*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 30749* NEWS News media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 TTY 202/ 418- 2555 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th 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). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT August 22, 2003 David Fiske 202- 418- 0513 STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL POWELL ON NAMING OF MICHAEL GALLAGHER TO HEAD NTIA I am pleased that the President intends to nominate Michael Gallagher to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, and Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. As NTIA Deputy, Mike made significant contributions to a number of important initiatives and proceedings where the FCC and NTIA were coordinating efforts and resources. He is a highly knowledgeable and dedicated public servant and will continue be a great asset to the Department of Commerce. I have enjoyed a close working relationship with Nancy Victory in her years as head of NTIA, and look forward to continuing this spirit of cooperation with Mike Gallagher at the helm. - FCC - 1