PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 10-15-007.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Revisions to chapter 118-66 WAC, Enhanced 9-1-1 funding, revisions to the rules concerning reimbursement to counties for expenses incurred under the county obligation to provide enhanced 9-1-1 access to emergency services.
Hearing Location(s): Building 20B, Earthquake Conference Room, Camp Murray, Washington, on December 9, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: January 4, 2011.
Submit Written Comments to: Robert G. Oenning, Building 20, 20 Aviation Drive, Camp Murray, WA 98430-5011, e-mail b.oenning@emd.wa.gov, fax (253) 512-7202, by December 3, 2010.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Anna Marie Ortiz by December 1, 2010, (253) 512-7012.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Updates the rules for reimbursement to counties for expenses related to 9-1-1 operations including changes to conform with definitions and purposes of revised statutes.
WAC 118-66-020 Purpose and priorities, updates the section to match legislation passed in the 2010 session.
WAC 118-66-030 Definitions, updates to definitions to match revised RCW language, incorporate changes in national 9-1-1 technical standards and eliminate no longer used terms.
WAC 118-66-040 County eligibility for funding, modifies to match RCW 38.52.510.
WAC 118-66-045 Washington state patrol (WSP) eligible expenses, expands the items to be supported for WSP dispatch centers that receive 9-1-1 calls directly to include essential equipment equal to support granted to counties.
WAC 118-66-050 State eligible expenses, modifies categories for support to counties providing greater flexibility on the use of funds and in order to provide support for operational requirements associated with system modernization. Adds a category for 9-1-1 console furniture as a supported item.
WAC 118-66-060 County eligible expenses (new section), defines 911 elements for which county 9-1-1 funds may be expended. Assures that certain expenses are permitted in calculating 9-1-1 expenditures for purposes of determining ability to reimburse wireless carriers.
WAC 118-66-090, adds the federal communications commission to the list of agencies that may have associated rules that impact definitions or application of these rules.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 38.52.545.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Military department, public.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Robert G. Oenning, Building 20, 20 Aviation Drive, Camp Murray, WA, (253) 512-7011.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Chapter 19.85 RCW, the Regulatory Fairness Act, requires that the economic impact of proposed regulations be analyzed in relation to small businesses. This statute outlines information that must be included in a small business economic impact statement (SBEIS). Preparation of an SBEIS is required when a proposed rule has the potential of placing a disproportionate economic impact on small businesses. The military department has analyzed this chapter and concluded that since the rules only impact reimbursement to counties there will be no economic impact on small businesses. The preparation of a comprehensive SBEIS is not required.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. As required by RCW 34.05.328 (1)(c), the military department has analyzed the probable costs and probable benefits of the proposed new rules, taking into account both the qualitative and quantitative benefits and costs. The only agencies that are impacted by these rules are county government with no impacts on reporting requirements, record keeping or other activities beyond current practice. In some cases the rule changes may result in a reduction in requirements. The changes will permit additional eligibility for reimbursement by counties and Washington state patrol.
November 2, 2010
Robert G. Oenning
Enhanced 911 Administrator
OTS-3670.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-10-014, filed 4/25/03,
effective 7/1/03)
WAC 118-66-020
Purpose and priorities.
The purpose of
these rules is to define:
(1) The criteria and priority for enhanced 9-1-1 funding for the state enhanced 9-1-1 account and county 9-1-1 excise taxes.
(2) Requirements for eligibility to receive enhanced 9-1-1 assistance from the state enhanced 9-1-1 account.
(3) County eligible 9-1-1 expenses.
(4) RCW 38.52.540 authorizes the establishment of ((an))
a state enhanced 9-1-1 account ((in the state treasury and
specifies that the funds shall be used only
(a) To support the statewide coordination and management of the enhanced 9-1-1 system,
(b) For the implementation of wireless enhanced 9-1-1 statewide, and
(c) To help supplement, within available funds, the operational costs of the system, including:
(i) Adequate funding of counties to enable implementation of wireless enhanced 9-1-1 service, and
(ii) Reimbursement of radio communications service companies for costs incurred in providing wireless enhanced 9-1-1 service pursuant to negotiated contracts between counties or their agents and the radio communications service companies.
(2))) and a county enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax account in the state treasury.
(a) The state enhanced 9-1-1 account funds shall be used only:
(i) To support the statewide coordination and management of the enhanced 9-1-1 system;
(ii) For the implementation of wireless enhanced 9-1-1 statewide; and
(iii) For the modernization of enhanced 9-1-1 communications systems statewide.
(b) To help supplement, within available funds, the operational costs of the system, including:
(i) Adequate funding of counties to enable implementation of wireless enhanced 9-1-1 service; and
(ii) Reimbursement of radio communications service companies for costs incurred in providing wireless enhanced 9-1-1 service pursuant to negotiated contracts between counties or their agents and the radio communications service companies.
