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On November 13, 2012, the FCC released a Public Notice (Notice) DA 12-1831 seeking comments pursuant to the Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2012. This Notice is a rulemaking proceeding in docket numbers PS Docket No. 10-255, PS Docket No. 11-153, and
PS Docket No. 12-333.
The Notice seeks comment on:
1. the legal and regulatory framework for the development of NG9-1-1 Services and the transition from legacy 9-1-1 networks to NG9-1-1;
2. legal mechanisms for ensuring efficient and accurate transmission of 9-1-1 caller information to emergency response agencies, and
3. recommendations for removing jurisdictional barriers and inconsistent legacy regulations.
Comments are due December 13, 2012, and reply comments are due January 14, 2013.
To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).
For further information, please contact Patrick Donovan, Attorney Advisor, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418-2413 or by email: patrick.donovan@fcc.gov, or David Siehl, Attorney Advisor, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418-1313 or by email: david.siehl@fcc.gov.
For copies of the November 13, 2012 Notice, please go to:
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db1113/DA-12-1831A1.doc http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db1113/DA-12-1831A1.pdf http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db1113/DA-12-1831A1.txt