FCC Outreach News

1. The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) has reinstated the freeze on the filing of new non-rebanding related 800 MHz applications along the U.S.-Canada border until the earlier of: (1) April 14, 2011 or (2) the date on which the Bureau determines that accepting non-rebanding applications in a specific NPSPAC region will have no negative impact on rebanding. This reinstatement of the freeze on non-rebanding applications is needed to preserve vacant channels for licensees re-tuning their systems according to the reconfigured band plan adopted by the Bureau for licensees operating along the U.S.-Canada border.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU REINSTATES 800 MHZ APPLICATION FREEZE FOR WAVE 4 BORDER AREA NPSPAC AND NON-NPSPAC LICENSEES ALONG THE U.S.-CANADA BORDER. (DA No. 10-1566). (Dkt No 02-55 ). PSHSB . Contact: Brian Marenco at (202) 418-0838, email: Brian.Marenco@fcc.gov or Roberto Mussenden at (202) 418-1428, email: Roberto.Mussenden@fcc.gov
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-1566A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-1566A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-10-1566A1.txt

2. Additional waiver applications for the early deployment of 700 MHz broadband systems were submitted by the State of Oklahoma, the New Orleans UASI, and City of Baton Rouge (please see attached). Twenty additional waivers have been submitted beyond the twenty-one approved by the Commission in FCC 10-79.

3. For persons in the Mid-Atlantic area:

All Hazards Consortium
In conjunction with the FEMA
Regional Emergency Communications Coordination Working Group

2010 Regional Public Safety Communications
and Interoperability Workshop
REGISTER NOW

Workshop Overview:

On September 7-9, 2010, the states and UASIs of the All Hazards Consortium (www.ahcusa.org), in conjunction with FEMA Region III Regional Emergency Communications Coordination Groups (RECCWG), will be hosting a Regional Public Safety Communications and Interoperability Workshop in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

The vision for this workshop is to further the progress that has been made by both the RECCWG and the AHC Interoperability Working Groups as the result of prior workshops and meetings, white paper recommendations and results of the baseline assessment with actionable next steps.

Goals and Objectives:

Educate:

• Provide a briefing on the results of the nine (9) state Regional Interoperability Capability Baseline Assessment and its impact on regional interoperability
• Provide federal sector updates from: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Communications Projects and Programs; Department of Justice Communications (DOJ) Projects and Programs; Department of Transportation (DOT) National 911 project; Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) NECP Goal 1 exercises; and, IPAWS Project update
• Provide technology briefings on current state of solutions including: Radio over IP; 4G apps for first responders; Satellite/cellular technology; Situational Awareness solutions; and, New Technology for communications of voice/data to mobile and fixed first responders
  
  Plan and Coordinate:
  
• Discuss funding for projects outlined by gaps in baseline assessment
• Cross matrix recommendations from previous meetings and white papers to map out regional projects for subsequent grant cycles
• Develop an action plan for next steps
  
  Collaborate:
• Bring together the AHC Interoperability Working Group members, RECCWG and the new Office of Emergency Communications Regional representatives with the private sector and non-governmental organizations to share information, facilitate dialog and build relationships to coordinate future events
  
  DRAFT SCHEDULE
  
  Tuesday, September 7, 2010
  • Afternoon educational briefings and technology showcase
  • Evening reception and dinner
  
  Wednesday, September 8, 2010
  • Interoperability Working Group Progress
  • Regional Interoperability Capability Baseline Assessment Update
  • Federal, State, Local, UASI and Private Sector Panel Discussions
  • Evening reception and dinner
  
  Thursday, September 9, 2010 (Invitation Only)
  • RECCWG Meeting
  • Private Working Group Meeting
  • Working Group Strategic Plan and Project Development
  
  Sponsor Information:
  Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies or organizations to showcase research, projects, products, solutions and services to this senior-level audience. For more information, or to create your own custom sponsorship package, please contact Paula Copperthite at 301-928-6674 or paula.copperthite@ahcusa.org.
  
  Registration
  Click HERE to register
  
  Location:
  Atlantic Sands Hotel
  101 North Boardwalk
  Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
  302-227-2511
  http://www.atlanticsandshotel.com/

This oceanfront hotel is offering a room rate of $84 plus tax per night. Please call 800-422-0600 by August 27 and ask for “All Hazards Consortium” to get this rate. The hotel is offering complimentary parking for workshop attendees (the hotel entrance and parking garage is 1 block north of Rehoboth Avenue.) Please note that the hotel charges a $25 room cancellation fee, and no cancellations are accepted within 72 hours of the check-in date.
For any questions regarding the room block or venue, please email Laura Johnson at laura.johnson@ahcusa.org

For information on the AHC go to: www.ahcusa.org
For more information on the agenda, email info@ahcusa.org