(5) RCW 38.52.545 provides that the rules defining the
purposes for which available enhanced 9-1-1 funds may be
expended ((shall)) must consider the base needs of individual
counties for specific assistance, and establishes the
following expenditure priorities for such funds:
(a) To assure that 9-1-1 dialing is operational statewide;
(b) To assist counties as necessary to assure they can achieve a basic service level for 9-1-1 operations; and
(c) To assist counties as practicable to acquire items of a capital nature appropriate to increasing 9-1-1 effectiveness.
(((3))) (6) The state enhanced 9-1-1 coordinator, with
the advice and assistance of the enhanced 9-1-1 advisory
committee, is authorized to enter into statewide agreements to
improve the efficiency of enhanced 9-1-1 services for all
counties and to specify by rule the ((operational)) additional
purposes for which ((funds)) moneys, if available, may be
expended from the state enhanced 9-1-1 account.
(((4) The purpose of these rules is to define the
criteria and priority for enhanced 9-1-1 fundable items and
requirements for eligible entities to receive enhanced 9-1-1
assistance from the state enhanced 9-1-1 account.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.540. 03-10-014, § 118-66-020, filed 4/25/03, effective 7/1/03.]
(2))) "9-1-1 call(s)" shall mean voice or data that is routed to a public safety answering point (PSAP) by dialing or accessing 9-1-1 in emergency situations.
(2) "9-1-1 demarcation point" shall mean the point at which the 9-1-1 network begins and provides the ingress from the telecommunications providers' network.
(3) "9-1-1 ((voice)) network" shall mean ((switching
systems and circuits which provide the connection between the
caller's switching office and the public safety answering
point (PSAP).
(3) "Address" shall mean the identification of a unique physical location by street name, number, and postal community, latitude, longitude (and, when available, altitude). When applicable, the address may contain the identification of separately-occupied subunits, such as apartment or suite numbers, and where appropriate, other information such as building name or floor number which defines a unique physical location.
(4))) the system of circuits, networks and/or equipment managed and maintained by the Washington state E9-1-1 office to provide 9-1-1 communications from the 9-1-1 demarcation point to the PSAP demarcation point, including the information technology system known as emergency services internet protocol network (ESInet).
(4) "9-1-1 management information system (MIS)" shall mean equipment that collects, stores, and collates 9-1-1 call data into reports and statistics.
(5) "Address" shall mean the identification of a unique physical location by street name, number, postal community (and when available, zip code), latitude, longitude (and, when available, altitude). When applicable, the address may contain the identification of separately-occupied subunits, such as apartment or suite numbers, and where appropriate, other information such as building name or floor number which defines a unique physical location.
(6) "Advisory committee" shall mean the enhanced 9-1-1 advisory committee as established by RCW 38.52.530.
(((5))) (7) "Alternate routing" shall mean a method of
routing 9-1-1 calls to a designated alternate PSAP location
when all 9-1-1 lines are busy at the primary PSAP location.
(((6))) (8) "ANI/ALI controllers" shall mean the
((stand-alone components that provide control functions for
retrieving and interpreting information in the ANI and ALI
data bases.
(7) "ANI/ALI display equipment" shall mean the equipment at the PSAP call answering position necessary for the display of automatic number identification and automatic location identification.
(8))) equipment that processes the 9-1-1 calls and/or data and provides control functions for retrieving and interpreting information in the ANI and ALI data bases.
(9) "Automatic location identification (ALI)" shall mean a feature of the enhanced 9-1-1 emergency communications system by which the name and address associated with the calling party's telephone number (identified by ANI feature) is forwarded to the PSAP for display.
(((9))) (10) "Automatic location identification (ALI)
data base" shall mean the set of ALI records residing on a
computer system at an E9-1-1 Service Provider.
(((10))) (11) "Automatic location identification/data
management system (ALI/DMS)" shall mean a system of manual
procedures and computer programs used to create, store, and
update the data required for automatic location identification
in support of enhanced 9-1-1.
(((11))) (12) "Automatic number identification (ANI)"
shall mean a feature of the enhanced 9-1-1 emergency
communications system that allows for the automatic display of
the telephone number used to ((place a)) access 9-1-1
((call)).
(((12))) (13) "B.01/P.01 grade of service" shall mean a
level of service where the probability that one call out of
one hundred (one percent) will be blocked during the average
busy hour.
(((13))) (14) "Call detail recorder" shall mean equipment
used to store, record ((and)) or print ANI/ALI information for
9-1-1 calls.
(((14) "Cell sector" shall mean an area, geographically
defined according to an RCSC's radio frequency coverage data,
consisting of a certain portion or all of the total coverage
area of a cell site.
(15) "Cell site" shall mean an RCSC's radio frequency base station that receives calls from wireless end users.
