Section 1328.210  Authorization to Operate

a)         ETSBs and qualified governmental entities that possess an order of authority to operate a 9-1-1 system in the State of Illinois are the only entities that shall handle wireless 9-1-1 calls.  These entities shall be known as authorized wireless 9-1-1 answering points.

b)         The Department shall be the default 9-1-1 wireless answering point in areas where no authorized wireless 9-1-1 answering point exists.

c)         To become an authorized wireless 9-1-1 answering point, an ETSB or qualified governmental entity shall provide the Department's Office of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator with a plan that sets forth, at a minimum, the items contained in this subsection (c).  Nothing in this Section requires the Department to follow the filing requirements in this subsection (c).

1)         A narrative statement setting forth:

A)        The name of the ETSB or qualified governmental entity or combination of such, requesting to be a 9-1-1 wireless answering point, and the name, address and telephone number of a contact person for the ETSB or qualified governmental entity or combination;

B)        A detailed explanation of the jurisdictional boundaries that will be covered, specifying whether those jurisdictional boundaries differ from the wireline 9-1-1 jurisdictional boundaries;

C)        If the jurisdictional boundaries differ, an explanation of whether additional public safety agencies (fire, law enforcement, EMS) will be dispatched in response to wireless 9-1-1 calls, and how those additional public safety agencies will be dispatched, together with a list of the agencies;

D)        The name of the 9-1-1 system provider and list of wireless carriers providing service in the specified jurisdiction;

E)        The name, address and phone number of the project coordinator designated by 9-1-1 Authority; and

F)         Phase of wireless 9-1-1 service being provided and wireless solutions (NCAS, CAS, etc.) with a timeline for implementation;

2)         A list of PSAPs within the 9-1-1 system that will be answering 9-1-1 wireless calls and their addresses;

3)         A list of additional public safety agencies that will need to be dispatched in response to wireless 9-1-1 calls and the associated call handling agreements prescribed in 83 Ill. Adm. Code 1325.205(b)(10)(F).  These agreements are subject to the annual recertification requirements in 83 Ill. Adm. Code 1325.505;

4)         A network diagram provided by the 9-1-1 system provider showing the overall system configuration.  Changes made to a system that affect the ability of the system to route wireless 9-1-1 calls shall be reflected in annual filings required by 83 Ill. Adm. Code 1325.205(b)(10)(E);

5)         Copies of any intergovernmental agreements entered into between ETSBs or qualified units of local governments for providing wireless 9-1-1 service; and

6)         The Test Plan required by Section 1328.305(c).

d)         The Department's Office of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator shall review the plan and notify the entity in writing, stating whether it has the authorization to operate as an authorized wireless 9-1-1 answering point for the jurisdiction indicated in the plan.

e)         In the event that an authorized wireless 9-1-1 answering point seeks to modify its existing plan on file with the Administrator, it shall file a description of the modification a minimum of 10 days in advance of any changes being made.