Mar. 2010 - Congressional Research Service - Emergency Communications: Future of 9-1-1

Prepared for by the Congressional Research Service, this report provides a summary of 9-1-1 legislation and policy and discusses the need for Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1 and steps Congress may take to ensure funding is made available and policies are established to enable NG9-1-1.

CRS Report

Mar. 2010 - NG9-1-1 Transition Policy Implementation Handbook

This handbook, produced by the NENA Next Generation Partner Program (NGPP), provides guidance and recommendations on governance and policy issues that must be addressed by entities considering the transition to NG9-1-1.

NG9-1-1 Transition Policy Implementation Handbook

Nov. 2009 - NENA Public Safety Broadband Usage Survey

This survey provides information into the current availability and usage of broadband by 9-1-1 and emergency services agencies.  The survey provides information on the use of commerial and government-run broadband networks (wireline and wireless).

Survey   

Sep. 2009 - National 9-1-1 Office NG9-1-1 Transition Report to Congress

Required by the NET 9-1-1 Improvement Act of 2008, the report outlines numerous issues related to the transition to NG9-1-1 systems.

NG9-1-1 Transition Report

Jul. 2009 - FCC Report to Congress on State Collection and Distribution of 9-1-1 Fees

Findings indicate that in the majority of states 9-1-1 surcharges are used only for 9-1-1 purposes. Twelve states report that collected funds are, or may be, used, at least in part, to support programs other than 9-1-1 and E9-1-1. Seven states reported that they are unable to confirm that funds collected and administered at the local level are used solely for 9-1-1/E9-1-1 purposes because they do not have oversight authority in the matter.

FCC Report

Jul. 2009 - Congressional Research Service - Emergency Communications: The Future of 9-1-1

Prepared for by the Congressional Research Service, this report provides a summary of 9-1-1 legislation and policy and discusses the need for Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1 and steps Congress may take to ensure funding is made available and policies are established to enable NG9-1-1.

CRS Report

Jul. 2009 - NENA, NASNA, 9IA Policy Statement Opposing State 9-1-1 Fund Raids

Government must be committed to properly funding the 9-1-1 system and ensuring that all 9-1-1 fees are collected and utilized for their intended purpose as provided by law. Therefore, in the best interest of the 9-1-1 system and those citizens who rely on it, NENA, NASNA, and 9IA strongly urge state and local governments to refrain from diverting 9-1-1 funding for unintended and unauthorized purposes.

NENA, NASNA, 9IA Policy Statement

Jun. 2009 - Substitution of Wireline Service by Wireless

Preliminary results from the January-June 2009 CDC National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that the number of American homes with only wireless telephones continues to grow. More than one of every five American homes (22.7%) had only wireless telephones during the first half of 2009 - an increase of 2.5 percentage points since the second half of 2008.

NHIS Survey

Jun. 2009 - GAO Report: Emergency Communications: Vulnerabilities Remain and Limited Collaboration and Monitoring Hamper Federal Efforts

GAO recommends that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) complete efforts to help implement the National Emergency Communications Plan; DHS and FCC establish a forum or other mechanism to collaborate on significant agency emergency communications efforts; and DHS leverage its expertise to help federal agencies develop emergency communications plans.

GAO Report 

Jul. 2008 - NASNA Model State 9-1-1 Plan

The NASNA Model State 9-1-1 Plan is intended to help states develop a better planning and coordination process to facilitate continued deployment of wireless Phase II 9-1-1, and best prepare for the interconnected and shared service environment of the next generation of 9-1-1.

Model State 9-1-1 Plan 

Jun. 2007 - NENA National 9-1-1 Education Month Resolution

(S. Res. 468) (H. Res. 537) Establish April 2008 as National 9-1-1 Education Month and urges Government officials, parents, teachers, school administrators, caregivers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies, training events, and activities. In addition, NENA, APCO, NASNA, COMCARE, the E9-1-1 Institute, 9-1-1 For Kids, and CTIA – the Wireless Association, also adopted similar resolutions.

Resolution Establishing April as National 9-1-1 Education Month (PDF)

Mar. 2007 - NENA, APCO, & NASNA Resolution on Pre-Paid Wireless Fees

Joint resolution that there is an important need for all members of the public safety community and the wireless service provider community in the state to come together expeditiously and cooperatively to clarify or adopt in each state policies, as applicable, that providers of prepaid wireless communication services that compete with traditional wireless communication services should contribute on an equitable basis to funding 9-1-1 emergency services and should be accountable on a basis similar to that of providers of traditional wireless communication connections.

Dec. 2006 - Congressional Research Service Report - Emergency Communications Legislation, 2002-2006: Implications for the 110th Congress

Prepared for by the Congressional Research Service, this report reviews key emergency communications and 9-1-1 legislation and policy from 2002 to 2006. The report also discusses implications for the Democratically led 110th Congress.

Mar. 2006 - GAO Report: States' Collection and Use of Funds for Wireless E9-1-1

The ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 called for GAO to study state and local use of funds collected for the purpose of wireless E9-1-1 implementation. The report focuses on (1) the progress made in implementing wireless E9-1-1 services throughout the country, (2) the states and localities that have established taxes, fees, or charges for wireless E9-1-1 implementation, and (3) the states or localities that have used funds collected for the purposes of wireless E9-1-1 for unrelated purposes.

Telecommunications: Survey Results on Wireless Enhanced 911 Services

Jan. 2006 - Congressional Research Service Report - An Emergency Communications Safety Net

The present capability and future effectiveness of America’s network of emergency telecommunications services are among the issues under review by Congress and other entities. Emergency calls (911) on both wireline (landline) and wireless networks are considered by many to be part of the public safety network. The 9/11 Commission recommended that 911 call centers be included in planning for emergency responses.

Feb. 2004 - National Governors Association (NGA) Report -

State Strategies for Accelerating Enhanced 9-1-1 Implementation

Nov. 2003 - GAO Report - America’s 9-1-1 System In Need of Rescue

GAO Says Funding and Coordination Fall Short of Needs; Wireless and Other New Technologies Pose Additional Challenges. A new report by the investigative arm of Congress says America’s 9-1-1 system is facing many problems and may need a rescue itself.

Oct. 2002 - Hatfield Report

Report on Technical and Operational Issues Impacting the Provision of Wireless Enhanced 911 Services prepared by FCC Former Chief Technology Officer Dale Hatfield.