(16))) (15) "Computer aided dispatch (CAD)" shall mean
equipment capable of receiving and disseminating detailed
information related to emergency ((services)) call taking and
dispatching.
(((17))) (16) "Coordinator professional development"
shall mean a defined group of support elements provided to all
counties and Washington state patrol.
(17) "Customer premise equipment (CPE)" shall mean equipment utilized by the PSAP to receive and process 9-1-1 communications.
(18) "Department" shall mean the Military Department as referred to in RCW 38.52.010.
(((18) "E9-1-1 mapping administration" shall mean
personnel, hardware, and software necessary to create and
maintain map data necessary to interpret Phase II E9-1-1
latitude and longitude (and, when available, altitude), and to
display the data on a PSAP call answering position.
(19) "E9-1-1 service provider" shall mean a LEC providing the selective routing services for county wireline E9-1-1 service.
(20))) (19) "Electronic mail" shall mean a means of delivering text, data, graphics and other electronic media via a private computer network or the internet.
(((21) "Emergency service number (ESN)" shall mean a
number representing an emergency service zone, used to
facilitate the selective routing and selective transfer of
9-1-1 calls to the appropriate PSAP.
(22) "Emergency service zone (ESZ)" shall mean a geographical area with a combination of designated police, fire, and emergency medical service providers.
(23))) (20) "Emergency services communication system" shall mean a multicounty or county-wide communications network, including an enhanced 9-1-1 system, which provides rapid public access for coordinated dispatching of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities for police, fire, medical, or other emergency services.
(21) "Emergency service number (ESN)" shall mean a number representing an emergency service zone, used to facilitate the selective routing and selective transfer of 9-1-1 calls to the appropriate PSAP.
(22) "Emergency service zone (ESZ)" shall mean a geographical area with a combination of designated police, fire, and emergency medical service providers.
(23) "Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) mapping administration" shall mean personnel, hardware, and software necessary to create and maintain geographical information system (GIS) data necessary to interpret Phase II E9-1-1 latitude and longitude (and, when available, altitude), and to display the data on a PSAP call answering position.
(24) "Enhanced 9-1-1 emergency communications system" shall mean a public communications system consisting of a network, data base, and on-premises equipment that is accessed by dialing or accessing 9-1-1 and that enables reporting police, fire, medical, or other emergency situations to a public safety answering point. The system includes the capability to selectively route incoming 9-1-1 voice or data to the appropriate public safety answering point that operates in a defined 9-1-1 service area and capability to automatically display the name, address, and telephone number of incoming 9-1-1 voice or data at the appropriate public safety answering point. Enhanced 9-1-1 emergency communications system includes the modernization to next generation 9-1-1 systems.
(25) "Enhanced 9-1-1 information technology services" shall mean the technical support and maintenance of eligible E9-1-1 equipment.
(26) "Enhanced 9-1-1 public education services" shall mean the development and delivery of 9-1-1 public education.
(27) "Enhanced 9-1-1 training coordination" shall mean the development and delivery of 9-1-1 call receiver in-house training program.
(28) "Geographical information system (GIS)" shall mean an integrated system of hardware and software for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying geographically referenced information.
(29) "Instant call check" shall mean equipment which records 9-1-1 call conversations for immediate playback on demand.
(((24))) (30) "Interconnected voice over internet
protocol service (VoIP)" has the same meaning as established
under RCW 82.14B.020.
(31) "Interconnected voice over internet protocol service line" has the same meaning as established under RCW 82.14B.020.
(32) "Language ((line)) interpreter services" shall mean
language ((interpreter)) translation services for 9-1-1 calls.
(((25) "Local exchange company (LEC)" shall mean every
corporation, company, association, joint stock association,
partnership, and person, their lessees, trustees, or receivers
appointed by any court, and every city or town making
available facilities to provide telephone exchange service or
exchange access. Such term does not include the provision of
radio communications service.
(26) "Location" has the same definition as "address" in this section.
(27))) (33) "Location determination technology (LDT)"
shall mean the technology used exclusively to determine
position or geographic location using latitude and longitude
(and, when available, altitude) of a wireless ((E9-1-1)) 9-1-1
caller when the mobile switching center (MSC) starts a call or
while the MSC is engaged in a call, or of a VoIP 9-1-1 caller
when the VoIP switch starts a call or while the VoIP switch is
engaged in a call.
(((28))) (34) "Logging recorder" shall mean a device that
is capable of time stamping, recording and replaying 9-1-1
((call conversations)) voice and data.
(((29))) (35) "Mapping display" shall mean equipment
capable of displaying 9-1-1 call locations on a map.
(((30))) (36) "Master street address guide (MSAG)" shall
mean a data base of street names and address ranges within
their associated postal communities defining emergency service
zones for 9-1-1 purposes.
