Implementing the National Broadband Plan | Recommendations | Public Safety

Clarify agency roles on the implementation and maintenance of a next-generation alert and warning system

Recommendation #213
FCC Chapter: 16.17

Status: Started

The Executive Branch should clarify agency roles on the implementation and maintenance of a next-generation alert and warning system.

Launch a comprehensive next-generation alert system inquiry

Recommendation #212
FCC Chapter: 16.16

Status: Started

The Federal Communications Commission should launch a comprehensive next-generation alert system inquiry

Next Generation Alerting

Recommendation #210
FCC Chapter: 16.15a

Status: In progress

The the federal government should disseminate information about the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) development and deployment.

IP-based Next Generation (NG911) communications devices, applications and services.

Recommendation #209
FCC Chapter: 16.15

Status: In progress

The FCC should address IP-based Next Generation (NG911) communications devices, applications and services.

Enact a federal Next Generation 911 (NG911) regulatory framework

Recommendation #208
FCC Chapter: 16.14

Status: In progress

Congress should consider enacting of federal Next Generation 911 (NG911) regulatory framework.

Identify the costs of deploying a nationwide NG 911 System

Recommendation #207
FCC Chapter: 16.13

Status: In progress

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) should prepare a report to identify the costs of deploying a nationwide NG 911 System and recommend that Congress allocate public funding.

Explore standards for broadband communications reliability and resiliency

Recommendation #206
FCC Chapter: 16.12

Status: In progress

The Federal Communications Commission should explore standards for broadband communications reliability and resiliency.

Create priority network access and routing for broadband communications

Recommendation #205
FCC Chapter: 16.11

Status: In progress

The Federal Communications Commission and the National Communications System should create priority network access and routing for broadband communications.

Explore network resilience and preparedness

Recommendation #204
FCC Chapter: 16.10

Status: In progress

The FCC should explore network resilience and preparedness.

Expand its international participation and outreach

Recommendation #203
FCC Chapter: 16.9

Status: In progress

The Federal Communications Commission should expand its international participation and outreach addressing cybersecurity activities and issues.