The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that Ira Keltz, an electrical engineer and seasoned spectrum policy expert, will serve as the Acting Chief Engineer of the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET). In this role, Keltz will oversee the FCC’s crucial spectrum management responsibilities, including frequency allocation, spectrum policy for unlicensed devices, and the agency’s experimental licensing and equipment authorization programs.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel praised Keltz’s leadership, stating, “Our Office of Engineering and Technology plays a key role in carrying out the FCC’s essential spectrum management responsibilities. I thank Ira for agreeing to lead this outstanding group of engineers, attorneys, and other experts.”
Keltz has been with the FCC since 1994, working on various spectrum policy issues, and previously served as the Deputy Chief of OET. He has held key management roles in OET’s Policy and Rules Division and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Division, as well as the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Keltz holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.
The FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. spectrum policy, enabling competitive technologies and services to thrive for the benefit of the American public.