(((31) "Mobile directory number (MDN)" shall mean the
telephone number of the mobile handset used to originate the
9-1-1 call.
(32))) (37) "Mobile positioning center (MPC)" shall mean
a point of interface to a wireless network for the emergency
service network. The gateway mobile location center (GMLC)
serves as the point of interface to the global ((standard))
system for mobile communications (GSM) wireless network. The
MPC and GMLC serve as the entity that retrieves, forwards,
stores and controls position data within the location network.
The MPC/GMLC entity receives position information from the
wireless network, forwards it to the emergency services
network upon request and coordinates requests for position
update.
(((33))) (38) "Mobile switching center (MSC)" shall mean
the wireless equivalent of a switching office that provides
switching functions for wireless calls.
(((34))) (39) "MSC Phase I software capabilities" shall
mean software at an MSC that is necessary for the provision of
Phase I E9-1-1 service and is used exclusively (([for])) for this purpose.
(((35))) (40) "MSC Phase II software capabilities" shall
mean software at the MSC that is necessary for the provision
of Phase II E9-1-1 service, and is exclusively used for this
purpose.
(((36))) (41) "Multicounty region" shall mean two or more
counties served by a regional PSAP.
(((37))) (42) "Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) network"
shall mean the next evolutionary step in the development of
the 9-1-1 emergency communications system known as E9-1-1
since the 1970s. NG9-1-1 is a system comprised of managed IP
based networks and elements that augment present-day E9-1-1
features and functions and add new capabilities. NG9-1-1 will
eventually replace the present E9-1-1 system. NG9-1-1 is
designed to provide access to emergency services from all
sources, and to provide multimedia data capabilities for PSAPs
and other emergency service organizations.
(43) "Night service" shall mean a feature that forwards all 9-1-1 calls routed to a designated PSAP to an alternate directory number preassigned for that PSAP. The alternate directory number may be associated with another PSAP or other alternate destination.
(((38) "Phase I 9-1-1 voice network" shall mean the
dedicated 9-1-1 trunks between an MSC and a selective router,
and between a selective router and PSAPs.
(39))) (44) "Phase I address" shall mean the identification of a cell site and cell sector from which a 9-1-1 call originates, and includes identification of a cell site address, cell sector orientation, and/or a text description of the area.
(((40))) (45) "Phase I ALI data base" shall mean a
computer data base used to update the mobile directory number
(MDN) information of wireless end user and cell site and cell
sector information.
(((41))) (46) "Phase I ALI data circuit" shall mean a
dedicated 9-1-1 data circuit between an MSC and a service
control point (SCP), and between an SCP and an ALI data base.
(((42))) (47) "Phase I ((automatic location
identification)) (ALI)" shall mean the MDN information of
wireless end users and the cell site and cell sector
information.
(((43))) (48) "Phase I E9-1-1 service" shall mean service
that facilitates the selective routing of wireless 9-1-1 calls
and the display of Phase I ALI at the PSAPs.
(((44))) (49) "Phase I implementation plan" shall mean a
plan of an RCSC or county for implementation of Phase I E9-1-1
service in a county or counties in Washington state,
including, but not limited to: Phase I E9-1-1 service
activation date; network flowchart (including the company's
relevant MSCs); specification of the technology used for
interface to the selective router and the ALI/data management
system (ALI/DMS) and a 9-1-1 call flow description; procedures
for updating cell site and cell sector information; default
and diverse routing plans; and an outline of Phase I E9-1-1
service testing procedures.
(((45))) (50) "Phase I interface to ALI data base" shall
mean the physical connection of Phase I ALI data circuits from
a service control point (SCP) or selective router to the ALI
data base, and the ALI feature enabling of the circuits.
(((46))) (51) "Phase I interface to selective router"
shall mean the physical connection of the Phase I 9-1-1 voice
network from an MSC of an RCSC to a selective router, and the
selective router feature enabling of the 9-1-1 trunks.
(((47))) (52) "Phase I master street address guide
(MSAG)" shall mean records in a master street address guide
associated with each cell sector that provide cell site and
cell sector identification, address, coverage information,
service provider name, and PSAP of the cell sector for
automatic display at the PSAP when a wireless 9-1-1 call is
processed by that cell sector.
(((48))) (53) "Phase I testing" shall mean testing
conducted by an RCSC when Phase I E9-1-1 service is
implemented to ensure the service is working correctly and
testing after a company makes Phase I E9-1-1 service affecting
additions or changes to their networks.
(((49))) (54) "Phase II address" shall mean the latitude
and longitude (and, when available, altitude) of the wireless
end user.
(((50))) (55) "Phase II ALI" shall mean the latitude and
longitude (and, when available, altitude) of the wireless end
user, in addition to the ((MDN)) mobile directory number
information. When the latitude and longitude are not
available the Phase II ALI defaults to Phase I ALI as defined
in this chapter.
