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202 Kar 6:050. Psap Certification


Published: 2015

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      202 KAR 6:050. PSAP certification.

 

      RELATES TO: KRS 65.7621-65.7643, 9 U.S.C.

Sections 1-16, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101, 47 U.S.C. Sections 153(27), 332(d)

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 65.7631(4)(a),

65.7633(1)

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS

65.7631(4)(a) states that no PSAP shall be eligible to request or receive a

disbursement from the CMRS fund unless and until the PSAP is expressly

certified as a PSAP by the CMRS Board, upon written application to the CMRS

Board. KRS 65.7633 requires the CMRS Board to implement the provisions of KRS

65.7621 to 65.7643 through the promulgation of administrative regulations. This

administrative regulation establishes the process by which a PSAP shall

establish and maintain eligibility for disbursement from the CMRS fund.

 

      Section 1. Phase I Certification. (1)

Certification of a PSAP by the board implies that the board has examined the

operation and infrastructure of the requesting PSAP and determined that it is

or will be capable of complying with the requirements for handling wireless

E9-1-1 calls.

      (2) The board shall certify as many PSAPs

as possible, recognizing the less stringent technological and operational

requirements of Phase I wireless E9-1-1 and the uneven nature of existing

E9-1-1 infrastructure in the Commonwealth.

      (3) The board shall:

      (a) Allow for as much diversity as

possible in facilities and operation of E9-1-1 systems across the Commonwealth;

      (b) Provide for increasing integrity in

E9-1-1 systems statewide; and

      (c) Coordinate and assist in the implementation

of new technology in the operation of emergency telecommunications in the

state.

      (4) A PSAP seeking certification shall

send to the board, by certified mail, return receipt requested, the following:

      (a) A completed "CMRS PSAP

Certification Application";

      (b) A copy of:

      1. Documentation which establishes the

PSAPs authority to establish 9-1-1 service in accordance with KRS 65.760;

      2. Any existing or proposed agreement

between a CMRS carrier and the PSAP;

      3. A list of the public safety agencies

served by the requesting PSAP and a copy of any agreement between the PSAP and

the designated agencies;

      4. Any agreement between the requesting

PSAP and the contracted wireline E9-1-1 service provider; and

      5. A map detailing the area served by the

requesting PSAP.

      (c) A description of:

      1. The mapping and addressing

applications including:

      a. The location of each database;

      b. How each database is maintained; and

      c. Who maintains each database.

      2. The network and its characteristics

currently or proposed to be in use by the PSAP;

      3. The customer premises equipment

employed by the PSAP in receiving E9-1-1 calls; and

      4. Call transfer functions in the PSAP.

      (d) Documentation of:

      1. Sworn statements that

telecommunicators and PSAP management have signed nondisclosure agreements

regarding confidential information accessible by them;

      2. The disaster recovery application used

by the PSAP including:

      a. Default routing and alternate routing

of call applications or other contingency applications for rerouting calls in

the event of system failure;

      b. Type of backup power equipment

installed; and

      c. Evacuation and relocation

applications.

      3. Seven (7) digit service for

administrative nonemergency service;

      4. Telecommunications devices for the

deaf in the PSAP;

      5. A certificate or sworn statement that

telecommunicators employed by the PSAP that handles wireless E9-1-1 calls meet

the training requirements as required by law; and

      6. The PSAP's standard operating

procedures for the handling of wireless E9-1-1.

      (e) A description of:

      1. The PSAP's ability or anticipated

ability to handle the data elements associated with wireless E9-1-1 calls; and

      2. The anticipated use of the CMRS funds,

in accordance with KRS 65.7631.

      (5) Nothing in subsection (4)(b)1 of this

section shall prohibit the Kentucky State Police from establishing a public

safety answering point as otherwise permitted by law.

      (6) After its initial review, the board

shall:

      (a) Require submission of other necessary

documentation; and

      (b) Schedule an on-site inspection by a

member or members of the board.

 

      Section 2. Application for Certification.

(1) An application for certification shall be stamped "Confidential".

Proprietary information received by the board shall be filed and maintained so

as to maintain its confidentiality in accordance with KRS 65.7639 and 202 KAR

6:030.

      (2) The board shall review and act upon

an application for certification within ninety (90) days of receipt. Board

action on the application shall be determined by a simple majority vote.

      (3) Within ten (10) business days of its

decision, written notice of the board’s approval or disapproval of an

application shall be sent to the PSAP, certified mail, return receipt

requested.

      (4) If an application for PSAP

certification is disapproved:

      (a) The board shall:

      1. State in its written notice of

decision the specific reason for rejection; and

      2. Schedule a meeting with the PSAP

applicant to resolve identified problems.

      (b) The PSAP may:

      1. Submit a revised application to the

board for its review and approval or disapproval, following the procedure set

out in Sections 1 and 2 of this administrative regulation; or

      2. Appeal the board’s rejection in

accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.

 

      Section 3. Revision of an Approved Application.

(1) After an application is approved, subsequent changes may be requested by

either the PSAP or the board.

      (2) The board may review an existing

certification and request resubstantiation and reapproval of an application if

necessary:

      (a) To maintain the integrity of the

wireless E9-1-1 system;

      (b) To implement Phase II as specified by

the FCC;

      (c) In the event the board becomes aware

of changes or deficiencies that have occurred at a PSAP.

      (3) New or revised requirements specified

by the board shall be applied to all PSAPs, upon written notice, within a

reasonable period, not to exceed ninety (90) days.

      (4) A party requesting revision of an

application shall send written notice of the requested changes to the other

party by certified mail, return receipt requested.

      (5) An existing and approved application

shall remain in effect until the board has notified the PSAP of its decision on

the proposed changes.

      (6) The board shall review a request for

revision under the procedure designated in Sections 1 and 2 of this

administrative regulation.

      (7) The board shall decertify a

previously approved application and shall discontinue payments to a PSAP, if

the PSAP fails, without good cause, to respond in writing to a board request

within the time period specified in the request.

 

      Section 4. Phase II Certification. (1)

The board shall establish and publish a timetable within which it expects PSAPs

to migrate to Phase II in accordance with KRS 65.7625(3)(c).

      (2) If the evolving technology necessary

to implement Phase II requires additional enhancements to a PSAP's operation,

the board shall:

      (a) Seek additional documentation and

substantiation of a PSAP’s continuing ability to handle E9-1-1 calls; or

      (b) Impose more stringent requirements to

receive or maintain certification.

 

      Section 5. Decertification of a PSAP. The

board shall decertify a PSAP if the PSAP:

      (1) Has used funds for purposes other

than as prescribed by KRS 65.7631 and administrative regulations promulgated

pursuant thereto; or

      (2) Has not maintained or purchased the

necessary technology or infrastructure to comply with evolving requirements.

      (3) A PSAP that has been decertified may

appeal the decertification in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.

 

      Section 6. Incorporation by Reference. (1)

"CMRS PSAP Certification Application" (12/02/1999) is incorporated by

reference.

(2) This material may be inspected, copied, or

obtained at the CMRS Board, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601,

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (26 Ky.R. 2109; Am. 27 Ky.R. 70;

1772; eff. 12-7-2000; TAm eff. 8-31-2007.)