The First Responder Network Authority Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) supports the FirstNet program in fulfilling its statutory mission of ensuring the deployment, operation, and continued improvement of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN).  The NPSBN was constructed to provide priority wireless communications to public safety responders across all 50 states, 5 territories, and the District of Columbia.  The FirstNet Authority OCC supports the everyday activities of the FirstNet program as well as performs specialized regulatory, compliance, and contract-support functions.  As a spectrum license holder, the FirstNet Authority OCC manages the assigned spectrum for the NPSBN, including resolution of radio frequency interference to the network, and represents the FirstNet program before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).  The FirstNet Authority also provides legal support for the NPSBN contract that is foundational to the FirstNet program’s public-private partnership to build, operate, and upgrade the NPSBN, and it is responsible for environmental & historic preservation throughout the network deployment.      

Leadership

Paul Madison, Chief Counsel for FirstNet

Quick Link:

• FirstNet (External Site)

Contact

Email: [email protected]