In 2003, the Commission modified 47 C.F.R. Section 20.18(l) to further improve the ability of public safety answering points (PSAPs) to respond quickly and efficiently to calls for emergency assistance made from non-service initialized wireless mobile handsets. Non-service-initialized wireless mobile handsets (non-initialized handsets) are not registered for service with any Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) licensee. A non-initialized handset lacks a dialable number, but is programmed to make outgoing 911 calls. The Commission addressed issues arising from the inability of a PSAP operator to call back a 911 caller who becomes disconnected when using a non-service-initialized wireless handset. These requirements also apply to manufacturers of 911-only handsets that are manufactured after May 3, 2004.
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The Commission is adding state, local or tribal government as a respondent pool which was inadvertently omitted in ROCIS in the previous submission.
The Commission is seeking an extension under delegated authority for this IC. We are reporting a decrease of 14 respondents/responses and hours.
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