Attachment ex parte

This document pretains to SAT-MOD-20031118-00333 for Modification on a Satellite Space Stations filing.

IBFS_SATMOD2003111800333_412651

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY animordhnroninmmoeasee Fanuary 5, 2008 EX PARTE Reoen/ed JA N 7 0 & 2005 VIA BLECTRONIC FILING RECEIVED JAN — Poliy Bre ;au ime,,,alw,fi Ms. Marlene Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission ratvaicommunicatinscommissen 445 12th Street, SW, Room TWB—204 Offerot Seriay Washington, DC 20554 Re: Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L—Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands, TB Docket No. 01—185; Review ofthe Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non—Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satelite Service Systems in the 1.62.4 GHz Bands, IB Docket No. 02—364; as well as Mobile Satellite Ventures Subsidiary LLC‘s File Nos. SAT—MOD—20031118—00333, SAT—AMD—2003111$—00332 and SES—MOD—20031 118—01879 (ATC Applications granted by Order and Authorization DA—3553 ofthe Chief, Iternational Bureay, on November 8, 2004) This is to inform you that, on January 4, 2005, in connection with the above referenced Dockets and Applications, the undersigned, representing the Department of Defense (DoD), was present during an informal technical meeting hosted by Mr. Badri Younes, Director of Spectrum Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information and Integration (ASD/NID), and representatives of several entities interested in these proceedings (a complete list ofattendecs is attached.). Richard B. Engleman, Chief Engineer for the Commission‘s International Bureau was present, but Mr. Engleman attended the meeting in an observer role only. The purpose of the meeting was to make initial contact and to seek technical data for the Department‘s consideration. Because the Department uses mobile terminals for access to Inmarsat services now, and may elect to use similar or evolving Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) in the future, DoD technical specialiss raised questions addressed to both Inmarsat and Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) representatives at the meeting. Most queries were raised with respect to potential operational scenarios that might arise when projected ancillry terrestrial components (ATCs) begin to be integrated into MSS networks within the United States. Clarifying comments from experts from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on the criteria used to develop positions in these proceedings were also provided to those present at the mecting. The desirability of eoordination among service providers and service users in shared spectrum bands employing MSS was discussed. Per comments made at this meeting,it appears those participating in the meeting intend (to the extent practicable) to employ means to avoid harmfulinterference with others operating in the same spectrum band in the future.

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch January 5, 2005 Page 2 To that end, most participants indicated they are open to additional exchanges of technical information (including possible sharing ofnon—privileged criteria applied in testing) while the respective Commission proceedings remain open. On behalf othe Department of Defense, one electronic copy of this Notice is being submitted to the Secretary of the FCC in accordance with the Commission‘s rules. Please direct any questions regarding this matter to the undersigned. Respectfully submitted, Wé éf / Hillary J. Morgan Ma ge , Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory and Interational Law Office ofthe General Counsel, DISA Department of Defense Phone 703—607—6092 Fax 703—607—4344 Attachment: Listof Meeting Attendees cc: Kathy Smith NTIA Chief Counsel

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch January 5, 2005 Pages Present at January 4, 2005 AS lsted Meeting. Crystal City. Arlington VA. 2 Attendees from DoD: Mr. Badki Younes, Director of Spectrum Management, ASDANI Other NIL representatives Mr. Keith B. Yauger, Communications Magement Mr. Douglas Jones, Consultant Mr. Larry Krebbs, Consultant Mr. Juan Snowden, Consultant Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Components follow: Commercial Satelite Division Mr. Richard Bourdon, Program Manager Mr. Gregory Timme, Consultant Defense Spectrum Office: Mr. Ralph Puckett, Team Leader Joint Spectrum Center: Mr. Steven Molina, Plans & Resources Mr. Robert Brock, Sr. Science Advisor/Consultant Mr. James Miller, Consultant Office ofthe General Counsel: Hillary Morgan, Deputy General Counsel Regulatory and International Law Observer from the Commission‘s International Bureau: Mr. Richard Engleman, Chief Engineer Consultants from Department of Commerce/NTIA: Mr. Edward Drocella Mr. David Anderson Attendees for Inmarsat: Mr. James J. Shaw, Director, Inmarsat Mr. Leo Mondale, Vice President, Inmarsat Mr. Edward Berger, Business Development, Inmarsat Mr. Richard J. Barnet, Consultant to Inmarsat Attorney John P. Janka, Partner, Latham & Watkins, Counsel for Inmarsat Attendees for MSV: Mr. Peter D. Karabinis, Chief Technology Officer, MSV Mr. Lon Levin, VicePresident, MSV Ms. Paddy Link, Consultant to MSV, Wexler & Walker, PPA Attorney Bruce Jacobs, Parter, Shaw Pittman, Counsel for MSV

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