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National 9-1-1 Legislation and NENA FCC Filings
Rulings/legislation/filings below are Adobe PDF documents (Instructions).
FCC 9-1-1 Information: Click here for information on key FCC Public Notices, Orders and Reports, as well as other 9-1-1 related information.
FCC 9-1-1 Rules: Title 47, Part 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations includes, among other things, the federal rules associated with the FCC’s 9-1-1 responsibilities (specifically Section 20.18). Those regulations can be found at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/47cfr20_03.html.
| 9-1-1 Legislation |
Date Adopted |
Summary |
| ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 |
12/23/2004 |
Establishes a national 9-1-1 Implementation and Coordination office (ICO) jointly administered by NHTSA and NTIA; authorizes up to 250 million dollars per year in grants for 9-1-1 upgrades; requires entities requesting grant funding to demonstrate proper use of state/local 9-1-1 funding. |
| Wireless Communications & Public Safety Act of 1999 |
10/26/1999 |
Makes 9-1-1 the universal emergency phone number for wireline and wireless phones in the US. Provides for support and liability protection. |
| NENA FCC Actions |
Date Filed |
Summary |
| NENA, APCO & NASNA Comments re: Hatfield Report |
11/15/2002 |
Comments of NENA, APCO and NASNA on the Hatfield Report to the FCC on Wireless E9-1-1. |
| Hatfield Report to the FCC on Wireless E9-1-1; Cover Letter |
10/2002 |
Dale Hatfield, former FCC chief of engineering and technology, has released his independent inquiry (chartered by the FCC) into the technical and operational issues affecting the deployment of wireless E9-1-1 services. Many of the report’s conclusions and recommendations track with NENA’s concerns and efforts in this area, and should validate and add emphasis nationally to NENA work on wireless E9-1-1 technical and deployment issues. |
| NENA, APCO NASNA Joint Comments (9-21-2001) |
9/21/2001 |
Regarding Revision of the Commission’s Rules To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems; Requests for Waivers; and the Tragic Events of Sept. 11, 2001 |
| NENA, APCO, NASNA Joint Comments (10-11-2000) |
10/11/2000 |
Wireless E911 Phase I Implementation Issues; includes results of NENA’s survey of State Chapters |
| NENA Comments, re: VoiceStream Waiver (10-10-2000) |
10/10/2000 |
Regarding Revision of the Commission’s Rules To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems |
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