291 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 007

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 291-15-007 - FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESS

007.01PSAP Applications for General Funding:

007.01AInitial Applications for Funding: Initial applications for general funding shall be filed no later than April 15^th" prior to the beginning of the funding year for which funds are requested.

007.01A1Contents of the Application: An application filed by a PSAP for general funding shall contain the following minimum information. The Commission or department may request additional information as needed:

007.01A1a Certification that the PSAP has met all of the prerequisites to funding outlined in section 006.01A including a description of the means by which the PSAP has satisfied each of the requirements;

007-01A1b Detailed contact information for the person who shall be responsible for communicating with the Commission regarding the application and funding issues. Contact information should include, name, title, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.

007.01A1c Specifications of the PSAP's current equipment and software, including the type and model or version, the number of call taker positions, software version and a statement as to whether the equipment is IP compatible and meets NENA standards. The PSAP should also include the date of installation and the date of the last upgrade or update.

007.01A1d Specifications regarding the PSAP's mapping software, including the date of installation and the last upgrade.

007.01A1e A description of the area served by the PSAP and the current level of implementation of both landline and wireless 911 service.

007.01A1f The current level of the landline 911 surcharge implemented.

007.01A1g A description of other funding sources available to the PSAP including local, state and federal funds.

007.01A1h A report of wireless and wireline 911 call volumes by month for the previous twelve month period.

007.01A1i A description of what specific costs for which the PSAP intends to use enhanced wireless 911 funds.

007.01A1j Specify the percentage if any that the PSAP intends to set aside for the future purchase or upgrade of equipment and software.

007.01A1k Attach copies of all equipment, software, and GIS data maintenance contracts and any interlocal agreements regarding 911 service.

007.01BAnnual Updates to Applications for Funding: Any PSAP receiving funding for the prior funding year shall submit an update to the information set forth in its previous application and, as required in section 007. 01A, no later than April 15^th prior to the beginning of the funding year for which funds are requested.

007.01B1 In addition to describing any changes to the previous information, the update must include the wireless and wireline call volumes per month for the most recent twelve month period.

007.01B2 The Commission or the department may request additional information.

007.01CApplications for the Purchase and Upgrade of Equipment and Software: Any PSAP wishing to utilize amounts set aside for further purchases and upgrades of equipment and software must file an application with the Commission.

007.01C1 Applications must include the following information:

007.01C1a A detailed description of the equipment and software including all specifications;

007.01C1b A statement that the PSAP has complied with all state and local bidding requirements;

007.01C1c A detailed breakdown of the costs of the equipment, software and installation;

007.01C1d A description of the funding being used for the purchase including landline 911 surcharge revenues, general funds, grant funding and enhanced wireless 911 funds;

007.01C1e The expected delivery and installation dates; and

007.01C1f Copies of all contracts related to the purchase and installation of the equipment and software.

007.01C2 All applications to utilize funding for equipment and software purchases and upgrades are subject to review by the Advisory Board.

007.01C3 Funds set aside for the purchase of equipment and software cannot be used during a subsequent funding year for any other purpose. Any funds not used within ten years of being set aside must be returned to the Fund.

007.01D Any PSAP failing to timely file an initial application for funding or an update to an application for funding by the April 15^th deadline may lose funding for the following funding year.

007.02Wireless Carrier Applications for General Funding:

007.02AWireless Carrier Initial Applications Funding: Initial applications for general funding shall be filed no later than April 15^th prior to the beginning of the funding year for which funds are requested.

007.02A1Contents of the Application: An application filed by a wireless carrier for general funding shall contain the following minimum information. The Commision or department may request additional information as needed:

007.02A1a Certification that the wireless carrier has met all of the prerequisites to funding outlined in section 006.0IB including a description of the means by which the wireless carrier has satisfied each of the requirements.

007.02A1b Detailed contact information for the person who shall be responsible for communicating with the Commission regarding the application and funding issues. Contact information should include, name, title, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.

007.02A1c Certification that the wireless carrier is in compliance with federally established testing and accuracy standards as set forth 47 C.F.R. 20.18(h).

007.02A1d A report of any additional funds from other sources in support of 911 services including, but not limited to, federal or state universal service funds, federal or state grant funds and revenues generated through surcharges imposed by the carrier or costs billed to consumers for location-based services.

007.02A1e A certification that the wireless carrier is in compliance with Commission quarterly reporting requirements, surcharge remittances, and remittance worksheet filing requirements.

007.02A1f A description of the eligible costs for which the wireless carrier intends to use funds.

007.03Wireless Carrier Applications for Grant Funding:

007.03AWireless Carrier Applications for Grant Funding: Applications for grant funding shall be filed no later than October 15^th prior to the beginning of the funding year for which funds are requested.

007.03A1Contents of the Application: An application filed by a wireless carrier for grant funding shall contain the following minimum information. The Commission or department may request additional information as needed

007.03A1a Certification that the wireless carrier has met all of the prerequisites to funding outlined in section 006.01B including a description of the means by which the PSAP has satisfied each of the requirements.

007.03A1b Detailed contact information for the person who shall be responsible for communicating with the Commission regarding the application and funding issues. Contact information should include, name, title, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.

007.03A1c Detailed budget of the proposed project and supporting documentation for the project costs.

007.0BA1d Information regarding vendors to be used for the project and copies of contracts with vendors.

007.03A1e Disclosures of any affiliations between the vendor and the wireless carrier.

007.03A1f Statement regarding 911 and/or public safety related funds received by the wireless carrier from other sources including, but not limited to, any stimulus money, other grant funds, 911 or public safety funds from other states used to support costs of providing 911 service.

007.03A1g Certification that funds requested for the project will support only the Nebraska 911 system.

007.03B All applications for grant funding will be reviewed by the Advisory Board and will be subject to a hearing before the Commission.

007.03C Any approved grant funds will be paid after the completion of the project based upon the submission of invoices or other appropriate documentation substantiating the costs.

007.03D Any funds not awarded in one year will be made available for distribution to PSAPs and wireless carriers in the following funding year.

007.03E Any wireless carrier failing to timely file any application for funding or an update to an application for funding by the required deadline may lose funding for the following funding year.

291 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 007