(((51) "Phase II ALI data stream" shall mean the location
information and formatting required for data collected by the
LDT and transmitted to the PSAP.
(52))) (56) "Phase II computer aided dispatch (CAD) system upgrades" shall mean upgrades to the PSAP CAD system necessary to interpret the Phase II ALI data stream or to provide output to display Phase II location.
(((53))) (57) "Phase II E9-1-1 service" shall mean
service provided by an RCSC that delivers Phase I E9-1-1
service and latitude and longitude (and, when available,
altitude) of the wireless end user.
(((54))) (58) "Phase II implementation plan" shall mean a
plan of an RCSC or county for implementation of Phase II
E9-1-1 service in a county or counties in Washington state,
including, but not limited to: Phase II E9-1-1 service
activation date; network flowchart (including specification of
the technology used for Phase II); and an outline of Phase II
E9-1-1 service testing procedures.
(((55))) (59) "Phase II testing" shall mean testing
conducted by an RCSC when Phase II E9-1-1 service is
implemented to ensure the service is working correctly, and
periodic testing necessary for the maintenance of the service.
(((56) "Position determining entity (PDE)" is used
interchangeably with and shall mean "location determination
technology (LDT)" as defined herein.
(57))) (60) "Place of primary use" shall mean the street address representative of where the subscriber's use of radio access line or interconnected voice over internet protocol service line occurs, which must be:
(a) The residential street address or primary business street addresses of the subscriber; and
(b) In the case of radio access lines, within the licensed service area of the home service provider.
(61) "PSAP demarcation point" shall mean the point at which the 9-1-1 network accesses the PSAP's CPE.
(62) "PSAP mapping" shall mean a system capable of
converting ((Phase II)) latitude and longitude (and, when
available, altitude) to a map display at the 9-1-1 call
answering positions at the PSAPs.
(((58))) (63) "Pseudo-ANI (P-ANI)" shall mean a
nondialable telephone number used to support routing of
wireless 9-1-1 calls that may identify a wireless cell, cell
sector, or PSAP to which the call should be routed; or a
nondialable telephone number used to support routing of VoIP
9-1-1 calls that identifies the PSAP to which the call should
be routed.
(((59))) (64) "Public safety answering point (PSAP)"
shall mean the public safety answering location for 9-1-1
calls originating in a given area. PSAPs are designated as
primary or secondary, which refers to the order in which calls
are directed for answering.
(((60))) (65) "Radio communications service company
(RCSC)" shall mean every corporation, company, association,
joint stock association, partnership, and person, their
lessees, trustees, or receivers appointed by any court, and
every city or town making available facilities to provide
commercial mobile radio communications services, or cellular
communications service for hire, sale, and both
facilities-based and nonfacilities-based resellers, and does
not include radio-paging providers.
(((61) "Regional PSAP" shall mean a single facility
answering 9-1-1 calls for multiple counties (two or more) on a
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week basis and operated
under a single management and fiscal structure.
(62))) (66) "Reverse ALI search" shall mean the ability to electronically query the ALI data base to obtain an address associated with a known telephone number.
(((63))) (67) "Route diversity" shall mean a method of
assuring continuity of service by using multiple transmission
routes to deliver a particular service between two points on a
network.
(((64))) (68) "Selective router" shall mean a ((switching
office that provides tandem)) device that provides the
switching of 9-1-1 calls and controls delivery of a voice call
with ANI to the PSAP and provides selective routing, speed
calling, selective transfer, fixed transfer, and certain
maintenance functions for each PSAP.
(((65))) (69) "Selective routing" shall mean a feature
that permits a 9-1-1 call to be routed to a predesignated PSAP
based upon the address and/or location associated with the
originating ((telephone number)) 9-1-1 access point.
(((66))) (70) "Service control point (SCP)" (also
referred to as "signal control point") shall mean a remote
data base within the signaling system 7 (SS7) signaling
network that supplies the translation and routing data needed
to deliver advanced network services.
(((67) "Service control point (SCP) Phase I capabilities"
shall mean data base and routing translations necessary for
interpretation of data provided by the MSC on wireless 9-1-1
calls to allow 9-1-1 calls to be routed to the correct PSAP
and display the correct MDN of the wireless phone and the
correct cell site and cell sector information.
(68) "Service control point (SCP) Phase II capabilities" shall mean specific functions and features necessary for interpretation of Phase II data provided by the MPC on wireless 9-1-1 calls to allow 9-1-1 calls to be routed to the correct PSAP and display the latitude and longitude (and, when available, altitude) of the caller.
