The FCC submitted its report to Congress last week regarding the legal and regulatory framework for NG-911, including recommendations on incentives for states to become "early adopters" of the life-saving technology. The national transition to NG-911 will benefit from early adopters' implementation and experience. Generally, the Commission recommends that Congress encourage state-level governance of the deployment, as well as creating a federal regulatory framework to prevent a gap between federal and state control of the transition.
Other recommendations include a consistent approach to elements of the deployment nationwide, including standards for interoperability among PSAPs and emergency responders, funding reforms, and liability protection to encourage technological innovation and quick deployment. Provisions regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities was also included.
Citing sections of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, the report also encourages Congress to promote the development of location technologies to support all NG-911 applications, regardless of the caller's device or network. Creation of certain databases in support of NG-911 routing and security at the national level will provide economies of scale, reduce costs for transition, and promote adoption of technical standards.
The FCC requested Congress's assistance in the elmination of outdated state regulations which impede NG-911 deployment, while providing incentives for states to modernize their own regulations and local laws in accomoation of NG-911. For more information, visit 911Dispatch.com.
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