Today: Massachusetts Upholds Enhanced 911 Surcharge Increase, US House Hearings On Public Safety
Massachusetts Upholds Enhanced 911 Surcharge Increase
The Department of Telecommunications and Cable (DTC) denied a motion for reconsideration and upheld its 2018 increase to the Enhanced 911 (E911) surcharge released in June 2018. The motion for reconsideration came after the recent E911 surcharge increase. Interestingly, the DTC determined that expenditures used to upgrade the CoMIRS system are eligible for funding through the E911 Surcharge pursuant to both state and federal law. Inteserra Briefing Service subscribers see Briefing dated 7/6/18.
US House Hearings on Public Safety
The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), announced a hearing for Friday, September 14, 2018 entitled, “Solutions to Strengthen U.S. Public Safety Communications.” The hearing will examine several bipartisan bills to improve public safety communications including::
“As we approach the 17th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our nation, we are reminded of the critical role that our communications networks play in keeping Americans safe. I am pleased that members of the subcommittee from both sides of the aisle have come together on legislation to strengthen the 9-1-1 system and public safety communications,” said #SubCommTech Chairman Blackburn.
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