(69))) (71)(a) "Service control point (SCP) Phase I capabilities" shall mean data base and routing translations necessary for interpretation of data provided by the MSC on wireless 9-1-1 calls to allow 9-1-1 calls to be routed to the correct PSAP and display the correct MDN of the wireless phone and the correct cell site and cell sector information.
(b) "Service control point (SCP) Phase II capabilities" shall mean specific functions and features necessary for interpretation of Phase II data provided by the MPC on wireless 9-1-1 calls to allow 9-1-1 calls to be routed to the correct PSAP and display the latitude and longitude (and, when available, altitude) of the caller.
(72) "Signaling system 7 (SS7)" shall mean an out of band signaling system used to provide basic routing information, call set-up and other call termination functions in which signaling is removed from the voice channel itself and put on a separate data network.
(((70))) (73) "Statewide services" shall mean services
which benefit all counties and do not require local revenue to
be used prior to state reimbursement. Some are paid directly
by the state E9-1-1 office and some are reimbursed through
county contracts.
(74) "Switching office" shall mean a telecommunications provider facility that houses the switching and trunking equipment serving telephones in a defined area.
(((71))) (75) "Switching office enabling" shall mean the
technology that allows the public network telephone switching
office to recognize and accept the digits 9-1-1.
(((72))) (76) "Telecommunications provider" shall mean a
telecommunications company as defined in RCW 80.04.010, a RCSC
as defined herein, and a commercial mobile radio service
provider as defined in 47 CFR, section 20.3, and providers of
VoIP as defined herein and/or data service.
(((73) "TTY")) (77) "Telecommunications services priority
(TSP)" shall mean a service that assigns a priority to
telecommunications lines for service restoration.
(78) "Teletype (TTY)" shall mean a telecommunications device that permits typed telephone conversations with or between deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired people with a machine at their location.
(((74))) (79) "Traffic studies" shall mean 9-1-1 call
studies performed by a telecommunications provider.
(((75))) (80) "Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)" shall
mean a system designed to provide power, without delay or
electrical transients, during a period when the normal power
supply is incapable of performing acceptably.
(((76) "Wireless end user" shall mean any person or
entity placing a 9-1-1 call on an RCSC's network.)) (81)
"Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service" shall mean as
defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 47
CFR Sec. 9.3 on January 1, 2009, or a subsequent date
determined by the department.
(82) "VoIP ALI" shall mean a feature by which the name and registered address associated with the calling party's VoIP telephone number is forwarded to the PSAP for display.
(83) "VoIP ALI data base" shall mean a set of VoIP ALI records residing on a computer system at an E9-1-1 service provider or VoIP positioning center.
(84) "VoIP interface to ALI data base" shall mean the data connection between the VoIP positioning center (VPC) and the ALI data base that serves the PSAP.
(85) "VoIP positioning center (VPC)" shall mean a point of interface to a VoIP network for the NG9-1-1 emergency services internet protocol network (ESInet). The VPC serves as the entity that retrieves, forwards, stores and controls position data within the location network and forwards it to the NG9-1-1 ESInet upon request.
(86) "VoIP service provider" shall mean a provider of VoIP service as defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 47 CFR Sec. 9.3 on January 1, 2009, or a subsequent date determined by the department.
(87) "VoIP service provider soft switch" shall mean the VoIP equivalent of a switching office that provides switching functions for VoIP calls.
(88) "VoIP testing" shall mean testing conducted by a VoIP service provider when E9-1-1 service is implemented to ensure the service is working correctly, and testing after a company makes E9-1-1 service affecting additions or changes to their networks.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.540. 03-10-014, § 118-66-030, filed 4/25/03, effective 7/1/03.]
(2) A county in the state of Washington may be eligible
to receive available ((wireline)) funds from the enhanced
9-1-1 account (state) for certain eligible ((wireline))
enhanced 9-1-1 expenses as described in this chapter only if
the county has imposed the maximum county ((wireline))
enhanced 9-1-1 tax allowed under RCW 82.14B.030 (1) and (2).
(((3) A county in the state of Washington may be eligible
to receive available wireless funds from the enhanced 9-1-1
account for certain eligible wireless enhanced 9-1-1 expenses
as described in this chapter related to implementation and
operation of the enhanced wireless communication system only
if the county has imposed the maximum county wireless enhanced
9-1-1 tax allowed under RCW 82.14B.030(2).
(4) Funds for wireless enhanced 9-1-1 service shall not be distributed to any county that has not negotiated or in good faith attempted to negotiate a wireless enhanced 9-1-1 Phase I or Phase II service agreement with the applicable RCSC(s).))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.540. 03-10-014, § 118-66-040, filed 4/25/03, effective 7/1/03.]
((ANI/ALI controllers and necessary interfaces to send
data to other PSAP equipment, Phase I E9-1-1 voice network,
PSAP mapping, Phase II CAD upgrades, and for ANI/ALI display
equipment. Such eligibility shall be based on the portion of
wireless 9-1-1 calls initially received by the regional
Washington state patrol communications center serving the
designating county.)) Coordinator professional development.
