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CONT IDEN approve the establishment of working groups necessary to assist in the implementation of this directive; (U) monitor the ongoing activities of the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) and ensure that the objectives and principles of this directive are addressed. In this respect, it shall provide guidance to the Chairman of the NSTAC through the Designated Federal Official; (U) confer, when appropriate, with the Emergency Mobilization Preparedness Board (EMPB) and the Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, concerning issues of mutual interest; and (U) with Presidential approval, amend or revise the objectives and/or principles contained herein as national security needs require. (U) The Manager, NCS, shall: consult with and take direction from the Steering Group regarding the implementation of this directive; (U) ensure the development, in conjunction with NCS operating agencies, of plans to fulfill the principles and objectives stated in this directive, including an overall telecommunications architecture and timetable. (U) function as the overall coordinator, in consultation with the designated implementing agency, for each initiative approved by the Steering Group pursuant to this directive; (U) ensure that all activities in support of this policy directive are fully coordinated with the Executive Agent and all NCS principals; (U) develop, for review by the Steering Group, overall budget profiles regarding approved initiatives and related activities; (U) develop plans, in consultation with the NSTAC, for an effective mechanism to manage and control the initiation, coordination, restoration, and reconstitution of existing commercial telecommunications services and facilities to support national security telecommunications leadership requirements; (U) consult with the FCC, as appropriate, concerning this directive; and (U) that 17 CONTES CONT IDENTIAL 4 I ASSIFIED