The joint NHTSA/NTIA National E9-1-1 Implementation and Coordination Office (ICO) has published final rules for a $43.5 million grant program authorized by the ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004. The Notice announces the availability of funds for the acquisition and deployment of hardware and software that cover the implementation and operation of Phase II E9-1-1 services and to enable the migration to an IP-enabled emergency network, and training for the use of such hardware and software. Applications from states must be submitted by August 4, 2009 with grant funds to be awarded no later than September 30, 2009.

 

 

Due date:  The State must submit the application documents identified in this section so that they are received by the ICO no later than August 4, 2009.  Failure to meet this deadline will preclude the State from receiving consideration for an E9-1-1 grant award.  The Administrator and Assistant Secretary will jointly approve and announce, in writing, grant awards to qualifying States no later than September 30, 2009.

 

The joint Final Rule implements the E9-1-1 grant program authorized under the ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-494, codified at 47 U.S.C. 942). The Act authorizes grants for the implementation and operation of Phase II enhanced 9-1-1 services and for migration to an IP-enabled emergency network. To qualify for a grant, an applicant must submit a State 9-1-1 plan and project budget, designate an E9-1-1 coordinator, and certify, among other things, that the State and other taxing jurisdictions within the State have not diverted E9-1-1 charges for any other purpose within 180 days preceding the application date. This Final Rule establishes the requirements an applicant must meet and the procedures it must follow to receive an E9-1-1 grant.

 

The notice announces the availability of funds for the acquisition and deployment of hardware and software that cover the implementation and operation of Phase II E9-1-1 services, for the acquisition and deployment of hardware and software to enable the migration to an IP enabled network, and training for the use of such hardware and software.