(1) Statewide dialing items:
(a) Customer premises equipment (CPE)/telephone system;
(b) Telephone system display equipment;
(c) E9-1-1 coordinator duties;
(d) PSAP mapping and maintenance.
(2) Basic service items:
(a) Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and maintenance;
(b) Route diversity between server end office and PSAP;
(c) E9-1-1 mapping administration;
(d) Instant call check equipment and maintenance;
(e) Mapping display equipment;
(f) 9-1-1 Management information system;
(g) Call detail recorder and/or printer and maintenance;
(h) Headsets for 9-1-1 call takers.
(3) Capital items:
(a) Logging/voice recorder for E9-1-1 calls and maintenance;
(b) Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system hardware, software and maintenance;
(c) Auxiliary generator and maintenance;
(d) Clock synchronizer and maintenance;
(e) Console furniture for 9-1-1 call receiver equipment and maintenance.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.540. 03-10-014, § 118-66-045, filed 4/25/03, effective 7/1/03.]
(1) Expenses for the following wireline service
components may be eligible for reimbursement from the enhanced
9-1-1 account from funds generated under the state
wireline/VoIP enhanced 9-1-1 ((excise tax)) account (RCW 82.14B.030(((3))) (5) and (7)):
(((a))) Statewide dialing items:
(((i))) (a) Switching office enabling;
(((ii))) (b) Automatic number identification (ANI);
(((iii) 9-1-1 voice network (B.01/P.01 grade of service
level required);
(iv))) (c) Traffic studies between switching offices and the selective router;
(((v) MSAG coordination and maintenance;
(vi))) (d) ALI/DMS service;
(((vii))) (e) Reverse ALI search capability((;
(b) Basic service items:
(i) Route diversity between switching offices and selective router;)).
(2) Expenses for the following wireless components may be
eligible for reimbursement from enhanced 9-1-1 account funds
generated under the state wireless enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax
(RCW 82.14B.030(((4))) (6)):
(a) Wireless Phase I E9-1-1 service components:
(i) Phase I automatic location identification (ALI);
(ii) Phase I address;
(iii) Service control point Phase I capabilities;
(iv) Phase I ALI data base;
(v) ((Phase I MSAG coordination;
(vi))) Phase I interface to selective router;
(((vii))) (vi) Phase I interface to ALI data base;
(((viii))) (vii) Phase I testing;
(((ix))) (viii) Phase I implementation plans;
(((x))) (ix) Phase I implementation agreements;
(((xi))) (x) Pseudo-ANI (P-ANI);
(((xii) Phase I 9-1-1 voice network;
(xiii))) (xi) MSC Phase I software capabilities;
(((xiv))) (xii) Traffic studies between the MSC and
selective router;
(((xv))) (xiii) Phase I ALI data circuits;
(b) Wireless E9-1-1 Phase II service components (including all Phase I components):
(i) ((PSAP mapping;
(ii) Phase II CAD system upgrades;
(iii))) Location determination technology;
(((iv))) (ii) Phase II implementation plan;
(((v))) (iii) Phase II testing;
(((vi))) (iv) MSC Phase II software capabilities;
(((vii))) (v) Service control point Phase II
capabilities; and
(((viii))) (vi) Mobile positioning center.
(3) Expenses for the following components are shared with
wireline/VoIP and wireless enhanced 9-1-1 services and may be
eligible for reimbursement from enhanced 9-1-1 account funds
generated under the state wireline/VoIP enhanced 9-1-1 excise
tax (RCW 82.14B.030(((3))) (5) and (7)) and from enhanced
9-1-1 account funds generated under the statewide wireless
enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030(((4))) (6)):
(a) Statewide dialing items:
(((i) Selective routing;
(ii) Automatic location identification (ALI) data base;
(iii) Traffic studies between selective router and PSAP;
(iv) ANI/ALI controllers and necessary interfaces to send data to other PSAP equipment;
(v) ANI/ALI display equipment for primary PSAPs;
(vi) That portion of a telephone system compatible with enhanced 9-1-1 that is used to answer 9-1-1 calls;
(vii) TTY required for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA);
(viii) County 9-1-1 coordinator duties;)) (i) NG9-1-1 network;
(ii) 9-1-1 network equivalent (B.01/P.01 grade of service level required);
(iii) Selective routing;
(iv) Automatic location identification (ALI) data base;
(v) Traffic studies between selective router and PSAP;
(vi) Telecommunications service priority;
(vii) Language interpretive service;
(viii) Alternate routing and/or night service;
(ix) Customer premises equipment (CPE)/telephone system and maintenance;
(x) TTY required for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA);
(xi) ANI/ALI controllers and necessary interfaces to send data to other PSAP equipment;
(xii) ANI/ALI display equipment for primary PSAPs;
(xiii) PSAP mapping and maintenance;
(xiv) County 9-1-1 coordinator duties;
(xv) MSAG coordination and maintenance;
(xvi) Mapping/GIS coordination and maintenance;
(xvii) 9-1-1 information technology services;
(xviii) 9-1-1 call receiver salaries and benefits;
(xix) 9-1-1 public education coordination;
(xx) 9-1-1 training coordination.
