1. IACP Public Safety Broadband Forum
Washington, DC
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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2. IACP Public Safety Broadband Forum
Opening
Ralph Haller, NPSTC Chair
Reconvene

3. Interoperability Discussion
John Lenihan, Chair &
Pam Montanari, Vice Chair

4. Interoperability Discussion
Radio Interoperability Best Practice – Mark Schroeder, Chair
Newly created group with significant interest by public safety
Based on recent After Action Reports that indicate ongoing problems with interoperability
Many of these are based on failure to incorporate best practices into planning, technology, deployment and training

5. Radio Interoperability Best Practices (1 of 3)
First conference call June 12
90+ members of the Working Group
Goal is to produce a Best Practices Report that discusses optimal ways to achieve interoperability
Not looking to recreate existing work with COML, COMT
Not looking to recreate work of NECP, SAFECOM and others

6. Radio Interoperability Best Practices (2 of 3)
Currently gathering a list of issues, concerns and problem factors that occur
Creating sub groups that will examine issues based on the lanes of the SAFECOM Continuum
Governance
SOP/Policy & Procedure
Technology
Training & Exercises
Usage/Equipment/Readiness

7. Radio Interoperability Best Practices (3 of 3)
Radio Interoperability Best Practice Report Outline
Executive Summary
Overview of Issue
Description of current problems
Recommendations and Best Practices
References and Appendix
Working with Radio PCR group to incorporate use of the PAM Tool

8. Interoperability Discussion
NFPA Chapter 9 Task Group – Doug Aiken
NFPA Standard 1802 – John Lenihan
Discuss Final Executive Summary, April 14, 2014
LMR two-way portable radios
Public safety broadband handheld devices
Two-way LMR paging devices
Remote speaker microphones and other accessories
Review impact for operation in dangerous conditions (IDLH)

9. Break

10. Spectrum Management Discussion
David Buchanan, Chair &
Stu Overby, Vice Chair

11. Spectrum Management Discussion
4.9 GHz National Plan Recommendations – David Buchanan
Filed October 24, 2013 in response to FCC NPRM
Plan includes provisions for robots and airborne video
FCC issued Public Notice October 30, 2013 requesting comments on NPSTC National Plan Recommendations
NPSTC Ex Parte filed with FCC April 28, 2014 to address comments and clarify intent of Plan Recommendation
Status: 4.9 GHz issues await FCC Decision

12. Spectrum Management Discussion
GAO Request for NPSTC Input – Stu Overby
In a response to GAO June 9, 2014, NPSTC highlighted its recommendations to date re the Public Safety Broadband Network:
NPSTC 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband Task Force Report and Recommendations, September 4, 2009;
Mission Critical Voice Communications Requirements for Public Safety, August 30, 2011;
Priority and QoS in the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network, April 17, 2012;
Public Safety Broadband High Level Launch Requirements, Statement of Requirements for First-Net Consideration, December 12, 2012;
Public Safety Broadband, Push-to-Talk Over Long Term Evolution Requirements, July 18, 2013; and
Defining Public Safety Grade Systems and Facilities, Final Report, May 22, 2014.

13. Spectrum Management Discussion
Petition for Rulemaking re: Railroad Police Eligibility – Stu Overby
Petition requests that FCC modify rules so bona-fide Railroad Police are eligible to license/use public safety interoperability frequencies. Status:
Petition filed with FCC May 16, 2014
FCC Released Public Notice May 30, 2014 requesting input
Comments are due June 30; Reply Comments are due on July 15th
NPSTC will assess Comments filed and decide if Reply Comments are needed.

14. Spectrum Management Discussion
911 Indoor Location Accuracy – Stu Overby
FCC NPRM, PS Docket No , proposed indoor location accuracy metrics:
50 meter horizontal axis accuracy for 67% of 911 indoor calls within 2 years of rule adoption, increasing to 80% at 5 years
3 meter vertical axis accuracy for 67% of 911 indoor calls within 2 years of rule adoption, increasing to 80% at 5 years
Status:
NPSTC filed Comments May 12, 2014 supporting FCC’s proposal and noting benefits of technology also in locating first responders.
Some commenters recommended delaying requirements
FCC extended Reply Comment deadline to July 14th
NPSTC is considering filing Reply Comments.

15. Spectrum Management Discussion
700 MHz State Channel Substantial Service Showings – Bette Rinehart, Regulatory Task Group Member
Applies to 700 MHz narrowband spectrum designated state channels
States must demonstrate that they are providing or prepared to provide "substantial service" to one-third of their population or territory by the June 13, 2014 deadline.

16. Spectrum Management Discussion
Status: Overview of responses to the June 13, deadline*
36 States filed responses
3 states cancelled their licenses (Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota)
2 states asked for an extension of time (North Dakota, Puerto Rico)
1 state (Iowa) requested a waiver of the deadline
8 substantial service showings have been accepted
28 remain pending
14 states made no filing
* As of June 20, 2014

17. 700 MHz State License Substantial Service Filings
Filing Accepted
Filng Pending
Filing Returned by the FCC
License Cancelled
Request for extension of time
No filing
As of 6/20/2014
Courtesy, Bette Rinehart 17

18. Spectrum Management Discussion
Part 90 Certified Frequency Coordinator – Stu Overby
National Frequency Coordination, LLC (NFC) has requested to be certified as a Part 90 PLMR frequency coordinator
LMCC, IAFC/IMSA/FCCA, APCO, AASHTO and FIT have all opposed the NFC request
Comments state NFC is not representative of users
There is also at least the appearance of conflicts since NFC shares ownership and offices with several entities who have applied for numerous PLMR frequencies it seeks to coordinate.
NPSTC is considering filing Reply Comments due June 30

19. Spectrum Management Discussion
IP Notice for Proposed Rulemaking– Kevin McGinnis, NASEMSO Representative
Docket WC 10-90
Encompasses broadband for rural America, rates for wireline and universal funding
Concern is policies may be used to try to hasten elimination of wireline phone service in rural areas
Rural wireless coverage not a valid substitute for wireline
Could eliminate the wireline “lifeline” connection

20. Spectrum Management Discussion
LMCC Petition for Conditional Licensing – Stu Overby
Conditional licensing allows Part 90 applicants to operate while FCC processes applications that meet certain conditions.
Conditional licensing has been used successfully in bands below 470 MHz for 25 years.
On May 15, 2014, LMCC filed a Petition for Rulemaking to extend conditional licensing to the , 800 and 900 MHz bands.
Conditional licensing is increasingly important, given FCC processing times of 4 to 6 months
Status:  FCC issued Public Notice on 6/24/14

21. Summary of 2014 NPSTC Filings and Anticipated Filings
Date
Filing
Topic
Anticipated Filings
7/23/14*
Comments
Conditional Licensing
7/15/14
Reply Comments
Railroad Police Eligibility
7/14/14
911 Indoor Location Accuracy
6/30/14
Part 90 Frequency Coordinator
Filings YTD
6/6/14
Response to GAO
Public Safety Broadband Network
5/16/14
Petition for Rulemaking
5/12/14
4/12/14
Ex Parte
4.9 GHz National Plan Proposal

22. Break

23. Executive Session Executive Session (Level 4)
Level Four: Governing Board – Executive Session I
Chairman
Vice Chair(s)
Executive Director
Committee Chairs
Committee Vice Chairs
Governing Board Members and Alternates
As space allows, organization officers may be invited to be present and observe but not participate