NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: June 21, 2012 Lauren Kravetz: (202) 418-7944 Email: Lauren.Kravetz@fcc.gov FCC APPROVES FOR TRANSMITTAL THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTED BY THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR FIRST RESPONDER INTEROPERABILITY Minimum Technical Requirements Approved for Transmittal in Their Entirety and Without Revision Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) approved for transmittal to FirstNet the minimum technical requirements submitted by the Technical Advisory Board for First Responder Interoperability (Interoperability Board). The report entitled “Recommended Minimum Technical Requirements to Ensure Nationwide Interoperability for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network” (Interoperability Board Report or Report) sets forth the recommended minimum technical requirements for interoperability. The Spectrum Act, passed in February 2012, established the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to oversee all actions necessary to ensure the building, deployment and operation of the nationwide public safety broadband network. The Act also established the Interoperability Board to develop recommended minimum technical requirements to ensure a nationwide level of interoperability for the nationwide public safety broadband network. The Commission approves for transmittal to FirstNet the Interoperability Board’s final report and delegates authority to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to transmit the report to FirstNet. Action by the Commission June 21, 2012, by Order (FCC 12-68). Chairman Genachowski, Commissioners McDowell, Clyburn, Rosenworcel and Pai. Separate statements issued by Commissioners Rosenworcel and Pai. For further information, contact Jennifer A, Manner, Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau at (202) 418-3619 or jennifer.manner@fcc.gov. For more news and information about the FCC please visit www.fcc.gov. -FCC-