bgibbons@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-6094 - bgibbons@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-6094

Broadcast projects fromBroadcast projects from: AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX : AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and WA and WA

Walter Sheppard Walter Sheppard - wsheppard@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-1949- wsheppard@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-1949  

Broadcast projects fromBroadcast projects from: CT, DE, DC, IN, KY, MD, ME, MA, MI, : CT, DE, DC, IN, KY, MD, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, VT, VA, and WVNH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, VT, VA, and WV

ENGINEERING QUESTIONS, ALL STATES ENGINEERING QUESTIONS, ALL STATES

Charles MelloneCharles Mellone, , cmellone@ntia.doc.gov (310) 456-1357cmellone@ntia.doc.gov (310) 456-1357