(b) Basic service items:
(i) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for PSAP enhanced 9-1-1 equipment and maintenance;
(ii) Route diversity between selective router and PSAP;
(iii) Call receiver training;
(iv) 9-1-1 Coordinator training;
(v) MSAG training;
(vi) IT training;
(vii) Mapping/GIS training;
(viii) E9-1-1 mapping administration;
(ix) Instant call check equipment and maintenance;
(x) Mapping display for call answering positions that are ANI/ALI equipped;
(xi) 9-1-1 Management information system;
(xii) Call detail recorder and/or printer and maintenance;
(((ii) E9-1-1 mapping administration;
(iii) Mapping display for call answering positions that are ANI/ALI equipped.
(iv) Instant call check equipment (one per 9-1-1 call answering position);
(v) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for PSAP enhanced 9-1-1 equipment;
(vi) 9-1-1 management information system;
(vii))) (xiii) Headsets for 9-1-1 call takers;
(((viii) 9-1-1 call receiver salaries and benefits;
(ix) Language line service;
(x) Call receiver training;
(xi))) (xiv) Enhanced 9-1-1 document ((retention and))
destruction;
(((xii))) (xv) 9-1-1 coordinator electronic mail((;
(xiii) Route diversity between selective router and PSAP;
(xiv) Alternate routing and/or night service;)).
(c) Capital:
(i) Logging recorder for 9-1-1 calls and maintenance;
(ii) Computer aided dispatch (CAD) system hardware and software and maintenance;
(iii) Auxiliary generator to support 9-1-1 ((emergency
telephone)) eligible equipment/telephone services for backup
and maintenance;
(((ii) Logging recorder for 9-1-1 call;
(iii) Computer aided dispatch (CAD) system hardware and software; and))
(iv) Clock synchronizer and maintenance; and
(v) Console furniture for 9-1-1 call receiving equipment and maintenance.
(A) Within available funds and consistent with statutory and regulatory purposes and priorities, the state enhanced 9-1-1 coordinator (with the advice and assistance of the enhanced 9-1-1 advisory committee) has the discretion to allocate state enhanced 9-1-1 account funds to eligible entities as reimbursement for wireline/VoIP and wireless enhanced 9-1-1 eligible expenses.
(B) Eligible expenses for wireline/VoIP components established in WAC 118-66-050(1) may only be eligible for reimbursement from enhanced 9-1-1 account funds generated under the state wireline/VoIP enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030 (5) and (7)). Such funds shall be allocated based on statutory and regulatory purposes and priorities and WAC 118-66-020.
(C) Eligible expenses for wireless components established in WAC 118-66-050(2) may only be eligible for reimbursement from enhanced 9-1-1 account funds generated under the state wireless enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030(6)). Such funds shall be allocated based on statutory and regulatory purposes and priorities and WAC 118-66-020.
(D) Eligible expenses for components established in WAC 118-66-050(3) may be eligible for reimbursement from state enhanced 9-1-1 account funds generated under the state wireline/VoIP enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030 (5) and (7)) and enhanced 9-1-1 account funds generated under the state wireless enhanced 9-1-1 excise tax (RCW 82.14B.030(6)). (All shared components.) The amount allocated from each tax source will be based on an equitable distribution determined by the state E9-1-1 coordinator with the advice and assistance of the enhanced 9-1-1 advisory committee. Such funds shall be allocated based on statutory and regulatory purposes and priorities and WAC 118-66-020.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.540. 03-10-014, § 118-66-050, filed 4/25/03, effective 7/1/03.]
PSAP and 9-1-1 administration costs, to include:
(1) Management services;
(2) Human resources services;
(3) Legal costs;
(4) Financial services;
(5) PSAP and 9-1-1 administration lease/purchase costs;
(6) E9-1-1 building repair and maintenance, and major systems replacement/repair;
(7) E9-1-1 property and liability insurance;
(8) PSAP and 9-1-1 administrative telephone system;
(9) E9-1-1/NG9-1-1 reserve accounts.
(10) Radio communications services companies wireless enhanced 9-1-1 recovery expenses IAW RCW 38.52.540.
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[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.540. 03-10-014, § 118-66-090, filed 4/25/03, effective 7/1/03.]
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
| WAC 118-66-080 | Allocation of funds. |